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Mixed Veggies with Tamarind

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I have a special treat. It’s a guest blogger. Her name is Purabi and she’s got an amazing tamarind mixed veggie recipe for you. She manages a lovely blog called Cosmopolitan Currymania, home to a plethora of delicious Indian recipes. Here she is. Have a great weekend, friends Hi, I am Purabi Naha. Let me [...]

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Homemade Springtime Juices

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In the spirit of spring cleaning and in honor of Earth Day, I bring you three homemade juices made of fresh fruit and vegetables. These juices are light and refreshing and not too sweet. I’ve been toying with the idea of making juices for a while now. This morning I was feeling inspired to celebrate [...]

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A World of Flavor at CIA: Brazilian Palm Puree, Homemade Italian Pasta & Vietnamese Veggie Curry

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I spent last weekend in Napa cooking in the beautiful kitchen of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). A conference was being held by a subgroup of the American Dietetic Association so the group was mainly comprised of culinary dietitians. The theme was “Passport to Flavor: A World Cuisines Culinary Workshop.”

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Festive Slaw in Champagne Vinaigrette

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Thanksgiving in sneaking up on us. I’ve been seeing plenty of turkey, stuffing, and potatoes recipes flying around but not too many veggie recipes, at least the non-starchy ones. And sure, there might me a green salad on the Thanksgiving table but sometimes my palate is looking for more.

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Carrot Cake Granola Bars

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So I’ve been complaining about the breakfast bars I bought. I must have purchased at least three different brands. None of them were appetizing. They were way too sweet, especially for breakfast. I don’t know about you but I really don’t have a sweet tooth upon waking up. Plus the bars were just smothered in [...]

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