Recipes

Tofu Ricotta Lasagna

by Beth September 29, 2011

Let’s start by saying that never in a MILLION years did I think I would make a vegan version of lasagna. I just love cheese far too much to consider it, but I’ve been toying with the idea of making tofu ricotta for quite some time, and last night was finally the night. The concept [...]

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Crispy Buffalo Tofu w/Blue Cheese Dressing

by Beth August 25, 2011

Confession: The texture and taste of tofu used to totally creep me out. I loved that it was a low calorie source of protein, but I was preparing it all wrong and didn’t do it any justice so would have to choke it down. Luckily for me, I learned how to prepare it the right [...]

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Spicy Tempeh Chili

by Beth August 18, 2011

If you’re new to tempeh, this is an amazing and easy first recipe to try. It’s also a great recipe for tempeh veterans just looking to spice it up and try something new. It’s extremely satisfying and pleases vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. If you didn’t tell someone it was tempeh chili, they’d never know, but [...]

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Veggie Fried Brown Rice

by Beth July 28, 2011

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Lentil Bolognese Sauce

by Beth March 24, 2011

When I was a kid, pasta with Bolognese sauce was always a favorite of mine and one of my go-to’s at any Italian restaurant. The thick, hearty sauce felt like a meal in itself, so when ordered with pasta, it was like getting two for one in my mind. It felt like such a step [...]

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Ingredient Spotlight: Lotus Root

by Beth March 4, 2011

One advantage to dating a chef, besides the obvious fact that it’s nice to have a man who can cook, is that exotic ingredients sometimes make their way into my kitchen unannounced. Like the other night when he walked in with these. They basically look like skinned potatoes with the ends cut off – nothing [...]

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Mini Mexican Casseroles

by Beth March 3, 2011
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Boy do I have an awesome recipe to share with you guys today! But first, two things: I lost 1.4 at weigh in this week, putting me at 166.4 (!). That means I’m only 6.4 pounds from my goal weight and have lost 15.2 pounds since recommitting in December!!!!! I recently realized that today is [...]

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Mind Games and a No Bake Cookie Recipe

by Beth January 30, 2011
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Hi guys! I hope you guys are enjoying your weekend so far. I know I am. Yesterday, I had a 7 mile run on my schedule that I wanted to get out of the way first thing (aka 10am). I fueled up with a banana topped with 1 tbsp reduced fat peanut butter (2 pts+) [...]

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Homemade Caramelized Red Onion Mini Calzones

by Beth January 13, 2011
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Hiya! I have a really awesome recipe to share with you today – mini calzones! I looooove calzones, but they are usually quite heavy and so loaded with fat and calories that  I shy away from them. Making them at home is the perfect solution because you can stuff them with whatever you want, control [...]

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Incredible Lentil Loaf Recipe

by Beth January 6, 2011

Boy do I have an awesome recipe to share with you today! On New Year’s Day, I saw the Ultimate Vegan Lentil Walnut Loaf on Angela’s blog, and I was totally intrigued. I had to have it. I did a little google search for “Lentil Loaf” and looked at a ton of different recipes before [...]

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