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[Shortpoet-GTD]

With so many of us wanting to eat healthier; becoming vegetarian's or complete vegans,
(or being one for years)
I thought it might be a good idea to start an ongoing thread with recipes.

(If you know calorie counts or other details, please include) but just our members
and guests posting their favorite recipes for healthier eating would be nice to share;
don't you think?

So please share, if you would like to.

[adam_a]

Here is a link to our vegetarian pizza

[Shortpoet-GTD]

adam_a, on 23 January 2013 - 03:40 PM, said:

Here is a link to our vegetarian pizza

Except I wouldn't recommend whole foods. Their ceo is an *%^$#&^%
http://grist.org/new...change-aint-it/

[yoder]

@ GTD.  I understand where you are coming from on that but honestly, if I didn't purchase from any business that was run by a butthead my family would starve, naked without a home (and this is just a joke- I'm a business owner and seldom a butthead).  The crack he made about the ACA being fascist pretty much guaranteed his place in the top 10 whack-a-doodles of the year.

Since his unfortunate verbal flatulence, we have been shopping at the Co-ops more and more often, which means we shop at Whole Foods less often.  One thing that I absolutely love about Minneapolis (other than the cold, snowy winters) is the 12 food co-ops to choose from.  I've never lived anywhere else with such a selection.

[yoder]

And the vegetarian breakfast burritos we made last weekend are excellent (got the recipe from our local Coop flyer)

3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped fine
1/2 red pepper, chopped fine
1 medium zucchini, sliced
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 pound package of firm tofu, crumbled
1 teaspoon turmeric
3 small potatoes, prebaked and
chopped into small chunks
1 tablespoon tamari
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
2 ounces reduced-fat shredded cheese (optional)
6 whole wheat tortillas
Salsa
Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Adds onions and saute. Add red pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, cumin and coriander and continue to saute until vegetables are soft. Crumble tofu into skillet with vegetables and stir frequently, cooking about 2 more minutes. Add turmeric and mix.
Add chopped potatoes, tamari, and cilantro and stir. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Place about 1/3 cup of the filling on a warm whole wheat tortilla, add shredded cheese if desired, and roll up tortilla. Serve it warm with your favorite salsa.

[Shortpoet-GTD]

yoder, on 05 February 2013 - 07:04 PM, said:

@ GTD.  I understand where you are coming from on that but honestly, if I didn't purchase from any business that was run by a butthead my family would starve, naked without a home (and this is just a joke- I'm a business owner and seldom a butthead).  The crack he made about the ACA being fascist pretty much guaranteed his place in the top 10 whack-a-doodles of the year.

Since his unfortunate verbal flatulence, we have been shopping at the Co-ops more and more often, which means we shop at Whole Foods less often.  One thing that I absolutely love about Minneapolis (other than the cold, snowy winters) is the 12 food co-ops to choose from.  I've never lived anywhere else with such a selection.

I know. I can be too extreme sometimes. But if people are unaware of certain practices, I think they should
know. If they buy that product or service, that's ok I guess, as long as they know.

[yoder]

No GTD, you are right and sometimes voting with our wallets is the only voice business people understand.  If consumers make choices that affect the bottom line of these fools, the fools have two choices:

1).   Listen and change their ways
2).   Fail

[Shortpoet-GTD]

yoder, on 06 February 2013 - 05:52 PM, said:

No GTD, you are right and sometimes voting with our wallets is the only voice business people understand.  If consumers make choices that affect the bottom line of these fools, the fools have two choices:

1).   Listen and change their ways
2).   Fail

Thanks.

[Besoeker]

I made this soup and there were no leftovers. I think that says it all. The creamy mild blue cheese is optional. I served it with a crusty baguette. It was delicious. I found this recipe at http://www.kraftfoods.com/ and adjusted it to suit our tastes.


1 tbsp butter/margarine

1/4 c chopped onion or shallot

1/4 c chopped celery

2 c. chicken broth (can use low fat/ low sodium)

1 1/4 c milk (I used 2%)

2 baking potatoes, baked and cubed (1/2 inch)

salt and pepper

8 slices oscar mayer bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled

3/4 c cheddar or creamy blue cheese optional

1 tbsp green onion slices,

1/4 c sour cream


Melt butter in saucepan and add onions and celery and cook and stir 5 mins. or until crisp tender. Add in broth, milk. potatoes and cheese. Stir to mix and then crush potatoes with back of spoon. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.


When ready to serve stir in cheese and stir until melted through.


Serve with green onions, some reserved bacon and sour cream if desired.


Notes: I used blue cheese and shallots instead of cheddar and onion. I also left off the celery as I didn't have any. I also whizzed my potatoes instead of crushing them with a spoon. I wanted a smoother soup. As for the bacon you might as well go ahead and cook the whole pack because when you smell it you're gonna want to sample it to make sure it's "soup quality" bacon...lol


Let me know if you like it. This can easily be doubled. The potatoes can be baked days in advance and kept in the refrigerator until ready to use. Just take them out and let them come up to room temperature before using. This is a perfect autumn warmer me up soup.

Not mine. Mrs B's.
My contribution was taking the pic, and eating the food

[MarkHerry]

I like this thread because it is about food recipes. All recipes are great and i got some new recipes and food ideas. Thanks everyone for sharing. Nice to read your recipe Besoeker. I will try this today.

[Besoeker]

MarkHerry, on 05 June 2013 - 07:25 AM, said:

I like this thread because it is about food recipes. All recipes are great and i got some new recipes and food ideas. Thanks everyone for sharing. Nice to read your recipe Besoeker. I will try this today.

You're welcome.
Another:



Potato Savoyarde

tried making this recipe and it's really nice. It's a variation of the Dauphinoise Potato. The main difference is the Dauphinoise potato is made with cream and garlic. This one is made with broth and cheese on top. It turned out wonderfully and I will definitely be making these again (can you say Christmas dinner) They are very easy to make. This picture doesn't do these mouth watering potatoes justice but since I made it I thought I'd post it anyway.

Preheat oven to 200 deg C/ 375F
Serves 2 generously and let's face it if we're not being generous why bother :o)

2 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 can consomme or 1 1/2 c chicken broth
1 egg, beaten
150 grams Gruyers cheese, grated
butter optional
salt and pepper and nutmeg

I coated my baking dish with spray olive oil. Mix all the ingredients above together except the cheese. Transfer to the baking dish, sprinkle over the cheese and dot with butter if desired. Bake 45 minutes or until brown and crispy on top.

NOTE: For additional color sprinkle smoked paprika over the cheese before you bake it. I didn't do it this time but I think even a little liquid smoke would be nice in these.

Again, Mrs B. Not I.

[Shortpoet-GTD]

I haven't tried this yet; I'll make it this weekend I think, but it looks good. I saw it on the Cooking Channel.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  
• 2 bay leaves
  
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
  
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped freshgarlic
  
• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
  
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
  
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

• 1 teaspoon turmeric
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp*
  
• 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (about 1 1/2 cups)
  
• 2 cups diced sweet potato
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 1 (14-ounce) can kidney beans, drained (about 1 1/2 cups)
  
• 2 small seedless oranges, peeled and cubed
  
• *Can be found at specialty Asian and Indian markets.

DIRECTIONS

Place the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the bay leaves, cumin seeds, garam masala, fenugreek seeds, oregano,rosemary, and turmeric, and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes. Add the tamarind pulp, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
Add the kidney beans and oranges and cook for 2 minutes to heat through. Turn the heat off, cover with a lid and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and serve.
http://www.cookingch...nd-oranges.html

[adam_a]

Here's an attempt at making Clif Bars:

Homemade Clif Bars (First Attempt)

[Shortpoet-GTD]

1 Granny Smith apple
5 stalks celery
1 cucumber
5 stalks kale
Handful of parsley
Lemon juice to taste
Optional- teaspoon or so of crushed ginger for added bite. (Alcohol can be added too for a cocktail)
Put all ingredients into a juicer or cut into smaller pieces and put into a blender.