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Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)
27. I love tabouleh and completely forgot about it... we both eat a lot of hummus
Mon Jun 11, 2012, 10:12 PM
Jun 2012

will check out the link, thanks.

Neat trick with tofu; would never have thought of freezing it. Husband loves Thai and Vietnamese foods so I'll look into some sauces / marinades.

I buy frozen Viola bags. YellowRubberDuckie Jun 2012 #1
My only reservation is that some frozen foods have a TON of sodium ... Flaxbee Jun 2012 #19
My husband obsessively checks everything for sodium. YellowRubberDuckie Jun 2012 #32
Post this in the Vegetarian, Vegan and Animal Rights forum. RebelOne Jun 2012 #2
I will -- thanks. Flaxbee Jun 2012 #20
Oreos. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2012 #3
this is the correct answer fizzgig Jun 2012 #66
Spam deleted by gkhouston (MIR Team) Ashley96 Jun 2012 #4
A sampling of things that my dh will eat. MissB Jun 2012 #5
These sound terrific - thanks. I've made a lot of couscous and LOVE it Flaxbee Jun 2012 #14
Wow. Between the two of you... trof Jun 2012 #6
I know - vegetarians are easy but if you take out bread items... it gets tough Flaxbee Jun 2012 #13
I like you, but no. No sympathy. trof Jun 2012 #54
Did it sound like I was complaining? I certainly didn't mean to. Explaining, perhaps, so I could Flaxbee Jun 2012 #56
hostility is the wrong word maybe pitohui Jun 2012 #65
This is totally bizarre. Cooking something for my spouse is supposed to make me see him as a Flaxbee Jun 2012 #71
This thread took a turn for the strange 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #72
lol. I know. Maybe it's time for me to ask to have it locked. Flaxbee Jun 2012 #73
No prob 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #74
Kinda, I guess. Anyway, hope you can work it out. trof Jun 2012 #75
idea... handmade34 Jun 2012 #7
where do you get your quinoa? At our local store it seems to rival the price of gold... Flaxbee Jun 2012 #15
possible source.... handmade34 Jun 2012 #21
thanks, handmade. Appreciate it! Flaxbee Jun 2012 #26
I always have these around: elleng Jun 2012 #8
That sounds good - we have that in the house a lot, too... Flaxbee Jun 2012 #22
Buy it. Its always at the grocery store. elleng Jun 2012 #23
Let him prepare his own damn food! Throd Jun 2012 #9
My wife has never made my lunch. kwassa Jun 2012 #11
He's much more creative with food than I am, but he's also just incredibly busy right now... Flaxbee Jun 2012 #16
That was going to be my answer, too. polmaven Jun 2012 #34
My recommendation to anyone for a healthy, meatless meal is caprese salad. MiddleFingerMom Jun 2012 #10
ohhh, I know! Waiting for our neighbors' tomatoes to come up (they plant tons and share generously) Flaxbee Jun 2012 #17
I also think your husband should make his own lunch. kwassa Jun 2012 #12
What are some of your favorites? Flaxbee Jun 2012 #18
Two different approaches. kwassa Jun 2012 #50
I like the whole Moosewood idea, but some of their recipes are so ingredient-intensive.... Flaxbee Jun 2012 #52
Flexitarian???? AnneD Jun 2012 #40
The Flexitarian Diet kwassa Jun 2012 #51
Hummus and pita? Tabbouleh? cyberswede Jun 2012 #24
I do a lot of leftovers. Do you have a grill? GoCubsGo Jun 2012 #25
I love tabouleh and completely forgot about it... we both eat a lot of hummus Flaxbee Jun 2012 #27
Sonia "The Angry Stomach" prefers tuna! madinmaryland Jun 2012 #28
lol! How did Miss Angry Stomach get her nickname? Flaxbee Jun 2012 #30
We've been having cobb salads often. You can find honey roasted almonds, bacon, green onions, near applegrove Jun 2012 #29
you'd mentioned you've been enjoying those... Flaxbee Jun 2012 #31
Our household rule was hobbit709 Jun 2012 #33
+1. lol. nt seabeyond Jun 2012 #35
Use tortillas instead of bread - delicious wraps, fajitas, burritos can be customized to suit riderinthestorm Jun 2012 #36
Fish Tacos...Topless cbrer Jun 2012 #37
Hmm. That could work. He doesn't complain, but if he did, your option would surely help! Flaxbee Jun 2012 #45
Does he like flour tortillas? I make wraps with them (but use egg and cheese). HopeHoops Jun 2012 #38
have you tried fried plantains? harmonicon Jun 2012 #39
I love, love, looooove plantains. Flaxbee Jun 2012 #46
Potatoes can be cooked in a thousand ways lunatica Jun 2012 #41
We have a lot of sweet potatoes ... not so many potatoes, Flaxbee Jun 2012 #58
This is very hearty, and healthy lillypaddle Jun 2012 #42
that sounds good. thanks! Flaxbee Jun 2012 #59
YVW lillypaddle Jun 2012 #70
veggie tater tot hotdish geardaddy Jun 2012 #43
Interesting. Huh. Looks like one of those sinfully yummy dishes you can't stop eating Flaxbee Jun 2012 #47
It's kind of the Minnesota State dish. geardaddy Jun 2012 #49
The absolute BESTEST source for recipes that I've found is... MiddleFingerMom Jun 2012 #44
Thank you, MFM! Site has been bookmarked! Flaxbee Jun 2012 #48
Gazpacho (cold tomato soup) FloridaJudy Jun 2012 #53
waiting for two neighbors to start sharing their tomatoes :) Flaxbee Jun 2012 #61
Maybe try baking your own bread LiberalEsto Jun 2012 #55
I'd love to - some great nut breads would be wonderful Flaxbee Jun 2012 #62
Raw potatoes with a little salt Kaleva Jun 2012 #57
Cottage cheese and fruit........... mrmpa Jun 2012 #60
I make a large amount of jasmin rice, top with some quick steamed kale, crunch60 Jun 2012 #63
oh ffs! pitohui Jun 2012 #64
Soy is my veggie "go to" for quick foods. davsand Jun 2012 #67
beans/rice/veggies onethatcares Jun 2012 #68
Try escargot. nt raccoon Jun 2012 #69
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