2 ripe fresh Bartlett pears – coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons, fresh tarragon – chopped…

We have almost a constant supply of this salsa in my house. It is good on salad or as a dip for raw veggies like peppers or cucumbers, or on beans or grains. Use 2 Habaneras for a mild salsa, or 4 for a hot spicy one.

1 part ground almonds
1 part nutritional yeast…

Okay, this reads long and looks like it’s a lot of work and complicated, but it it is not; I’m just very wordy This is actually very quick and easy, lowfat or fat free, and delicious!

Instead of sesame tahini, this hummus recipe uses walnuts and flax seed, which are rich in important Omega-3 fatty acids. The result is milder-tasting than traditional hummus, but equally delicious. An added bonus: People following the Eat to Live nutritional program can eat this without guilt!

This one is my personal favorite–I didn’t think it would be that great, but I love it and make it all the time now!

Adapted from a very delicious recipe that was originally posted to www.fatfree.com.

Cashews provide creaminess in this delicious soup.

This delicious soup may be made either in a pressure cooker or in a regular soup pot. Delicious served with authentic Louisiana hot sauce!

Warm up your cool autumn nights with some creole gumbo! Chickpeas stand in for seafood in this healthy update of a traditional Louisiana recipe.

Roasted corn adds texture and flavor to guacamole.

Here’s an easy way to bake your own tortilla chips!

A low-fat snack alternative to cocktail nuts, these spicy beans also taste great tossed in salads.

Source: Chet’s Recipes 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained well 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon coriander 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper This couldn’t be simpler to make, especially if you use the canned peas. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix the peas with the seasonings and spread them out evenly on a […]

Starchy vegetable are limited on the Eat to Live diet, but sometimes it can be hard to tell what’s starchy and what’s not. Here’s a list compiled by members of the Eat-2-Live Yahoogroup. Starchy/Limited: beets carrots (cooked) corn parsnips plantains potatoes pumpkin rutabaga salsify sweet potatoes turnips winter squash (butternut, acorn, and other winter varieties) […]