Posts Tagged ‘Engine 2 Diet’

8/12 Green Tomato Pesto

Image Courtesy of 4seasonsgreenhouse.net The necessity to use the abundance of green tomatoes we had, the desire for a quickie meal and the love of all things green were the collective inspiration for this dish. We threw everything in the food processor, boiled pasta, wilted kale and had a stunning meal. Photo By: S. Duquet […]

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8/3 Mt Rainier Lava Cakes

Bake in a 350 degree oven until the tops are slightly domed and shiny and look like a thoroughly cooked brownie.  The insides will remain liquidy. I served ours with Chocolate Obsession vegan ice cream and the anticipation of a child waiting at the locked gates of Disney World. This is one of the most […]

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7/19 Adoration for Balsamic Vinegar

Ever since we began following the Engine 2 Diet I have been making our salad dressings. I love experimenting and appreciate being able to limit the sodium and omit the oil. I realized that you do not need oil for an amazing vinaigrette salad dressing, you just need a memorable vinegar that is ripe with […]

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6/21 Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Brownies

Happy Summer Solstice. A celebration of all things bountiful , earth loving and pure deserves a unique vegan brownie. These are a variation on the E2 brownies I made using fresh raspberries. I used three new-to-me products from Edward & Sons that I really loved to create this fancy brownie; organic unsweetened coconut flakes, finely […]

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6/3 Morning Rounds

The other day I found a new-to-me package of breakfast pitas called Morning Rounds by the Ozery Bakery in Toronto.  According to the Ozery site, “… our business is based upon this simple foundation: Our bodies deserve the best possible fuel. And our commitment to quality and service is at the core of our daily […]

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5/19 I Like Vegetables

Some things are more impactful when put to music then simply shared in written words. This one and a half minute video totally cracked us up, I hope it does you too.  Thank you Rip from The Engine 2 Diet for the link. This  is the perfect way to start a delicious day.

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4/29 Dr. Oz’s Magic Touch

First,  happy nuptials Kate and Will.  The Royal wedding in England this morning of Kate Middleton to Prince William warrants a nod from Exploits, we’re fans of the cool new royalty duo in our household, we wish you well. Congratulations.  I wonder what the vegan option is at the reception? So, Dr. Oz and his […]

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4/26 Red Beans & Kale Over Quinoa

Beans and greens are a low cost, nutrient rich, flavor packed meal. They are easy to make and easy to love. Sandy could eat beans and greens for every meal, everyday.  I found a recipe for red beans with kale and quinoa in the Engine 2 book and Sandy whipped it up.  Just between us, […]

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4/22 Happy Earth Day & A Plant Strong Winner

Happy Earth Day friends. Honor our Earth by enjoying a plant based meal today. Here are a few links to my fave dinner ideas. Creamy Alfredo Pasta Eggplant Stack BBQ Tempeh Sandwiches As you know Sandy and I started the Engine 2 Diet (vegan, no oil, low sodium and low sugar) in February and never […]

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4/15 Chocolate Mole Mousse

The new issue of  VegNews just reached my mailbox and I have wanted to devour it ever since. The promise that a new magazine holds is intoxicating. Pulling into the driveway and seeing the magazine corner peeking out of the mailbox elicits the same reaction as a Lands End or Amazon.com box waiting on the […]

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