Entries from March 2008

March 31, 2008

Simple Avocado and Sprouts Sandwich

On one slice whole grain bread, spread on mayonnaise, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Top with ½ cup broccoli sprouts, thin slices smoked Gouda (or other favorite cheese), ¼ avocado sliced. Sprinkle salt on top of avocado. Place other slice of bread on top, cut in half.
2 half servings, or 1 whole [...]

March 29, 2008

Reorganizing

I’ve decided to keep this blog just for food and move the fitness aspect to my other blog: http://blissandbeauty.wordpress.com. I will update my blogrolls to reflect this.
More recipes coming soon!

March 29, 2008

Brunch: Baked Banana Oatmeal

I finally got around to making Kath’s recipe for Baked Banana Oatmeal. It was delicous–although a little runny in the middle. And since it was brunch, I also had a hard boiled egg–need the protein to keep me going. I have half of the baked oatmeal leftover, so I’ll be having it again tomorrow for [...]

March 28, 2008

Rice Patties with Tahini Sauce

This is classic hippie food.

  
Recipes from The Expanding Light Cookbook: Vegetarian Favorites from California’s Premier Yoga Retreat.

Rice Patties
(adaptations in italic)
(makes 9-10 patties)
Cook 1 cup white or brown basmati rice (rinsed 3 times) I used leftover brown basmati and wild rice mix) 
Rice should be sticky. Set aside.
Sauté until onions are golden:
2 tbsp canola [...]

March 27, 2008

Whole Wheat Oatmeal and Toasted Sesame Bread

Whole Wheat Oatmeal and Toasted Sesame Bread (for Bread Machine)
1 - ½ cups lukewarm water
2 tbsp powdered milk
1 - ½ tsp salt
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp blackstrap molasses
2 tbsp oil (or margarine or butter)
3 - 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1 - ¾ tsp yeast
Add ingredient: ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds (click link for [...]

March 25, 2008

Mushrooms and Pasta in Wine Sauce

Mushrooms and Pasta in Wine Sauce
Serves 2
Ingredients:
8oz Whole Wheat Rotini Pasta
4 cups mixed mushrooms, chop if needed (I used oyster, shiitake, and button)
½ cup dry white cooking wine
½ cup chicken stock
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp dried sage
a less than 1/4 tsp [...]

March 23, 2008

Weekend Baking

I did more baking than usual this weekend:
 
1. Simple and easy pumpkin pancakes from Kath Eats. Not your typical white flour pancake, but delicous! I used a whole egg instead of egg whites. They were tasty with vanilla yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup.

2. Vegan pumpkin muffins from Vegweb. This is the only pumpkin [...]

March 21, 2008

Loaded Pasta (I.E. Hidden Veggies)

Loaded Pasta (I.E. Hidden Veggies)

Whole grain pasta for 2 (I used a kamut linguine that was garlic and parsley flavored)
1 can or jar favorite tomato sauce
1 small onion, chopped
2 tsp olive oil
½ zucchini, diced
½ carrot, peeled and sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/3 cup tofu, crumbled
2 handfuls of spinach, washed and stems removed
1 tbsp ketchup (if you [...]

March 20, 2008

Oatmeal and A Pizza Compromise

First, the oatmeal:

I started the day with this beautiful bowl of oatmeal, whipped Kath style. I’m so glad I found her blog, just for this technique! Extra toppings were hemp seeds, flax, and a drizzle of maple syrup. I try not to buy bananas too often (not local, obviously) even though I love them and buy [...]

March 19, 2008

For the Love of Chickpeas

Every since I saw this recipe at Kalyn’s Kitchen, I’ve been eager to make to it. At first I put it off because I couldn’t find any cilantro. Tonight I could wait no longer and made it anyway, substituting dried parsley. I also used regular chili powder. It was delicious, but how could it not [...]