Recipes

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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Menu Prep Done!

Meal prep for the week done! ... except the ratatouille on on the stove ready to go in the oven. I am looking forward to some yummy veggie meals this week. We like Chinese food for New Year's Eve so I have veggie pot stickers ready to go and a Chinese chicken salad (tofu for… Continue reading Menu Prep Done!

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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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Holding on During the Holidays

Before I started my newest lifestyle change I was suffering from aching muscles and joints, couldn't sleep, couldn't move well, and over all, felt like crap.  I thought I was doing all the right things for my body.  I thought I was eating well.  I counted calories.  I counted carbs, proteins and fats.  Now... Now… Continue reading Holding on During the Holidays

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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

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Tofu Tacos

Ingredients 1 pkg extra firm tofu 3/4 tsp taco seasoning 2 c thinly sliced cabbage 2 green onions, chopped 1 T lime juice corn tortillas 1 small tomato, chopped Directions Cut tofu into slabs and let them drain on a paper towel for about 5 minutes. Then cut the slabs into little squares. Sprinkle the… Continue reading Tofu Tacos

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Spinach and Sun-dried Tomatoes and Tortellini with Roasted Broccoli

Ingredients 1 pkg sliced mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jar sun dried tomatoes 1 pkg tortellini 8 oz fresh baby spinach Cook tortellini per package directions. Cook mushrooms, onions, and garlic in a non-stick pan for about 8 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and tortellini and cook for 5 minutes. Stir… Continue reading Spinach and Sun-dried Tomatoes and Tortellini with Roasted Broccoli

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Some weeks you win… some you don’t

This week was crazy busy.  I had a concert every single night.  I had a hard time getting health food for myself every day.  I have to admit, I didn't make the right choice every time.  Now, don't go thinking I fell off the wagon and dove into sugar and a carnivorous lifestyle.  I didn't… Continue reading Some weeks you win… some you don’t

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Slow Progress is Still Progress

Eight month ago I started a new journey in health.  I had mustered all the courage I had left and visited with my doctor.  He gave me a book that changed my look at health and well being... The End of Dieting by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. (click here to get this book for yourself off… Continue reading Slow Progress is Still Progress

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African Peanut Curry

Servings: 6             Prep time: 15 minutes           Cook time: 6-8 hours Ingredients 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium onions, diced 2 sweet potatoes, cubed 1 Tsp curry powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt 2 c vegetable broth 1/3 c peanut butter 2… Continue reading African Peanut Curry