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What’s For Dinner: Buffalo Tempeh Nachos

Lisa Wright Burbach

Jun 16, 2022
2 min

What’s For Dinner: Buffalo Tempeh Nachos

By Purple Carrot Buffalo Tempeh Nachos (click for the recipe) Time: 25 Minutes Ease: Simple Serve: 2 (Generous) What is Tempeh? Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian food made from slightly fermented soy beans. It’s in cake form, a pressed patty of sorts. The flavor is somewhat nutty and is fairly mild with a savory umami flavor, and a good source of Potassium, protein, fiber, Magnesium, Riboflavin, and Iron as well as other nutrients. Tempeh works well in many types of cultu

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Socca Sorta - #meatlessmonday

Lisa Wright Burbach

Sep 14, 2020
2 min

Socca Sorta - #meatlessmonday

By: Lisa Wright Burbach Socca what? What is a Socca?? Socca, also known as Farinata is an unleavened flat bread of chickpea flour. It is a great base for your culinary imagination! Our Sorta Socca was pancake style, easy and yummy. Ingredients 1 cup chickpea flour 1 cup water 1/2 - 3/4 tsp 1/2 cup shredded carrot - optional Seasonings - optional Seasonings - Go crazy here! You can add cumin, dill, Za'atar, really any direction you want to go. Or no seasoning and use the s

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Choose Wisely

Lisa Wright Burbach

May 4, 2019
3 min

Choose Wisely

While choosing to eat a more whole foods, plant based diet is a wise choice, the choices we make daily may not be. Many choices are loaded with sugars, fats, saturated fats, sodium, artificial ingredients and more and this is true no matter your dietary ilk. Remember to be a label reader and wise shopper. Even avid label readers can find It challenging to weed through the choices and marketing makes it even more confusing. A good example is The Impossible burger that is in

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The Menu

Lisa Wright Burbach

Apr 14, 2019
2 min

The Menu

This week's menu for the week of April 15 By: Purple Carrot - #meatlessmonday Mexican Socca Pizza with Tomatillo Salsa and Chipotle Corn 30 Minutes Serves 2 Easy to Moderate #Vegan #Glutenfree This is a skillet pizza with a chickpea flour base -No, don't wrinkle your nose, it's really good!. This meal is gluten free and packed with protein! Give it a whirl for #meatlessmonday. By: Pampered Chef Pampered Chef - Lemon Pasta Chicken Toss 30 Minutes Serves 6 Easy I really do li

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Your Weekly Menu

Lisa Wright Burbach

Apr 7, 2019
3 min

Your Weekly Menu

Let me do the research for you and you make yummy meals! BBQ Rice and Veggie Bowl #Meatlessmonday First start the rice of your choice - follow directions on package. I highly recommend using the Instantpot or electric pressure cooker to save time. While Rice cooks, prepare the veggies 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup corn 1 zucchini large diced 1 poblano pepper finely chopped ½ -1 jalapeno pepper, diced ¼ cup Red onion, diced Cilantro 1 Tbsp Lime juice Salt and pepper Heat the olive

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Lisa Wright Burbach

Apr 7, 2019
3 min

Your Weekly Menu

Let me do the research for you and you make yummy meals! BBQ Rice and Veggie Bowl #Meatlessmonday First start the rice of your choice – follow directions on package. I highly recommend using the Instantpot or electric pressure cooker to save time. While Rice cooks, prepare the veggies 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup corn 1 zucchini large diced 1 poblano pepper finely chopped ½ -1 jalapeno pepper, diced ¼ cup Red onion, diced Cilantro 1 Tbsp Lime juice Salt and pepper Heat the olive

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Black Bean Brownies – no, really!

Lisa Wright Burbach

Jul 13, 2017
3 min

Black Bean Brownies – no, really!

I am teaching some classes helping people learn how to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets and this week we talked about beans, I thought I’d share it with you. Bean Trivia What Day is National Bean Day? How many pounds of beans a year does the average American eat? Where is the Lima bean native too? How many people in the US are listed as having Bean as a last name (as of 201) 9000 17,642 30,483 65,217 True or False, There are over 18,000 different species in

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Review: Mango Salsa – Ellie Kriegerl

Lisa Wright Burbach

Jun 19, 2017
2 min

Review: Mango Salsa – Ellie Kriegerl

Mango Salsa – Ellie Krieger, The Food Network Do you want to add more fruits to your diet, but aren’t sure what to do? It is easy to grab a banana, orange, or apple and I highly recommend it. They are loaded with fiber, low in calories, and packed with nutrients, an excellent snacking choice. However, there is so much more out there for the life of the fruit. Fruits can be used in savory and sweet dishes, but try to keep it as close to the original as possible. The more

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Review: Orange Soup with Black Salsa – Mark Bittman VB6 Cookbook

Lisa Wright Burbach

May 2, 2017
3 min

Review: Orange Soup with Black Salsa – Mark Bittman VB6 Cookbook

Orange Soup with Black Salsa – VB6 cookbook, Mark Bittman We are making an effort to eat more whole food, plant based foods i.e., nuts, legumes, grains, fruits, and veggies, and I have to say we are loving it. After all we’ve been told “Eat food that rots, just eat it before it does” – Dr. Forrest Shaklee. I have also been reading the Blue Zone book by Dan Buettner and learning about the longest lived people in the world, who eat meat more like a garnish or accompaniment to

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Review: Chickpea Shakshuka – The Minimalist Baker

Lisa Wright Burbach

Feb 9, 2017
4 min

Review: Chickpea Shakshuka – The Minimalist Baker

Chickpea Shakshuka – The Minimalist Baker Shakshuka or Shakshouka is a Middle Eastern dish typical cooked with pouched eggs. The word simply means “mixture” and is typically cooked with tomatoes, spices like cumin and coriander, chilies, and onions, but ingredients vary from country to country. It is often served for breakfast, but is popular any time of the day and especially in winter. Chickpeas Cooked, dried chickpeas – Try cooking your own beans in place of canned beans

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Review: Portobello Mushroom Tacos with Salsa Verde – Forks Over Knives

Lisa Wright Burbach

Oct 20, 2016
3 min

Review: Portobello Mushroom Tacos with Salsa Verde – Forks Over Knives

Portobello Mushroom tacos with Salsa Verde – Forks over Knives My husband and I are on the journey of eating a more whole food, plant based diet and I have to say we are enjoying it! There were doubts in the beginning, but we made gradual changes, which I highly recommend. Most people are not ready to jump in all at once into a big change, but gradual changes can often help us stay the course. Try starting with Meatless Mondays! I am finding that it is easier to eat healthy

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Chickpea, Avocado Spread

Lisa Wright Burbach

May 12, 2016
2 min

Chickpea, Avocado Spread

I have seen several recipes floating around the internet blending chickpea and avocado to make a sandwich spread and decided to play around with it and see what I thought. I found it to be good for a sandwich spread, but not all by itself. I recommend lettuce, tomato, red onion, and sprouts and then use the spread like a thick condiment. This spread also works well as a hummus type dip with chips. It is a great way to add more legumes into your diet and utilize the health

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What’s for Dinner? Pampered Chef’s BLT Ranch Salad Pizza & Vegetarian Lasagna

Lisa Wright Burbach

Jun 21, 2014
2 min

What’s for Dinner? Pampered Chef’s BLT Ranch Salad Pizza & Vegetarian Lasagna

I have had several people talk to me about ways that their family connect and I want to take the time to say that my suggestions are just that, suggestions. Please do not feel judged by me or unable to reach the bar etc. The important thing is that you bring dinner back or breakfast into your lives and by this I mean take time around your meals to set aside the business of life and re-connect, get to know each other and share life. However you do this I am rooting for you!

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What’s for Dinner? Sauteed Flounder with Orange Shallot Sauce & Meatless Monday: Bruschett

Lisa Wright Burbach

Jun 5, 2014
2 min

What’s for Dinner? Sauteed Flounder with Orange Shallot Sauce & Meatless Monday: Bruschett

Meatless Monday: Bruschetta and Salad Time: 30 minutes Ease: simple Review: This recipe from the Pioneer Woman is very simple and flavorful. It is a great recipe if you are new to making your own bruschetta. Very simply, brushcetta is a combination of tomatoes, garlic bread, olive oil, salt and pepper. This recipe has a lovely addition of balsamic vinegar. Try experimenting with infused balsamic vinegars, such as pineapple balsamic vinegar. I think you will find this can

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What’s for Dinner? Fajitas and for Meatless Monday; Campalini Pomodoro

Lisa Wright Burbach

May 23, 2014
1 min

What’s for Dinner? Fajitas and for Meatless Monday; Campalini Pomodoro

I’m sorry for the missed post this week. I am afraid with spring and summer here cooking and therefore blogging have been less scheduled and planned in our house. Everyone is in and out and traveling so much, but below are two dishes that hope will help give you some ideas. Olive Garden’s Campellini Pomodoro – Olive Garden Meatless Monday: Time: 10 Minutes Difficulty: Simple Review: This is one of my favorite quick meals. I like it for its simpleness and full flavor. Thi

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What’s for Dinner? Creamy Spinach Pasta, Red Wine Braised Flank Steak Sandwiches & Black

Lisa Wright Burbach

May 13, 2014
2 min

What’s for Dinner? Creamy Spinach Pasta, Red Wine Braised Flank Steak Sandwiches & Black

Black Bean and Corn Pasta Salad Meatless Monday Time: 20 Minutes Simple Review: I was a little hesitant to serve a pasta salad as the main dish for dinner, but it worked very well. It has been in the upper 80s this week here in NC and a nice cool pasta salad on the deck was the perfect dish. There is room to play around with this dish and add other things you may like, my husband added olives and cheese and I added some cheese! The Rotel gives it the perfect amount of h

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Sloppy Joe, Making it Healthier!

Lisa Wright Burbach

May 6, 2014
2 min

Sloppy Joe, Making it Healthier!

With all of the travel and fun we will be having this spring and summer Bringing Back Dinner is going to make a few changes. We are trying to be a little healthier and will be trying dishes that have been made healthier, but still full of flavor and there will only be 2 recipes each week, one of which will be a Meatless Monday dish which will help with our goal towards healthier eating. There will still be a full list of recipes available on the links page to help you plan

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What’s for Dinner? Roasted Vegetable Tostadas – Giada, Macaroni & Beef Casserole &#8

Lisa Wright Burbach

Apr 22, 2014
2 min

What’s for Dinner? Roasted Vegetable Tostadas – Giada, Macaroni & Beef Casserole &#8

Meatless Monday: Roasted Vegetable Tostadas with Chipotle Cream – Giada Learn more about how you can help your family go meatless on Mondays at www.meatlessmonday.com Time: 55 Minutes Ease: simple Review: I thought this dish was very different. Different in a good sort of way! The flavors were great and it was very easy to make. My family was funny about this dish. They liked it, but said things like “it’s ok, could you pass me some more?”. I’m taking the fact that th

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Do you need to go shopping in your Freezer? Chicken & Leeks, Vegetarian Chili, Soup, and BBQ Bee

Lisa Wright Burbach

Apr 14, 2014
4 min

Do you need to go shopping in your Freezer? Chicken & Leeks, Vegetarian Chili, Soup, and BBQ Bee

Shopping in your freezer! If you are like me you find great deals on items and put them in the freezer or cabinets and then forget about them. After a while I’m overflowing with items I just don’t use on a regular basis. When my kitchen gets too full I go shopping in my freezer and make my menus based on what I already have on hand. You will be surprised how much money this can save you over time. This week I was able to shop from home for everything but milk and fruit.

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Why This Blog? Meal Ideas & Planning so You Don’t Have to!

Lisa Wright Burbach

Apr 7, 2014
5 min

Why This Blog? Meal Ideas & Planning so You Don’t Have to!

Cookbook Haze. Does looking at all your cookbooks make you dizzy? This week someone asked me “With all the food blogs out there, why yours?” That is a good question! There are so many wonderful food blogs out there with great ideas, why do another food blog? There are several reasons I wanted to do this. First, I love The Process (see below) and want to help. To me it is relaxing to sit down and plan out the meals we will have. I scour cookbooks, the internet and magazin

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