Cabbage Rolls

Today was my first 9 hour day, so I had to pack enough to get me through!I packed the last of my Thanksgiving Cabbage Rolls in a wide-mouthed insulated container that kept them nicely warm until lunchtime.A simple salad with dressing is up above, with …
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Carnival Squash

After dinner last night I sliced a carnival squash into wedges and steam-baked it in the oven (fill the bottom of the baking dish with water, cover with foil, and bake until the squash tender, about 30 minutes). I let it cool slightly, then put it away…
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Pineapple Cranberry Salad

Here’s a great Pineapple Cranberry Sauce recipe someone shared at Dr. Fuhrman’s Member Support Center: cook 1 package of cranberries with 1 can of crushed pineapple until the berries pop. Stir in 2 tablespoons agave, maple syrup, or date sugar (to tast…
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Buckwheat Tabbouleh Wraps

Today I started a brand new full-time job! That’s right, I finally get to pack lunches for myself!Lunch Number One: an avocado with a tiny container of dressing, baby carrots, grapes, Fruit & Nut Bars, and four incredible lettuce wraps.When Gluten …
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Okra & Lima Bean Masala

Excitement! Time to introduce a brand new lunch box!I love my To-Go Ware tiffins and use them almost every day to pack our lunches for work, but lately I’ve been packing more hot foods like soups and stews. The tiffins are perfect for big salads and co…
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Golden Austrian Cauliflower Soup

One of my favorite soups of all times! I first heard about Golden Austrian Cauliflower Soup on Dr. Fuhrman’s Member Center Forum, where people were raving so much I just had to try it. I’ve been making it ever since; it’s creamy and cauliflowery, with …
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Bean Chili with Zucchini

I’m having fun with my new lunch boxes. The insulated stainless steel bowl is topped by a small plate before you put the lid on — just the perfect size for freshly-made corn tortillas from the Mexican grocery! I warmed the tortillas and layered them …
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Healthy Black Bean Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles is a classic Mexican casserole dish. It’s traditionally made with fried tortilla chips topped with a spicy tomato sauce, tons of cheese, and eggs. Delicious? Yes. Great for your waistline? Not so much. I figured there had to be a way to lighten up this traditional recipe, while still keeping all the flavor of […]
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Apple and Pear Crisp

I’ve been eating a lot of cookies and ice cream lately. For some reason, it’s been the only dessert that tastes good to me! Maybe it’s an end of the pregnancy thing, or a winter-comfort-food thing, but nothing really compares to the warm, freshly baked, gooey cookie with ice cream on top. In an effort […]
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Creamy Corn and Quinoa Chowder

It has been so cold in the Bay Area lately! Well, cold for the Bay Area that is (30-40 degrees). And because of that I’ve been making a lot of soups. One soup in particular that the husband and I both love is this Corn and Quinoa Chowder. Corn Chowder is one of the husband’s […]
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