The Smoothie Vegetarians

Chili is one of those classic meat dishes, right alongside BBQ ribs that becomes a personal form of artwork instead of just a recipe. Everyone has their own way of making it and it never seems to be exactly the same dish twice. So I made a batch of vegan chili last night and thought I would share my recipe. Except that I didn't really follow a recipe and did a lot of random tossing as the batch simmered on the stove. So, you can follow along and hopefully put together some of your own wonderful meat-free chili. My free-form chili creation is simmering away happily in all its plant-based glory I started off with a little oil, and sauteed a clove of minced garlic and about a half cup of diced up white onion. I probably should have gone with a bit more garlic. Oh, and about 1 stalk of celery, diced small too. Once that got going, I added about 3/4 of a package of Gardein's meat-less crumbles (we love them because they are gluten-free!). I'm sure the whole ...

Hi guys! I am sorry I have been missing in action lately. We are preparing to move in the next few weeks and it has me going a bit crazy!  During these busy and stressful times, I have found it necessary to find something easy to make. Because I am a Vegan ordering in isn't always an option and it is not the best for you.  I have found that chili is an awesome thing to make. It takes awhile to cook, but it is passive time. I can go and do other things, I do not need to sit over it the whole time. I have had this on it's own, over rice and over baked potatoes. All three are equally as delicious.  I also really enjoy topping it with avocado, it adds a certain creaminess I am used to having with my chili. In my "pre-vegan" days I would just add sour cream, avocado has the same effect without using dairy! Happy Cooking! ~Stella~ Vegan Chili Recipe Seve 2-4 1/2 Yellow onion, diced 3 cloves of garlic diced 1 teaspoo...