Event: Engine 2 & Forks Over Knives Are Coming To Cleveland!!!

 

Cooking with Plants

A fantastic lineup of whole-food, plant-based chefs show you the inventive ways they create amazing meals. Featuring Chef AJ (Unprocessed), Ann and Jane Esselstyn (The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook), Chef Del Sroufe (Forks Over Knives—The Cookbook), and Chef Darshana Thacker (The Forks Over Knives Plan), you'll learn how to turn wholesome fruits, vegetable, tubers, whole grains, and legumes into delectable and satisfying meals from around the world. 
 

Expert Speakers

The event also features expert keynote speakers such as Forks Over Knives stars Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn (Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease) and Dr. Doug Lisle (The Pleasure Trap), along with Dr. Michael Klaper (TrueNorth Health), and Dr. Joel Kahn (The Whole Heart Solution).

Join for two full days of insightful stories, amazing demos, and plenty of the best food on the planet!

When: October 24-25, 2015
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cleveland: 6200 Quarry Lane, Independence, Ohio 44131-2218
Time: Varies
Cost: $225 - $399

Hoff's Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie

Hoff's Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie

Yields: about 6 cups
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 4 cups seedless Watermelon
• 2-3 cups frozen Strawberries
• Juice from 1 Lime

Directions:

1. Add Watermelon to Vitamix/high-speed blender, top with Strawberries & Lime Juice
2. Using the tamper, blend until smooth, about 15-20 seconds
3. Drink while laying out on the beach

Hoff Thoughts: Shout out to Susan for turning me onto watermelon smoothies!

What I Eat In A Week: Summer Edition

The number one question I get asked is, "What do I eat?"  I realize that most people are just looking for inspiration to get them started on their vegan way or ways to spice up what they are already doing.  So here's a glimpse of what I ate in one week, Healthy Hoff style.

I tend to change what I eat through the various seasons.  It's currently summer and I'm stripping my meals way back and keeping it very simple.  I also tend to eat the same things daily for breakfast and lunch throughout the work week.  It does not get boring and I actually find myself craving certain meals, so give it a go.  Keeping it simple is key to keeping it healthy.

My cooking technique of choice at the moment is steaming - predominately with the help of my latest toy...The Instant Pot.  I'm using it so much, I'm seriously considering getting a second, which I hear is very common in the IP community.

While I gave some measurements to give you perspective, I don't measure anything.  I just didn't want you thinking I was cramming a bag of baby carrots down or something...  And not listed, I drink about a gallon of water throughout the day - water is my beverage of choice. 

So this is what I eat Monday - Friday up until dinner:


Breakfast: 

• Three cups of water first thing!
• Hoff's Overnight Blueberry Oatmeal
• Honey Tea

Mid Morning Snack

• 1 cup Baby Carrots

or

• 1 pint fresh Blueberries

Lunch

• 2 cups Romaine Salad with Chick Peas w/Hoff's 1 to 5 Dressing
• Hoff's Lunchtime Lentil Soup

Mid Afternoon Snack

• 1-2 cups Cherries

After Work Snack
(I only have this if I'm working out, which typically means 30 minutes of tennis.)

• 1 Gala Apple

Monday Dinner

• 2 cups Romaine Salad with Chick Peas w/Hoff's 1 to 5 Dressing
• Steamed organic Corn on the Cob, large baked Japanese Sweet Potato

After Dinner Snack

• Chaga Tea

Tuesday Dinner

• 2 cups Romaine Salad with Chick Peas w/Hoff's 1 to 5 Dressing
• Mashed Potatoes mixed with organic Corn & Peas, topped with Mushroom Gravy

After Dinner Snack

• Hoff's Mmmmm Chocolate Shake!

Wednesday Dinner

• 2 cups Romaine Salad with Chick Peas w/Hoff's 1 to 5 Dressing
• Steamed: Broccoli w/Hoff's Vegetable Mustard Sauce, Kale w/Hoff's 1 to 5 Dressing & organic Corn on the Cob

After Dinner Snack

• 2 plain Rice Cakes w/Blueberry Jam
  

Thursday Dinner

• 2 cups Romaine Salad with Chick Peas w/Hoff's 1 to 5 Dressing
• Steamed: organic Corn on the Cob, Cauliflower w/leftover Hoff's Vegetable Mustard Sauce

After Dinner Snack

•  Hoff's Dessert Oatmeal
  

Friday Dinner

• Giant salad courtesy of the grocery store salad bar w/Hoff's 1 to 5 Dressing
• Steamed organic Corn on the Cob

After Dinner Snack

• DIY Microwave Popcorn
  

Now on the weekends, I mix things up at little bit:

Saturday Breakfast

• Three cups of water first thing!
• Fresh Blended Orange Juice
• Hashbrowns with Black Beans and Sauerkraut (I know this seems odd, but it eliminates the desire for Salt & since it's fermented offers a bit of probiotic goodness.)

Saturday Lunch

• 2 cups Romaine Salad with Chick Peas w/Hoff's 1 to 5 Dressing
• Steamed organic Corn on the Cob

Saturday Dinner

•  Hoff's "Fried" Rice

Sunday Breakfast

• Three cups of water first thing!
• Fresh Blended Orange Juice
• Plain Hashbrowns
• 2 plain Rice Cakes w/Blueberry Jam
  

Sunday Lunch

• 2 cups Romaine Salad with Chick Peas w/Hoff's 1 to 5 Dressing
• Steamed organic Corn on the Cob

Sunday Dinner

• 2 cups Romaine Salad with Chick Peas w/Hoff's 1 to 5 Dressing
• Just didn't feel like cooking today - ordered a vegan pizza from Papa John's
  

That's what I ate in one week!  I hope it helped or inspired your vegan journey and remember the key to keeping it healthy is keeping it simple.

Keep it healthy!

Hoff's Roasted Veggie Wrap

Hoff's Roasted Veggie Wrap
Yields: 4 servings
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free

Ingredients:

• 4 Whole Wheat Wraps
• 1 Zucchini (sliced)
• 1 Red Pepper (sliced)
• 1 small Onion (sliced)
• 1 tbsp. Blackstrap Molasses

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1 15 oz. can Garbanzo Beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1/3 Water
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 1 tbsp. Tahini
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder

Directions:

1. Place all Sauce ingredients in Vitamix/Nutribullet (order not important)
2. Use tamper (Vitamix) to push ingredients into blades
3. Blend until smooth, set aside
4. Meanwhile, in a non-stick span over medium-high heat, sautee Zucchini, Red Pepper & Onions, adding Molasses during the last few minutes of cooking
5. Spread Sauce onto one side of Wrap and layer with Veggies
6. Roll into a "burrito" & enjoy!

Hoff Thoughts: You'll notice that the Sauce is just a basic Hummus, feel free to use an oil-free Hummus instead.  The Molasses will give the Veggies a sweet, caramelly taste. With all this slicing going on, I pulled out my Börner Mandoline to tackle the job!

Hoff's Dessert Oatmeal

Hoff's Dessert Oatmeal
Serves: 1
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
• 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Oatmeal
• 1 Spoonful Vegan Chocolate Chips
• 1 Spoonful Maple Syrup
• 1 Spoonful Cacao Powder
• Splash Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine Oatmeal & Milk
2. Microwave for 1-2 minutes
3. Mix in Maple Syrup & Cacao Powder
4. Add a splash of Milk if desired & top with Chocolate Chips

Hoff Thoughts: Yes, you could easily have this oatmeal for breakfast, but my intent for this recipe was to attack those after dinner sweet cravings. You'll notice I used the very scientific term of "spoonful."  What I am referring to is your cereal spoon, no need to dirty another thing...

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