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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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Three Quick and Easy Weeknight Meals in Under 5 Minutes!

March 13, 2013
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  This week is just one of those weeks. Super busy, super tiring, and zero time to cook. And on weeknights like this, I often turn to either leftovers or to a few quick and easy, sort-of homemade (mostly home assembled) healthy dinners. Soups, Salads and Sandwiches are my go-to meals – because it’s an [...]

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Spicy Black Bean, Hominy and Kale Stew

March 6, 2013
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My first experience with hominy was about 5 years ago, when I ate the most delicious vegetarian posole at one of my favorite cafes. I had no idea that hominy was made from corn (maize to be exact), or how it was made. For those of you who aren’t familiar with hominy, it’s made when [...]

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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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How to Make the Perfect Healthy Omelet

January 12, 2013
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Photo courtesy CookingLight magazine Weekend brunch would not be complete without the omelet. It’s one of the most flexible dishes and can be dressed up (or down) in a variety of ways. And while it is perfect for brunch, it also makes a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner. When prepared correctly, they are fluffy and [...]

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