Category Archives: Vegetarian

Roasted Eggplant Potato Soup

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Krista

2 medium eggplants 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 small potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch cubes 1 small onion, finely diced 1 qt vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp … Continue reading →

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Healthy Granola

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Krista

Dry Ingredients: 6 cups rolled oats 2 cups of raw almonds ½ cup raw sunflower seeds ½ cup sesame seeds ½ cup ground flax seed Optional: 1 cup dried fruit (add after cooked) –date pieces, cranberries, etc. Wet Ingredients & … Continue reading →

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Rice Pudding

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Krista

This is also known as Arroz con Leche, although when I lived in Guatemala I was taught to call it Orchata. Whatever the name, it is warm and heavenly. 3 cups whole milk 1 1/4 cup water 1 cup uncooked … Continue reading →

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Hummus

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Krista

1 can chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) 1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 3 cloves roasted garlic Juice of 2 limes 1/4 cup water 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt Pop all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Tomato Raita

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Krista

This is a good afternoon snack to get the kids used to consuming less sugar, without trading flavor. Place it on a plate with some carrot sticks in the late afternoon, and it just might disappear! 3/4 cup plain yogurt … Continue reading →

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Wow Factor Mac and Cheese Lasagna

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Krista

When I first tried this, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. It could easily serve as a main dish, but also makes a great choice for a potluck. 2 Tbsp butter 3 cups elbow macaroni 2 12 … Continue reading →

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Border Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on March 30, 2008 by Krista

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 can condensed cheese soup (cheddar, fiesta nacho, southwestern jack, etc) ½ cup milk 2 cups shredded cheddar or jack cheese 1 (14 oz) can cut-up tomatoes, or 1 cup salsa Preheat oven to 350°. … Continue reading →

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