New Year’s Day is almost here and that means it’s time for black eyed peas, aka cowpeas. Southern tradition says that eating black eyed peas on January 1st will bring you good luck and prosperity throughout the new year. I’m not generally superstitious, but I am happy to take my chances on this tradition. Black […]
Dinner
Vegetarian Lentils with Pears
A very simple way to lighten up for the new year is to cut meat and dairy out of your diet. Even if you only do this occasionally, it can still be a good thing. This Vegetarian Lentils with Pears recipe is packed with non-meat protein and easy to prepare. The recipe is also flexible, […]
Apple Coconut Waldorf Salad Recipe
Waldorf Salad with Apples and Coconut Waldorf Salad is quick and easy to prepare. It’s a nice side dish for a meal or party buffet and can be good for lunch on it’s own. It’s delicious and the different textures work well together. Whenever I have Waldorf Salad, I’m reminded of a hilarious episode of […]
Easy Vegetarian Dinner – Breaded Baked Tofu
Tofu is a versatile complete protein that is super easy to incorporate into meals. The breading on this baked tofu gets an extra nutritional boost from wheat germ. This is the same marinade recipe that I used for my Vegetarian Tofu Stir Fry, but it tastes like a completely different meal. Breaded Baked Tofu Ingredients: […]
Easy Crock Pot Potato Leek Soup
Soup is great as a satisfying, comforting and easy to prepare meal. This slow cooker version of potato leek soup only took me a few minutes of prep time and the Crock-Pot did the rest of the work. I used a seasoning mix that was meant for chicken, but it worked well as a vegetarian […]