“Miso and garlic-infused vegetable broth makes a tasty base for instant ramen noodles and fresh vegetables. No need for the sodium-heavy flavor packets. Tofu adds protein and texture and soaks up the flavor of the broth.”

You might need to buy:
  • water
  • miso paste
  • soy sauce
  • chopped broccoli florets
  • sliced mushrooms
  • instant ramen noodles
  • salt
  • crushed red pepper flakes

"
French lentils de puy are tossed with crunchy carrots, bell peppers and dressed with a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. Fresh parsley and thyme add herbal complexity to this thoroughly satisfying salad. This recipe comes to us from Anne of Apron Strings."

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • red wine vinegar
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • black pepper

Good with Mexican Corn Pudding
http://www.recipething.com/recipes/show/14929-mexican-corn-pudding

serves 5
You might need to buy:
  • vegetable oil
  • minced fresh oregano or 3/4 tsp dry
  • ground cumin
  • salt
  • pepper
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • lemon juice
  • minced fresh cilantro
You might need to buy:
  • unbleached white whole wheat flour
  • unbleached all-purpose flour
  • sea salt
  • baking soda
  • organic coconut oil
  • raw sugar
  • packed light brown sugar
  • pure vanilla extract
  • organic coconut extract
  • semi-sweet chocolate chips

Sugar-Free and Gluten-Free

You might need to buy:
  • eggs
  • granular Splenda or Stevia-in-the-Raw Granulated Sweetener
  • baking powder
  • coarsely chopped almonds
You might need to buy:
  • Wings:
  • oat flour
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • chili powder
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
  • Dip:
  • nutritional yeast
  • apple cider vinegar
  • lemon juice
  • miso paste
  • tahini
  • garlic powder
  • dried oregano
  • salt

Permalink at: http://theshiksa.com/2012/12/04/kale-and-roasted-beet-salad-with-maple-balsamic-dressing/

You might need to buy:
  • pecans
  • cayenne
  • curly kale
  • fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • extra virgin olive oil

Permalink at: http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2012/12/christmas-tree-salad-pomegranate-pecans.html

star topper: 1 slice of toast (I used sprouted grain)

Other optional ingredients that would be fabulous: pear, avocado, dates, bell pepper, corn, grains like quinoa or brown rice, beans, tomatoes, diced roasted squash or sweet potato …… gosh, pretty much anything yummy would be beautiful in this salad!

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • coriander
  • fine black pepper
  • apple cider vinegar
  • turmeric powder
  • satsuma orange zest

Permalink: http://ohsheglows.com/2012/12/05/crispy-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies-vegan-gluten-free/
Makes 22 cookies (2" daimater)

serves 5
You might need to buy:
  • vanilla extract
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
  • fine grain sea salt

PermaLink at: http://www.kalynskitchen.com/2008/02/vegetarian-lentil-soup-recipe-with.html
- from The Sugar Solution Cookbook.)

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • ground coriander
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • paprika
  • brown lentils