I got this sandwich idea when I was looking at vegan sandwich filling recipes....call me crazy but I don't get the concept of adding Kelp powder to chickpeas to make fake tuna (y-u-c-k). Kelp is just nasty is all I have to say. And why wreck perfectly good chickpeas trying to fake fish? Let the… Continue reading Chickpea Sammies
Category: Lunch
Cranberry and Pea Pasta Salad
Trader Joe's is carrying a high fiber pasta line now, 16 ounce bags for about $1.33 a bag (out here) that compares nicely to the store brands. The oat flour used adds a whopping 6 grams of fiber per 2 ounce serving and it is also high in protein. And .... it comes in mini… Continue reading Cranberry and Pea Pasta Salad
Balsamic Chickpea Couscous
This turned out tasty although one has to love the taste of balsamic vinegar as it is very strong ( i happen to love it). Kirk commented that dried cranberries would have gone well with the dish, I think he would be right on that. It would a bit of chewiness and a tart/sweet flavor… Continue reading Balsamic Chickpea Couscous
Cold Weather Eats: New Recipes From My Wa Trails Column
If you follow my writing for Wa Trails Magazine, Kirk and I write a column, Trail Eats. We develop recipes for those who love getting outdoors 🙂 The recipes below were for the November/December 2011 issue: Lunch, Dinner and Dessert: Three recipes for cold weather trips. BBQ Chicken Wraps 7 ounce pouch chicken 2 flour… Continue reading Cold Weather Eats: New Recipes From My Wa Trails Column