Author: Norman

Baked Tofu and Turkey Meatballs

These turkey and tofu meatballs are juicy, tender, and super addictive. I love making these for a weeknight dinner but the possibilities are endless. You can add them to a pasta for a spaghetti and meatball dinner or have them as an appetizer or finger food.   I’m always trying to find ways to…

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Carrot Top Pesto and Pasta

I used to think carrot tops were just waste for the compost bin. But thankfully I’ve been enlightened and know that they are edible and delicious. Now you know and can save the carrot tops too. Carrot top greens have a parsley taste to them and they are perfect in a pesto! Making…

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Tofu Avocado Salad with Peanut Dressing

This tofu avocado salad dish is completely vegan and it is incredibly filling and delicious. The tofu and avocado is so substantial that it easily replaces a meat dish. I find it so satisfying you may even surprise your meat-eating loved ones. Plus it’s so simple to make; it doesn’t require any cooking…

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Instant Pot Tofu Chili

I love chili. It’s one of those super heartwarming foods that always satisfies me when it’s cold out. I especially love a hot bowl of chili after a day of skiing. Ski resorts charge over $10 for a small bowl of chili. For 10 bucks, I can make a whole pot at home!…

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Homemade Flour Tortillas

These super-delicious homemade flour tortillas are made with just 5 simple ingredients. These are way healthier than the store-bought tortillas that have tons of weird ingredients that keep them shelf-stable. By the way, tortillas should be perishable! Who ever decided they should be shelf-stable for weeks on end?    Fat: Recipes for homemade tortillas…

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Simple Roasted Beets

Roasted beets have a sweet, earthy flavor. They can be enjoyed on their own or incorporated into dishes with complementary flavors. I love how simple these are and yet come out beautiful and caramelized making them perfect for salads or pasta. Ingredients Equipment vegetable peeler stainless steel sheet pan Steps

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Salmon Apple Sauerkraut Salad

Salmon apple sauerkraut salad is a quick and easy salad for that goes great in sandwiches, salads, or on crackers. This comes together in less than 10 minutes which makes it perfect for really busy days. And there are definitely busy days where making lunch or dinner is the last thing I want…

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Butternut Squash Pancakes

Butternut squash pancakes are a tasty and healthy way to start your day. Made with fresh butternut squash, these pancakes are packed with vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. The star of these pancakes is the butternut squash. The squash adds a subtle sweetness and beautiful color to the pancakes, making them…

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Easy Butternut Squash in the Oven

Here are two slightly different ways for cooking butternut squash in your oven. This is a basic recipe for cooking butternut squash. This is great for eating as is or using in other recipes. Ingredients Note: Depending on what you use the butternut squash for, you may wish to omit the salt and…

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Three Korean Side Dishes (Banchan)

One thing that never fails to excite me is banchan at a Korean restaurant. Banchan are those little side dishes that come with your meal at a Korean restaurant. It’s similar to the idea of bread and butter that may be brought to your table at an American cuisine restaurant. But banchan is…

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