Day 2

Ahhhhh, The final day, in a lazy strech of holiday day-offs.. It's back to the obligations of a working life tomorrow... My cupboards, now replenished and chock-full of earthy goodness, it's time to cook....

1/2/2012
Today's Meal:

Tangy Three Bean & Red Quinoa Salad,

Warm White Yam and Sweet Potato Salad, and

  Shiitake Mushroom and Eggplant Indian Curry, with Spice Dusted Rice.......



Ummm...something sweet too....

Rich, Dark Chocolate Vegan cupcakes, filled with sour cherry Jam and dusted with confections sugar....

Three Bean Salad with Red Quinoa

1 can each- Organic Black beans, Chickpeas, and White beans ( You can use any of your favorite bean in place of these) Drained and washed well.
1/2 small onion- finely diced
1/2 Red and Orange peppers, diced small
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small cucumber, diced small
3 asparagus stalks sliced ( feel feel to omit or replace )
1 Cup cooked Red Quinoa ( you can use rice, or other grains )
1/2 habanero pepper- finely diced
1 1/2  tsp. cane sugar
3 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. Nutritional Yeast ( can be omitted)
salt and black Pepper to taste.

Combine all ingredients and stir wel, l then season accordingly with salt and pepper.
Stir prior to serving.