Winner of the LIV Giveaway...

Hope everyone is enjoying the Fall weather! OK, so I have to make it quick today. I have had the busiest week and this weekend I will be able to breath a little and add a new recipe to the blog for all of you. So stay tuned. I have several new awesome recipes to share! :)
Thank you all so much for the comments. I chose the winner of the LIV giveaway via RANDOM.ORG, by the automatic generator. So the winner is completely luck of the draw. And the winner is...... comment #3...

KELLY

Send me over your mailing address to LittleHouseofVeggies@gmail.com.com and I will mail out the goodies asap.

Question: What do you want to see on the blog this weekend...A soup, Sandwich or something pumpkin inspired?

Stay tuned everyone, new recipes coming this weekend.  Happy Thursday!

LIV International Review and GIVEAWAY!

Oh yeah! Fall is finally here, and I am loving it! Where I live it is very very warm most of the year so the few months where we have some cooler weather is a nice change. 
I know many of you have emailed me with requests of things you would like to see on the blog. If you haven't yet seen what you requested, just know that I am working, creating, and posting weekly and will get to as many as I can! It just may take awhile. I haven't forgotten about them! I have a bunch of very yummy new recipes coming to you soon! What are all of you currently cooking up that you are loving at the moment??

OK, on the the giveaway and review. I was so excited to receive some products from LIV International products, from the lovely Jessica, a reader of the blog. She works for the company and offered to send some products for review, and she so kindly made a nice little gift bag for one of you lucky readers!
I don't know about you guys, but I love to have fun things to mix into my water. So these are great, not to mention good for you too!

The Green 20 packets: These are so awesome! They basically make "green water" for you to drink. It is not a juice, has no caffeine,  no sugar, no stimulants...just green goodness on the go.  It is an alkaline detoxifier that floods your body with tulvic acids,  grapeseed extracts, and chlorophyll's. It also gives your body some of the minerals it needs to keep it going all day! Sounds good, right??!  You can read more about the Green 20 packets here.

The Crave Packets: These little packets are basically for appetite control. They have 5 grams of fiber per packet, and are great for drinking before a meal or in between meals to satisfy your hunger a little. The flavor of this was mild and subtle, and was really good!  These help you get that "full" feeling.  You can read more about Crave packets here.

SXinney Mist: This product is really cool.You spray it in your mouth and it kind of coats your tongue, and makes it so that you cant taste sugar. So you will eat less of it, because it doesn't taste as good.  It is a breath freshener also, and helps control your blood sugar levels, increases your energy levels, and supports a good immune system. This product is pretty crazy cool!  You can read more about SXinney Mist here.

These are definitely great products to keep handy in your purse or car to have on the go...

You can read more about the products and can purchase the products from Jessica for  yourself  here at

LIV International

Giveaway:

One of you lucky readers is going to win some products to sample for yourself. The giveaway is is worth $35.50 retail value and comes with...

• 1 bottle of SXinney Mist
• 5 Green 20 packets (3 lemon, 2 mint)
• 2 crave packets

To enter to win, just leave me a comment on the blog. For extra entries, become a follower of the blog, follower on twitter, and/or a follower on my Facebook page. Leave a separate comment for each different entry. Each comment will give you an extra chance to win. The winner Will be chosen 1 week from today at random. Good luck!  Have a great day all!



Breakfast Burrito with potatoes, bacon, and scrambled "eggs"

OK, this burrito was to die for . Totally my kind of food. So satisfying, hearty, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! It would be awesome as a packable for lunches as well.  Actually, we loved these so much we are having them again tonight...and I'm already dreaming about it. haha. Hope you enjoy this as much as we did! Happy "mid week" to you all!

Breakfast Burrito

 with potatoes, bacon, and scrambled "eggs"

serves 4

printable recipe

For the Potatoes with Bacon:

2 russet potatoes, small dice

2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 1/2 tsp sea salt

pinch of black pepper

1/2 package Smart Bacon (vegan bacon) diced

Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the potatoes, salt and pepper, and saute until the potatoes are crispy and browned. Add the bacon the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.

For the Scrambled Tofu:

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1/2 yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup chopped carrots

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 (16 ounce) package of extra firm tofu, drained well

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp turmeric

1/4 tsp paprika

Heat the olive oil in a pan. Add the onions and garlic and cook for a few minutes until the onion starts to become translucent. Add the carrots, and bell peppers and cook for a few more minutes to soften slightly. Add the tofu, crumbling it in your fingers as you add it to the pan, along with all of the spices. Cook for about 4-5 minutes.

For the Burritos:

Whole grain tortillas of choice

scrambled tofu

Potato with bacon

Pico de Gallo or favorite salsa

fresh cilantro

Gently warm the tortilla. Add a little of the scrambled tofu, potatoes, salsa, and cilantro, roll up and enjoy!!

Morgan's Veggie Chili and Whole Grain Cornbread

There is just something about a hearty, healthy, warm bowl of chili to make me smile on a day like yesterday, which was cold, wet, and rainy all day.  So here is my own special chili recipe that I have been making for years to share with all of you...of course I had to whip up some whole grain cornbread too. Cornbread and chili go perfectly together. This is the first time I have been completely happy with my cornbread! It turned out perfect! To me this is the best kind of Fall food! 

Morgan's Veggie Chili

with whole grain cornbread

Serves 4-6

printable recipe

What You Need:

3-4 cloves garlic, minced

1 large yellow onion, chopped

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 zucchini, chopped

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp chili powder

1/4 tsp dried mustard

1/4 tsp coriander

pinch of cayenne pepper

1 1/4 tsp salt

1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed well

1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed well

2 14.5-ounce cans diced tomatoes (no salt added)

1 1/2 cans water (using one of the empty bean or tomato cans)

1 pkg. of Yves meatless ground

recipe for whole grain cornbread (follows)

To Make:

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot. Add the onions and garlic and saute untill the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Then add the bell peppers, zucchini, and spices. Saute a few more minutes. Add the rest of the ingredient except avocado and meatless ground. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 35 minutes,stirring occasionally. During the last 5 minutes add the meatless ground to the soup, crumbling it in your hands as you add it. Taste and add any additional salt to your own liking. Garnish each bowl with sliced avocado, and serve with warm cornbread.

Whole Grain Cornbread:

1 cup cornmeal

1 cup white whole wheat flour

1/4 cup evaporated cane juice sugar (regular sugar will work fine too)

1 Tbsp. baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

1 cup soymilk, almond milk, or milk of choice

1/3 cup canola oil

1 Tbsp. arrowroot powder or cornstarch, mixed with 4 Tbsp. water

1/8 tsp xantham gum (opt., but improves the texture slightly, helps the cornbread bind together better)

preheat oven to400 degrees. Grease a 8 inch square baking dish. Mix all of the dry ingredients together. Then add the wet to the dry. Pour into the baking dish and cook for 20 minutes.



Apple Harvest Salad

OK...I was complaining about the heat, but It has officially and finally started to feel like Fall here! I am in looooooove! The Fall just makes me giddy happy. I love Fall clothes, sweaters and comfy things. I love the leaves everywhere, and the holidays!  And of course, the apples!!! What better way to kick off the season than with a fresh, healthy salad. Pearl barley is yet another wonderful grain to incorporate into you diet. So good for you and a good change from the usual brown rice or quinoa for me! I love how tender this grain is. I think is works so perfectly in a salad!  Enjoy as it is, or with a crispy pita bread on the side or your favorite soup.
By the way, did any of you attend the Compassionate Cuisine in Long Beach California this past weekend that was put on by Animal Acres? I was able to go with my best friend, and we had so much fun! She blogged about our outing over on her blog, The Veggie-Full Kitchen.  I think it will be our new girls weekend tradition every year! 

Happy Tuesday! Have a great week!

Apple Harvest Salad

serves 6

printable recipe

What You Need:

! cup of pearl barley (measured dry) and cooked  (mix 3 c. water with 1 c. barley  and a pinch of salt in saucepan, cover and simmer for 45 minutes)

1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed and chopped

1 cucumber, seeded and chopped

2 tart apples of choice, chopped

1/2 cup dried cherries, look for plain, with no sugar added

1 cup walnut pieces, toasted at 350 degrees until golden 5-8 minutes.

Apple Harvest dressing (recipe follows)

Apple Harvest dressing:

3/4 cup apple juice (100% NOT from concentrate)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup of  evaporated cane juice sugar, or sugar of choice

1/2 cup purple onion, about 1/4 of a small onion

1/4 cup olive oil

3 Tbsp. veganaise (vegan mayo)

1/8 tsp xanthan gum (opt. but improves the texture of the dressing without adding extra fat)

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Assemble the Salad by adding all ingredients except the dressing in a large salad bowl and tossing to mix. Serve the dressing on the side for drizzling.