Category Archives: Vegetarian

Gimish (accent on the second syllable)

Monday came and went. And there was no chicken. Gasp! Actually I did have a chicken sandwich for lunch so maybe that counts. Anyway, we had a ton of leftovers from Mother’s Day. I did give away the cookies and … Continue reading

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Bean burger with bolani and salad

Thursday I needed something easy and low calorie for dinner. These days my go-to dinner when I need to eat with no fuss I choose chipotle bean burgers from the freezer. Tasty and nutritious, the burgers can be ready in … Continue reading

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Lunch at Mongolian BBQ, St. George, Utah

Long ago on a family vacation we had a horrid meal in Utah. Actually we had several horrid meals over many years when eating out in Utah. Nonetheless we went ahead and bought a vacation place here in Utah and … Continue reading

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Red bell peppers stuffed with farro and black beans, salad with creamy salsa dressing

A new recipe! We found some farro at Dixie Nutrition here in St. George. First thing Tuesday morning, I parboiled the pepper halves and cooked the farro according to my brown rice recipe from Cook’s Illustrated – preheat the oven … Continue reading

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Portobello mushroom burger, grilled potato and arugula salad

I have been a little concerned that John is getting too skinny so I am encouraging him to eat more. Although eating a bunch of red meat isn’t a good idea, a hamburger every few months I think is okay. … Continue reading

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Chipotle bean burger, new potatoes and salad

It always seems that when John and I really like some convenience food that is low in calories and fat that it disappears from the market. Case in point? Michelangelo’s baked eggplant parmesan. For around 300 calories each we could … Continue reading

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Portobello mushroom burger, grilled potatoes, arugula salad with roasted golden beets

How hard is it to be at a party where everyone is eating hamburgers and hot dogs and you are eating salad? Too hard!! The next time you have to go to one of these get-togethers, bring your own burger … Continue reading

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A bowl of fast food – null soup

Today for lunch I made null soup again. I was home alone since John had to work today which means I got to eat the whole thing myself. This morning I had half of a bagel with a little faux … Continue reading

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Vegetarian chili

The last time we made chili, it turned out really well. We used ground turkey, a variety of beans and spices and created a depth of flavor by using soy sauce and a lot of mushrooms. Actually, though, the turkey … Continue reading

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Lentils, turkey sausage, carrots, onions, mushrooms and escarole

Oh, lentils, you are about the perfect food. Really high in protein and fiber and low in calories. And so yummy! John made this dish while I was out having lunch with my sister and going to a craft fair. … Continue reading

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