Chili Acini Salad

From the cool, cloudy & rainy Sonoran Desert, MERRY CHRISTMAS. A hefty batch of Chili Acini was prepared and adored. Everyone makes Chili Mac… Let’s change it up, a bit.

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Red Kidney Beans were cooked alongside a giant handful of Wild Rice. A Sicilian Chef introduced me the pasta Acini de Pepe enlightenment in preparing Italian Wedding Soup.

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In extremely light Oil, Garlic, Onion, Celery and Carrots were pan-fried before drowning in Veggie Broth, chopped Peppers, ‘meat’ Crumbles and Corn.

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A small portion of remaining Daiya was added with Ⓥ Cream. After cooking down briefly, the Pasta was added with Cilantro & chopped Tomatoes.

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A Craft Beer and Bike Ride to garnish, HAPPY HOLIDAYS:)

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CHEERS.

 

Ⓥanana Cream Waffles w/ Bluberries

Fruit is not in my food preparation routines, usually. However, these Vegan Belgian waffles have been making my mouth water at the local Sprouts, my home away from home (away from work:), every time they are spotted. A savory waffle sandwich will not be ruled out, in the future.

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Organic Bananas were blended with Daiya ‘cream cheese’, Non Dairy ‘creamer’, Vanilla & light Sugar. After blending so cool, refrigeration was utilized while Waffle preparing took place. Keep Cool.

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Three pre-made frozen Waffles were thawed in the oven before panfrying in Earth Balance. Quick & easy, the Waffles were plated, creamed and berried.

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Cheers.

Just Egg Review

Ironic names are a blast. Craft Beer is iconic for ironically punny titles of Beers. Just Egg is in that same boat for an egg supplement product. Now.

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I am a huge fan of this product due do to separating itself (more than the other egg supplements) from being egg-like. Cooking capabilities help, as well.

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Try it:)

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CHEERS.