I adapted two recipes from Appetite For Reduction - and made them more to my taste. The Chickpea Gravy (Page 56) I had made before, but I took the base of it and made it into a flour based gravy. I didn't like the gluten-free texture and wanted something more hearty. Delicious! And for the mashed… Continue reading Sweet Potato and Apple Mashers smothered in Chickpea Gravy
Tag: Dinner
Lemony Parmesan Couscous
I pick up boxes of Israeli Couscous at Trader Joe's on the cheap, otherwise it is usually sold in the Kosher section of grocery stores, sometimes it is also labeled "Pearl Couscous" and is the same size as large tapioca pearls. Unlike regular couscous it does need cooking but produces a lovely pasta. Lemony Parmesan… Continue reading Lemony Parmesan Couscous
Cranberry and Pea Pasta Salad
Trader Joe's is carrying a high fiber pasta line now, 16 ounce bags for about $1.33 a bag (out here) that compares nicely to the store brands. The oat flour used adds a whopping 6 grams of fiber per 2 ounce serving and it is also high in protein. And .... it comes in mini… Continue reading Cranberry and Pea Pasta Salad
Mexi Not-Fried Rice
Reading the December 2011 issue of Health Magazine, I saw a recipe on page 126 and adapted it a bit for a delicious dinner. I used a whole pound of hamburger (instead of ½ lb), used all brown rice and tidied up the toppings. It made a lot of food, wow. It also would make… Continue reading Mexi Not-Fried Rice