How to own this lifestyle, Need to know, Tips, Tricks and Hacks, weight loss

Tip: Easily cut about 400 calories per day

Greenings, Green Warrior! Today, let's talk about an essential aspect of healthy eating: cooking without oil. You may be surprised to learn that even seemingly "healthy" oils like olive oil and coconut oil can add unnecessary calories and fat to your diet. But fear not! With a few simple tips and tricks, you can easily… Continue reading Tip: Easily cut about 400 calories per day

Cheese (vegan), Dressings and Sauces, Hey, I Can Make That!, Recipes, Red Pepper, Traveling, Tumeric, Vegan Twists on Old Favorites, Vitamix or Nutribullet

Instant No-Cooking Travel Vegan Cheese Sauce

This plant based (no) cheese sauce requires no cooking! You can put this in a ziplock bag.It can be made in a NutriBullet ! 🙂 or any high-speed blender and is great for traveling!! 

Cocoa, Desserts, Hey, I Can Make That!, Sweet Potato, Treats, weight loss

How to Make Chocolate Pudding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-5naezgQZA Watch How Easy it is to Make Delicious, Chocolate Pudding I had not eaten pudding since adopting this lifestyle in 2012. When Beverly, a member of my WFPB Meetup group, brought this dish to our pot luck dinner, it rocked my world! I hope it rocks your world too! Don't let the ingredients fool… Continue reading How to Make Chocolate Pudding

BBQ Grill, Carrots, Easy Delicious Recipes, Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker, Main Dishes, Meat Substitutes, Recipes, Vegan Twists on Old Favorites

Hot Dogs (Shh.. most people/kids don’t know it’s vegan)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zdUU8R5a8Q Check Out The Recipe Demo for Hot Dogs!   You won't miss hot dogs at the next Barbecue. You can even bring these in a container to throw on your friends grill! Thanks to our Green Star members Beverly & John for this awesome, "Tastes like a hot dog!" recipe as demonstrated here on… Continue reading Hot Dogs (Shh.. most people/kids don’t know it’s vegan)

Chickpeas, Garlic, Main Dishes, Sweet Potato

Curried Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes

6 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1/3 cup water or no sodium vegetable broth 2 teaspoons  no-salt seasoning, adjusted to taste 1 large onion, diced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 4 scallions (green onions), chopped 2 large red bell peppers, diced 1-2 tablespoons curry powder 3 cups cooked chickpeas… Continue reading Curried Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes

Acorn Squash, Batch Cooking, Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Hey, I Can Make That!, Main Dishes, Mushrooms, Onions, Potato, Sweet Potato

No Oil – Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Easy to make! Best to make 2 batches because you might eat one all by yourself. I love this method of cooking! If you have a root vegetable that you don't know what to do with, like a turnip, beet, yam, radish, etc., this is the simple way to make it taste delicious!

Comfort Food, Soups, Vegan Twists on Old Favorites

Clamless Chowder

Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 4-6 (makes about 8.5 cups) INGREDIENTS Blender ingredients: 1 ounce raw, unsalted cashews (about ¼ cup) ¼ cup water Soup pot ingredients: ½ medium yellow or white onion, chopped into small pieces (about 1 cup) 1 rib celery, chopped into small pieces… Continue reading Clamless Chowder

Acorn Squash, Butternut Squash, Carrots, Cucumber, Need to know, Tips, Tricks and Hacks

Keep Fresh Produce From Spoiling

Once you have unpacked your produce and it is dry and separated, follow this guide below: Vegetables: Greens:   Lettuce and Greens should be wrapped in paper towels and place in one of the eco green bags or a zip lock bag.  Remove as much air as possible and place the wrapped greens in your vegetable drawer. Another… Continue reading Keep Fresh Produce From Spoiling

Need to know

How to Keep Fresh: Spoiling & Unpacking

Here are some easy tips to follow to help keep your produce from spoiling before you can enjoy! The first thing you MUST do when you bring home produce is to remove everything and dry everything off thoroughly. Moisture is the enemy. Don't store fruit and veggies together! Keep Vegetables in the Vegetable drawer and Fruit… Continue reading How to Keep Fresh: Spoiling & Unpacking