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Mediterranean Style Paninis

June 16, 2013
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Today is one of those “too-hot-to-cook-need-something-easy-for-dinner” types of days. This afternoon I got home after my weekly grocery shopping trip, looked at the kitchen, and felt like lounging around a lot more than I felt like cooking. And so, I decided that the husband and I would be having these amazingly easy and delicious grilled [...]

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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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Skinny Spicy Spaghetti with Garlic, Parmesan and Veggies

May 15, 2013
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I love creating healthy pasta recipes. Pasta is one of those foods that we’re told not to eat if we’re on a diet. It has “way too many carbs” and can make you “put on weight.” But pasta is also one of the best comfort foods we have, and for people who love it, it’s [...]

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Falafel Style Lentil Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce

May 1, 2013
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It is no secret that I love lentils. Between their high protein content and their earthy, nutty flavor – I’m always looking for more ways to squeeze lentils into my diet. I’m also a huge fan of mediterranean flavors and the husband and I absolutely love falafel. And so, when I saw this recipe from [...]

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Red Lentil Dal

April 8, 2013
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Dal is one of my favorite one-pot meals. It also happens to be a powerhouse of nutritional goodness, thanks to the wonderful little lentil that’s at the heart of every dal recipe. With about 30% of their calories from protein, lentils have the third-highest level of protein, by weight, of any legume or nut, after soybeans and hemp. Lentils also [...]

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Sweet Potato, Poblano and Coconut Curry Soup

March 26, 2013
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Mexican and Asian/Indian flavors, combined in a soup? I was a little skeptical at first. After all, I never would have thought to combine poblano chiles with coconut milk and oregano But thanks to the True Food Kitchen Cookbook, I was inspired to try this recipe, and I ended up with a tasty, well balanced [...]

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