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
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First Week of the Holiday Season – Success!
Last week was a crazy good week of eating! I succeeded in staying away from unhealthy, inflammation causing foods. Although I had a couple days of horrible leg cramps, I made it through Thanksgiving and actually LOST weight! When does that happen? Monday looked like this: Jamba Juice for breakfast; a yummy salad with a… Continue reading First Week of the Holiday Season – Success!
Asian Ginger Garlic Soup
Servings: 3-4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 small onion 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 inches of ginger, peeled and sliced 6 c vegetable broth 1 Tbs anise seeds 2 Tbs soy sauce 2 c sliced mushrooms 1 pkg tofu 6 oz. rice noodles 2 c cabbage, chopped… Continue reading Asian Ginger Garlic Soup
Wendy’s Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup
Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Ingredients spray cooking coconut oil 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 6 cups) 2 red, sweet apples, cored and cut into pieces (about 4 cups) 1 small onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped… Continue reading Wendy’s Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup
Ready for Some Variety
A crazy week with four shows didn't allow for much time at home to create meals... again. I am ready for some evenings at home where I can create some meals that will give some variety to what we eat. I haven't bailed on the new plan... it's just that I have been eating the… Continue reading Ready for Some Variety
Soup 3 meals a Day
It's been a long week getting my show open. Thankfully, my husband did all the food prep for the week. He made 4 different pots of soup and got them in the fridge. That made it easy to have healthy food... but I did eat soup 3 meals a day. LOL. Here are the soups… Continue reading Soup 3 meals a Day
Lentil Soup with Coconut
4 servings Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion 2 cloves garlic 1 Tbs grated fresh ginger 1/2 Tbsp ground turmeric Pinch red pepper flakes 2-3 carrots 1/2 lb red or yellow lentils (about 1 cup) 4 cups water 13.5 oz can coconut milk 1/2 Tbsp salt (or to taste) TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL) 1/3 cup large, unsweetened coconut flakes 1/4 bunch cilantro 2 cups cooked jasmine rice INSTRUCTIONS Add the olive oil… Continue reading Lentil Soup with Coconut
It’s not a Diet… It’s a Lifestyle
It's been a busy week. I didn't get pictures of any of the food I ate, but rest assured that I have been successful in my Eat to Live goals. Fast food and crap food avoided. I survived because this week my husband was willing to do the prep work, and a good friend brought… Continue reading It’s not a Diet… It’s a Lifestyle
Another week of Progress
I have a show opening in 2 weeks and I am rarely home. My Saturdays have been taken up working on getting my set done. This past week it was ok. I was able to get a little prep work down so I could have the veggies I wanted for breakfast and lunch... this past… Continue reading Another week of Progress
Wendy’s Ravioli with Pumpkin and Sage
Servings: 6-8 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 pkg prepared Vegan ravioli 1 Tbs olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree 1 1/3 c vegetable broth 1/2 c vegan mozerella 1 Tsp fresh thyme, chopped salt and pepper to taste Directions Prepare ravioli according to package… Continue reading Wendy’s Ravioli with Pumpkin and Sage
