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Tortellini Spinach Soup Revisited

The weather has turned and it’s time for soup. After fun in the cold, wet snow, there is nothing better than a big, robust bowl of soup. I was reminded of the healthy benefits of including spinach in our diets by Helen of Well-BeingSecrets. Check out this super food here: Spinach Health Benefits Now, what about that soup? Well one of my all time favorite recipes for dinner in one dish is the Ellie Krieger recipe I made back in 2012. Link here: CEImB Tortellini Spinach Soup. I tweaked the original recipe as follows: 1 TBS olive oil 1 medium [...]

By Joanne|2016-11-20T12:54:20-05:00November 20, 2016|Vegetarian|Comments Off

Vegetarian Moussaka

Some of the recipes posted in the Utica OD look pretty good. This is one of them. In this version of Vegetarian Moussaka there is no meat. It is simply a combination of eggplant, chickpeas and a homemade Greek style tomato sauce. Simple but complex in flavor because of the Greek Seasoning. For the seasoning, I used a combination of onion, spearmint, oregano, garlic, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, salt and pepper with a pinch of cinnamon. *Look for Mediterranean spice blend in the store or make your own. Vegetarian Moussaka Ingredients 4 tsp of Mediterranean / Greek spice blend 1/2 [...]

By Joanne|2016-05-26T17:44:51-04:00May 26, 2016|Vegetarian|Comments Off

Red Bean Burgers with Avocado

My sister gave me this super recipe she found on myfitnesspal. I did a little tweaking and both Ted and I enjoyed a wonderful meatless meal. If you’re hosting a picnic and you have a vegetarian joining the crowd, make sure to keep this recipe on hand. Ingredients for the “Burgers” Serves 4 15 oz can Dark Red Pinto beans, drain and rinse 1/4 cup feta cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/3 cup multi grain tortilla chips 3 green onions, finely chopped 1 TBS fine chopped cilantro pinch of ground cumin 1 large egg, slightly beaten 1 1/2 tsp [...]

By Joanne|2015-08-09T19:02:47-04:00August 9, 2015|Vegetarian|Comments Off

Brown Rice, Squash and Kale

"We find a place for what we lose. Although we know that after such a loss the acute stage of mourning will subside, we also know that we shall remain inconsolable and will never find a substitute. No matter what may fill the gap, even if it be filled completely, it nevertheless remains something else". --- Sigmund Freud (1961) Going through a tough time coming back to South Carolina. It’s a roller coaster ride of emotion. Running helps me find thoughts that are more manageable and calming. I don’t expect the sense of loss to get easier. I do expect [...]

By Joanne|2015-08-01T16:07:47-04:00August 1, 2015|Vegetarian|2 Comments

My Favorite Crustless Quiche

It’s getting close to another marathon run but this time it will be different. I’m going solo. That’s right. My partner in “crime” is sending me off to Duluth, MN all by my lonesome. Ted will be working on his own training for upcoming triathlons so after accompanying me on 16 previous marathons, he says “you’re on your own for this one.” I don’t mind travelling on my own since I used to do it so often, starting in college then for work. It’s just nice to have someone with you for conversation. Then again, once a runner gets around [...]

By Joanne|2015-06-04T19:24:31-04:00June 4, 2015|Vegetarian|3 Comments

Rooted in Bed and Root Vegetable Tarte Tatin

The weather wasn’t quite as nice as it has been the past few mornings, We had rain over night with more wind this morning. When I got up, earlier than usual to go for a longer run before work, my mood sank as low as it could go and I was looking for excuses. Even though yesterday was a rest day, my mind justified a “two-fer” so I climbed back into bed and “rooted” myself and my miserable mood until the last possible moment before getting ready for work. Not a walk. No time in the gym. Just a 100% [...]

By Joanne|2015-05-12T11:33:28-04:00May 12, 2015|Running, Vegetarian|1 Comment