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Mock Chicken Divan Pot Pie Recipe. Nutritional information Serves 6 30 minutes or fewer The secret ingredient in this spin on classic chicken divan is creamy, woodsy portobello mushroom soup.

Mock Chicken Divan Pot Pie Recipe

Cutting the puff pastry into equal portions before baking makes serving really easy. Asparagus can replace the broccoli, if desired. 4 cups broccoli florets (halved if large) 1¼ cups prepared creamy portobello mushroom soup, such as Imagine ¾ cup light mayonnaise or soy mayonnaise 1 tsp. dry sherry or cooking sherry ¼ tsp. poultry seasoning (or ⅛ tsp. each ground thyme and ground sage) 1 lb. seitan, cut into bite-sized pieces ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or shredded vegan cheese of choice, optional ⅔ sheet (⅓ of 17.3-oz. pkg.) frozen puff pastry, thawed 1. 2. Vegetable Pot Pies Recipe. Nutritional information Serves 8 Sometimes you just want pot pie.

Vegetable Pot Pies Recipe

This one is wholesome, delicious, and freezer-friendly. Make a batch, and freeze some for heat-and-eat weeknight meals. Poultry seasoning (yep, it’s veg) is the secret flavor booster in this recipe. Dough 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup whole-wheat flour ¼ tsp. salt 4 Tbs. cold soy margarine, cut into pieces Filling 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 medium leek, white and green parts chopped (1 ½ cups) 1 ½ cups chopped celery or fennel 2 large carrots, diced (1 cup) 8 oz. button mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 Tbs. all-purpose flour 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.) 4 oz. red-skinned potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes (1 ½ cups) 2 ¼ cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 tsp. poultry seasoning 2 Tbs. creamy cashew butter, optional 6 asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces ½ cup fresh or thawed frozen peas ½ cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels 1. 2. 3.

Vegan food photos - Vegan Recipes - Vegan Products. Healthy Weeknight Dinners : Recipes and Cooking. 10 Best Foods and Drinks for Exercising. You know exercise is key if you want to stay fit.

10 Best Foods and Drinks for Exercising

But did you know that what you eat and drink can help you reach your fitness goals faster? By feeding your body the right nutrients you can ensure it’s getting the raw materials it needs to help you power through your workout and build and repair muscle afterward. Jumpstart your exercise program with these 10 essential food and drinks. OatmealWhen it comes to priming your muscles for a workout, carbs are your best friend.

They provide glucose, the fuel your muscles run on. 12.02.2008 - Broccoli compound targets key enzyme in late-stage cancer. By Robert Sanders, Media Relations | 02 December 2008 BERKELEY — An anti-cancer compound found in broccoli and cabbage works by lowering the activity of an enzyme associated with rapidly advancing breast cancer, according to a University of California, Berkeley, study appearing this week in the online early edition of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

12.02.2008 - Broccoli compound targets key enzyme in late-stage cancer

Indole-3-carbinol, or I3C, is a chemical compound found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables and which is known to stop the growth of breast cancer cells. UC Berkeley researchers' discovery of how I3C works will help them modify the compound to improve its anti-cancer effects. (Firestone & Bjeldanes labs/UC Berkeley) The compound, indole-3-carbinol, is already undergoing clinical trials in humans because it was found to stop the growth of breast and prostate cancer cells in mice.

Caramelized Brussels sprouts 1 lb. Cut Brussels sprouts in half and steam until nearly done. Healthy Pumpkin Recipes and Ingredients. Todd Huffman From your local Cheesecake Factory to David Letterman's mom, no one seems to do anything with this fall favorite but mix it with sugar and heavy cream and make pumpkin pie.

Healthy Pumpkin Recipes and Ingredients

That's a thigh-inflating shame, because the giant orbs are a great source of beta-carotene, the orange-tinted plant pigment that our bodies use to make the eye-protecting, disease-fighting antioxidant vitamin A. "Half a cup of healthy pumpkin provides nearly 200 percent of your daily requirement of A," says Althea Zanecosky, R.D., a consultant dietitian based in Philadelphia. Dr. Joseph Mercola: Cinnamon for Diabetes? A Half Teaspoon A Day Could Help Control Cholesterol. Researchers have been investigating a number of powerful natural agents that can help you stabilize your blood sugar, and once again, cinnamon has proven itself as a viable contender in the fight against diabetes, as the study in Diabetic Medicine reveals.(1) One of cinnamon's most impressive health benefits is its ability to improve blood glucose control.

Dr. Joseph Mercola: Cinnamon for Diabetes? A Half Teaspoon A Day Could Help Control Cholesterol

For example, just half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day has previously been shown to significantly reduce blood sugar levels, triglycerides, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels in people with type 2 diabetes. (2) The more you can make use of natural therapies such as nutrition and exercise, the better your health will be. However, as helpful as supplements like cinnamon can be, they should not be misconstrued as cures. They are not substitutes for proper diet and lifestyle choices. Cider Gravy-Sauce Recipes.

Quick Dinner: Think Inside The Box. 1 of 6 Turkish Lamb with Pistachio Couscous Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Bored with beef- need quick dinner?

Quick Dinner: Think Inside The Box

Leg of lamb is one of the leanest cuts of meat -- only 162 calories and 6.6 grams of fat per 3-ounce serving (compared with 196 calories and 11 grams of fat for beef). Lamb's mild taste lets robust Middle Eastern ingredients like pistachios and saffron come through. Bison. Video: Duck Pot Pie. Panda CupCake. Healthy Fresh Popsicle Recipes. Sick of the Same Old Salads? 17 New Ways to Enjoy Leafy Greens. Wednesday, April 16 Raspberry Coffee Cake View.

Sick of the Same Old Salads? 17 New Ways to Enjoy Leafy Greens

Garden Pasta Salad. 6 Foods To Eat If You're Skipping Meat. 20_Worst_Drinks_in_America_2010.pdf (application/pdf Object) Challah French Toast Recipe : Ina Garten. Protein Bars Recipe : Alton Brown. 50 Ways to Never Waste Food Again - Planet Green. Food Pyramid Submissions.

Good Froot - Fruit and Vegetable Market FAQS. Cooking Tips: Easy Dinner Recipes. Fat of the Land. This Is Why You're Thin! Throw Out The Muffin Mix! Bake Yourself Better. Seven Speaking Tips That Beat “Pretend Your Audience Is Naked". Aggh. Everyone showed up clothed! Once upon a time, I suffered from glossophobia. This affliction touches billions. It's the fear of public speaking , even to a tiny group. I conquered it by discovering what makes people smile, nod, and listen carefully, because nothing calms you down faster than an interested audience. Vegan Wrap - 10 Vegan Lunches You Can Take to Work on Shine. Top 10 vegetarian mains. Detox smoothies.

Toxins-free for life Looking to increase your energy levels, to lose weight, get clearer skin, prevent premature ageing and to help preventing diseases? A Month of Brunch Menus. How to Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in 4 Square Feet. On many occasions, we've been tempted to grow our own potatoes.

How to Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in 4 Square Feet

They're fairly low maintenance, can be grown in a pot or in the ground, last a fairly long time if stored properly, and can be very nutritious (high in potassium and vitamin C). Here's more incentive: according to this article, you can grow 100 pounds of potatoes in 4 sq. feet. Ginas Skinny Recipes.

Avocado Dream Sandwich.