Have you ever read a great book, seen an inspiring movie, or heard a great joke, and thought, “I’ve got to share that!” Of course you have! Here are a few things from my Reader in the last week that inspired and motivated me, made me happy, sad, and angry, made my stomach growl, and made me laugh.
The sky over La Quinta was inspiring on Sunday when I finished my virtual 5 mile race (probably because I was finished with the hard part and finally walking!).
Since I had no recipes in last week’s reader, I decided to dedicate this week to delicious (sounding and looking, I admit that I haven’t tried most of these recipes) vegan recipes.
Best Soup Recipe: What the Hell Does a Vegan Eat Anyway, Hominy Soup with Hickory Smoked Tofu. It is still summer, and it is still hot, but this soup looks so yummy I don’t think I’ll wait for fall to make it. With two types of hominy, home made corn stock, and smoked tofu, it makes my mouth water just to think about it.
Best Say Goodbye to Summer Barbecue Recipe: Healthy. Happy. Life, BBQ Hasselback Tofu and Cheezy Kale Chips. Two recipes from Kathy today. First, sometimes I just love the smoky taste of barbecue sauce, and this recipe lives up to it’s promise. And the name, Cheezy Kale Chips? Enough said.
Best “Healthy with a Bit of Naughty” Recipe: Spa Bettie, Cheesy Roasted Hasselback Tomatoes. Healthy meaning roasted tomatoes, naughty meaning cheese sauce. Yummy. I will say that I did not know that “Hasselback” meant until this week when I had two recipes to post and they seemed so different I figured I’d better look it up (sliced accordion style).
Best Salad Recipe: The Naked Kitchen, Purple Pepper Black Bean Salad. I love Sarah and Kristy’s recipes. They are healthy, delicious, and beautiful too. This purple (and orange and yellow) pepper salad is so colorful that it just says, “summer salad.”
Best Zucchini Recipe: Sexy Vegan Mama, Zucchini Cakes with Spicy Cream Sauce. First of all, how can you go wrong with a blog name like Sexy Vegan Mama? I love zucchini, and it is so plentiful in the summer. These cakes look delicious, and I love cream sauce too, something I usually can’t touch because, you know, the cream. Thanks Christina-Marie for keeping creamy in my life.
Best Veggie Pasta and How-To Post: Oh, She Glows, Two Veggie “Pasta” Dishes and How to Spiralize Vegetables without a Spiralizer. “Spiralizing” zucchini or other vegetables is a great way to make “pasta” without the, well, pasta, but not all of us own a spiralizer (seriously, though, I plan to own one some day). Angela shows us how to do it without the machine. And she includes a couple veggie pasta recipes!
Best Veggie Pasta (yes, it’s my post and I can have two favorites): Choosing Raw, Raw Foods How-To: Zucchini Taggliatelle (with a Recipe). Gena shows you “pasta” making techniques both with and without a spiralizer and includes a recipe.
My Favorite Vegan: JL Goes Vegan, Creamy Spinach Bow Tie Pasta Salad. I’ve been reading JL’s blog for a long time and have watched her transformation into a vegan chef, advocate, and teacher. This recipe is a great introduction, but I hope you’ll stick around and read more about her life and lifestyle.
Best Quinoa Recipe: For the Love of Kale, Zesty Mexi Quinoa Bowl. You know how I love quinoa. I’m always on the lookout for new, delicious recipes, and Heather’s spicy bowl fills the bill. Not only is it easy, it is healthy and full of delicious whole foods that are good for you!
What were your favorites for the week? Any great recipes you want to share? (They don’t have to be vegan, I see that as a challenge!).
I LOVE being in the ‘healthy – naughty’ category – thank you! everything here sounds just fantastic – great roundup! have a great week, my friend!
Kristina recently posted..tahini kale chiffonade and stuffed waffles
Haha! Thank you! I’m loving your blog. You have a great week too!
Debbie recently posted..Weekend Reader: #Vegan Recipe Inspiration
That black bean salad sounds so good and a great way to fit in more protein and fiber! Thanks for sharing all these fantastic links!
Charissa recently posted..Peaches N’ Cream Protein Oatmeal
I agree! I can’t wait to try it. I love salads and I’m always looking for something to change it up.
Debbie recently posted..Weekend Reader: #Vegan Recipe Inspiration
Yum to all of the above. I totally have been eyeing a spiralizer for months now- they are pretty expensive! Great post!
Ever since I went to a raw food class a few months ago I’ve been wanting a spiralizer (and a mandoline slicer). Oh, and a vitamix. I tell myself that I’d better make an effort to actually prepare raw food before I splurge on those things, though.
Debbie recently posted..Weekend Reader: #Vegan Recipe Inspiration
Ohhh! These all look and sound so yummy!! Thanks for sharing these. Lots of inspiration for the new week!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Scenes from my vacation – Montauk
You’re welcome. I hope you’ll try one or two (or at least find a new blog to love
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Debbie recently posted..Weekend Reader: #Vegan Recipe Inspiration
Yum! Those all look great, especially the hominy/smoked tofu soup!
Travel Spot recently posted..In Running News
Something about that soup just calls to me. Did you check out that site at all? All the food looks amazing!
Debbie recently posted..Weekend Reader: #Vegan Recipe Inspiration
I always see how MUCH I MISSED with these posts!
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MizFit recently posted..Physical vision boards VS Pinterest.
That is my goal. To help you find more blogs to read, because as we well know, no one can ever have too many blogs to read
Debbie recently posted..Weekend Reader: #Vegan Recipe Inspiration
Thanks for this list of recipes! Purple Pepper Black Bean Salad sounds yummm!
Kierston recently posted..Baked Oatmeal Protein Muffin Tops!
And it looks beautiful too! Enjoy!
Debbie recently posted..Weekend Reader: #Vegan Recipe Inspiration
Thanks for the links! Always looking for new recipes. Must try the Zesty Mexi Quinoa Bowl!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..Virtual Run and Photo A Day Challenge
Yep, that’s the one I’m eying to prepare first. Love spicy, love quinoa!
Debbie recently posted..Weekend Reader: #Vegan Recipe Inspiration
Your weekly reader posts are the best thing ever!!! I love them bc you discover the coolest stuff!!!! Thanks so much for sharing! Spa love!!
Aw, you are so sweet! Thank you so much
Aww Debbie! I’m so happy that you loved the quinoa bowl. This totally makes my day, love!
You’re the best. Have have a beautiful day!
Heather @ For the Love of Kale recently posted..Breathe, Listen, Do
Thanks, Heather. That bowl is definitely the first on this list that I’ll be making. I love spicy food and I love quinoa. It’s like the perfect combination!
Debbie recently posted..Weekend Reader: #Vegan Recipe Inspiration
Yum! Thanks for sharing, I am always looking for new vegan recipes
My latest is zucchini bread that is vegan and gluten free, yum!
Jen recently posted..September 3rd Weekly Goals
Hmm, that sounds wonderful. I rarely take the time to, like, bake, but that sounds like something I should really try. Thanks!
Great list… I don’t really have any super duper recipes. At least none that I can remember. I have crock pot (or slow cooker) recipe book that I’m always cooking from. I really love the tortilla soup recipe. Yum Yum.
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Mmmm, I love tortilla soup. I’ve never made it myself, though. Crock pots are great. I need to pull mine out.
Debbie recently posted..Weekend Reader: #Vegan Recipe Inspiration
Thanks for all the links! Will have to check some of those out….
Ali recently posted..Peanut Butter Banana Pancake Like Crepe
I hope you find something you like! No I have to click on your link. OMG, peanut butter banana pancake like crepe? Wow!
Debbie recently posted..Weekend Reader: #Vegan Recipe Inspiration
Wow, thanks for the kind mention – and what a great round-up of resources. I’m bookmarking this post!
JL recently posted..Confessions of a vegan lifestyle coach: I have an omnivore husband
You’re welcome. It’s only the truth!
Debbie recently posted..Weekend Reader: #Vegan Recipe Inspiration
So you know way too well that I’m not vegan, but those recipes look great. A few I might have to try
Kate recently posted..Stalling in Sydney
It is my pleasure to bring a little delicious vegan food into everyone’s life.
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