TOMATO APRICOT CHILI Sauteed green pepper, onion, cabbage in extra virgin olive oil with coriander, curry and cumin. The sauce part contains tomatoes, pinto beans and apricots. Boiled tofu in turmeric and roasted peppers are the meaty part. Makes enough for a small gathering, A guaranteed ice-breaker for any event! Makes 15 cups First theContinueContinue reading “Tomato Apricot Chili”
Category Archives: TURMERIC
MISO PEAR GRAVY -GOAT
aka AFC House Gravy for restaurant or home use. Call this MISO PEAR GRAVY. It’s new, exciting, familiar with a hint of exotic. Trust it. Put the gravy on the bottom, over the top, to the side or in a dipping container. In my fist animal-free restaurant that’s the only gravy I need for allContinueContinue reading “MISO PEAR GRAVY -GOAT”
Lilly’s Michigan Made Vegetarian Beans
Lilly likes these beans right out of the can. But today we made a meal with them using green beans and tofu. Added a little seasoning and vegan yeast with Balsamic vinegar and she was good to go! You like to feed your dog canned dog food? Well sometimes we do too. It’s what’s inContinueContinue reading “Lilly’s Michigan Made Vegetarian Beans”
Lipid Lowering Soup fat-free
aka STEVE’S SACHET SOUP I scared Steve with the soup when he got up and I told him to go see it. ‘Nice color, he said. ‘Stir it, I said. ‘Nice. ‘Maybe I’ll thicken it a bit, I said. All of a sudden he started laughing and grabbed his chest bending over, then said, ‘OhContinueContinue reading “Lipid Lowering Soup fat-free”
Thousand Island Fruit Salad
Thousand Island Fruit Salad – reduced fat People use dressings, sauces and condiments on just about everything they eat. So that’s an area we can work on in lowering the fat and caloric content of what we put on our food. Nobody would suspect that there is a fat-reduced creamy sauce enveloping the fresh fruitsContinueContinue reading “Thousand Island Fruit Salad”
Take Your Medicine Rice – Ultimate Seed Explosion
Pickle Poppy Gel
Pickle Poppy Gel There’s s a reason why people like sweet pickles – they taste good. It’s not the cucumber; it’s the sweet sour vinegar brine. So why not make use of the pickle juice remaining in the jar after the pickles are gone? Save it up till you have two cups, then strain itContinueContinue reading “Pickle Poppy Gel”
There’s A Change In My Morning coffee
Yes, there’s a change in my morning coffee alright! I made one of those executive decisions again, making my coffee my breakfast. I large cup fresh brewed coffee with: 1 t. beet root powder1 t. turmeric1 t. unsweetened powder cocoa1 t. green tea powdera couple shakes cinnamon It has to be hot in order toContinueContinue reading “There’s A Change In My Morning coffee”
Lilly’s Oats
LILLY’S OATS Rolled oats cooked in water with textured vegetable protein, vegan yeast, green beans and carrots plus ground flax seed, beet root powder, turmeric and plain plant yogurt. Seasoned with sage, coriander and fennel! A little sweet, salt, pepper and smoke! Don’t forget, dogs have taste buds too! Makes 9 cups About Lilly: LillyContinueContinue reading “Lilly’s Oats”
Potato Cucumber Salad With Fat-Free Dressing
POTATO CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FAT-FREE DRESSING • fat-free salad except for a few olives and what’s naturally in tofu • FAT-FREE DRESSING Boiled potatoes, fresh seeded cucumber, onion, spiced tofu, peas and Kalamata olives. Tossed with lime juice, sugar and Poupon mustard. Tasty and smooth! Tasty enough to put leftovers on a sandwich – withContinueContinue reading “Potato Cucumber Salad With Fat-Free Dressing”
Combination Chop Salad
COMBINATION CHOP SALAD Coleslaw, ham salad, baked potato salad, tofu egg salad plus green beans all chopped into one Combination Chop Salad. For the person who can’t make up their mind on what salad to pick, they get them all in one! ALL PLANTS! Makes 11 cups salad without dressing (dry mix) F-FC ClipBoard: TheContinueContinue reading “Combination Chop Salad”
PEACH CAESAR DRESSING – fat-free
PEACH CAESAR DRESSING – fat-free Steve never enjoyed a salad so much, and he eats a lot of them. He said this was better than the one he had in Chicago many years ago at the Black Hawk Restaurant famous for their Caesar salad made tableside! Makes 2-1/2 cups dressing F-FC ClipBoard: The peaches formContinueContinue reading “PEACH CAESAR DRESSING – fat-free”
The Impact of Turmeric on Weight Loss
TURMERIC WATER F-FC ClipBoard: Although Turmeric Water can be used as a thinner of sauces that thicken too much after refrigeration, I also started using it to replace plain drinking water, rather than take capsules. Boil 2 teaspoons of organic turmeric in 1/2 gallon water, cool to room temperature, funnel into an empty juice containerContinueContinue reading “The Impact of Turmeric on Weight Loss”
GREEN BEAN BARLEY SOUP – fat-free
GREEN BEAN BARLEY SOUP – fat-free If you like simple, this is as good as simple gets while maintaining a HIGH-END STATUS! Steve loves barley soup. I rarely make one, since I’m covering the globe with recipes in so many categories. Today as it turns out is his soup day! Barley it is and lotsContinueContinue reading “GREEN BEAN BARLEY SOUP – fat-free”
BENEFITS OF TURMERIC
TURMERIC WATER
I tried fresh turmeric when everybody was doing it, and all it did was turn my teeth and tongue yellow – and it wasn’t so easy to get rid of. I tried turmeric powder in veg capsules and finally had to wear gloves, since it yellowed my fingernails, cuticles and beneath the nails while manipulatingContinueContinue reading “TURMERIC WATER”
FLAX MILK BANANA SHAKE
Hey, just because New Year’s Eve is over doesn’t mean the fancy part must end with it. How about making the entire year of 2020 Extra Fancy in everything we do – from the simple to the complex it’s done with high class and sparkle! For your morning start begin with a sparkle shake! 2ContinueContinue reading “FLAX MILK BANANA SHAKE”
Antipasto Veggie Bowl
ANTIPASTO VEGGIE BOWL A lot of broth or gravy isn’t always required in what otherwise might be called a soup. Roasted artichokes and black olives highlight this veggie bowl of sauteed pepper, onion, celery and cabbage. Combine with garbanzo and kidney beans, sweet corn and tomatoes. Seasoned simply with smoked paprika, dry mustard and turmeric.ContinueContinue reading “Antipasto Veggie Bowl”
BANANA GINGER BEER DRESSING fat-free
BANANA GINGER BEER DRESSING A fat-free creamy dressing using banana, ginger beer, turmeric and nutmeg. No added sugar beyond what’s in the ginger beer! Makes 5 cups 2 c. ginger beer – I used Goslings brand 3 med. size peeled bananas, cut into chunks 1/2 c. white Balsamic vinegar 2 t. pink Himalayan salt 1/2-ContinueContinue reading “BANANA GINGER BEER DRESSING fat-free”
ROASTED TOFU AND VEGGIES
ROASTED TOFU AND VEGGIES Tofu cubes roasted in marinade made with Liquid Bragg Aminos. Cabbage, yams, carrot and onion dusted with spice then roasted separately. Fresh boiled corn off the cob. Toss it all with salt and pepper and serve. That’s all you need to enjoy the essence of each vegetable! Steve’s lunch for aContinueContinue reading “ROASTED TOFU AND VEGGIES”
Saffron Pickle Juice Dressing/Sauce Over Brussel Sprouts
SAFFRON PICKLE JUICE DRESSING/Sauce Save your pickle juice! Then make this delectable runny yolky textured dressing for salads and vegetables of all types! Cold or hot. There’s only 3.5 grams of fat in the entire amount! For home or restaurant. Everybody has leftover pickle juice. This is how you use it. YES. Makes 3-3/4 cupsContinueContinue reading “Saffron Pickle Juice Dressing/Sauce Over Brussel Sprouts”
ASPARAGUS SOUP – essentially fat-free
ASPARAGUS SOUP Lots of asparagus go into the simple making of this delectably rich and arrogant talk of the town. All asparagus all the time! Make your taste buds talk green! Makes 8 cups 3 bunches fresh asparagus – remove lower 1/3 – 1/2 stems and discard, then wash remaining stalks well to remove allContinueContinue reading “ASPARAGUS SOUP – essentially fat-free”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 28
8/2/2018 THURSDAY Day 28 Well, I finally got to a fasting day, which is today. I somehow got connected with a group that fasted to bring awareness to the plight of other animals – protesting through fasting the enslavement, torture and slaughter of these lovely creatures who suffer unfathomable atrocities committed against them by billionsContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 28”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 24
7/29/2018 SUNDAY Day 24 7/29/2018 SUNDAY Day 24 Weigh-In = only on Friday Total Calories = 979 Total Fat grams = 19.6 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 18% CONSUMPTION: 6 oz. carrot juice – Cal. 52.5, Fat 0g w/1 t. turmeric, fresh black pepper grind w/500 mg. red cayenne pepper capsule 2, 12 oz. blackContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 24”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 19
7/24/2018 TUESDAY Day 19 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 645 Total Fat grams = 19g Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 27% CONSUMPTION: 12 oz. pink grapefruit juice – Cal. 150, Fat 0g 2 slices dry HOSTESS CLASSIC wheat toast – Cal. 140, Fat 1.5 2 slices Lightlife Meatless Bologna w/mustard – Cal. 35,ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 19”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 18
7/23/2018 MONDAY Day 18 7/22/2018 SUNDAY Day 17 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 375 Total Fat grams = 13.5 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 32% CONSUMPTION: 8 oz. black coffee w/6 oz. agar agar juice – cal/fat 0 16 oz. filtered water w/1/4 t. baking soda, malic acid, taurine – cal/fat 0 8ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 18”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 16
7/21/2018 Saturday Day 16 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 766.5 Total Fat grams = 10.6 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 12% CONSUMPTION: 17.5 oz. can coconut water – Cal. 100, Fat 0g w/1/2 t. baking soda, 1/2 t. taurine powder, 1/2 t. malic acid 500 mg capsules red cayenne pepper – cal/fat 0ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 16”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 15
7/20/2018 FRIDAY Day 15 Weigh-In = 157 lbs. Total Calories = 1342.5 Total Fat grams = 20.6 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 14% CONSUMPTION: 17.5 oz. can coconut water – Cal. 100, Fat 0g w/ 1/2 t. beet root powder, 1/2 t. baking soda, 1/4 t. malic acid, 1/4 t. taurine powder, 1/2 fresh lemonContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 15”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 13
7/18/2018 WEDNESDAY Day 13 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 1325 Total Fat grams = 35.2 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 24% CONSUMPTION: 16 oz. filtered water – cal/fat 0 6 oz. V-8 Vegetable Juice – Cal. 34, Fat 0g w/pink Himalayan salt, fresh grind black pepper 17.5 oz. can Lucky’s coconut water pulp-free,ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 13”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 5
7/10/2018 TUESDAY Day 5 Weigh-In = 158 lbs. Total Calories = 1496 Total Fat grams = 24.6 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = .15 or 15% CONSUMPTION: 6 oz. Pacific nondairy hazelnut milk – Cal. 82.5, Fat 2.6g 500 mg. capsule red cayenne pepper – Cal. 0, Fat 0g 1 t. light brown sugar – Cal.ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 5”
AFC Spicy Spam And Egg Salad – for sandwiches
AFC SPICY SPAM AND EGG SALAD – for sandwiches We use Tofu Pups for the spam and Gulden’s Spicy Brown Mustard in place of the traditional veggie mayo. Two types of tofu plus celery, scallion, green pepper with curry, fennel, garlic and cilantro! Nice! Makes 5 cups 1/2 c. serving = 45.5 calories, 2.1 gramsContinueContinue reading “AFC Spicy Spam And Egg Salad – for sandwiches”
Escarole And Napa Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)
ESCAROLE AND NAPA CABBAGE WEIGHT REDUCTION SOUP (WRS) Rosemary, garlic, mustard and coriander flavor this Napa cabbage and escarole soup along with parsnip, onion, carrot and turnip. It doesn’t take long to decide if you like it! Makes 28 cups 2-1/4 lbs. Napa cabbage – remove outer leaves, cut off bottom end, cut from topContinueContinue reading “Escarole And Napa Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)”
Tomato Corn Curry Rice
TOMATO CORN CURRY RICE Ever wonder what to do with fresh corn-on–the-cob besides eating it straight from the cob? I did, and this tomato corn curry rice is what I came up with. Super simple. Super tasty. Light and refreshing! Makes 8 cups rice and 6 cups tomato corn 3-1/2 c. water 2 t. saltContinueContinue reading “Tomato Corn Curry Rice”
Fresh Fruit And Veggie Yogurt Salad
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGGIE YOGURT SALAD Fresh corn with pineapple? Fresh apple with English cucumber? Kalamata olive and fresh basil? All marinated in dairy free yogurt with smoked paprika, coriander and brown sugar? Toss in some Himalayan salt? Super natural juice rush? That’s what I ate for breakfast for a week. I couldn’t stop myself.ContinueContinue reading “Fresh Fruit And Veggie Yogurt Salad”
AFC Greens And Beans Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)
AFC GREENS AND BEANS CABBAGE WEIGHT REDUCTION SOUP ( WRS) Some of us would prefer some options for the Weight Reduction Soup (WRS). When we tire of one soup, there’s another style, just as tasty and effective in weight control, to peak the interest of our palate! This WRS does that! Makes 38 cups 20ContinueContinue reading “AFC Greens And Beans Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)”
Weight Reduction Soup (WRS) Program
WEIGHT REDUCTION SOUP (WRS) FAT-FREE CABBAGE SOUP This is my new favorite soup. I love everything about it. It’s simple, easy, doesn’t cost much and it makes a ton. This will be Steve’s and my lunch for the week. Today, for lunch he had 5 cups. This soup is definitely a keeper! I’m going toContinueContinue reading “Weight Reduction Soup (WRS) Program”
Fat-Free Creamy Cauliflower Dressing
FAT-FREE CREAMY CAULIFLOWER DRESSING Sometimes fat-free gets complicated – till the cauliflower appears from out of nowhere and shows us how to do it! This is one version. Try your own and see how it develops! Then share it here! Makes 4-1/2 cups Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1 lg. fresh cauliflower, washed, trimmed, leavesContinueContinue reading “Fat-Free Creamy Cauliflower Dressing”
Veg Chicken And Red Rice Soup
VEG CHICKEN AND RED RICE SOUP Wow where do I begin? What started out as a simple few item soup for Lilly Belle turned into an extravaganza high-end fit for a Princess soup for the ages! Or the aged! We all are in the same process of aging. Once you’re here, a minute, hour, week,ContinueContinue reading “Veg Chicken And Red Rice Soup”
Potato Mushroom Chowder
POTATO MUSHROOM CHOWDER Lightly creamy, savory, low fat but who would know? Cheesy flavors and textures. Tastes like corn chowder without the corn. Chowder doesn’t require a thickener, but if you want one, go easy with it. You don’t want to mask any of those beautiful flavors! Makes 9 cups 2, 15 oz. cans wholeContinueContinue reading “Potato Mushroom Chowder”
Spicy Chocolate Cashew Shake plus new breakfast and lunch regime
SPICY CHOCOLATE CASHEW SHAKE Rarely do I put ice into a smoothie. I don’t like the freeze on my throat and my blender doesn’t do ice well. So a shake it is. And a good one at that. I always did like milk shakes, till McDonald’s changed the landscape with their impossible to draw throughContinueContinue reading “Spicy Chocolate Cashew Shake plus new breakfast and lunch regime”
Cilantro Carrot Smoothie
CILANTRO CARROT SMOOTHIE Banana, cilantro and carrot juice blended till smooth with turmeric and low calorie almond milk! Sprinkled with nutmeg. Mild, pleasant flavors that make the throat feel good first off in the morning! It’s going to be a good day! I’m going to make it that way! Not much fat in this smoothie!ContinueContinue reading “Cilantro Carrot Smoothie”
Fat-Free AF Orange Mayo Sauce
FAT-FREE AF ORANGE MAYO SAUCE Winner Winner Animal-Free Dinner! Jackpot! An Animal-Free (AF) mayo and sauce combined, depending where you want to use it – on sandwiches, salads, plant meats, veggies, over rice, beans or pasta. Hot or cold. Is that cool or what? Lots of flavor and lots of smooth. Don’t forget to useContinueContinue reading “Fat-Free AF Orange Mayo Sauce”
AFC Diet Coke Zero Calorie Salad Dressing ©
AFC DIET COKE ZERO CALORIE SALAD DRESSING © Everything you want in a dressing! This Is the Place! Zero Calories! Makes almost 3 cups 1/3 c. fresh lime squeeze 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar 1/2 c. water 1 t. guar gum powder 1 c. Diet Coke 1/4 c. prepared yellow mustard 1 T. Gourmet GardenContinueContinue reading “AFC Diet Coke Zero Calorie Salad Dressing ©”
Fat-Free Potato Salad
FAT-FREE POTATO SALAD Potatoes, peas, celery, onion, roasted and green chili peppers tossed with Silken tofu, grain mustard, herbs and spices. Surprise ingredient? Fresh and dry mint! Makes 8 cups Cook potatoes: 2-1/2 lbs. russet potatoes, scrubbed and placed in lg. pot with water to cover by 2-3 inches and boiled till fork-tender – drainContinueContinue reading “Fat-Free Potato Salad”
Health Benefits and Side Effects of Turmeric vs Curcumin : Waking Times
Turmeric and curcumin have many health benefits but pay attention to their differences and side effects. Health Benefits and Side Effects of Turmeric vs Curcumin Deane Alban, Contributor Waking Times Turmeric and curcumin have many health benefits but pay attention to their differences and side effects. Learn if they work better as food or supplements … Historically spicesContinueContinue reading “Health Benefits and Side Effects of Turmeric vs Curcumin : Waking Times”
AFC WILD PUMPKIN SEED SAUSAGE BURGERS ©
AFC WILD PUMPKIN SEED SAUSAGE BURGERS © Okay, this is super easy once you make the rice, and that’s easy too! No-bake burgers. Form the patties, put them between wax paper in a covered container and refrigerate till ready to use. I made 1 batch; next time I’d make 2 batches. Really good texture andContinueContinue reading “AFC WILD PUMPKIN SEED SAUSAGE BURGERS ©”
WILD PUMPKIN SEED RICE
WILD PUMPKIN SEED RICE A simple, nutritious and tasty rice dish made with white and wild rice with a pumpkin seed crumble add. Seasoned with turmeric, mustard and rosemary – a little sweet, a little sour and a little vegan yeast to give a hint of cheese. Garnished with fresh tarragon leaves! Makes 12 cupsContinueContinue reading “WILD PUMPKIN SEED RICE”
FAT-FREE BAKED BEAN & ROASTED TOMATO SOUP
FAT-FREE BAKED BEAN & ROASTED TOMATO SOUP Bush’s Beans proves that you don’t need fat nor oil to enjoy good tasting baked beans, and you don’t need it in a soup either! Makes 7-1/2 cups 15.25 oz. can whole kernel corn including liquid 28 oz. can Dei Fratelli Fire Roasted Crushed Tomatoes (substitute diced orContinueContinue reading “FAT-FREE BAKED BEAN & ROASTED TOMATO SOUP”
PLANT MEAT PATE
PLANT MEAT PATE You can say it tastes like any animal you like. It’s still plant meat, and that’s the way hundreds of millions of people all over the globe prefer their meat – from a plant! Enjoy the brilliance of plants that provide what they were intended to provide – nourishment and pleasure! MakesContinueContinue reading “PLANT MEAT PATE”
SHARON’S DIRT BROTH
SHARON’S DIRT BROTH The animal-free chef’s answer to Bone Broth! Instead of cannibalizing an animal to cure what ails me, I go to the soil and the salt of the earth! The best feel good broth I’ve ever had. Before – During – After. Makes 35 cups This is a lengthy process, so don’t engageContinueContinue reading “SHARON’S DIRT BROTH”
VEG HAM AND EGG SALAD
VEG HAM AND EGG SALAD Essentially fat-free salad or sandwich spread. Tastes like ham and egg. Also tastes great all by itself. If you want to add a little fat, then a couple tablespoons of veg mayo will work nicely. But we’re trimming the fat, so it really isn’t necessary to enjoy! Makes 5-1/3 cupsContinueContinue reading “VEG HAM AND EGG SALAD”
GOLDEN CAESAR SALAD DRESSING
GOLDEN CAESAR SALAD DRESSING Not too thick, not too thin, dresses greens very well. New flavors, new textures. All different, all good. We’re going beyond the fat and discovering an equally worthy way to enjoy our salads! Caesar would be proud! Low-fat! Makes 2-1/3 cups 1/2, 12.3 oz. block extra-firm Silken type tofu, rinsed andContinueContinue reading “GOLDEN CAESAR SALAD DRESSING”
LIQUID SPICE FOR SAUTEING
LIQUID SPICE FOR SAUTEING If we’re not going to oil the skillet and we still want some char on our sautéed veggies, then we’re going to have to improvise. This is one way to do it. See easy instructions below. Makes a little over 1 cup Experiment: Sautéing veggies without oil. Looking for char and soft. 1ContinueContinue reading “LIQUID SPICE FOR SAUTEING”
FAT-FREE CHEF™© 