Chuck Underwood

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• Savory Mushroom Pot Pie

  

  If you love mushrooms – this is the recipe for you. Imagine a rich, savory stew of mushrooms, potatoes, carrots, celery and gravy, and then pour it over a pipin... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Food Education

  

  Photo by Matt McGee courtesy of Flickr I had this post in mind as I read about the little 3yr old girl in Texas who was recently diagnosed with Type II Diabetes... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Southwestern Breakfast Burritos

  

  It finally happened. I made a dinner last night that brought more “Oh my gosh” and more “Mmmmmm” and more “Oh this is SOO good” responses from my wife and... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• New Mexican Posole

  

  New Mexico is such a magical place to live. The mix of Native American, Spanish, and European influences come together in such a way that makes New Mexico one o... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• The Perfect Onion

  

  Photo by Kim, courtesy of Flickr Shrek: Ogres are like onions. Donkey: They stink? Shrek: Yes. No. Donkey: Oh, they make you cry. Shrek: No. Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• 5 Signs That Vegans Are Here to Stay

  

  Photo by Mike Mozart courtesy of Flickr. When I first mentioned to my family I wanted to quit eating meat I thought their jaws would hit the floor. “Waddya... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Italian Beef

  

  Come on Oh baby don’t you want to go Come on Oh baby don’t you want to go Back to that same old place Sweet home Chicago  (Blues Brothers) Anyone who was born o... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Black Bean Tostadas & Green Chile Sour Cream

  

  I had no recipe planned for today – I swear. Somehow these Black Bean Tostadas with Green Chile Sour Cream magically appeared on my dinner table last night,... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Starting a Plant-Based Diet

  

  USDA Market Potatoes by MrTinDC courtesy of Flickr Starting a Plant-Based Diet is not easy for some. I’ve heard some people say it’s too extreme (but yet... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Meat Lovers Seitan Meatloaf

  

  People think our food is boring. I’m here to tell them I beg to differ.   Last night I made this amazing Seitan Meatloaf which I sliced up and smothered in... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• The Plant Based Vegan

  

  Photo used with permission by Britney Willford. If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you know that I follow a Whole Foods Plant Based Diet. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• The Fat Switch: Why I Stopped Cheating on My Vegan Diet

  

  The photo “Diet Police Fridge Magnet” by Lydia courtesy of Flickr. That’s right, I finally stopped cheating on my vegan diet.  And it took a very long time... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Homemade Vegan Sushi Rolls

  

  I think I’ve tried Sushi (or a California Roll) once in my life – and I honestly didn’t care for it that much.  I think it was the seaweed. Never had much... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Texas Style BBQ Soy Curls

  

  I knew from the minute I first tried Soy Curls that this recipe was coming. They are just PERFECT for an good old fashioned Texas Style BBQ Sandwich. Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Promoting Health

  

  Photo Veggies and Hummus by Jennifer, courtesy of Flickr Promote: “to help (something) happen, develop, or increase”. Just how exactly do you go about... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Italian Sausage with Peppers and Tomatoes

  

  I got to tell you, these Vegan Italian Sausages I made last week are really amazing. You can add them to just about any dish – like this quick and easy Italian... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• 10 Minute Ginger Veggie Stir Fry

  

  Busy day at work?  No time to cook?  Tempted to just order out? Then consider this quick and easy Ginger Veggie Stir Fry that you can whip up in minutes! Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• The Lost Art of Home Cooking

  

  Photo by Jessica Fiess-Hill courtesy of Flickr. If you’re going to be a HEALTHY Vegan, you’re going to have to start cooking.  Sorry but there’s just no way... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Italian Sausage

  

  I have been wanting to make some homemade Seitan for quite some time now. I like it’s chewy texture in my stews and chili.  In fact, the texture is so similar... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Ultimate Fat Free Pizza Sauce

  

  Ready for the Ultimate Pizza Sauce? Come on, who doesn’t love pizza? And just because we’re vegans now doesn’t mean we have to give it up – we just have to twea... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN