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Vegetarian Bean Stew with Brown Rice

May 27, 2013
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This was one of the first recipes I made when I was just starting to learn how to cook. I remember loving its simplicity and after it was a success, I definitely gained more confidence in the kitchen! Since I first tried this recipe, I have updated it with some modifications that I think are [...]

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Polenta and Garden Vegetable Bake

March 15, 2013
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The husband has been traveling a lot for work recently. That means a lot of eating out and running around, neither of which are very comforting or satisfying. So when he came home from his latest trip, I wanted a dish that was the epitome of comfort food. I was thinking lasagna, but I wanted [...]

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Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup

February 25, 2013
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This is a remake of an oldie. Two years ago, I posted this recipe for a Moroccan Chickpea Soup, inspired by this recipe from Dave Lieberman. In that post I also wrote about my love for The Amazing Race, and one of my favorite Trader Joe’s products – Masala Lentil Dip (which was an ingredient in my [...]

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Vegetable Paella with Tofu

February 1, 2013
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Paella was one of our favorite dishes to eat when we were in Spain. Spicy, veggie-friendly and hearty – we always felt like you couldn’t really go wrong with that dish. The only gripe I had was that most veggie paellas didn’t have any protein in them (they were usually just vegetables, rice and tons [...]

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Curried Lentil Soup

January 21, 2013
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Lentil soup might be one of the easiest recipes to make at home. I’ve always been a huge fan of lentils: there are so many different types, each with a unique flavor; they’re a lean protein with tons of fiber; and they’re so integral to Indian cooking. For the longest time when I was growing [...]

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Black Bean Burrito Bowl

January 15, 2013
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Weekends in my house were a time for experimenting with new recipes. My dad would frequently be in the kitchen on a Sunday, reinventing some restaurant dish in a healthy way … (I wonder where I get that from ) I remember getting healthier egg sandwiches, an Asian noodle dish made with whole wheat spaghetti, [...]

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