Lately I have not been craving meat as usual and I'm in the middle of a clean eating spree. So while I'm not eating meat I do crave protein in waves. While surfing the web, I found a great recipe on My Vegan Cookbook's website for the tasty Buffalo Wings recipe you see in the photo above. Along with my vegan wings, I fixed some vegan potato salad (no egg, used vegan mayo -- Veganise is the brand and it's the best!). A while ago I saw someone make grilled broccoli which I made in my oven with a little oil, garlic and red chili flakes.
This week I also have made a point to eat vegan dishes every single day. I had tasty Vegan Black Bean and Pumpkin Chili on Friday night (recipe will be posted shortly); A lovely moist asparagus and red pepper frittata (no eggs or cheese used); a stuffed avocado with quinoa, stuffed cabbage rolls and so much more. Breakfast is easy -- it's normally a fresh smoothie. I have made Beet Berry smoothies, or grabbed a fresh juice on the way to work. I drink water a lot and that has helped me a whole lot.
Although my love affair with meat is not over. In a few days, I want to have a nice salmon over some greens. I do not miss fried foods as much as I'd thought which is a surprise. I also love the websites below that have offered many other alternatives for me to try or adapt.
Looking forward to making the following recipes soon.
- Creamy Pumpkin Soup
- Zero Pasta with Spicy Peanut Sauce
- Pea and Potato Fritters
- Super Spinach Salad
- Zucchini Bread
- Chive Pancakes with steamed Asparagus
I like the variety in the foods and I like eating clean. Some recipes are raw, others organic, etc. It is nice to have a chance to eat more whole foods and I don't feel I am missing anything. Yes, there is still place for moderation of sweets (peanut butter cookies, i prefer homemade), or chips (I like the Sweet Potato Whole Wheat Tortilla chips from Jack's discount stores). I don't miss fast foods as much but I like to still have the option to grab a small fry from McDonald's.
How ironic is it that last year when I started to juice, I really didn't feel like I could do without meat. So it is definitely is possible and time can really change your perspectives. Stay tuned for new recipes soon and my cookbook will be available in 2014.
Thanks for stopping by.
With food in mind,
Pam
(c) 2013 by Pam Osbey
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