Columnist provides vegetarian and vegan recipes and answers questions concerning a meatless lifestyle.
RECIPES: Stove Top Black-Eyed Peas, Tex-Mex Cornbread By Rae Udy In the South, Black-eyed peas are said to bring good luck for the New Year if eaten on New Years day. They are also very versatile and nutritious. Stove Top Black-eyed Peas are simple to make and nourishing. The taste is similar to Boston baked […]
RECIPES: Bean Burgers, Lentil Burgers, Batter Burger Buns By Rae Udy Archaeologists say dry beans, peas, and lentils were among the first plants to be domesticated. Ancient Hebrews, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans cultivated them to obtain protein. Dry beans or legumes are rich in vitamin A, iron, calcium, fiber and protein. They are cholesterol free […]
RECIPES: Cranberry Juice Cocktail, Sangria, Strawberry Frosty, Late Night Coffee Latte By Rae Udy Celebrate the New Year in a healthy way be creating nutritious non-alcohol beverages for the year-end party. Give Cranberry Juice Cocktails a festive look by serving in tall glasses garnished with fresh mint. Rich in vitamin C, this delicious drink contains […]
RECIPES: Ruby Mist Tea, Roasted Wham with Pineapple and Vegetables, Holiday Cranberry Orange Relish, Date Cresent Rolls By Rae Udy Vegetarians have many options available for holiday meals. Worthington Meatless Wham are frozen ham-like slices that can be eaten as cold cuts or in cooking. Roasted Wham with Pineapple and Vegetables will make an impressive […]
RECIPES: Three Kings Cake, Berry Empanadas By Rae Udy The twelfth day after Christmas is celebrated in Mexico and other countries with feasting and dancing to mark the end of the Christmas season. Many parties feature a special pastry or bread called Three Kings Cake. A China doll, an uncooked bean or gold coin is […]
RECIPES: Holiday Fruitcake, Christine’s Applesauce Christmas Loaves, Norwegian Christmas Bread By Rae Udy Naturally sweet dried fruits and crunchy nuts combine to create nutritious holiday fruitcakes and breads. Through the years fruitcake has gained and unfortunate reputation for being heavy and tasteless. The following moist fruitcake and fruity breads look elegant, taste delicious and offer […]
RECIPES: Layered Blueberry Almond Pancake Mix, Layered Raisin Walnut Cake Mix By Rae Udy Christmas presents from your kitchen don’t have to sabotage family and friends diet resolve. Layered jars containing hearty whole grains, vitamin-rich dried fruits and berries and high-protein nuts along with the easy recipe for a healthy breakfast or dessert is a […]