Recipes Archives - Vegetating with Leslie

A Protein Smoothie – A Delicious Dietary Solution

On: November 9, 2022December 3, 2022 By: Leslie Cook

A Protein Smoothie is a great solution to a couple of dietary issues we have in our home. We get a strong added boost of calcium and protein.

Power Oatmeal — Breakfast of Champions

On: July 14, 2022August 31, 2022 By: Leslie Cook

Power Oatmeal is a work in progress. It contributes significantly to our daily nutrition, so I continue to adjust it.

Hummus with my Instant Pot

On: March 17, 2019March 1, 2020 By: Leslie Cook

Many evenings, Andy and I just prefer to snack for dinner. Hummus is always a sure hit. This time I tried it with my Instant Pot. The only cooked part is the dried chickpeas, but my Instant Pot makes Hummus-making a great

On: March 15, 2019July 17, 2021 By: Leslie Cook

I have more time at home these days with Covid-19 floating around. I kind of like not having to go out, not having deadlines, just enjoying the people who share our home with me. I’m walking more, cooking more, and I’m contemplating

On: March 10, 2019December 26, 2022 By: Leslie Cook

Instant Pot Israeli White Bean Soup is another of my old favorites that I reworked for my Instant Pot. Recipe makes about 1 gal. Keeps well.

Quinoa and Veggies Teriyaki – Instant Pot

On: February 24, 2019March 2, 2020 By: Leslie Cook

At least once a day I comment how much I love my Instant Pot . . . every time I open it up to throw in some beautiful organic whole food items and anticipate something yummy in a few minutes. And it’s

On: February 24, 2019March 2, 2020 By: Leslie Cook

I got a little behind on the broccoli from my CSA box this week and had to use that and the head of cauliflower I received as well. I found what looked like a quick and easy recipe on Pinterest, made a

On: February 15, 2019March 2, 2020 By: Leslie Cook

Last year was the “Year of the Pulse.” Fancy word for beans. Despite the low-carb craze, beans are still an incredibly potent health food. They were good before the carb thing, during it and yes, are still good. As one writer said,

On: September 19, 2018 By: Leslie Cook

Makes 2 Quarts Ingredients Tahina, 3 cups Lemons, juice of 3-4 (1/2 cup) Garlic, 4 cloves Sea salt, 1 TB Cumin, 1 TB Szeged hot paprika, up to 1/4 tsp (opt.) Water, 5 cups (bring to 8 c. mark in blender or

On: June 9, 2018June 9, 2018 By: Leslie Cook

In my tiny cafe, we served up sixteen fresh salads, three soups and a daily special every day as well as homemade condiments. We made everything fresh from whole foods, so as you can imagine, we had to move pretty quickly. Mornings