My Comment: March was a cruel month — too much to do at work, lousy weather, and one cold virus after the other. Did anyone notice 4N/W was MIA? But April… well with April, there comes new resolve: we ARE going to go back to our basics of eating well, eating healthy foods, and eating…
Tag: Weightwatchers
11 Mar 2011 Weeknight Stirfry from Whole Foods
Adapted from Whole foods market. The whole deal. (March/April 2011). Austin, TX: Whole Foods Market, IP, LP. p 20. My Comment: Could it be…. Seitan? Why yes it is. The 5 basic recipes in this month’s Whole Deal from Whole Foods Market caught my eye because once the basic method is mastered, it’s just a…
7 Mar 2011 Whole Wheat Pasta with Kale & Sundried Tomatoes
Adapted from Whole Foods Market. Whole wheat pasta with kale and sundried tomatoes. Downloaded from the web on March 6, 2011. My comment: Kale is a great green and generally pretty inexpensive! I used a red kale with this recipe and changed from Great Northern Beans to Black Beans because that is what I had…
2 Mar 2011 Winter Warmer Stew
Adapted from MeatlessMonday.com. Winter warmer stew. Downloaded from the web on Feb. 26, 2011. My comment: I did make a major substitution in this dish — could it be Seitan? Because I wasn’t near Whole Foods and couldn’t obtain Seitan, I used tempeh — not one of my favorite things, but it seemed like it…
28 Feb 2011 Glazed Carrot and Tomato with Wild Rice Ragout
Adapted from Vegetarian Times. Glazed carrot and tomato with wild rice ragout. (March 2009, p 60 print edition). Downloaded from the web on February 27, 2011. My Comment: This was a delightful surprise! I have to admit that I did not buy a bag of wild rice; I just used what we had on hand…
26 Feb 2011 Mexican Bean and Tortilla Pie
Adapted from Weight Watchers. Mexican bean and tortilla pie. (subscription only). Downloaded from the web on Feb. 19, 2011. My comment: The servicing size – 1/6 of a 6 inch tortilla is really small! Better have some veggies or a salad on the side. However, it was a tasty and quick dish — be sure…
17 Feb 2011 Tomato Bulgur Soup with Warm Spices
Adapted from Whole Foods Market. Tomato bulgur soup with warm spices. Downloaded from the web on February 5, 2011. My Comment: The addition of cinnamon to this tomato based soup make it quite interesting. Whole Foods suggests that, if reheating leftovers, you will most likely need to add additional liquid — the bulgur soaks it…
28 Jan. 2011 Malaysian Tropical Curry with Lemongrass and Shallots
Adapted from “Malaysian Tropical Curry with Lemongrass and Shallots“. Vegetarian Times. (July 2009). p 38. Downloaded from the web on Feb. 10, 2010. My Comments: Is there anything better than fresh pineapple? I don’t think so. This week when I originally purchased the supplies for this meal, I bought the pineapple and promptly ate it…
27 Jan. 2011 Eggplant Parmigiana
Adapted from Weight Watchers International. “Eggplant Parmigiana.” Downloaded from the web on January 27, 2011. My Comment: I’ve made this recipe from Weight Watchers (subscription) several times. Not only is it delish the night it’s cooked, but it makes great leftovers. Honestly, I’d eat it cold! I dislike powdered garlic, so I used a clove,…
Four Nights A Week 