#MakeABook Tasty... Recipes! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon

OMG, I have been laughing so hard reading the #MakeABookTasty hashtag on Twitter today.

I tweeted at Goodreads (where I store all my books... 121 this year and counting!) asking them to roundup the best and pair them with recipes, but then I thought WAIT I can do that. 

Here are some of my favorite responses... with recipes suggestions!

Here's my contribution:

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Dragon Tofu Recipe (you can omit the oil).

Vegetable Couscous Recipe (you can omit the …

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Top 5 Hated Foods List (with substitutions) + How to Transition Your Family to Plant-Centered Meals Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

Are there some foods you don’t like?

You’re definitely not alone!

When I asked our members:

“Was there a food you didn't like but after you began preparing Meal Mentor meals, your tastes changed and you like it now?"

These were the most common answers:

  1. Mushrooms
  2. Cauliflower
  3. Sweet Potatoes
  4. Lentils
  5. Bell Peppers

I hated mushrooms too!! (Zucchini or eggplant is a good substitute) but now LOVE them.

Potatoes are a great stand-in for cauliflower.

Use carrots or butternut instead of …

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Best Easy Creamy Vegan Ranch Dressing Recipe (dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free) Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Recipe

Lately I’ve been sharing some of my favorite Meal Mentor exclusives with you…

 

Sugar-Free Teriyaki Sauce (with gluten-free, soy-free option)

Sugar-Free Barbecue Sauce

Lentil Gravy

Caesar Salad Dressing (vegan, soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free)

 

Here’s one more simple healthy recipe I’m obsessed with!

 

This ranch dressing is RIDICULOUS. 

Creamy, tangy, rich, and completely healthy. 

It takes only 1 minute to whisk together…

And only gets more delicious as the days go by so make a big batch!  

KIDS …

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100 Books in 2017 (part 2) + What to Read this Summer! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon

I completed my 100 books challenge on June 21st!

So I guess that was more ofa 100 booksin 6 months challenge ;)

In this post, I’ll list and review the other 50 books in that 100**

You can see my list and read my reviews for the first 50 books here.

I went back and updated that post after seeing a few film versions of the books I read, so check that out too :)

My 2017 Summer …

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Cauliflower "Carnitas", Pineapple Whip, Thai Hummus Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: MealPlan

If you’re anything like me summer can wreak havoc on your healthy
eating habits.

Vacations, cook-outs, and lazy days by the pool all scream for
ice cream, cocktails, mindless munching, and more “treats” than
normal.

This week combine carefree with self-care.

8 minutes toMexican Philly’s!

All the flavor of ballpark sandwiches but without the grease.

OMG, Pineapple Whip + Thai Hummus Dip to KICK sugar cravings.

Pineapple Whip (left) and Thai Hummus Dip (right)

Only 5 minutes to make …

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