Recipes

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

Recipes

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

bethelight

#bethelight – Day 60

I tried hard to dish out heart felt compliments all day yesterday.  It is amazing.  People smile.  Moods changes.  Lights glow from faces.  All from little compliments! Today I prepped for my week of meals.  Today I spread the light with healthy food.  I am working on lightening the load of food prep during the… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 60

Menu Monday

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!

Warrior Wednesday

A Warrior Lives for Today!

The holidays are like a race way.  Days go speeding by.  You think you may have a free day and you want to make the most of it... You find yourself thinking of the days when you would wake up and just "be."  You find yourself happy about the sunshine, singing to yourself.  You want… Continue reading A Warrior Lives for Today!

Menu Monday

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

Recipes

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

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Wendy’s Mac and”Cheese”

6 servings       Prep time:  30 minutes     Cook Time:  20 minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 c sweet potato or butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1/2 onion, chopped 1/4 c water reserved from cooking the sweet potato of butternut squash 1/4 cup raw cashews 1 Tbs lemon juice 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1 tsp… Continue reading Wendy’s Mac and”Cheese”

Menu Monday

Another Week of Success

It's been a good week of eating... even it I tried a new recipe that I wasn't a fan and didn't eat much of it.  I was able to stay on track and eat healthy foods all week. Monday I started the day with a berry smoothie for Breakfast.  I went across the street and… Continue reading Another Week of Success

Recipes

Pumpkin Chili

Ingredients 3 c vegetable broth 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 bell peppers, cooked 1 28 oz diced tomatoes 1 can black beans, drained 1 can pinto beans, drained 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree 2 Tbs chili powder 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1.2 tsp cinnamon… Continue reading Pumpkin Chili