Chuck Underwood

LATEST ARTICLES ( 650 )

• When The Lights Went Out

  

  Yesterday morning, as I was just sitting down to run through my early morning blog rituals.. (stats, numbers, etc), I had just begun a new blog post…..when all... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Smoky Vegan Carrot Dogs

  

  Who the heck, thought of making a CARROT, taste just like a HOT DOG?   Well after seeing all the hoopla last year I finally tried my hand in making some…..... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Salsa Verde Soy Curls

  

  When it’s 103° outside, what do you do?  You pull out the Instant Pot for a quick and tasty dinner, like these Salsa Verde Soy Curls.   Roasted peppers, fresh... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Low Fat Vegan Gazpacho

  

  Nothing beats the heat like a cool, summertime, Low Fat Vegan Gazpacho. Think of it like a fresh salad, only you eat it with a spoon…. or maybe think of it as... Read more

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

• Sloppy Soy Curls

  

  I’ve got quite a few different ways to make Sloppy Joes using mushrooms, black beans, and even cauliflower.  But THESE Sloppy Soy Curls are about the BEST ones... Read more

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

• Vegan Chicken Pot Pie with Soy Curls

  

  I’ve had a LOT of requests for a Vegan Chicken Pot Pie recipe this weekend, so here it is!  Of course it’s next to impossible to recreate Mom’s flaky pie crust... Read more

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

• Instant Pot Spanish Rice

  

  Here’s a super fast and easy Instant Pot Spanish Rice that can be made in a jiffy in your Pressure Cooker.  I love multitasking with my IP, because while the... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2017 VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Turn the Page

  

  “Don’t believe what your eyes are telling you. All they show is limitation. Look with your understanding. Find out what you already know and you will see the wa... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Oil Free Vegan Pasta Salad

  

  Here’s another summertime favorite:  an Oil Free Vegan Pasta Salad. In this recipe I used healthy whole wheat pasta, lots of chopped veggies, and a slightly... Read more

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

• Vegan Corn Butter

  

  What was your ONE item that was SO hard for you to give up?  Cheese?  Well….. for me it was BUTTER.  Vegan butter of course, otherwise known as margarine, or... Read more

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

• Vegan Potato Salad

  

  With summer right around the corner, I knew I was going to have to come up with a decent Vegan Potato Salad Recipe….you know…. to go with those awesome Beer... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Black Bean Soup (Instant Pot)

  

  I made my own version of Panera Bread’s Vegan Black Bean Soup last night, and thanks to my Instant Pot Pressure Cooker – it was fast and easy! And tasty? Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK

• Vegan Chile Colorado

  

  I may not live in the Southwest anymore, but I STILL LOVE THE FOOD!  And I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to be able to recreate the aromas and flavors... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Sauce

  

  I finally tried Brown Rice Pasta last night, and I just wanted to report to those of you who are looking to cut back on your gluten…. it was REALLY GOOD! Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Long Live Classic Food

  

  Photo by Hotel du Vin Bistro courtesy of Flickr Long Live the Classics! One thing I’ve realized as I’ve gotten older, is just how much I appreciate the... Read more

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

• Long Live The Classics

  

  My brother in law’s fully restored 1957 Olds. Photo by Chuck Underwood, used with permission. Long Live the Classics! One thing I’ve realized as I’ve gotten... Read more

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

• A Vegan Conversation

  

  I posted this on my Facebook page the other day, and got an overwhelming positive response.  So I though it deserves its very own blog post. I call it A... Read more

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

• 5 Ways That FOOD Has Changed My Life

  

  Hello from Austin, Texas!   What do you do when your company sends you away for a month to train on some new equipment?  Why BLOG of course! Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2017 FOOD & DRINK

• Best Damn Instant Pot Vegan Chili

  

  Here it is….. My award-winning Vegan Chili, all dressed up for the Instant Pot.  Same great flavor, only now done in just a fraction of the time thanks to the... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Medieval Pottage Stew

  

  This Medieval Pottage Stew is simply another name for a thick, rich, soup often made by Peasants during the Middle Ages.  Since peasants were poor, and... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2017 FOOD & DRINK, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN