Here are 2 staples to have in your frig if you are vegan or just watching out for too much meat on a daily basis. They are soy based products so beware if you have a soy intolerance. The tofu has a little bit of a hard boiled egg texture and the tempeh is a…
POTLATCH SEASONING
This blend of spices is perfect for so many things!! It works great on salmon filets on the grill and for seasoning grilled veggies and for seasoning tofu. Just throw all your ingredients into bowl to blend and then store in a sealed container in your cupboard. I bet we can find more uses for…
BLACK BEANS, RICE, TOFU AND TEMPEH, OH MY!
Does everything have to be lots of steps to a great dinner? Are there quick grabs? With a little planning and early in the week prep, you can have some quick grabs and they can be delicious, healthy and satisfying. my daughter left a container of Jerked Black beans and rice. I think she picked…
HUMMUS
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!! This is my new favorite go-to and it’s easy. Do you have a food processor? You can whip this up in minutes and lasts in your frig for up to 2 weeks. It can be served with crackers or veggies or even a yummy bread. It is Gluten free (unless you do…
OH MY GOSH, SQUASH PASTA BAKE
When I asked my Power House team mates about 2 different recipes to choose from for the week, they all went with Pad Thai. While this is an excellent choice, this new little nugget blew me out of the water and I think it’s going to make repeat appearances in lots of homes. I even…
HEALTHY PAD THAI
I love Pad Thai so finding something I could make at home and KNOW exactly what was going into it was ideal for this vegan. I will say this recipe is a little heavy on the peanut taste so just beware. I happen to like peanut butter and anything made with it so…YUM!!! I also…
SHEET PAN CHICKEN/SHRIMP FAJITAS
I had this recipe down in Florida for the first time and thought it was absolutely delicious!! We also have great big family gatherings and different kinds of bars: potato bar, taco bar, pasta bar, etc. and now have added a new component….FAJITA BAR!!! This is not only gorgeous to look at, but it’s easy…
KICKEN’ CHICKEN
Get your taste buds ready for an explosion of flavors that delight and satisfy. This was a great find or actually, an experiment with something already made up. I looked at a label for ingredients and with my background in soups, guessed at amounts needed and came up with a winner. This recipe uses roasted…
TABOULI
Oh my goodness, what a wonderful find!!! I happened to peek through a cookbook at my brother’s and found this recipe. A hundred years ago, when I was still teaching and had lunch duty, there was a student that brought Tabouli for her lunch on a weekly basis. This was before I became a vegan,…
SPICEY SHRIMP AND RICE NOODLES
I was so ready for some noodles and living in a home with gluten issues is not helpful with the pasta dishes. Since spaghetti is my all time favorite food in the world, finding a way to find that comfort food is a must!! I have discovered spiralized Zucchini noodles as a conveyor of my…