Today I encourage you to eat Meat Free today or encourage a friend or family member to do so!
Today I encourage you to eat Meat Free today or encourage a friend or family member to do so!
Like a lot of people, I definitely battle some serious sugar cravings at times! One trick that works for me is to eat a sweet vegetables. I LOVE sweet potatoes! When I lived in California I would buy them by the case. They are high in fiber, and satisfy the appetite. The micro-nutrients in sweet potatoes can also help prevent heart disease and cancer. And, they are freakin’ delicious. Here is quick sweet potato snack I have been loving.
Cauliflower is one of my favorite veggies to grill. The cilantro-tahini sauce for this is so easy to make & the leftovers make a great salad dressing.
Assemble:
2 heads of cauliflower
Sea salt & black pepper to taste
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Make:
Get your grill set up for indirect heat @ 375 degrees.
Trim the cauliflower stem so that the cauliflower sits flush to the table. To cut steaks, start in the center, and slice the cauliflower in 1/2″ – 3/4″ pieces. You want part of the stem so that the whole slice of cauliflower stays together. Then chop the rest of the cauliflower in large chunks that won’t fall through your grill grates.
Brush both sides of the cauliflower steaks and florets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook on the grill, turning at least once, until the cauliflower is tender. It usually takes about 30 minutes total.
While the cauliflower is grillin’, blend the sesame seeds, water, lemon juice & cilantro.
To plate, take the cauliflower off the grill, drizzle the cilantro sauce, then top with more chopped cilantro. Yum!
*If you are not a fan of cilantro, I think this would also work well with fresh parsley or basil*
Patience– Yes, air travel has become not the most fun experience in the world. And other travelers can be very annoying. But take a deep breath and just relax. Sometimes your flight is delayed or you miss a connections. You will be fine. Breathe. You are very fortunate to even have the means to travel. You will get to your destination. Smile and be courteous and kind to your fellow travelers.
Bonus Travel Tip– Meditation app for your iphone! Put your earphones on and bliss out without anyone else knowing. You will feel so much more relaxed and refreshed. Calm is my favorite.