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Deconstructed Poached Pear

by Michele Pesula Kuegler January 29th, 2020| Appetizers, Desserts, Recipes, Vegetarian

The perfect beginning or ending to a meal






Deconstructed Poached Pear



The perfect beginning or ending to a meal.



  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 bosc pear
  • 1 cup white wine (I used an unoaked Chardonnay)
  • 2 ounces goat cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon milk


  1. Combine almonds and

Healthy Poached Pears with Cinnamon Cream

by Michele Pesula Kuegler January 27th, 2020| Desserts, Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Vegetarian

They look indulgent, but they really aren't.






Healthy Poached Pears with Cinnamon Cream



They look indulgent, but they really aren't



  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 seckel pears
  • 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon


  1. Bring cranberry juice and water to a

Marinated Tofu

by Michele Pesula Kuegler January 22nd, 2020| Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegetarian




Marinated Tofu



Make tofu your new, favorite protein



  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 14-ounce package firm tofu
  • olive oil


  1. Cut tofu block in half, so that you have 2 thinner blocks the same size as the package.
  2. Wrap the

Vegetarian Thai Curry Bowl

by Michele Pesula Kuegler January 20th, 2020| Healthy Cooking, Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegetarian







Vegetarian Thai Curry Bowl



A warm & filling meal that's healthy as well



  • 1-1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup red curry paste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 14-ounce package extra firm tofu (pressed to remove moisture)
  • 2 sweet potatoes (peeled)
  • 1

Warm Asparagus Salad

by Michele Pesula Kuegler January 8th, 2020| Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian




Warm Asparagus Salad



Who says side salads are only for summer?



  • 1/2 pound asparagus spears
  • 10 ounces sliced button mushrooms
  • 1/4 large red onion (diced)
  • Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons artisanal balsamic vinegar
  • Salt & pepper


  1. Rinse asparagus, and break or cut off tough ends.
  2. Cover the bottom of a large frying pan with water. Top

Warm Sweet Potato Salad with Spinach & Cranberries

by Michele Pesula Kuegler January 6th, 2020| Healthy Cooking, Main Dishes, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian

It's a big bowl full of healthy comfort food!






Warm Sweet Potato Salad with Spinach & Cranberries



It's a big bowl full of healthy comfort food.



  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1/3 cup diced red

French Onion Mushrooms

by Michele Pesula Kuegler January 1st, 2020| Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipes, Vegetarian

Fork and knife are required for this stuffed mushroom.




 



French Onion Mushrooms



Fork and knife are required for this stuffed mushroom.



  • 4 portobello mushrooms
  • olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 large sweet onions (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fino sherry
  • 4 ounces swiss cheese (shredded)


  1. Preheat oven to

Cheesy Cranberry Sauce Puffs

by Michele Pesula Kuegler November 25th, 2019| Appetizers, Recipes, Vegetarian

Cranberry sauce- key to a simple snack!






Cheesy Cranberry Sauce Puffs



Cranberry sauce- key to a simple snack!



  • 2 sheets puff pastry (defrosted)
  • 6 ounces goat cheese
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3/4 cup cranberry sauce


  1. Preheat the oven to 400.
  2. Line a baking sheet with a

Rosemary Roasted Squash with Feta

by Michele Pesula Kuegler November 19th, 2019| Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

Butternut & Feta- who knew they'd pair so well?






Rosemary Roasted Squash with Feta



Butternut & feta- who knew they'd pair so well?



  • 3 cups cubed butternut squash (peeled)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons minced rosemary (fresh)
  • 1 tablespoon olive

Apple Coconut Curry Bisque

by Michele Pesula Kuegler November 7th, 2019| Recipes, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian

Who ever thought apples and curry would pair so well?






Apple Coconut Curry Bisque



Who ever thought apples and curry would pair so well?



  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced sweet onion
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 4 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 2 teaspoons curry

Warm Barbecue Salad

by Michele Pesula Kuegler October 31st, 2019| Main Dishes, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian

Colorful, flavorful, and healthy!






Warm Barbecue Salad



Colorful, flavorful, and healthy!



  • 14 oz. extra firm tofu*
  • 4 cups shredded red cabbage
  • ⅓ cup vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon sugar
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce (+ extra for serving)
  • 1-⅓ cups diced onion
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 4 scallions (minced)


  1. Before you

Very Berry Smoothie Bowl

by Michele Pesula Kuegler August 8th, 2019| Breakfast Dishes, Healthy Cooking, Recipes, Vegetarian

Basically it's a bowl of fruit pretending to be ice cream






Very Berry Smoothie Bowl



Basically it's a bowl of fruit pretending to be ice cream



  • 1 diced banana (frozen)
  • 3/4 cup frozen berries
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • Cereal or