Chuck Underwood

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• Dr McDougall’s Black Bean Sloppy Joes

  

  One of the very first recipes I tried from Dr. McDougal’s Quick Easy Cookbook, so many years ago, was his recipe for Black Bean Sloppy Joes. I always loved... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Creamy Mushroom Stroganoff

  

  Comfort food anyone? Who remember’s digging into mom’s Beef Strogonoff? Creamy noodles, chunky bits of beef, and that sauce!  That sour cream sauce was a meal... Read more

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

• Our Top 10 Recipes of 2014

  

  Happy New Years everyone! I thought I’d finish up the year by posting my Top 10 Recipes of 2014. These are the recipes that keep showing up in my popular post... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Crispy, Oven Baked, Fat Free French Fries

  

  Who’s mouth isn’t watering?  Come on….fess up. Who DOESN’T love French Fries?  It’s America’s favorite vegetable!  (And yes, sadly, in some places the “french... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Brand New Resolutions!

  

  Hello everyone! Hope you all had a joyous and happy holiday! But you know what comes next….don’t you? Yep – those dreaded New Year’s Resolutions. Are you... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Shepherds Pie

  

  I had a dear friend who would bring Shepherds Pie to work for his lunch every night. Sadly my friend has long passed away, but the memory of him and his big... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Best Damn Vegan Chili Ever

  

  I lived in the great state of Texas for 5 years, and discovered that CHILI was one of the 4 basic food groups. You know, chili?  Meat, beans, onions, peppers,... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Bean Fajitas

  

  Ever have one of those nights where you’re late getting home, have nothing in the fridge, and just want a quick and filling dinner? Yeah that was me last night. Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• A Happy Vegan Thanksgiving

  

  A Vegan Thanksgiving? Is that even possible?  I mean we’re talking about Thanksgiving! There’s the social gatherings.  The Food.  The trips to grandmas’s... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Green Bean Casserole

  

  With the holidays coming up I wanted to be sure and give all of you one of my family’s favorite Thanksgiving recipes.   Vegan Green Bean Casserole   Yep, that... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Overcoming Vegan Opposition

  

  There are a few things that can be ‘difficult’ when switching to a vegan diet – I call this Vegan Opposition.   Giving up the meat, cheese, and dairy itself... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Doctors

  

  One of the biggest frustrations you will face once you’ve become a Brand New Vegan, is trying to help your family and friends. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Country Vegan Cornbread

  

  It’s finally here! Wind, rain, pumpkins, and chilly mornings so cold you just want to curl up with another blanket (or dog or two) and stay in bed! Yep. Fall... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Promoting Health: Plant-Based Diets

  

  Promote: “to help (something) happen, develop, or increase”. Just how exactly do you go about promoting health? Well, the doctors always say to eat right,... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Promoting Health: Plant-Based Diet

  

  Just how exactly do you go about promoting health? Promote: “to help (something) happen, develop, or increase”. Well, the doctors always say to eat right,... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Top 5 Ways to Become an unHealthy Vegan

  

  When I first switched to a Vegan Diet I gained quite a bit of weight. I thought, “What’s up with THAT?!”  This is supposed to be HEALTHIER!  Why do I feel like... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan White Bean Soup

  

  Oh my gosh.   This is the thing. It’s chilly outside.  Autumn is definitely here with the cooler, rainier weather.  And you just want something to warm your... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Rice Cooker Brown Rice & Veggies

  

  I love easy recipes – especially where I can just throw everything in a pot and press a button.  (Sometimes I’m kinda lazy that way.) This Rice Cooker Brown Ric... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Vegan Lasagna with Tofu Spinach Ricotta

  

  Another win with the non-vegan crowd last night!  I love it when that happens. It as my daughter’s birthday so I wanted to make something special while keeping... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Meatloaf Monday – Hippie Loaf

  

  Well….not exactly meatloaf.   Maybe vegan veggie loaf?  Rice and bean loaf? None of these terms really get your mouth a waterin’ do they? How about HIPPIE LOAF? Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING, LIFESTYLE, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN