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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Special Dinner 4 Special Friends:

Voted "BEST random, not thought out, use what ingredients you have" Award:

Artichoke Hearts, Sauteed Spinach, Yellow Peppers...


Rosemary, Garlic, Red Potatoes. Boiled, then baked.


I wanted "chicken parm" so I sub'd for baked tofu. No bread crumbs? No prob. I put "olive oil & cracked pepper triscuits" in the blender with italian seasoning, garlic powder, and a little olive oil and vwaa-lahh! BREAD CRUMBS! Bake "breaded" tofu until brown. Top with marinara sauce.


Garlic bread on side. Such a fantastic feast!!!! Only for my biggest cooking FANS!
I <3 you girls!
Kels and I
Roommate burrito date.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Dinners:

Never argue at the dinner table, for the one who is not hungry always gets the best of the argument.

Below are some of my "go-to-fav's"


Any kind of pasta, add peas and other veggies its always a delicious combo


Stir fry. Grilled and sauteed tofu. Brushed with sesame oil,  garlic-chili paste, soy sauce. 
sauteed "asian-esq" veggies. (i.e. cabbage, peppers, onion, carrots, peas, etc...)


Baked potatoes are great with sauteed veggies and italian seasonings. This one in particular has finely chopped cauliflower, green beans, peas, peppers etc...


This baked potato I pureed spinach, garlic, onion, and green peppers with olive oil, and vegetable broth. Simmered in a shallow pan for about 10 min. Mixed peas in and poured over baked potato. On the side is buttered (dairy-free) garlic bread.


This I just called "Layered-Yum"



I layered brown rice, black beans mixed with salsa, veggies including; zucchini. Broken corn tortilla chips, and 3 slices of vegan pepper jack cheese. I baked it (uncovered) on 350 for until "cheese" looked" melted and golden brown.


Enjoy being CREATIVE!!!!


Never pay to much attention to detail. 


Yum. Lunches or Snackies:

Just say "NO"....

Try this:


This was egg white salad. Hard boiled egg (whites only) pickle, onion, celery, salt & pep, crushed red peps, olive oil mayo, reg. yellow and spicy mustard. Chopped/processed in mini food processor. Spread onto toasted poppy seed bagel. 


Grilled cheezy tofuy. White bread (buttered on both sides) is tastiest. Grilled tofu brushed with italian dressing and sriatcha. Vegan cheddar slice. Pressed in a panini press.

Breakfasts:

They say...Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Here are some of my yummy breakfasts:


This is scrambled egg whites with tomatoes & red pepper and garlic and italian seasoning.


This is my sweet peach oatmeal. I used frozen peaches, cinnamon, and coconut sugar in my mini food processor. Then added it to the boiling water and whole rolled oats.


Egg Burrito. Spinach, peppers onion, and "sriracha". Sauteed with seasoning stuffed into a gluten-free tortilla and topped with HOT salsa.