Chuck Underwood

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• Fat Free Potato Chips

  

  As I’ve mentioned before in an earlier post, I’ve been doing this 10-day mini diet called a Mary’s Mini,  and while it IS a great way to lose a few extra... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• What IS a Mary’s Mini?

  

  For those of you who follow me, you may have seen a thing pop up from time to time, either on my page or another, talking about a “Mary’s Mini“.   So what... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Potato Soup with Green Chiles

  

  A simple but delicious Vegan Potato Soup with a southwestern flair by the addition of Hatch Green Chiles.  Perfect if you’re doing any kind of Potato Reset or... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Instant Pot Vegan Sloppy Joes

  

  One of my readers asked me the other day if I had an Instant Pot Vegan Sloppy Joes recipe. The answer is….I DO NOW!  So quick, so easy, and SO tasty! I simply... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Coney Island Hot Dogs

  

  A Facebook video of a restaurant making Vegan Coney Island Hot Dogs reminded me of a special memory I had with my Grandpa Charlie. Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Green Chile Queso

  

  First a HUGE shout out to The Hatch Chile Store for my box of Hatch Green Chiles!  As many of you know, I lived in the Land of Enchantment for 10 years and... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Adopting A Plant-Based Diet – Step 3

  

  Plant-based diets are becoming more popular every day it seems, but anyone new to the idea may not have the foggiest idea of how to start. Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Adopting a Plant-Based Diet – Step 2

  

  Welcome back to my Adopting a Plant-Based Diet series, where I guide you through the process of becoming Plant-Based for your health. Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Adopting a Plant-Based Diet – Step 1

  

  Plant-based diets are becoming more popular every day it seems, but anyone new to the idea may not have the foggiest idea of how to start. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Corndog Muffins

  

  Ever wondered what would happen if you combined my Smoky Vegan Carrot Dogs with homemade Cornbread Muffins?  Pure Vegan Corndog magic, that’s what.  If you... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Eat Right and Exercise

  

  If we’ve heard this once we’ve heard it a million times, Eat Right and Exercise. But as simple as it may sound, people still don’t get it right. Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan BBQ : The Best Vegan Pulled Pork Yet

  

  I lived in Texas for 5 years and came to really appreciate good BBQ.   Now that I’m Vegan, I have been experimenting a lot with VEGAN BBQ and I think I may... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• 5 Tricks to Staying On Track with a Plant-Based Diet

  

  I had one of my readers send me this message:   “I’m fading, Chuck. I’m having a terrible time staying on track after so much success. I’m not on any of the... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• BBQ Tempeh Vegan Ribs

  

  Last week I showed you my killer rub for making BBQ Tofu Burnt Ends,  so this week let’s take that same rub and smoke something else on the old BBQ.  Like... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• BBQ Tofu Burnt Ends

  

  The next time you want to impress your friends (or just want a super-tasty snack) throw some of these BBQ Tofu Burnt Ends on the grill!  You may have weekend... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Creamy Vegan Coleslaw

  

  It seems at every Summer picnic there’s always plenty of Beans and Potato Salad, but what about a good Coleslaw?  Especially an amazing Creamy Vegan Coleslaw... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2018 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Grilled Vegan Mexican Street Corn

  

  Growing up in Indiana, I ate a LOT of corn – and loved it right off the grill!  I can still remember the State Fair where they would dunk it in a big barrel of... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Grilled Vegetable Kabobs

  

  “It’s summertime summertime sum sum summertime, Summertime summertime sum sum summertime….”  (as sung to the 1958 tune by The Jamies)   And what better way to... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Veggie Papas with Red Chile Sauce

  

  Papas in Spanish means potatoes.  And papas in New Mexico means only one thing – delicious!  I just got back from Albuquerque and I want to share what I had... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• The Fat You Eat

  

  is the Fat You Wear – Dr. John McDougall. Another common saying is “From Your Lips to Your Hips”. Are either of these sayings true to you?  Probably because tha... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2018 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN