Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Behold, the power of green!

Green . . . as in veggies . . . as in vegetarian . . . you know, no meat. Just so you do know, I am in no way a vegetarian - I like meat! However, I don't mind eating vegetarian meals and I actually cook quite a few vegetarian meals for my family. So I thought I would share a few of our favorites with you. If you have a vegetarian recipe you love, send it my way, I'd love to give it a try!

Our favorites:
Homemade Veggie Pizza large pizza crust
ranch dressing for pizza sauce
couple handfuls of mozzarella cheese
couple shakes of Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper (if you like spice)
top with sauteed squash, zucchini, onions, and mushrooms
We also add artichoke hearts, Roma tomatoes, olives, and jalapenos.
This pizza is to die for!

Veggie Chowder
My visiting teacher made an awesome Zucchini Chowder and when I made it I couldn't add just zucchini. So I call it Veggie Chowder because I end up adding everything but the kitchen sink to this soup . . . and it's always good!
In a large soup pot saute:
2 zucchini, 1 small chopped onion, 2 T. parsley, 1 tsp. basil, 1/3 cup butter.

Add 1/3 cup flour, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper.
Add 3 cups chicken stock, 1 tsp. lemon juice.

Add 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can evaporated milk (I just use regular 2 %milk), 1 can corn (drained). Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and a pinch of sugar.
Heat through and serve.


Fresh Tomato Pasta
so easy, so yummy8 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped red onion
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
1 lb. angel hair pasta prepared


My favorite Rachael Ray recipe ever!
Spinach-Artichoke Cheesey Tortellini


And finally the
Super Green Shake
A breakfast favorite!
And after a workout this hits the spot without destroying your diet!
I know it looks gross, but it's super healthy for you and yummy too! I had to post pictures of my kids drinking it because if they will eat it then you know it must be good!
So what's in the green shake?
Put the following in the blender:
Handful of ice cubes
BIG handful of frozen pineapple chunks
1 banana
Scoop of protein powder
Couple gluggs of whatever fruit juice is in the fridge (I usually use apple)
Then fill, and I mean FILL the blender to the top with fresh baby spinach!
Blend away!
You have to try this!

7 comments:

Chelsey said...

Im going to try that shake.. Does it turn your teeth green? random I know. Im trying to get toned up and that would prob be a good substitution for my breakfast.

Jclyde said...

Who's child are you??? Veggies??
I'm a Meat and Potatoe guy you know.

DAD

Cheryl said...

Hey...I was just thinking that you were practicing for your GREEN St Patrick's Day meal. Actually, I think the shake looks yummy...yes, even the spinach! But I'm with Dad...you know we are the weird parents who only fix veggies for the kids!

Ashley said...

I want to try all the recipes, but especially your version of the soup. I think we'll try that soon. Mmm thanks.

Tyler & Nicole said...

mmmmm....sounds good Rach! I can't wait to try some of these.

Booth Family said...

Those receipes look good, I'm going to have to try them! That shake sounds very interesting! :)

The Lindsey's said...

thanks for posting these rachel! I'm always at a loss of what to cook for dinner and this gives me some great ideas. I'm especially excited to try the shake. Rhett always makes spinach smoothie concoctions and they're alright but I'm not a huge fan =). Maybe i'll actually drink the one you suggested!!