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Quinoa Pilaf – an Indian Recipe by Aditai

capture_12092014_134051Aditi 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

Homemade Pasta with Wild Mushroom Tomato Sauce by Roberto Martin with Chloe Coscarelli

capture_11092014_121223Although in this video, Roberto and Chloe make homemade pasta, this wild mushroom – tomato sauce recipe is very good with store bought pasta.  The sauce recipe is made with diced onions, garlic, several types of chopped mushrooms, red wine, chopped tomatoes, dried and fresh spices and herbs.  He uses the liquid remaining after reconstituting dried porcini mushrooms to add a special rich flavor to his sauce.  This is a delicious and healthy meal.  You need to try it. Continue reading

Moroccan Roasted Squash Hummus by Gordon Ramsay

capture_05092014_215341Delicious!  This video recipe demo by Gordon Ramsay guides us through several, but simple steps to make a delicious and healthy hummus.  It involves toasting some spices in a dry pan, grinding them to a powder mixture, chopping up squash and ginger, adding the spices, roasting it, and blending to a desired consistency.  This elegant dish is amazing, – a roasted squash hummus you’ll definitely want to add to your appetizer recipe collection. Continue reading

Caesar Salad by Vegan Coach

capture_05092014_172602I’ve always enjoyed Caesar Salads.  But, I don’t like the inclusion of raw eggs, anchovies, and a lot of oil in the dressing.  In this video, Sassy, The Vegan Coach, shows how to make a delicious alternative to a traditional Caesar salad dressing.  It has no raw eggs, no anchovies, and no large amount of oil.  At first glance, it looks complicated with all the different ingredients.  But, if you get organized, it’s actually pretty easy.  And, it’s much healthier for you.  Enjoy. Continue reading

Vegetarian Enchiladas by Hilah Johnson

capture_04092014_113906Cooking with friends is a lot of fun.  In this video, Hilah and her friend, Carlos, prepare Vegetarian Enchiladas together.  This recipe can easily be converted to a vegan recipe by replacing the dairy based components, cream and cheese, with vegan alternatives.  These enchiladas could easily become a regular item on your menus.  Try making them with and for your friends too. Continue reading

Vegetarian Lasagna by Laura Vitale

capture_29082014_133746Laura 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