Breakfast Smoothies

I like for one of my meals—usually breakfast—to be a green smoothie. I find them so refreshing. You can, of course, adjust the ingredients to fit your needs.

I use a food processor because its motor is stronger than blenders. Also, I add a bit of water while making the smoothie, if things get too thick.

First, choose 4—6 ounces Read more

Cinnamon Citrus Oat Pancakes

Here’s a lightly-modified recipe from Rip Esselstyn’s “The Engine 2 Rescue Diet.” These delicious breakfast cakes are fat-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with flavor 🙂
Cinnamon Citrus Oat Pancakes
Yield: Eight 4-inch pancakes
 
1 ½ cups old-fashioned organic oats
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt (optional)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
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Asian Sauces

Asian Sauces
Yield: approx. 1 cup

 Be aware: Some of these sauces have higher carbohydrates than others. 

Fruit-Based Sauces

Whisk all ingredients together until completely blended, then simmer until thickened or reduced a bit, depending on the recipe.

Plum Sauce
Serve over spring rolls, noodles, crispy tofu, meat, poultry, seafood

  • 6 cups sweet plums, pitted and chopped
    • Variations: peaches, pineapple,
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Soba with Winter Greens and Mushrooms

This pasta dish is based on a Sunset Magazine recipe, but I’ve removed the cheese, oil, and salt to make it both completely plant-based and healthier.

Soba with Winter Greens and Mushrooms

6 ounces soba (buckwheat) pasta
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 leek, white and light green parts only, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 bunch dandelion greens, … Read more

Engine 2 Chili Cheeze Fries

Ami Mackey, over at Engine 2 Diet, developed these Chili Cheeze Fries, and we’re having them for supper tonight … although I ended up just piling baked potatoes with the chili and cheeze and added some chopped tomatoes, green onions, and a few slices of avocado on top.

Oh. My. Goodness.

This recipe hits all my buttons for “comfort … Read more