Hilah Johnson demonstrates how simple and economical it is to make hummus at home. You only need a few simple and readily available ingredients and a blender. Other flavors of hummus can easily be made by adding other ingredients such as spinach, roasted red peppers, etc. Hummus is a healthy dish with a lot of protein that can be used as a dip or a spread with bread, crackers or vegetables. It can be used as an appetizer, lunch/brunch or snack, etc. If you keep some in your refrigerator, it’ll be easy to grab it when you are needing a healthy snack. Enjoy it. Continue reading
Category Archives: Lunch
How to make traditional hummus by Bachar Haikal
This is a traditional recipe for hummus demonstrated by Bachar Haikal who owns two Lebanese restaurants in Melbourne’s South East which has an enormous Jewish population. This recipe uses olive oil as a garnish rather than as a key ingredient, so it has a lower fat content than many other recipes. It’s easy to make. Of course, we’ll probably use modern tools rather than the traditional mortar and pestle. Hummus can be served as a healthy appetizer, snack or lunch, served with a crispy bread or a variety of vegetables. Enjoy it. Continue reading
Quinoa Recipe – Spanish Style by Chef Buck
Would you like a pilaf dish with Spanish flavors, made with quinoa instead of rice? In this video, chef Buck shows how easy it is to make one. The technique is simple, saute a mix of chopped vegetables and spices. Instead of adding previously cooked quinoa, Chef Buck adds uncooked quinoa to his sauteed vegetable mix, and then adds water and lets it simmer. After it has simmered for about 15 minutes, he lets it cool a little before adding more fresh chopped raw vegetables. This recipe is delicious! Try it. Continue reading
Quinoa Pilaf – an Indian Recipe by Aditai
Aditi shows it is easy to cook a delicious and healthy Indian style quinoa dish for either a main dish or a side dish. The techniques are simple. Cook the quinoa very similarly to cooking rice. In a separate pan, saute a mixture of spices and healthy vegetables. Then add them together, mix and add some seasonings. This recipe includes a nice mixture of healthy ingredients, and it can be prepared in less than 20 or 30 minutes. Continue reading
Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta by Trisha Yearwood with Garth Brooks
Dairy ricotta cheese is a common ingredient in lasagna. In this video, watch Trish Yearwood and Garth Brooks prepare and enjoy a homemade non dairy “ricotta cheese” in a lasagna with black beans. Garth likes this version of ricotta cheese better than the dairy version. Here is another example of friends, a beautiful couple, cooking and enjoying a delicious and healthy meal together. Continue reading
Tofu Breakfast Scramble by Julie Hanson
In this video, Julie shows it is very easy to cook a tofu scramble. This meal is a healthy, nutritious and safe alternative to an unhealthy traditional egg scramble. Any number of different spices and filings could be added to the tofu scramble. Turmeric is a popular addition. It turns the tofu scramble yellow, helping it look like a traditional egg scramble. Turmeric is also an extremely powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient. It should probably be included in all tofu scramble, omelette and frittata recipes. Continue reading
Black-Bean and Green-Chili Casserole by Nancy S. Hughes
Nancy Hughes demonstrates a fast (15 minute) and healthy casserole. It is made with canned black beans, fresh onions and tomatoes, packaged steamed rice, some seasonings and cheese. This recipe really is fast, easy to make, healthy and delicious. Continue reading
Vegan Tacos by Hilah Johnson
Hilah replaces the meat in traditional tacos with tempeh in this recipe, which requires a simple sauteing of the tempeh with some other fresh vegetables, spices and seasonings. It’s easy, fast and delicious. Try it. Continue reading
Vegetarian Lasagna by Laura Vitale
Laura demonstrates a delicious vegetable lasagna. This recipe is vegetarian because it includes dairy products and eggs. What do you think? Would it be a good makeover candidate if we replace the dairy and egg ingredients with vegan substitutes and whole wheat lasagna noodles instead of the white flour processed noodles? Regardless of how you make it, this is a special recipe and will definitely please your family and friends. Continue reading
Gnocchi with Mushrooms, Squash, & Sauce by Thomas Keller
Famous Chef Thomas Keller prepares a delicious vegetarian pasta dish. This is a good makeover candidate to lower the fat content and replace some ingredients to make it a vegan recipe with easily obtained and delicious vegetables. Continue reading