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Primo Pesto

February 27, 2012 By Patrick McGilvray

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…

Stir-fries are a great way to clean out the fridge, we like to toss in whatever we have on hand. This dish is high in protein and carbs, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and super quick and easy. I like to carbo-load with dishes like this – vegetables are naturally high in carbohydrates and brown…

I made a variation of this pizza for my wife on one of our first dates and apparently I made quite an impression! It’s hard to resist roasted garlic, caramelized onions, and fresh figs. If figs are not in season, dried black mission figs work great too. The balsamic glaze is optional but it does…

This is a super simple recipe for moist and delicious corn bread. This basic corn bread is very lightly sweetened and goes extremely well with savory dishes like Spicy Chipotle Chili, Hearty Lentil Soup, White Bean & Corn Chili, or Mardi Gras Gumbo. What’s your favorite dish with corn bread? Let us know in the…

I like burritos for breakfast, and this is a super simple recipe with pretty outstanding results. The key is to use a good vegan “chorizo” like Soyrizo or Field Roast Mexican Chipotle Sausage. The rest is easy. Serve with some fresh avocado and salsa and you’ll have a tasty breakfast ready in no time. 1…