tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39787085678308540942024-03-05T12:42:33.397-05:00Healthy For A LifetimeVeg-friendly recipes and fitness adventuresUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-41049655727304492852012-04-10T21:38:00.001-04:002012-04-10T21:39:57.583-04:00Vegetable TianSorry I haven't updated this in a few months. I was busy with moving and working. Going to be moving again, this time to New York to live and work on a homestead. I'm sure I'll have plenty more recipes to share soon! I'm also veganish these days so no more recipes with meat and very few with other animal products. However, my host family will be cooking for me most nights, sometimes utilizing Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-16763268032517120862011-11-23T12:42:00.000-05:002011-11-23T12:42:51.352-05:00Chili Cheese MacHamburger Helper was one of my favorite meals growing up. And since my parents didn't know anything about nutrition, we had it quite often! This is a healthy but still comforting version of that old favorite. It's also an easy clean up one-pot recipe!
Adapted from a recipe by Tessa the Domestic Diva.
Servings: 10
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
2 tsp vegetable oil 1 small onionUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-3255286859550010412011-11-15T10:46:00.005-05:002011-11-23T12:22:56.373-05:00Maple Bundt CakeMy partner's mother passed this recipe along to me and it is amazing! I used local Michigan maple syrup and it is perfectly sweetened without any added sugar.
Adapted from a recipe from the Vegetarian Times, October 2010.
Servings: 12
Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes including cooling
Ingredients:
3 1/2 c white whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-19203875977780807862011-10-04T09:54:00.000-04:002011-10-04T09:54:08.723-04:00Biscuits and GravyThis is one of the mainstays of comfort food that has been off of my menu for several years now. I was looking around in an Amish cookbook and figured I could easily modify this recipe to make it a little healthier and in line with my dietary needs.
Adapted from a recipe in Riegsecker Marketplace – Cookbook II
Servings: 4 - three small biscuits each
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
½ c Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-73660622042259996502011-09-04T22:11:00.003-04:002011-09-06T14:14:13.978-04:00Banana Blueberry Ice CreamWho doesn't love ice cream? However, I don't love the prices of store-bought vegan ice cream which can be over $6 per pint! This is a healthy, no-sugar-added recipe that is best served slightly softened. Best of all, you just put all of the ingredients in a blender and you're done in less than 5 minutes. If you're feeling a little more indulgent, scoop it into balls to make Unfried Ice Cream. I Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-57023688899017180062011-08-30T17:30:00.001-04:002011-08-30T17:31:23.455-04:00Mediterranean Hummus PizzaI can't remember where I saw the idea for using hummus instead of tomato or garlic sauce on a pizza but it sounded so good! I used tomatoes and peppers from my garden but feel free to mix it up. The tomato and basil flavored feta was amazing and really kicked it up a notch.
Servings: 8
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
1 chicken breast, cut into small pieces (substitute tofu or seitan to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-32528786605595906492011-08-30T17:16:00.002-04:002011-09-02T16:38:35.122-04:00Sun-dried TomatoesI always love sun-dried tomatoes when I get them on an entree at a restaurant but considered them too expensive to buy. I never knew how easy they are to make yourself! I used 13 tomatoes from my garden and made almost 2 cups of these flavorful bites. I've used them on Mediterranean Hummus Pizza, a toasted sandwich with mozzarella, feta, lettuce, and avocado, and chicken pasta with tomato sauce.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-52915498917893823072011-08-25T09:12:00.003-04:002011-08-29T13:23:08.467-04:00BBQ Chicken and Black Bean BurritoThis has just enough BBQ flavor without being overly sweet. It's chock full of protein! So quick and easy, too.
Adapted from a recipe by Jillian Michaels in the Ripped in 30 meal plan.
Servings: 4
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 T olive oil
3/4 lb skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/4 tsp onion powder (or 1 small onion, diced)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 2 garlic clovesUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-55705562732929253652011-08-25T08:43:00.006-04:002011-08-29T13:23:35.206-04:00Chickpea BurgersI was nervous about starting the Ripped in 30 meal plan because the calorie allowance was pretty low, but I soon realized that Jillian Michaels didn't let me down on great tasting meals, just like those in her cookbook! These remind me so much of falafel but without the added fat and calories from frying.
Adapted from a recipe by Jillian Michaels from the Ripped in 30 meal plan.
Servings: 4&Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-48409866668468224742011-08-25T08:29:00.001-04:002011-08-29T13:23:49.732-04:00Blueberry TartI loved making this tart with local Michigan blueberries! It was so much simpler than I imagined it would be and tasted great. I used lemon juice and zest instead of the listed orange, but it came out just a little too tart so I suggest sticking to orange.
Adapted from a recipe by Noelle from An Opera Singer in the Kitchen.
Servings: 8-10 in an 11" diameter pie plate
Total time: 45 minutes Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-26416774062518234892011-08-03T00:08:00.002-04:002011-08-29T13:24:02.122-04:00Chicken MoleThis week I wanted to experiment with savory chocolate recipes. I love the pairing of dark chocolate and cinnamon. Chocolate gives this classic South American dish a rich depth that complements the spices perfectly. It isn't sweet at all but still feels very indulgent.
Adapted from a recipe by Diana de Cicco of SheKnows.
Servings: 6
Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
3-4 T olive oil
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-40411512181595178622011-07-24T18:56:00.002-04:002011-08-29T13:25:35.831-04:00Cinnamon Raisin No Bake Protein BitesThese are a scrumptious yet relatively healthy combination of chocolate no bake and cinnamon raisin cookies. Make some cinnamon raisin granola ahead of time and preparation is super quick. Michael loved these so much he shared them with his co-workers who felt the same way!
Adapted from a recipe by lapuremama.
Servings: 16
Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 c chocolate whey protein powderUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-53570301498778780072011-07-24T18:42:00.004-04:002011-08-29T13:25:48.650-04:00Cinnamon Raisin GranolaFairly simple and delicious homemade granola that costs a fraction of the price in stores!
Adapted from a recipe by lapuremama.
Servings: ~4 cups, 8-12 servings
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
2 1/2 c rolled oats
1/4 c sunflower seeds
1/2 c shredded coconut
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
3 T vegetable oil
1/4 c plus 2 T honey plus a bit more for drizzling (or agave nectar to make it vegan)
1Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-44650824798491778402011-07-15T17:11:00.003-04:002011-08-29T13:26:00.018-04:00Black Bean BurgersThese burgers include just enough vital wheat gluten which helps the ingredients stick together and gives a slightly chewy, meat-like texture without being too dense. I've had many meat eaters tell me how delicious these are. You won't even want to put ketchup or mustard on them. Thanks to my friend Jameson for passing on this recipe!
Adapted from a recipe by Keri at IEatTrees
Servings: 6
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-60682838828462290832011-07-15T15:55:00.002-04:002011-08-29T13:26:12.021-04:00Bombay Sloppy JoesThis is a great twist on American sloppy joes because of the intriguing flavors. The honey and raisins give hints of sweetness that really complements the spices. It's perfect served with naan!
Adapted from a recipe by Aarti Sequeira from Food Network Magazine.
Servings: 8-10
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
Sauce:
2 T vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-29331946494953286382011-07-15T15:07:00.003-04:002011-08-29T13:26:36.090-04:00NaanThis bread is quite easy to make at home and is the perfect addition to an exotic Indian meal.
Adapted from a recipe by chattanoogavegan on VegWeb.
Servings: 16
Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Ingredients:
1 (1/4 oz) package active dry yeast
1 c warm water
1/4 c sugar
3 T unsweetened soy milk
1 egg or egg replacer, beaten (1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 2 T warm water is a good substitute)
2 tsp Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-18928638828811584732011-07-14T16:24:00.003-04:002011-08-29T13:26:46.752-04:00Vegetarian ChiliThis is a super easy and quick way to make a healthy, thick chili that is packed with veggies and beans.
Adapted from a recipe by Judy O'Rourke.
Servings: 8-10
Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
3 zucchini
1/2 large vidalia onion
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
4 garlic cloves
1/4 c canola oil
2-15oz cans of Italian stewed tomatoes
1-15oz can of tomato sauce
1-15oz can of pinto beans, rinsed Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-32795220392034936112011-06-29T12:43:00.003-04:002011-08-29T13:27:33.366-04:00Homemade KetchupSo the next time we needed ketchup, I planned on buying some that didn't have any high fructose corn syrup. Then my local farmer's market posted this recipe for homemade ketchup that sounded very easy and yummy. It is! It's very flavorful and hard to remember that it's ketchup and not a dip.
Adapted from a recipe by Jill Ettinger on Organic Authority.
Servings: 20+ (about 2 cups)
Total time: 30Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-8194465545205462862011-06-29T12:28:00.002-04:002011-08-29T13:27:47.265-04:00Chana MasalaIndian is my favorite ethnic food because it's flavorful, healthy, and exciting. While the upfront cost for the spices is somewhat expensive, the vegetable ingredients are cheap and you only use a little of the spices at a time. You could also try to find a local Indian grocery store where they will likely be more affordable.
Adapted from a recipe by ammclendon on VegWeb.
Servings: 8
Total timeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-55071728735125142232011-06-29T12:08:00.002-04:002011-08-29T13:27:59.012-04:00Pasta SaladI was craving vegetables this week and a local farmer's market posted this recipe that is very easy to make your own.
Adapted from a recipe by Kirsten Hudson on Organic Authority.
Servings: 10
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 package of whole wheat rotini or fusilli pasta
2 tomatoes
1 large cucumber
1 green pepper
1 head broccoli
1/2 lb baby carrots
1 3/4 c Italian dressing
1/4 c Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-43728171624961719272011-06-01T12:18:00.004-04:002011-08-29T13:28:13.743-04:00Garlic BreadsticksCame up with this recipe just before a late night trip to the store. We wanted warm flaky pizza crust but didn't want to go through all the trouble to make one.
Servings: 4 (2-3 sticks each)
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
3-4 T olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can thin rectangular pizza crust (or make your own)
1 T Parmesan cheese
1 egg white, whisked until frothy
3/4 cup marinara or Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-66776196182522719342011-05-14T17:12:00.002-04:002011-08-29T13:28:24.313-04:00Turkey Egg MuffinsI love these even for dinner! They can be made quite spicy depending on the heat of your salsa. You could also use egg whites but it would require a full dozen which is quite wasteful, in my opinion.
Adapted from a recipe by Jennie-O.
Servings: 6 (12 muffins)
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
3 - 6" tortillas, whole wheat if you can find them
12 turkey sausage links, cooked according to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-68471389808426013632011-05-10T18:06:00.002-04:002011-08-29T13:28:40.714-04:00Sweet Potato FriesI had an extra sweet potato left over from baking the cake and my mom was craving sweet potato fries so I came up with this recipe.
Servings: 4-6
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1 large sweet potato, sliced into strips
1/4 c olive oil
8 T brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
Pour the olive oil into aUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-7197410694014821532011-05-08T20:16:00.002-04:002011-08-29T13:28:53.501-04:00First Farmer's Market of the SeasonThe local farmer's market had its opening day on Saturday. There wasn't much fresh produce yet, but I was able to get some asparagus and mushrooms along with some chicken breasts and sourdough bread. I also found a booth selling wood grilling planks and decided to try an oak one since it was only $1. It didn't seem to give the chicken a smoky flavor at all, but it did help slow down the cooking Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3978708567830854094.post-31679794250906503012011-05-06T18:58:00.005-04:002011-08-29T13:29:03.662-04:00Spiced Chicken and Lentils with Cucumber-Tahini SaladThis is surprisingly light and refreshing with the tomatoes and cucumbers. I am not normally a fan of lentils but they blend in well with the chicken. I absolutely love the addition of cinnamon into savory dishes. Lots of protein and fiber from the ground meat and lentils. You could also make it vegan if you omitted the meat and added more lentils or TVP. Another good substitution would be quinoaUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0