Princess Delights

03/07/2016

How are you doing with your fast?? Quick, easy and VERY filling meal: Mangu with Tofurkey Kielbasa. If you have never heard of Mangu - it's basically a mashed, boiled plantain, sometimes garnished with sauteed red onions in vinegar. Very simple. Happy Healthy Eating!!!

02/29/2016

Bean Mix Soup with Spinach, Carrots and Tofurkey Sausage. The sausage gives it a kick because it's a little spicy.

02/23/2016

The funny thing about The Daniel Fast, you can eat. You learn how to eat healthier, and how to be creative. I had a dream about some spaghetti, so that's what I wanted. Make sure you read ingredients when you go to the supermarket. It helps to have fresh produce. If you're not used to a Vegan diet, it may take some getting used to. But trust me, healthy eating is worth it! Happy Fasting!!

02/23/2016

Quick, yet filling meal - Cabbage mixed with Collard Greens. Easy to make and cost effective!

02/23/2016

02/17/2016

Quick breakfast/snack idea for those fasting during this Lenten Season: Fresh Mango Slices and Pineapples with a couple of dashes of Sriracha Sauce. If you want to kick it up a notch, GRILL the fruit. You will experience an OH-EM-GEE moment as the spicy and sweet mix for a wonderful flavor! Happy Healthy eating!!

02/12/2016

A bowl of Black-Eyed Pea Soup

02/12/2016

Yummy Spinach Lentil Soup

02/11/2016

I was having a very interesting conversation Tuesday evening. Many people choose to fast for spiritual reasons, during the Lenten Season. A popular fast is The Daniel Fast. It is not as hard as it seems. First, know why you are fasting. Second, be clear about the fast guidelines. The cool thing (in my opinion) about the Daniel Fast, is it gives you the opportunity to eat WHOLE foods. No meats, sugars, sweeteners or processed foods are allowed.

My suggestion, PREPARATION IS KEY!! If we fail to prepare, we're prepared to fail! Be prepared to ether go shopping (at least) once a week, or become friends with your freezer. Your ingredients should be fresh (or frozen), but not canned. This way you control sodium and sugar content. It's cold in NY, so for the next couple of weeks, I've chosen to eat a lot of soup. This morning, I made a HUGE pot of Spinach Lentil Soup. I will also be making Split Pea Soup and Black-Eyed Pea Soup (in the next 2 days). As a snack, I am doing Garlic Hummus and veggies. I will post recipes later. Breakfast for me consists of fruit. But be wary of your sugar intake. My suggestion: Go heavier on veggies.

Happy Fasting!!

01/27/2016

On these cold weather days, a wonderful and quick meal is a hearty soup. Easy to transport in a thermos, and filling when you add a sandwich or simple roll. One of my favorites, is Chicken Noodle Soup! Doctors have found it to have healing properties. There's no understanding behind it, just that Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup helps to heal a cold. My favorite thing to do is to make a huge pot, and freeze it in portions.

Happy Healthy Eating!!