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Gorgonzola and Fuji Apple Salad

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I had some very odd cravings today, which caused me to pair foods I would not typically think to do. I decided early on that I was going to make some amazing Broccoli Cheddar Soup. I also thought adding a salad would make for a fantastic dinner. The only problem is I really wanted the mimic the Gorgonzola and apple salad I get when I eat at Burgers and Brew. It is really one of my favorite salads and once I got it in my head that I could have it for dinner, there was no getting it out.

I have not eaten at Burgers and Brew for several months, but I think this salad rivals their salads yumminess!

So easy and so delicious!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 3-4 people

Ingredients:
  • 3 large handfuls of mixed greens (I use prepackaged organic baby greens)
  • 1 large Fuji apple
  • 4 tablespoons of crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • Balsamic vinaigrette dressing to taste 
Directions:
  1. Dice the apple into one inch size pieces
  2. Mix the mixed greens, apple pieces and Gorgonzola cheese together
  3. Add the balsamic vinaigrette to taste, mix to coat the rest of the salad and serve
Enjoy!



Wonderfully Amazing Vegetarian Tacos

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Growing up tacos were probably one of my favorite meals. I have very fond memories revolving around the smell of the taco seasoning, the look and taste of melted cheese, and the texture of the crunchy tortillas, because my dad always cooked them too long.

As an adult and vegetarian of about 16 years, I still absolutely love tacos, but mine vary a great deal from the traditional tacos my mom and dad used to make. My husband and I have been perfecting the following recipe for the last couple of years. We never make them exactly the same way, but the basics are always there.
Vegetarian Tacos
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2 people 

The ingredients, minus the taco seasoning.
Ingredients:

  • 2 leaves Romaine lettuce
  • 1 tomato
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 small onion
  • 1/2 bell pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil (I used Annie's Naturals Roasted Garlic Olive Oil because my husband and I love garlic, it tastes amazing, and you can get a large bottle for pretty cheap at Costco)
  • A large handful of mushrooms
  • 1/2 of a 12oz package of soy ground beef (beefless beef)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons of taco seasoning
  • 4 tortillas (I used a corn and wheat tortilla hybrid from Trader Joe's because my husband and I disagree over whether corn or wheat tortillas are best, heh)


Directions:
Prepared tomatoes and lettuce
  1. Wash your veggies
  2. Prepare your tomato and lettuce for tacos - dice tomatoes and cut lettuce into squares or strips depending on preference
  3. Shred 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese (use more if you like a lot of a cheese)
  4. Cut the 1/2 onion and the 1/2 bell pepper into 1/2 inch size pieces and saute in the 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil in a medium sized pan for about 2-3 minutes on medium heat, until the onions begin to look translucent.
  5. Mince the mushrooms and add to the onion and bell pepper and cook for an additional 2 minutes
  6. Add the 1/2 package of the beefless beef and 1 1/2 teaspoons of taco seasoning and cook until warm, about 3-5 minutes on low heat - use low heat and use this time to heat the tortillas up while it cooks
  7. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add one tortilla and heat for about 30 - 45 seconds and flip it over and heat for additional 30 seconds. Repeat for each of the 4 tortillas.
  8. Put your tacos together and ENJOY!
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