My Food Philosophy

It starts with realizing your connection with the Earth. The earth will always provide you with the food that you need. Whole food in its purest form. Not chemically laden formulas disguised as food. You will begin to appreciate the people who grow the food. You will not settle for a fruit or vegetable that was grown in the most clean way possible. Because, you see, the energy from these foods becomes a part of you when you ingest it. It's all about conscious eating. Being aware of not only what you put in your mouth but where is comes from. I choose to live a plant based and gluten free lifestyle. This blog is an evolution of sorts. It starts with my dedication to using whole foods and moves into my dedication to a plant based cooking lifestyle. All those recipes you didn't think you could have eating the way I do....Bon Appetite
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Sunday, May 6, 2012

The Best Lasagna Ever: Mom's

5 years ago, today, my mom passed away. The day she died I was hosting a birthday party for Maddy and doing the things that she had done for me so many times before. Making and decorating a birthday cake and serving lasagna for our main dish. Today, I would like to honor my mom and the many times she had to make lasagna for my birthday dinner (I picked it every year). I make it often for my own family now. It is a recipe passed down from my mom's mom to her, now to me, and someday to my kids. My version is a little healthier than hers was, but you can substitute beef for turkey and regular cheese for lowfat cheese.


Voni's (Mom's) Lasagna
a box of no cook lasagna noodles
1 lb. ground turkey thigh
1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion-chopped fine
1 clove of garlic- chopped fine
1 16 oz. container of lowfat, organic sour cream
1 14.5 oz. can of tomato sauce (the medium size one)
1/2 bag of lowfat, organic motzorella cheese
1/4 cup of parmesan cheese
3 tbsp. italian seasoning


Mix uncooked turkey and beef mixture together, so they combine into one mixure. 
Cook combined meat mixture with onions and garlic in large pot.
When done, drain off beef and add sour cream, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, and italian seasoning.
Let simmer till it starts bubbling and turning a little deeper shade of pinkish/orange


Now you are ready to assemble! Use a 13 X 9 inch cake pan and layer, 
from bottom to the top, as follows:


a light layer of sauce...just to lightly coat bottom
3 uncooked lasagna noodles with equal space in between them
1/3 of beef mixture
a handful of cheese and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese

3 uncooked lasagna noodles with equal space in between them
1/2 of whatever of beef mixture is left
a handful of cheese and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese
3 uncooked lasagna noodles with equal space in between them
rest of beef mixture 
a handful of cheese and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese

Cover with tinfoil and cook in 350 oven for 45 minutes. Remove tinfoil andlLet sit 5-10  minutes before cutting.









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