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Cooking Italian Broccoli Rabe

In Italy it's called Cime di Rape but here in the US we call it Broccoli Rabe or Rapini. It's very popular in southern Italy and perhaps...

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Feb 2, 20212 min read

Vegan Sag Paneer

I love sag paneer, probably my favorite Indian dish. You can make this vegetarian with real paneer, it’s sold in Indian markets. I used...

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Jan 31, 20211 min read

Red Lentil Thai Curry With Chili Crusted Tofu

This such a warming dish for chilly weather. Any protein works with this recipe but I made it completely vegan. Here’s how I do it:...

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Jan 27, 20211 min read

Vegan Lemon Garlic Chicken With Greens

I love this dish, the lemon zest gives it such bright tones and you can make it with real chicken if you aren’t vegan You can use any...

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Jan 24, 20211 min read

Veggie Burger With Red Onion and Avocado

I make alot of plant based burgers, I find this method makes them come out juicy and savory here‘s how I do it : Ingredients Veggie...

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Jan 23, 20211 min read

Lemon Ricotta Ravioli in an Artichoke Sauce With Roasted Chestnuts, Wilted Radicchio and Sage

I wanted something festive and indulgent for this momentous day and this is what I created, any ravioli works well, these are fresh store...

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Jan 20, 20211 min read

Egg White Frittata with Avocado, Arugala and Herbs

Today I made this frittata with herbs and arugula from my garden and an avocado from the tree in my yard. Dried herbs can be used but...

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Jan 19, 20211 min read

Asian Noodles With Spinach, Shitake Mushrooms in Spicy Yakisoba Sauce

I used a bottled organic Yakisoba sauce for this dish, easy to make your own or any stir fry sauce well. You can also add any protein of...

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Jan 18, 20211 min read

Garlicky Herbed Broccoli with Parmesan Crusted Tofu

This is another vegetarian favorite of mine, I use bunches of fresh herbs from my garden but dried can be used and vegan parm can be used...

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Jan 13, 20211 min read

Pranayama (alternate nostril) Breathing for Improved Wellness

Many of us take the simple act of breathing for granted. Breath work is an important tool to improve your lung function, increase energy,...

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Jan 11, 20211 min read

Spinach Mushroom Calzone With Mozzarella and Ricotta Cheese

As a kid my mom used to make me calzones and I loved them, so I attempted my version made with spinach, mushrooms, ricotta, mozzarella...

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Jan 10, 20211 min read

Vegan Pad Thai With Chili Crusted Tofu and Lime

I love Pad Thai, this version is so layered with flavors and textures, it’s truly a delight to enjoy and if you want to substitute...

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Jan 9, 20211 min read

Italian Style Stuffed Mushrooms

For the holidays I made stuffed mushrooms, a family favorite and a few people asked for my recipe, it’s fairly easy and they come out...

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Jan 5, 20211 min read

Escarole With Olives, Mini Ravioli and Cannellini Beans

This is savory winter pasta dish. I used mini cheese ravioli but any short pasta works well. Here’s how I do it: Ingredients: 1 large...

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Dec 29, 20201 min read

Vegan (or non) Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

These are velvety smooth soft in the center cookies perfect balance of sweet and salty. This recipe makes about 2 dozen cookies. Here’s...

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Dec 23, 20201 min read

Pumpkin Risotto With Saffron and Peas

If you have any leftover fresh pumpkin lime we had, this hearty dish combines puréed pumpkin and cubed pumpkin with fresh peas and...

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Dec 23, 20201 min read

Fresh Cod Italian Style With Potatoes, Olives, Capers in Fresh Tomato Sauce

This is a traditional Italian style fish dish and a family favorite. Mom taught me how to do it and although I’m mostly vegan/vegetarian,...

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Dec 22, 20201 min read

Mamma Adriana’s Zucchini Parmigiana

I was her sous chef today, this is one of her specialties, so much lighter than eggplant. Here‘s how she does it: Ingredients: 2-3 medium...

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Dec 19, 20201 min read

Vegan Brownies With Peppermint Bark Topping

You don't have to make these vegan, if you have a boxed mix you can use that and just add the topping when it's out of the oven but I...

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Dec 16, 20201 min read

Paprika Crusted Tofu with Chinese Greens in Yakisoba Sauce

I love Japanese Yakisoba sauce, slightly sweet and salty it goes great with noodles and Asian greens. It’s sold at most supermarkets but...

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Dec 15, 20202 min read