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Polenta is a corn-meal porridge. You can top polenta with anything you like which makes it a delicious options for breakfast, lunch and even dinner. Polenta is identified as a yellow corn-meal. The way it’s process produces a more whole form of what many know as grits and contains 6 g of fiber. ( The […]
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Do you think it would be impossible to make a casserole, a Tex-Mex Casserole without cheese? Well, let me show you how I did it for this recipe. I chose corn tortillas to keep the recipe wheat-free (aka gluten-free). And guess what? If you have someone that just loves cheese, they can top their serving with the […]
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I think I have been creating these all along prior to the term “Buddha Bowl” becoming popular. This is my second “go to” option when trying to determine what to eat next. My first is plant-based Tex-Mex meals. (I live in Texas y’all!) The Buddha Bowl I prepared today uses quinoa as the base! I […]
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This was really yummy. The texture of the eggplant mixed with diced tomatoes was right on target in this marinara sauce. I made the sauce in my InstantPot (love that appliance). I cut the eggplant into cubes and just added it to the pot along with tomatoes and other seasonings and voila! I was done… […]
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I prepared this in my InstantPot. But I’m sure a pot on the stove top will work just as well. This was quick and easy. The perfect warm and satisfying meal for the cold night on which I prepared it. (Note: this recipe was based on a recipe I saw at Pinch of Yum, but […]
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I usually cook a large batch of beans and freeze whatever I don’t use immediately. So, for this recipe, the only ingredient that I had to make was the “Not-So” Cheese Sauce that I found in the Vitamix recipe book. If you have the opportunity to purchase a Vitamix you should definitely do so. You […]
Continue ReadingRecently I prepared three cabbage salads for the Grand Opening Event ofSadkhin Houston. Sadkhin is a weight loss program that does not require any special foods, just mainly fresh fruits and vegetables. One highly recommended vegetable for the Sadkhin Diet is raw cabbage. Also, since the diet suggests having no more than three vegetables/fruit […]
Continue ReadingToday I made chili for the family and I will use it to top some potato hash browns. Remember to add whatever additional “chili” toppings you like (while sticking to your healthy diet, of course). I needed something to eat and chili sounded great. But for now, I’m focusing on not eating as much meat […]
Continue ReadingI cannot seem to get enough of zucchini noodles. Today I had zucchini noodles and sauce. Here is the recipe: ┬áI made the sauce in the Vitamix. ┬áI made just a few changes from the “Fresh Tomato Sauce” recipe in the Vitamix Whole Food Recipes Book. This recipe is for one serving. Step 1. ┬áPlace […]
Continue ReadingRoast the following in the oven – adds richness, but not necessary:They are ready when the onion is caramelized (i.e. tastes sweet).4 medium tomatoes1/3 onion1 clove garlic 1 bay leaf Add to Vitamix, mix on high 6-7 minutes:1 1/2 cup vegetable broth (homemade preferred)1 TBS tomato paste1 TBS sweetener (preferably something natural like honey or dates)1/2 […]
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