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Ethiopian Cabbage

Sometimes I crave cabbage.  This dish is a nice twist!  It is full of flavor!  It is easy to prep, leave in the refrigerator  and  dump later in the week. Ingredients 2 c sliced carrots 1 onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 large tomato, diced 1… Continue reading Ethiopian Cabbage

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Veggie Pot Pie

I like this easy recipe.  I can prep it on a Saturday, put it in the refrigerator, and drop it in a crock pot or dutch oven later in the week. Ingredients 6-7 c bite size veggies (I use Brussels sprouts, frozen corn, frozen peas, potatoes, carrots, and pre-sliced mushrooms) 1 onion, diced 4 cloves… Continue reading Veggie Pot Pie

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Chinese “Chicken” Salad

This is a family favorite.  However, since I have given up eating animal products, I needed to modify it for my new lifestyle.  I made this salad for our New Year's Eve traditional meal.  Only I left the chicken on the side and made a baked tofu on the side for me.  Everyone was able… Continue reading Chinese “Chicken” Salad

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New Year’s Veggie Pot Stickers

Ingredients 2 pkg gyoza wrappers 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c chopped shitake mushrooms 2 c bean sprouts, chopped 3 c shredded cabbage 8 carrots, shredded 4 green onions, diced 1 Tbs ground tumeric 1 Tbs ginger, minced 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper Directions Saute garlic about a minute. Add mushrooms, beansprouts,… Continue reading New Year’s Veggie Pot Stickers

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Wendy’s Vegan Christmas Chocolate Orange “Cake”

Okay... a few explanations to begin with... This "cake" is dense!  I think it has the texture of a cheese cake.  I added no processed sugars, using dried fruits and juices instead of sugar.  However, I do add fats and used those dried fruits, so it doesn't quite fit the Eat to Live and End… Continue reading Wendy’s Vegan Christmas Chocolate Orange “Cake”

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Mushroom, Pecan and Cranberry Tart

I was looking for a Christmas dinner alternative to the traditional roast turkey or ham and came across a European mushroom, chestnut and cranberry tart recipe.  I had two problems with the recipe... it had European measurements that I had no clue what they meant and I couldn't find chestnuts.  I went to four store… Continue reading Mushroom, Pecan and Cranberry Tart

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Potato, Beet, and Apple “Tian”

A tian is a native dish to Provence and is basically a colorful, yummy, simple vegetable casserole.  You might recognize Ratatouille as a tian. I wanted to make something the "looked" and tasted Christmas-ey, so I came up with this idea.  It was easy and very yummy. Ingredients 1 pound of fresh beets 1 pound… Continue reading Potato, Beet, and Apple “Tian”

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Wendy’s Gnocci in Red Sauce

Ingredients 1/2 medium onion, chopped 3 c mushroom slices 3 gloves garlic, minced 2 c diced tomatoes (I used my home canned tomatoes) 1 Tbs Italian Seasoning 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt fresh basil (I chopped about 4-5 leaves as small as I can) a pinch of black pepper 1 batch of homemade gnocci 2-3… Continue reading Wendy’s Gnocci in Red Sauce

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Simple Gnocci

This is a basic recipe for gnocci that I than add to various sauces.  This recipe counts as my egg use for the week. Ingredients 2 potatoes 2 c flour 1 egg Directions Peel potatoes and add to a pot of boiling water.  Cook the potatoes until they are tender.  Drain, cool and mash the… Continue reading Simple Gnocci

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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taco Filling

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, chopped into bite-size cubes 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp coriander 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper salt and pepper to taste 1 onion, diced 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained 1 c frozen corn 3 T lime juice 2 T cilantro, chopped corn tortillas Directions Place sweet potatoes… Continue reading Black Bean and Sweet Potato Taco Filling