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A Dr. Martin Luther King Favorite!

So, who knew Dr. Kings favorite dessert was Pecan Pie.  First off, I have heard of Pecan Pie, but, I have never had it or attempted to make it. When I saw some of the recipes, I just wanted to find a way to not use corn syrup.  So I played around with Agave, but it wasn’t strong enough so I went to Maple Syrup.  Not maple flavored… but seriously, organic natural maple syrup. When I tell you.. it worked!!!  It tastes amazing.

Just check out the recipe here.

P.S. When you make it.. just remember to snap a pic and tag me in it! #CookingwithQue 🙂

Love you to Life!

 

 

 

The Story behind the Vegan Mac and Cheese

Sooo I know that the holidays are approaching and everyone has Mac and Cheese on their tables. It’s a dish that is loved by all, but served as a side or a main course depending on your culture.

Mac and Cheese in our family was a dish that my Momma (RIH…my Grandma..but I call her Momma) made with all of the love in Heaven & Earth!  It was so creamy and gooey, and she used like six different cheeses. If Momma was cooking what you gotta know is that everyone was pulling up.  The whole family! Okay!

So when I found out I was allergic to dairy, and went vegan my first thought was omggggg… What about Momma’s Mac and Cheese!!!! I was devastated! What was I gonna eat?

My brain needed a replacement, so I turned in to a Mac n Cheese scientist to try to “attempt” to make my Momma’s version..VEGAN!  I TRIED SOO MANY DIFFERENT RECIPES… AND I WAS APPALLED!  The flavors weren’t hitting like Mommas. So then I went back to the drawing board and looked for vegan cheeses that would

  1. Melt
  2. Not Contain Nuts
  3. What could make it creamy

And this is what I came up with.. and it’s straight… FIRE!

So… HERE. TRY THIS AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK

I love y’all to life!

Que 🙂

STOP!!! Go to Your Seasoning Cabinet Right Now and Throw this OUT!!!

LISTENNNNNN!!!!  Go to Your Seasoning Cabinet Right Now and Throw this OUT!!!

What you may ask?

EXPIRED SEASONINGS!!

I just did a live on Facebook about this YESTERDAY.!!! Didnt see it?  You can watch Here!

The goal is to make sure folks understand that we have to RESPECT EXPIRATION DATES!

They exist for a reason on foods and herbs and spices!!  YESSSSS THE SPICES IN YOUR CABINET!!!!

When they are expired they are no longer good for you!!  HEAR ME CLEARLYYYY!!!! Expired food and seasonings are not good for your body!

It’s for sure time for us to start respecting expiration dates!!

  • First stop… YOUR SEASONING CABINET!
  • Next…. YOUR FREEZER!!
  • Then….. YOUR FRIDGE!!
  • And dont forget about YOUR PANTRY

… with all the canned foods too!!!!  They already have additives and preservatives so that it lasts longer…. But chyleeeee if you are already past that…THROW IT OUT! THROW IT OUT! (In my T.I. Voice)

Ok! Imma get off my soap box 📦

But send me some pics fam!!! Show me you cleaning out them cabinets!!!! I’ll show mine first!!!!!

Look at This!! 

See my Cabinet!!! Go ahead and like it and leave me a comment!!! Did I do a good job?

Chyleeeee!!!!!

Love yall to Life!

And oh…. I started a text group so we can do better together! Shoot me a text (313) 992-4524.. I’ll respond!  #DontTrip! lol!

Que

P.S. Share this with a friend.. we all need to clean out some stuff in our lives!!!! (Whewww Chyle… a whole word saint)

P.S.S. We are starting our Faith, Family, Food & Fitness Challenge October 4, 2021!!!

Ok.. I’ll be quiet now!

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Why Can’t I Lose this Weight!

I feel like I have been trying to lose 20lbs for 10 years.  Let’s be real.  I am doing something wrong.  So I started paying more attention to the foods that I’m eating.  I’m 100% Vegan.  There is no way I should be having weight issues.  That is not real. It is a lie.  What you eat no matter who you are matters.

My issues have been consistency… I forget to eat, and by doing that it makes my body hold on to what it can because it doesn’t know when I will get another meal.  Facts.  So I have to be more consistent about eating.

Next issue, eating foods that are calorie dense.  The foods that I decided to eat once I finally got around to eating… were heavy. You can actually eat more and lose more if you focus on foods that are water rich.  Why? Because water dilutes the calories allowing you to eat more. I know it sounds crazy but listen… I have been learning more and more ya’ll.

An example… a cup of frickin raisins…. 500 calories. (which is more than a meal in our meal prep). Stay with me…now lets look at a cup of grapes.. (seeded of course) that same cup is only 62 calories!!!!!!!!

YEP. GO BACK AND READ THAT AGAIN!

And the result…both cups will make you feel full but one is WAYYYY HEAVIER!

So pay attention to the foods that you are eating, or they heavy and calorie dense? or Light & Water Rich?

This is Day 6 of the #Faith #Family #Food #Fitness Challenge (Click Here to Learn More #FFFFChallenge) and I am totally trying to make a difference in my body!  So join in with me… it doesn’t matter when you start, the blessing is that you just START!

What has been some of the struggles of your weightless journey?
Reply to this post and let me know, and let’s do this together 🙂

 

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Cooking with Que Live On Let It Rip with Charlie Langton!

Family!!! I joined Political Consultant Greg Bowens and Attorney Terry Johnson in reference to Governor Whitmers order to have Restaurants Voluntarily stop indoor dining.

It was a fireeeeeeryyy hot conversation!!! I just refused to be a part of the fight. I wanted to just keep to the focus. You can see all the intense ripping a part below... butttttttttt I wanted to make sure ya'll caught... my focus! So Watch and Comment Below!!

Full Episode is Here 

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OmG! Do You Want to Learn to Make the Easiest Tostada Recipe Ever

The Easiest Tostada Recipe Ever

This week we have a classic mexican dish called a Tostada. The recipe is super easy ..like literally the easiest….and as I always say… these recipes are living and can be adjusted to your liking. Great for a Taco Tuesday or any day you have a strong craving for mexican food! This tostada recipe is straight fire! I went to one of my new favorite spots in Detroit, Honey Bee Market – La Colmena to grab fresh tostadas too! Please understand if you go there you will get sucked in.  The aroma.  The fresh guacamole and salsa daily.  If you go to the back of he store you can order food to go!!  It is ridiculous! I love it! The Produce is fantastical!  Just go!  Please!!!I can’t wait for you all to try this one. The Yumminess is at an All Time High!!! LOL 🙂

Here is the Recipe: https://cookingwithque.com/recipe-items/the-easiest-tostada-recipe-ever/

Here is the Grocery Market for Tostadas: https://honeybeemkt.com/

Let me know your thoughts below!!!

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Learn how to make Homemade Protein Balls!

Learn how to make Homemade Protein Balls!

This is a simple recipe that we made on Live in the D with Kim Degiulio! We discussed meeting your health goals by switching up your snacks.  This recipe is super tasty and can last (if you don’t eat them) for up to 4 days in the fridge.  You can learn how to make your own homemade protein balls right in the comfort of your home!

It’s sooo good!!  #iPromise!

So let’s get to it!  If you try this recipe at home take a pic and tag us @CookingwithQue on all things Social!

Que 🙂

P.S. Here is the Recipe

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Let’s Talk about Protein (Part I)

Understanding Protein

This is a conversation that needs to be had. Protein. Everyone has stuff to say about it, but everyone doesn’t understand how it relates to the purpose of it in your body. Many people will tell you you need it, you can’t have to much of it, but no one ever wants to really tackle making sure that everyone understands and the important functions of protein in your body.

I want to make it as simple as possible for you, for the sake of you being able to remember it.

Proteins are an important part of great health.

  • What is a protein:

According to Webster's Dictionary- : protein is any of various naturally occurring extremely complex substances that consist of amino-acid residues joined by peptide bonds, contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, usually sulfur, and occasionally other elements (such as phosphorus or iron), and include many essential biological compounds (such as enzymes, hormones, or antibodies)

The name comes from the Greek word proteos - which means Primary or First Place

Hence why proteins are so important, and why understanding what they do for your body is fundamental in understanding the basics of good health and eating.

I really would like to make this short and sweet.. But it is literally inevitable.

From the basics, proteins are made up of amino acids that join together to form long chains. See the pretty picture below?

Here are all the Amino Acids you will never remember.. To help you understand that in this “candy necklace” of aminos, each one has a special role, in a collection of special links that make up what we know as proteins.

There are 20 Amino Acids that form the different proteins in your body. They do most of their work inside the cells and go do different jobs throughout your body..

Here are some of the most essential proteins and duties that illustrate why your body depends on them and how they can benefit you.

  1. Growth and Upkeep

Our body needs protein for the growth and upkeep of tissues. Could you imagine getting a scar and your tissue never healing and replacing itself? (gasp)

The body's protein needs are dependent on your health and your activity level. Protein is in a constant state of turnover. Normally your body breaks down the same amount that it uses to build and repair tissues, when it is breaking down more than it creates we have to increase our amount of protein to assist with our body's needs, like when you are sick, or during pregnancy, and breastfeeding. Or if you have an injury or surgery more protein is needed to assist with the healing.

By making sure we’re eating and amassing enough protein for our body, simply put, we’re giving our bodies the ability to do its daily chores and maintenance wherever necessary in our bodies.

Remember, I don’t like to overload you with information. So I want you to use this as food for thought for yourselves today. Do you know what you are eating? Do you know if you are giving your body the protein that it needs to do the many jobs that it fulfills on a daily basis?

Nevertheless, this is just the beginning!!! Tomorrow, we are going to take it a step further, and in the meantime, here is a protein-hefty food that may benefit your diet.

Lentils

The lentil is an edible legume. It is an annual plant known for its lens-shaped seeds and is about 40 cm tall, with seeds that  grow in pods. 

There are 8 grams of protein per cooked cup (240 ml) of lentils and provide 50% of your daily recommended fiber intake (yes God).... and I’m talking about the good fiber that feeds the healthy bacteria in your colon saints….. That keeps a healthy gut!!!!! That means lentils can help reduce ailments like heart disease, diabetes, obesity and some cancers! So if lentils are not in your diet…. It is time to introduce them.  They can be cooked like beans, boil them and use them for soups, salads, stir frys, dahls, everything.

Ok ok.. I don’t want to overwhelm you.  Just give you some food for thought..for ya on this glorious day 🙂

Hope it was worth the read.  Share this with a friend….there will be more on protein….tomorrow.

This is a pretty important subject, and I want you to understand it.

So until next time.  May your tastebuds be…

Forever Satisfied.  

Que

 

It’s National Banana Pudding Lovers Month!

Hey Family!!! I know you guys are like.... WHATTTT???

How is that even a thing.  Well trust the foodie to know it is a real thing...lol!  So in honor of my excitement for Banana Pudding, we created a recipe for Meatless Monday

I have received such an overwhelming request for it... we now carry it in the store, and you can order it for your holiday dinner!  So many people are like... HOW IS THIS BETTER THAN THE REAL VERSION... AND THIS IS VEGAN... STOPPPP!!!!!!

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Day #16 / #75Hard with Cooking with Que Challenge

#Day16 Moment of Transparency
Good Morning. #Day16

Everyday won’t be easy. Diamonds don’t become Diamonds if there is no pressure applied. Tears will flow. You will own them. Journeys aren’t journeys because they are easy. There is a reason for Growing Pains.
It is ok.

This is the face of someone who is Full. Who took a break by hiding in their truck. This face understands that being tested pushes you to new levels. God has a reason for everything. Fail forward.
Look at the whole picture.
What went right.
What went wrong.
What can you control.
What / Who can you not control.
15 Minute Cry.
Scream and Ask God His expectations.
Wait Quietly for the Response.
Move Forward.

Moment of Transparency .
No one is Perfect.
God made us all perfectly flawed.
The Bonus.
God Made Us.
GOD DOESN’T MAKE MISTAKES.
Chew. On. That.

#Faith #Family #Food #Fitness #75HardwithCookingwithQueChallenge #Vegan