Anyone on a weight-loss or cholesterol-reducing program knows that eggs, bacon, sausage and buttered toast are taboo, but those whose lifestyles are very physically active might require the stronger energy of protein for breakfast from time to time. If you are in the early stages of changing your diet and find you are missing the old standard breakfast fare, here is the … [Read more...]

The following recipe makes a delicious tempeh bacon. If you are pressed for time, Lite-Life makes a tempeh bacon called "Fakin Bacon," which will cook the same as in the recipe below. Ingredients:    *What are these foods? 1 8oz. package tempeh*, steamed for 15-20 minutes in a double boiler pot Once steamed, cut in half cross-wise, then … [Read more...]

Tempeh patties can be served with a grain and vegetables for a delicious dinner or served on sourdough bread with lettuce, onion and mustard for a great lunch. Ingredients: 8 ounces tempeh 1/2 teaspoon sage 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon rosemary 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 cup flour 1-1/2 tablespoons shoyu soy sauce 1/8 cup water Sesame … [Read more...]

Late Spring through Summer is a time for light cooking to help us adjust to the sun's intense heat. This also works will for the cook in the home. You can vary the following recipe with vegetables, especially those from the garden, and with long grain brown rice or basmati. Ingredients:    *What are these foods? 1 pound Udon noodles*, cooked 1 pound tofu*, … [Read more...]

Ingredients:    *What are these foods? 1 cup kidney beans, soaked 6-8 hours or overnight (or canned beans) 1 cup pinto beans, soaked 6-8 hours or overnight (or canned beans) 2 inch piece of kombu* 1 bay leaf 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 teaspoon sea salt* 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chili powder … [Read more...]