Memorial Day means cookout for many. This year it did for me too. In my ongoing effort to provide less processed options, I decided to figure out the carrot dog. Yep, that is to use a marinaded carrot instead of…
Tag: Lunch
Açaí Bowl
I adore açaí bowls. So yummy that I decided to figure out more on what it means to make and eat one. Açaí is similar to other berries in that it has lots of antioxidants. But if really wanting high…
Piles of Quinoa
I wan't going to call this a recipe, but it looked so yummy I thought others might be interested. I was trying to make balanced and filling lunches for work when I decided to pile a bunch of things together.…
Farnam House Brewing Company
If in Omaha, this sandwich is absolutely worth eating. The Farnam House Brewing Company recently opened and this Falafel Waffle is gluten-free and can be ordered vegan. It's delicious. The falafel has yummy salad greens and hummus inside. Yummers! The…
Avocado Dip
In addition to the artichoke dip I loved in Spain, was an avocado dip. So yummy and easy. You may already be making it! What you will need: 2 ripe avocados 1 TBS fresh lemon juice, from a lemon Hot…
Pasta Salad
This is one of my favorite summer recipes. What you will need: 1 package pasta. I tend to go with a quinoa pasta (gluten free) and this was a veggie blend. 2 different colored bell peppers, like red and orange,…
Tomato Sandwich
The farmer's market is open again and I am in heaven. I LOVE fresh tomatoes and heirloom tomatoes are amazing. When I can get these, I make this simple open-faced sandwich and savor every bite. What you will need: 2…
Sweet Potato Party
This is one of my favorite meals when busy. Super easy, full of yummy, and is beautiful. What you will need: Sweet potato, the size that will fill you up, washed 1 small tomato, diced 1 cup frozen vegetables of…
Quiche
I love quiches because they are very hard to get wrong. I can put whatever vegetables I can find into the pie and it is always delicious. What you will need: 1 pie crust 1 tsp avocado oil 1…
Cream of Broccoli Soup
The base of this soup works well with many vegetables. I have used cauliflower and mushrooms among other yummy vegetables successfully. Just replaces the broccoli with your favorites. What you will need: 6 cups chopped broccoli 1 yellow onion, diced…
