Chuck Underwood

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• New Mexican Vegan Posole

  

  While living in Albuquerque, there were 2 things I could always count on during the holidays…..Tamales, and Posole.  So in order to continue enjoying one of MY... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Ham Salad

  

  Anyone here remember Ham Salad Sandwiches?  Maybe it was a midwest thing, but man I used to like that stuff. In fact, I’ve missed it so much that last night I... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Italian Meatballs

  

  What could be more comforting than a good old-fashioned Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner?  Especially when you add these Vegan Italian Meatballs made entirely... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2017 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

  

  I was at a Blog Conference this last weekend, and during the Cocktail Party they had some of the most AMAZING Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms I’ve ever had.  This recip... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2017 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Just Keep Blogging

  

  Photo by BarnImages Giving up my business in 2008 was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.  It was like watching a life-long dream die, right before m... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Just Keep Blogging

  

  Photo by BarnImages Giving up my business in 2008 was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.  It was like watching a life-long dream die, right before m... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2017 LIFESTYLE

• Southern Style Vegan Green Beans

  

  Cooking green beans in the south is a VERY personalized country tradition, so mom…..please don’t shoot me for making these VEGAN Green Beans.  I still did it th... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Spinach Artichoke Bean Dip

  

  Ok guys….Football season is almost HERE!!  And THAT means we’re definitely going to need some dips and munchies…..  like this Vegan Spinach Artichoke Bean Dip. ... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Green Chile Stew

  

  I am a bonafide New Mexico Green Chile addict….  (hey don’t judge…I DID live there for 10 years, waddya expect?)   And one of my FAVORITE ways to enjoy these... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce

  

  Ever had Vegan Gyros?! (by the way – they’re pronounced (yē-ˌrōs)…….not JIROS …and that sauce?  It’s pronounced zat-ZEE-kee) However you pronounce it, they... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Spicy Southwestern Black Bean Burgers

  

  Sometimes you just want a good burger, you know?  You’re got the grill all fired up, you got the ears of corn roasting, maybe a carrot dog or two….. but a... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Baked Beans (Instant Pot)

  

  One of my most popular recipes to date, is this recipe for Best Dang BBQ Vegan Baked Beans. I first published it in May of 2015, and it has practically stayed i... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• The Secret to Good Health

  

  Photo by Steve Damron, courtesy of Flickr. I finally finished watching the movie “What the Health” last night. And it struck me as kind of funny (in a sad way)... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Hungarian Goulash (Instant Pot)

  

  Before we get into this yummy Vegan Hungarian Goulash…..  let’s first dive into a little Hungarian history, shall we? First of all, what the heck IS goulash in... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Garlic Alfredo with Sun Dried Tomatoes

  

  If you love a thick, cheesy, Alfredo Sauce, then you have GOT to try my Vegan Garlic Alfredo with Sun Dried Tomatoes. Thick, cheesy, decadent Alfredo – with... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Portabella French Dip

  

  For all you sandwich lovers out there, here is a Vegan Portabella French Dip I made the other night that is WAY better than any fast food you remember. Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan 15 Bean Soup (Instant Pot)

  

  I’m sure you’ve all seen those little bags of 15 Bean Soup Mix?  The ones with all the different colored beans and that little packet of flavoring? Yeah those….. Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Instant Pot Vegan Marinara Sauce

  

  I made this easy, Instant Pot Vegan Marinara Sauce last night, and even my wife (who hates spaghetti sauce) loved it.   Forget that store-bought stuff, full of... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Eating To Live, Or Living to Eat

  

  Photo by Emran Kassim, courtesy of Flickr There was a popular post in one of the FB Groups I follow, where a person who was new to this way of eating, was havin... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese

  

  Let me tell you, this is by far, the creamiest, the cheesiest, the most AMAZING Vegan Mac and Cheese ever! Remember how silky smooth that box of Velveeta got... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN