Roasted Delicata Squash with Seasoned Pearl Barley

It’s true that I love whole grains, especially anything from Bob’s Red Mill because their products just seem that much better than other brands.  Lucky for me, they decided to sponsor me for cyclocross and I get to experiment with things like Pearl Barley!The downside to some whole grains is the cooking time.  Allow 1…

Easy Alfredo

This is another recipe adapted from Vegan Yum Yum. It’s a really simple “alfredo” sauce for pasta or veggies or potatoes. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups of any pasta *GF pasta is perfect too 1 cup soy or rice milk (or any non dairy milk should work) 1/3 cup rounded, raw, unsalted sunflower seeds or cashews 1/4…

Spicy Tomato Chickpea Soup

Recipe adapted from  Vegan Yum Yum.  Check out Lolo’s book and blog-it’s impressive! INGREDIENTS: 2-3 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed or minced 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili flakes 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, ground 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 (150z) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 10-15 fresh plum tomatoes, heirloom…

Black Bean Burgers

Simple and delicious in a bun or as the main course next to some mashed potatoes and steamed veggies! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups cooked or 1 (15oz) can of black beans, rinsed 1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill vital wheat gluten*GF varation, try 1/2 cup GF all purpose flour 1/2 cup bread crumbs, plain or seasoned *GF…