Posts by Meryl Fury
Hummus
Middle Eastern style mashed chickpeas salad. Use as a dip for bread or veggies. Also great as a sandwich spread. Course Breakfast, Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Sandwich, Side Dish Cuisine Middle Eastern Keyword chick pea, garbanzo, garlic, humus wrap sandwich, pate, tahini, hummus Prep Time 15 minutes Servings 6 servings Author Meryl Fury Ingredients 1 can organic garbanzo beans…
Read MoreButternut Squash Risotto with Sage Leaves
Creamy, savory and delightful brown rice risotto. Adapted from Cookie and Kate CourseMain Course, Side Dish Cuisine Italian, Oil-free, Vegan, WFPB Keyword brown rice, butternut, nut-free, Oil-free, sage, vegan, vegetable broth, winter squash Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes Servings6 servingsAuthormerylfuryCost$10 total Equipment large oven-safe pot with lid garlic press or sharp knife for mincing Blender or…
Read MoreBBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches with Cashew Cream Slaw
BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches with Cashew Cream Slaw Whole food plant-based version of a BBQ pulled chicken sandwich with delicious creamy coleslaw. This one will even fool the carnivores in the house.CourseLunch, Main CourseCuisineAmericanKeywordbarbeque, BBQ, cashews, Easy, Oil-free, veganPrep Time7 hours 40 minutesCook Time2 hoursServings6 servingsAuthorMeryl FuryCost$13 total Equipment Non-stick pan High Speed Blender Ingredients 1 shallot sliced 2 medium onions sliced 3 cloves garlic minced or smashed…
Read MoreWe Can’t Breathe
I am going to step away from our usual focus on the importance of nutrition in health for a moment. Fear not, We will return to our regularly scheduled programming…. Right now, our national house is on fire. Nationwide. Our house is burning. The flames of racism, white supremacy, and associated privilege have been carefully…
Read MoreAir Fryer Mayamachos
I have made one large kitchen equipment purchase during this COVID shutdown. I bought a Breville Smart Oven Air. I think it may be the best appliance investment I have made in a long, long time. Every several days we invent a new recipe using the air fryer. These Mayamachos are one of them. They…
Read MoreHere’s to the New Me and Beating Alfa-Gal
Not long ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Jim Brown through social media. Yes, Jim Brown is his real name. About two years ago, he posted something about being diagnosed with a beef allergy. The symptoms had developed quickly during the previous year and had been steadilydestroying his health. I was so intrigued that…
Read MoreWhatever Ya Got Salad With Kale
Grocery Shopping in Times of Panic
In times of near-apocalyptic crisis, it is natural to go into survival mode. For example, fearing the end of the world, people will go to the store in a panic and buy as much food and other household necessities as possible. In these times of COVID19’s swell, surge and spread, people are running true to…
Read MoreFood for Thought
At The Heart of The Matter February 14th, Valentine’s Day ensures that our hearts are on our minds that day and throughout that month. And why not? After all, where would we be if we were heartless? Woe to the person who doesn’t follow their heart, or who is hard-hearted, or who doesn’t have their…
Read MoreEmphasis on Lighthearted
If you have been out and about in the last couple of weeks, you probably noticed that the big shopping hubs are already playing Christmas music. By the first week of November, everybody knows that, along with some turkey and some mistletoe, Christmas carols are the alarm clock, waking us up to the social demands,…
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