Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream

October 29, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Marinated Tofu & Veggie Stir-Fry

October 26, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Corn Bread

October 25, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

White Bean & Corn Chili

October 23, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Fall Pear & Apple Crisp

October 22, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Pumpkin Multigrain Pancakes

October 15, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Hearty Lentil Soup

October 12, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Spicy Breakfast Burritos

October 11, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Roasted Garlic, Caramelized Onion & Fig Pizza

October 9, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Roasted Root Vegetables

October 8, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pumpkin Seeds

I found this recipe in Brendan Brazier’s book Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life and it has become a family favorite. It’s easy to prepare, delicious, and provides a ton of great nutrition: mainly complex carbohydrates, beta-carotene, Vitamin C, iron, and protein. These sweet potatoes along side a big…

Engine 2 Diet Oil-Free Dressing

I know the name doesn’t really say much about this salad dressing, but you’ll have to trust me on this one, it is amazing! I’ve adapted this from the Engine 2 Diet’s “E2 Basics Dressing” (an even more anemic title than mine), and I make sure we always have a good supply on hand. I…

Plant-Based Protein Blend

I use supplements very sparingly, so when I add a protein powder to a smoothie or a recipe, I like to be sure I am getting the best protein available for my performance and recovery. I use a combination of pea, brown rice, and hemp protein powders to make sure I’m getting everything I need…

Potato Bean Soup

Cold winter nights demand comfort food, and this hearty potato bean soup delivers. This quick and easy soup is a great way to add healthy carbs and protein to your nutrition regimen without introducing a lot of fat. I make a big pot of this and it lasts a few days, so when we get…

Blueberry Lemon Recovery Drink

Proper nutrition immediately after exercise is essential for your body’s ability to recover and replace its energy stores. This recovery drink provides the optimal 4:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio necessary to help speed recovery. Coconut water adds much-needed electrolytes, making this the ideal post-workout recovery drink. Kristine and I set out on a scorching hot…