Posts Tagged ‘Engine 2 Diet’

3/22 Tofu Steaks with Portobellos and Garlicky Mashed Potatoes

Becoming vegan has encouraged very strange things to happen to my taste buds. Foods that I have both feared and loathed since birth are now  regulars on the shopping list. I have never enjoyed tofu larger than a crumble or in a smoothie and now I am scarfing it down fresh, baked as fish sticks, sauteed […]

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3/21 Happy Meatless Monday-Dark Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

Happy Meatless Monday. Who needs eggs, oil or dairy products of any kind to make a stunning dessert? Not us. Here is the most amazing dessert to whip up and share with your most beloved. It is compassionate,  oil free and joy full. I love to make and consume desserts. This is really a new […]

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3/19 You Certainly Can

I’m back, hopefully with all of my dental woes behind me. It is really a challenge to prepare and enjoy vegetables when you can’t chew. Let the heavy chewing commence in a few days! Kale, be very afraid.  Lately I have been noshing (read slurping or sucking) on alot of smoothies and looking forward to […]

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3/16 Pizza Night

Before the vegan challenge I had pizza nearly once a week. We had it delivered from our local joint. It was amazing…dripping with garlic butter crust and topped with veggies and olives. I also ordered a greek salad and cheezy bread sticks that I would dip in ranch dressing.   It was one of my […]

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3/15 Protein Panic

The other night I found a recipe in the Engine 2 book that I wanted to try. It was an incredibly simple meal of a baked sweet potato, a side of steamed greens with a cashew sauce and a roasted pepper. It felt like an austere meal fit for a monk or a practicing yogi. […]

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3/14 Happy Meatless Monday-Veggie Mini Mighty Muffins

Happy Meatless Monday. I have the perfect snack, breakfast or brunch food to add to your compassionate edibles repertoire. These muffins are an easy way to enjoy a tasty nibble that is easy to make and nice to have in the house. The E2 Mighty Muffins that I made a week ago or so have […]

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3/12 Convenience Food

I saw this recipe in the  E2 book and  was very intrigued. Because I love all things Mexican inspired, I added a ton of my own favorite flavors, completely hijacked the recipe and made it my own. I hope you love it as much as I do. This is a third meal created from the […]

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3/10 Making The Honor Roll

On Tuesday we had an unbelievably unique opportunity. The owner and head chef of our most beloved restaurant, Bangkok 96 (inspired Thai cuisine) gave Sandy and myself a private tutorial on how to make her legendary fresh rolls. Her name is Genevieve and she is a masterful, giving and talented chef.  Her fresh rolls are […]

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3/9 Soaking It Up

You know how it is always SO easy to share insight, ideas or advice to anyone in earshot, but a different matter all together to follow your own words of wisdom?  The funny thing is that we are so willing to impart our wisdom, best methods or ideas on others even when we are not […]

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3/7 Happy Meatless Monday-Kale Butter

I am a condiment lover. I have always believed that food was  a vehicle for condiments. BBQ sauce, steak sauce, mountains of mustard and a slather of vegan mayo. I eat sandwiches to enjoy condiments. One of the most fearful changes I knew I would have to make on the  Engine 2 plan is my […]

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