Thursday, October 31, 2013

7 ways you've never had quinoa for breakfast (including Martha Stewart's recipe)

Yes, even Martha Stewart has a breakfast quinoa recipe, and you'll find it here, along with several other fun and innovative ways to enjoy this high-protein grain first thing ...

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Five ways to use fresh pumpkin seeds

Part of the fun of Halloween is eating the fresh warm toasted pumpkin seeds when you're done carving jack-o-lanterns. Celebrate this fun festive food with a few ways to ...

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Sunday, October 27, 2013

The best pumpkin recipes ever

Ah, the mighty pumpkin! It's the inspiration of fairy tales (Cinderella) and cartoon classics (It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown) cult films (The Nightmare Before Christmas) and, perhaps most ...

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Friday, October 25, 2013

Mixed grain pilaf with cranberries

Make a healthy whole grain barley pilaf recipe made with wild rice and cranberries and flavored with orange juice, a touch of salt and fresh parsley, with chopped walnuts for extra texture and protein. Barley pilaf is a nutritious and high-fiber side dish or vegetarian main dish. Or, use this mixed grain pilaf to stuff a squash for a colorful entree.

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

What's new around here

Looking for something new to try? I've got you covered. Whether you're looking for your next vegetarian dinner idea , want to try a new cookie recipe or you're planning ...

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Monday, October 21, 2013

Saturday, October 19, 2013

New quinoa recipes to try

Besides being my favorite whole grain, did you know that quinoa is so amazing, that even the UN (yes - the United Nations!) has declared ...

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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

No French fries allowed!

Try lightly battered sliced tempeh fries as a high-protein option when you're craving something starchy and fried. Serve them alongside veggie burgers for a healthier alternative to a burger and ...

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!

I'm not Canadian, and, admittedly, never attended a Canadian Thanksgiving celebration, so I don't have too many food tips to share specific to Canadian Thanksgiving, but here's hoping you ...

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Friday, October 11, 2013

Vegetarian wings and things

Since I went vegetarian as a kid, I have to admit, there's quite a few meat items I've never had. Along with sushi, octopus, rabbit, veal or duck, I've ...

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

New grains to try: Israeli couscous

If you've been following my blog or read any of my books, you'll know that I'm a big advocate of trying new foods, especially for new vegetarians and vegans. ...

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Monday, October 7, 2013

Is it a main dish or a side dish?

Vegetarian and vegan eating means changing up our ideas about what constitutes a main dish. No longer is meat ...

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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Barley 101

I used to love making warm barley pilafs filled with local squashes and vegetables when I lived in Chicago. In the cold, the barley just seemed perfect. Not that barley ...

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

New recipes to try

Looking for something new to try? I've got you covered. Whether you're looking for your next vegetarian dinner idea , want to try a new cookie recipe or you're planning ...

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Three reasons to try couscous for breakfast

I don't really like oatmeal.

There, I said it. It's okay, I don't really hate it, I just prefer to eat another kind of grain, rather than oatmeal. ...


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