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Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

January 30, 2019 by Ilana Traeger

It could just be me, but this feels like the coldest Winter we’ve ever had.  Maybe it’s because I semi-recently downsized from a house with a backyard to an apartment without – which means I need to leave my warm, cozy couch to walk my dog in the freezing cold, rather than just let her run around outside.  Or maybe it’s because we’re in the middle of a polar vortex… probably that.  Either way, it’s nice to have an easy, healthy, comforting and hot bowl of soup to come home to after freezing our butts off in the bone-chilling air.  This recipe is my go-to this winter. 

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Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch Tagged With: Gluten free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Jackfruit Enchiladas

June 14, 2018 by Ilana Traeger

After going vegetarian the last few years, it’s surprising I’ve waited until now to try jackfruit.  While it seems the most common usage for this fruit-with-a-meat-like-texture is pulled ‘pork’ or ‘chicken’ sandwiches, I’m not the biggest fan of BBQ.  That said, I thought enchiladas would be the perfect vehicle to test this vegetarian-friendly fruit. This recipe was such a success, I’m ready to use jackfruit in other scenarios – like buffalo ‘chicken’ dip!

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Filed Under: Dinner Tagged With: Enchiladas, Gluten free, Jackfruit, Mexican food, Vegan, Vegan Enchiladas, Vegan Mexican Food, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Enchiladas, Vegetarian Mexican Food

Kimchi Fried Rice

September 26, 2017 by Ilana Traeger

I’ve recently taken an interest in keeping my gut healthy.  After spending the majority of my life struggling with unknown GI issues, and more recently constant stomach pain, I’ve learned that I have a very sensitive stomach.  While this isn’t the most exciting topic, I have a feeling most people can relate.  Aside from incorporating probiotic and digestive enzyme supplements into my diet, I’ve also began to cook with some ingredients that naturally include these things – like kimchi.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch Tagged With: Dinner, dinner ideas, fried rice, kimchi, Korean food, Korean recipes, Lunch, lunch ideas, spicy kimchi, Vegetarian

Black Bean Veggie Burgers

October 20, 2016 by Ilana Traeger

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This recipe may not be the most photogenic but it’s one of my new favorites.  I would never call myself a vegetarian – because let’s be serious, some meat dishes are too good to pass up – but I’ve been making a conscious effort to eat a primarily vegetarian diet.  That means, lots of veggie burgers! 

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Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch Tagged With: Black bean burger, Black beans, Food blog, Gluten free, Gluten free burger, Gluten free cooking, Gluten free veggie burger, Healthy eats, Healthy recipe, Homemade burgers, Vegan, Vegan burgers, Vegetarian, Veggie burgers

Mexican Quinoa

August 23, 2016 by Ilana Traeger

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My constant craving for Mexican food has gotten me to think outside the box and come up with some filling, easy-to-make recipes.  Any quinoa bowl makes me happy, but this one is particularly delish.  

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Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch Tagged With: Gluten free, Lana del Crave, Meatless Monday, Mexican food, One pan dinner, One pan meal, Quinoa, Quinoa bowl, Vegetarian

Eggplant ‘Lasagna’ Roll-Ups

May 25, 2016 by Ilana Traeger

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Last night I was looking for a comforting Italian meal that was a bit lighter with the Summer just around the corner.  This recipe was super easy to make & definitely hit the spot. 

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Filed Under: Dinner Tagged With: Dinner, Easy recipe, Eggplant, Eggplant recipe, Gluten free, Italian, Italian recipe, Lana del Crave, Light dinner, Light Italian recipe, Vegetarian

Slow Cooker Lentil Soup

November 17, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

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As much as I love to spend time mastering challenging recipes, an easy ‘set it and forget it’ slow cooker meal always makes me happy.  This slow cooker red lentil soup is a delicious and healthy make-ahead meal for the week. 

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Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch Tagged With: Crockpot, Crockpot recipe, Crockpot soup, Healthy, Healthy comfort food, Healthy recipe, Lentil, Lentil soup, Slow cooker, Slow cooker soup, Soup, Vegetarian, Vegetarian soup

Penne with Vodka Sauce

October 20, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

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With the weather cooling down quickly and bikini season far behind us, it’s acceptable to eat pasta every night… right?  Even during warmer weather, I crave a large, comforting bowl of pasta at least once a week.  For me, penne vodka is one of the most classically comforting pasta dishes there are.

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Filed Under: Dinner Tagged With: Dinner, Easy Italian cooking, Easy recipe, Food blog, Gluten free, Gluten free pasta, Italian, Italian cooking, Lana del Crave, Pasta, Penne, Penne pasta, Penne vodka, Recipe, Sunday dinner, Vodka sauce

Lemon Garlic Shrimp

June 25, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

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I’m not sure there’s a better combination than lemon, garlic & butter.  Whether served over rice, pasta or veggies, shrimp is the perfect vehicle for this flavor trio.  

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Filed Under: Dinner Tagged With: Dinner, Healthy dinner, Healthy meal, Pasta, Quick dinner, Seafood, Shrimp, Weeknight dinner

Spinach & Walnut Pesto

May 19, 2015 by Ilana Traeger

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What recipe says ‘Spring’ more than pesto?  Instead of following the typical pesto trio of basil, pine nuts & Parmesan, I wanted to try something new for a couple of reasons.  Firstly, pine nuts are expensive, and secondly, I have a slight goat cheese obsession & needed to work it into this recipe.  I took the healthy route and served this pesto over roasted spaghetti squash instead of actual spaghetti… it did not disappoint!

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