This week we're definitely pushing things to the limit in regards to dairy. I've chosen recipes that just don't seem like they'd work without my favorite food group--cheese.
We made a yummy veggie pizza using a spread made out of cashews, lemon, garlic, and herbs. It's very good! Is it cheese? No, but I don't miss the cheese. Jon said a little handful of cheese might be nice, just to hold it all together.
Spreading the cashew mixture on...mmmm... |
I made whole wheat pancakes again, and those are so good! (Well, this time I did something wrong, and the pancakes stuck to the pan, so I had to modify it a bit.) Maple syrup is allowed (hey, it's from a plant!), but of course butter isn't. Pancakes without butter...no. So I went ahead and slathered it on and didn't worry about it. Maybe it's like the cheese: maybe if I tried it without, I wouldn't miss it, but...nah....
The sauce goes on top. |
It's always nice to have a helper! |
The veggies all chopped up. |
Everyone gets their own favorite toppings! |
So it's been an eye-opening week of how we can continue to make a plant-based diet fit our lifestyle, and vice versa. I am really enjoying this little experiment. I like the new recipes, I am eating less and feeling more satisfied, and I feel more in control of on top of things when I am making the right decisions regarding my food.
I still have trouble seeing how this will work long-term, but as I add new recipes and start collecting some stand-bys, I think it will seem more probable.