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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
Penne and Blistered Tomatoes and Olives
Servings: 2 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients 8 oz whole wheat penne 1 pint grape tomatoes 2 Tbs white wine 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 Tbs pitted Kalamata olives, halved 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper 1/4 c fresh basil, chopped… Continue reading Penne and Blistered Tomatoes and Olives
Wendy’s Italian White Bean and Cabbage Soup
Servings: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Ingredients 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 4 c vegetable broth 1 15 oz can white beans, drained 2 c thinly… Continue reading Wendy’s Italian White Bean and Cabbage Soup
