Tomato Florentine Tortellini Soup

Posted by on May 14, 2013 in Vegetarian | 0 comments

One again – EASY and delicious are the highlights of this meal.     The few ingredients can essentially be thrown together.   The soup is basically tomato sauce and cream. (For a healthier fare, I used fat-free half and half – and it came out great.) 2 cans tomato sauce (24 oz each) 1 cup broth 1 cup fat-free half-and half Package frozen spinach (or fresh if you have it) 2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons balsamic...

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General Tso Eggplant and Mock Chicken

Posted by on May 14, 2013 in Vegetarian | 0 comments

Here is a quick, easy, tasty and nutritious dinner. I typically serve it with rice. Today I tossed it with angel hair pasta.   The heart of the “easy” part comes from Trader Joe’s General Tso sauce. Most of the delicious and nutritious comes from oven roasted vegetables.   I start with a package of Seitan. This is often referred to as mock-chicken.  Note that Seitan is essential gluten so this is NOT a...

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Shepherd’s Pie – Vegetarian Style

Posted by on Mar 17, 2013 in Featured, Vegan, Vegetarian | 0 comments

It’s St. Patrick’s day! And while I’m not the least bit Irish, I do like to celebrate with an Irish coffee and Shepherd’s Pie. In this recipe, I swap out the ground beef for lentils (a little trick you can do in so many recipes). The secret here is the cinnamon. I know! It sounds crazy, but trust me, it really makes the dish . PrintShepherd’s Pie – Vegetarian Style Prep Time: 15...

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Pasta with Avocado Pesto

Posted by on Feb 20, 2013 in Featured, Vegetarian | 0 comments

Pesto and Avocado met at a bar one Saturday night 9 months ago, and yesterday came this delicious baby! PrintPasta with Avocado Pesto Ingredients2 avocados, roughly diced 1 1/2 cups basil, roughly chopped Handful pine nuts, toasted 1 lime, juiced 1/2 cup grated parmesan, or any hard, salty cheese (I used asiago) 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced Splash olive oil Splash vinegar (white bal

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Salsa Soup

Posted by on Feb 11, 2013 in Low-Calorie, Recipes, Vegetarian | 0 comments

My family has been making this for years…I think Megan got it first from a friend at Xavier and then we also used to make it on service trips because it’s really cheap and so simple! 1 can vegetable broth 1 can corn (drained) 1 can black beans (don’t drain) 1 jar salsa (mild to spicy, depending on your taste) Bring the broth to a boil, and then add the rest! Serve with tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream, or whatever else your...

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Spaghetti Squash and Sauce

Posted by on Jan 24, 2013 in Featured, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Vegetarian | 0 comments

Hello Hungry Folks! This is a recipe that my mom gave to me just a few years ago. It is easy, quick, healthy, and with very little cleanup necessary. Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes mostly unattended (depending on how long your squash takes) Serves: 2 hungry people, but we usually buy a small spaghetti squash. Ingredients: 1 Spaghetti Squash 1-2 small onions (red or yellow) 1 clove of garlic 1 Cup your choice of tomato sauce oil or butter Fresh...

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