Making dinner healthier, one slow cooker at a time.
In keeping with my cheap theme this week, these are the least expensive vegan hot dogs you may ever eat. Organic carrots are always affordable and you can even get some at your farmers market soon if not right now!
This may sound like one of my weirdest recipes, but trust me, it really works. I read about someone eating a carrot dog on a vacation and they raved about it. I was fairly skeptical, but I loved the idea of having carrots in place of the much processed veggie dog. to recipe →
There’s not much I like more than going out to a fancy dinner with friends. The Fearrington House is a 5 star restaurant right in my backyard and the food there always leaves me speechless.
Cheryl and I like to celebrate there as much as possible, which on our budget means only a few times a year. But they do have specials sometimes where you can get a few bucks off. Sign up for the mailing list to get those announcements.
The staff couldn’t possibly be any friendlier or more knowledgeable. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions just tell them when you make your reservations. They all put up with our guesses about unknown ingredients and were good sports when walking into our odd conversations! [Read more...]
So for the first time in my brief, but intense, oatmeal career I am asking you to do something different from the picture. My vanilla Greek yogurt has met a sad demise and I didn’t know until this morning. (Feel free to leave your sympathy posts here.)
So I used what I had on hand – Pina Colada regular So Delicious yogurt. It’s not horrible with the carrots and orange, but it does clash some with the cinnamon. It would be so much better with vanilla yogurt, and the Greek yogurt would make it taste just like cream cheese icing.
So, please do as I say and not as I do in this case. You’ll be really glad you did.
This oatmeal is flecked with carrots and tangy from the orange juice. You need the tart from the yogurt and a little vanilla to finish it off. Carrot cake for breakfast? I think so!
** Make sure to check out my other oatmeal recipes. I have over 40 different flavors!
Slow Cooker Orange Carrot Cake with So Delicious “Icing”
soy-free and gluten-free
2 to 3 servings
**This recipe uses a smaller slow cooker 1 1/2 to 2 quarts
The night before: Spray your crock with some oil to help with clean up later. Add all the ingredients except the sweetener and toppings. Cook on low over night (7 to 9 hours).
In the morning: Stir your oatmeal well and add sweetener. It may seem watery at the top but if stirred it should be a more uniform consistency. Top with a large dollop of vegan yogurt and walnuts.
**See Page Link on Menu Bar to get to Slow Cooker Oatmeal FAQS)
Welcome to part 2 (really week 2) of love your oatmeal week! Yes, that makes it more than a week of love your oatmeal. But I just kept thinking of yummy taste combinations I want to try. This week will have at least a few international flavors that aren’t often seen in your morning oatmeal.
I love Indian food and eat it whenever possible. Carrot Halwa is a thick paste of carrot, sugar and cardamom that’s sometimes topped with saffron and pistachios.
If you’re not sure if you’re a fan of cardamom or not just use 1/2 teaspoon instead of a whole teaspoon. You can always add more before serving.
Slow Cooker Carrot Cardamom Oatmeal
2 to 3 servings
**This recipe uses a smaller slow cooker that’s 1 1/2 to 2 quarts
The night before: Spray your crock with some oil to help with clean up later. Add oats, So Delicious Coconut Milk, carrots, and cardamom. Cook on low over night (7 to 9 hours).
In the morning: Stir your oatmeal well. It may seem watery at the top but if stirred it should become a more uniform consistency.
Stir in agave or other sweetener and the saffron if you’re using it. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon of pistachios and a pinch of saffron if you’re feeling particularly rich).
**See Page Link on Menu Bar to get to Slow Cooker Oatmeal FAQS
The Virtual Vegan Potluck is over, but the virtual feast lives on!