Month: March, 2006

April is National Soy Month – Eat Soy All Year!

30 March, 2006 (16:47) | Soy Substitutes, Vegan and Vegetarian Sandwiches, Vegan Main Dish, Vegetarian Lunch Recipes, Vegetarian Main Dish | No comments

RECIPES: Soy Burgers, Soy Tacos By Rae Udy April is National Soy Month and experts are encouraging Americans to discover the nutritional value of soybeans. Soybeans are sometimes called the ‘meat of the Orient,’ but many refer to soy as the ‘food of the future.’ Cultivated in China for more than 13,000 years the Chinese […]

Spring Party with Fresh Spring Vegetables

28 March, 2006 (09:57) | Healthy Beverages, Vegan and Vegetarian Side Dishes, Vegan Main Dish, Vegan Snacks, Vegetarian Appetizers, Vegetarian Main Dish | No comments

RECIPES: Bruschetta, Easy Frittata, Au Gratin Spring Vegetables, Caffe Latte By Rae Udy Spring is a great time for a party and fresh spring vegetables are the perfect centerpiece for a light brunch or dinner party. Bruschetta made with ripe plum tomatoes and spring green onions is a great appetizer to start the party. Easy […]

Spring Means Watercress Weekend

16 March, 2006 (09:41) | Salad and Salad Dressings, Vegan and Vegetarian Sandwiches, Vegetarian Lunch Recipes, Whole Grain Breads | No comments

RECIPES: Toots’ Watercress Sandwiches, Watercress with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Whole Grain Croutons By Rae Udy When the first signs of Spring arrive I always think of the adventures of the watercress weekend. My Grandma Toots, Elizabeth Thomas Kent, knew of a secret stream in the woods near her old homestead in Southern Idaho that brimmed with […]

Spring Into Vegan Greens

15 March, 2006 (08:59) | Salad and Salad Dressings, Soy Substitutes, Vegan and Vegetarian Side Dishes, Vegetarian Appetizers, Vegetarian Lunch Recipes | No comments

RECIPES: Steamed Greens, Spinach Salsa, Herb Soy Butter By Rae Udy Spring is the time for eating greens. Inexpensive, quick and easy to cook, greens are great sources of vitamins A and C, potassium and calcium. They also provide a small amount of protein and iron. When young and tender, greens can be eaten raw […]

Celetrate St. Patrick’s Day with Vegetarian Recipes

9 March, 2006 (07:12) | Vegan Main Dish, Vegetarian Main Dish, Vegetarian Soups, Whole Grain Breads | No comments

RECIPES: Barley Stew and Irish Herb Bread By Rae Udy Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year by cooking up some authentic Irish specialties. These traditional recipes have slimmed down for today’s lighter eating style. Is there anything more Irish than Barley Stew? This little used grain is a nutritional powerhouse and has a sweet, nutty […]

Berry Delicious and Good For You Too

6 March, 2006 (14:33) | Salad and Salad Dressings, Vegan Breakfasts, Vegetarian Desserts, Vegetarian Lunch Recipes, Whole Grain Breads | No comments

RECIPES: Blueberry Streusel Muffins, Strawberry Salad Dessert By Rae Udy Berries will satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping your diet low in calories. Berries are a great source of both vitamins A and C. Blueberry Streusel Muffins are high in fiber and low in fat. Start your morning off right with these fragrant muffins. These […]

Beans Add Protein, Fiber and More to Healthy Diet

2 March, 2006 (09:47) | Vegan and Vegetarian Sandwiches, Vegan and Vegetarian Side Dishes, Vegan Main Dish, Vegetarian Kids Recipes, Vegetarian Lunch Recipes, Vegetarian Main Dish, Vegetarian Soups | No comments

RECIPES: Boston Baked Beans, Refried Beans, Bean Burritos By Rae Udy According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, about one-third of all cancer deaths may be related to what we eat. Making simple changes can improve your health and lower risk of disease. Americans average about 11 grams of fiber daily, […]