Tofu Chili Dogs

With the warm weather upon us, I've found myself craving hot dogs right off the grill. At first I was skeptical of tofu dogs, but then I realized that I had no idea what the hell was in a real hot dog. Sure, tofu dogs don't compare with delicious processed hot dogs that we've grown up eating. But, once you drown it in fixins, you're good to go.Ingredients -- 2 Tofu Hot Dogs (Available at most grocery stores)2 BunsVegetarian Baked BeansHandful of...

Barley, Butternut Squash, and Portabella Risotto

Sorry for the lack of posts lately, but a mouse situation has steered me clear from the kitchen.Put a twist on this Butternut Squash Risotto recipe. Used barely instead of the typical orzo rice. Came out great and made leftovers for the entire week.Ingredients --3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)3 tablespoons olive oil, divided3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided2 cups thinly sliced Portabella mushroom caps...

Not Your Mom's Brussel Sprouts

Typically, when you see brussel sprouts in the produce section, you probably think back to those miserable days when your mother forced you to eat overly cooked green mush balls. (Interestingly though, you'd never actually see her consume them, as well). Little did your mother know that her attempt to provide you with a healthy diet actually scarred you into running far, far away from sprouts.Luckily, we've learned other methods of preparing veggies,...