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4 comments:
I'm sorry, but putting peaches in tacos sounds as gross as putting pineapple on a pizza! Gag!
However, the curried egg salad is almost the exact recipe I use. I put the chopped celery in the salad and add about a quarter cup of finely chopped onion. This recipe is also great for tuna salad if you eat fish. (People who haven't eaten curry should probably start with just a quarter teaspoon and add more if they like it.)
Also, the same recipe can be easily adapted to make deviled eggs. Instead of celery, add a bit of finely minced red and/or green peppers, mix in a tablespoon of sweet pickle relish, and add a dash or two of Worcestershire sauce to mix with the mashed egg yolks.
My vegetarian/comfort food recipe for the week:
Mashed potatoes and cauliflower:
Make mashed potatoes as you usually would. Put cauliflower florets in a covered dish with a bit of water (1/8-1/4 cup at most) and cook until tender enough to mash with a fork (about 4 min. in my micro).
Mix equal parts of the mashed potatoes and cauliflower, and add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and butter/oleo to taste. You could also add a bit of grated cheese if you like.
This makes a healthier alternative to regular mashed potatoes with less carbs and more vitamins. It's also a good way to sneak vegetables into your kids' food since you only taste the potatoes.
If you're trying to cut back on fat, use a little chicken or vegetable stock instead of butter in the mash.
Great post Vern! I don't consider myself a vegetarian, however I find that I eat meat maybe once a week, if I have to eat out, especially at an event maybe two times a week. Even then I am lucky to consume 4 OZ. I like the benefits of the protein and the taste but find it takes a toll on my diet to eat it much more often than that. Cheers!
Don, the curried egg salad and the mashed potato variation both sound good!
Jennifer, eating meat once a week or so, you're more than completely on board for the Meatless Monday concept! I know that total vegetarian isn't for everyone, and just cutting back on meat is good for health and for the Earth!
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