Ingredients: 1 pound firm tofu 1/2 lime 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 oz. soy cheese, shredded salt and pepper 16 oz. enchilada sauce 12 corn tortillas 1 small onion, chopped (optional) garlic seasoning Directions: Put tofu in blender or food processor, blend until smooth, and empty into bowl. Add the squeezed […]
Squash Delight
Ingredients: brown rice, cooked, 2 cups butternut squash, cooked, 1 cup spinach, fresh, chopped, 2 cups (do not cook) cashews, a handful Directions: Mix together and serve. Note: If serving to babies, first grind nuts in a coffee grinder, then blend altogether. Season to taste.
Neopolitan Sauce
Ingredients: onion, white or yellow, 1 red tomatoes, ripe, 2 pounds OR tomatoes, chopped, two 14-ounce cans red or white table wine, 1/2 cup cloves of garlic, whole, 3 oregano, fresh, 2 tablespoons (or 1 tbsp. dry) parsley, fresh, 2 tablespoons (or 1 tbsp. dry) basil, fresh, 2 tablespoons (or 1 tbsp. dry) salt and […]
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Ingredients: onion, brown or white, diced finely, 1 cloves of garlic, diced finely, 3 wild rice, cooked, 3 cups shredded Brussels sprouts olive oil, 3 tablespoons 1/2 hazelnuts or pistachios, chopped acorn squash, small to medium, 4 scallions (optional) Directions: Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Sauté the onion, garlic, and then add […]
Tofu Pot Pie
Ingredients: 2 cans reduced fat cream of celery soup 1 can reduced fat cream of mushroom soup 1 can reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 lbs. firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes frozen mixed vegetables (or green peas and carrots), 1 large package (16-20 ounces) Directions: Mix all together in a large bowl. Pour […]
Penne Rigate Casserole
Ingredients: 1 lb. penne pasta 11/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 12-ounce package of soft tofu 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped 1 egg 2 cups marinara sauce Directions: Boil pasta in salted water. Cook until firm to the bite. Drain. Mix the tofu with the chopped parsley, egg, and a cup […]
Gourmet Chili
Ingredients: 2 chopped onions 4 garlic cloves, minced 21/2 lbs. lean ground turkey 4 ounces Italian turkey sausage 4 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce 1-2 […]
Wheat-and Dairy-Free Corn Bread
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups cornmeal 2/3 cup brown rice flour 2 tablespoons soy powder (optional) 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon dark molasses 2 tablespoons canola oil 11/2 cups soy or rice beverage Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place all the dry ingredients into a bowl. Add remaining […]
Holiday “Dirty Popcorn” (great for kids of all ages to help with)
Healthy Popcorn Recipe Martha and I enjoy making Holiday “Dirty Popcorn” with the kids because it’s easy, fun and tastes great. Try making it for your family as a healthy snack or for your next holiday party! Air-pop some organic popcorn. Put it in a paper bag, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. You can […]
Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat flour 2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup canola oil 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 cup molasses 2 Tbsp white vinegar Directions: Beat butter, oil, and sugar […]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted organic butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg […]
Why do we need protein?
Like the structural steel of buildings and the metal meshwork in concrete, proteins provide the framework for every cell of the body. Just as workers at a construction site need a steady supply of building materials, tissues undergoing repair and those that are growing need a steady supply of protein to build and rebuild organs, […]