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Vegan Lasagna Recipe

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Lasagna is really one of my favorite meals to make at home, maybe because I’m part Italian who knows. Recently my hubby and I became vegan to support my mother who is going through chemotherapy.  I was worried I couldn’t make lasagna anymore mainly because of the vegan cheese.  We have tried a few different types, Dayia and the store brand from Trader Joe’s.  Dayia has a better taste, but the Trader Joe’s brand melts a lot better.  Below you will find my recipe for a delicious vegan lasagna, I purchased everything from Trader Joe’s.

Needed:  Vegan cheese, beef-less ground beef, no-boil lasagna noodles, organic spaghetti sauce, organic onion, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

  1. Saute’ medium onion 5-6 minutes
  2. In a large bowl poor some of the spaghetti sauce to dip the noodles in before putting in the baking dish
  3. Cover lasagna noodle with spaghetti sauce and place in dish
  4. 1 tbsp onion on top of noodle
  5. 2 tbsp beef-less ground beef on top of onion
  6. 2 tbsp spaghetti sauce, or enough to cover entire noodle
  7. 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
  8. A dash of salt & pepper
  9. Repeat steps 3 -8 until near the top of baking dish
  10. Put in oven at 350 for 40 minutes
  11. Remove from oven
  12. 1/4 cup of vegan cheese, sprinkle on top
  13. Place back in oven for a few minutes until the cheese has melted (depending on your oven it may only need 2 min)

Vegan Lasagna

 

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This weekend in San Diego – November

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Saturday, November 9

Christmas on the Farm @ Bates Nut Farm – Visit Bates Nut Farm either Saturday or Sunday to start your holiday shopping early at the Bates Nut Farm “Christmas on the Farm” Arts ‘n Crafts Fair. Over 80 artisans will be selling a variety of handmade crafts and fine art. Enjoy live entertainment, Kids’ Zone and food while you shop, this is an all day event.  There will also be the all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast provided by the Valley Center Lions Club. $6 adults/$5 children. Enjoy pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee and orange juice. Proceeds benefit local charities.

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Taste of Seaside Market in Cardiff – Don’t miss the incredible holiday inspired food samples from over 20 different vendors at this delicious event! There will be special offers and great give aways. Stop by for your favorite Seaside Market items, and get great ideas for the 2013 holiday season!  This event starts at 1:00 and will run until 4:00 pm, more information may be found at Seaside Market’s website here.

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Sunday, November 10

San Diego Children’s Museum – (FREE) The New Children’s Museum grants free admission on the second Sunday of each month. Sponsored by Target, the free day allows all children and families in the community to enjoy the Museum, and ensure that cost is not a barrier. Every Target Free Second Sunday also includes a variety of activities for children.  Open from 12-4 pm on 11/10/13.

FREE admission to the San Diego New Children's Museum

 

***Don’t forget to enter our GIVEAWAY for the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum here.   SoCal Savvy Mom is giving away a family 4-pack of tickets to one lucky reader!

https://socalsavvymom.com/2013/11/giveaway-san-diego-childrens-discovery-museum/


Skinny Orange Chicken Recipe

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Last time I made this it was a big hit with my 6-year-old.  My son has an issue with trying anything new, and I really do mean anything.  He will not even try sweets he hasn’t had before without some pleading.  I was a little worried last time I made this that he may not like it, but I’ve found if he helps me prepare the meal he wants to try it.  There are less than 8 ingredients in this dish and I was happily surprised I had all of them without having to run to the store.  This meal was a big hit with my son, and my hubby!

  • 2 Chicken Breasts cut into pieces
  • 1 Large Orange (zest & juice)
  • 1 Zucchini chopped (add while cooking)
  • Mushrooms (add while cooking)
  • 1 Carrot chopped (add while cooking)
  • 3 tbsp Sesame Oil (1 tbsp is for cooking)
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Agave

Combine all ingredients (aside from the vegetables) into a large freezer bag.  Orange zest, orange juice, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp agave, then add the chicken.  If the marinade does not cover all of the chicken add some water (1/4 cup) to ensure the marinade is surrounding the chicken.  Place the bag into the fridge for at least an hour, it can marinate all day.

When ready to cook add 1 tbsp sesame oil to a large skillet over medium heat, use tongs and add chicken to the skillet.  Make sure to add some of the marinade while cooking the chicken.  Add the vegetables and let cook uncovered for 5 minutes.  Use tongs to flip chicken and cover skilled for 4-5 minutes or until chicken and vegetables are cooked.  Once fully cooked serve with orange slices, green onions or scallions as garnish and enjoy!

Orange Chicken

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Skinny buffalo turkey lettuce wraps *delicious and low fat*

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This is a great recipe for those who like me love buffalo wings, but know that bikini season is right around the corner. Before I go into detail about how delicious and amazing this dish is I have to give a big thanks to my best-friend Lauren who shared it with me. Actually she came to my house and made it for me once, yes, she is that awesome! Okay back to the buffalo lettuce turkey wraps… The recipe is extremely easy to make and with Franks Buffalo Sauce its like you are eating real buffalo wings! I’ve made this recipe a few other times but only when my hubby was away for business thinking he would never like them. Tonight I made them and he said okay I’ll try them, to my surprise he loved them! Once I heard that I knew I had to share! I took a few pictures tonight while cooking with my phone so sorry the photos are not top notch!

1 pound ground turkey (I used lean ground turkey but you don’t have to)
1 medium onion chopped
1-2 cloves garlic minced (use two if you love garlic like me)
1 cup Franks Buffalo Sauce (half to cook with half to drizzle on top)
1 tsp olive oil

Romain Lettuce Hearts (Trader Joes)
4 Celery sticks chopped
2 carrots – slivers (I used a potato peeler)
Blue Cheese Crumbles
Ranch Dressing
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Add olive oil to a skillet, wait for it to heat up, add the chopped onion, and cook about 5-7 minutes or until you can see through the cooked onion. Add the garlic cook a few minutes, add ground turkey. Once ground turkey is cooked add 1/2 cup of Franks Buffalo sauce and stir together for a few minutes.

Add cooked turkey onto lettuce, add celery, carrot slivers, blue cheese crumbles, and ranch dressing and enjoy!

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Rubio’s beach party *free event*

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Rubio’s is hosting the second annual Beach Cleanup & Party to celebrate World Oceans Day 2013!  The event will begin at 10 am and run until 2 pm on May 11th at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre, located at 200 N. The Strand in Oceanside.  The beach cleanup will be from 10 am to 11 am with the party starting right after at 11 am.

There will be tons of fun for children and adults with free surf lessons, face painting, fun beach games and much more.  Have I mentioned the free food and drinks yet?  Did you also notice this is an event hosted by Rubio’s?  Which means not only delicious food but free as well!  What is better than that?  Stick around for the live music provided by 94.9FM and Jet West, don’t miss the interactive Game Booth provided by GameStop as well!  There really is something for everyone, free surf lessons for the beach bum, free face painting for the kids, free food for well everyone, and if you are a gamer stop by the GameStop booth.

Plan on joining us at Rubio’s Beach Cleanup and beach party on Saturday May 11, 2013.  Be a friend to the Ocean (all the cool kids are doing it) we hope see you there!  For more information visit the event webpage here.

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Chicken Tortilla Soup – Crock Pot Recipe

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Today seems like a perfect day for soup so I’m making my chicken tortilla soup for dinner in my crock pot.  My house smells so good right now because of this soup!  I don’t use my crock pot that often, but this is so easy and delicious I may start using it more!

All of the ingredients I purchased are from Trader Joe’s so some of the items are kind of specific, of course you can add or substitute as needed.

  • 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 30 oz. Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 2 Green Onions chopped
  • 1 Small Can Tomato Sauce (or if you only have large can just use half of it)
  • 1 Small Can Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles
  • 1 Can Whole Kernel Corn
  • 1 Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Can Organic Black Beans
  • 1 Package Trader Joe’s Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Trader Joe’s Crushed Garlic

Combine all ingredients into your crock pot (except the black beans, add the beans when only 2 hours left)  Set the cook time on low for 6-7 hours, after 3-4 hours shred chicken.

Once finished add cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips, shredded cheese and sour cream.  Add a lime for garnish and Enjoy!

Chicken Tortilla

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