Happy Thanksgiving

I’d like to wish a happy and healthy Thanksgiving to all of my friends, family, readers, and fellow bloggers!!  I am truly grateful to all of you.  Thanksgiving is the one perfect American holiday where we do not have to stress ourselves out with anything other than feeding our loved ones.  There are no presents [...]

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Breakfast

I used to hate breakfast and would rarely eat it save for donuts or coffee.  I just wanted to share with you the granola I made for myself this morning.  I used the granola recipe I have previously posted topped with a whole banana, 2 tblsp. of ground flax seeds, and about 1/3 c. of [...]

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Even I Can’t Believe it’s Vegan Pumpkin Ravioli

Up until just yesterday I was quite suspicious of any kind of tofu filled pasta.  I did not believe that the tofu, while being the master of disguise in desserts, could masquerade itself beautifully as a delicately spiced and flavored ricotta.  I have been wanting to make pumpkin ravioli for quite some time.  Thanksgiving is [...]

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Leftover Roasted Veggie Chickpea Pasta Bowl (almost vegan, except for the salmon)

Two nights ago I went to my brother’s house to teach my brother and his wife how to make summer rolls.  I also made a roasted veggie and chickpea salad for extra sustenence.  This is the meal I made for myself last night using the leftover aforementioned salad. 
I remember the first time I ever had [...]

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Mango Sticky Brown Rice

I know, the title does not make it sound very appetizing but I can assure you, it is divine.  It is also a perfect ending to the previously posted summer rolls.  It can also double as a lovely whole grain breakfast (add some ground flaxseed and some more fruit-I added some pomegranate seeds).   This recipe [...]

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Summer Rolls with Tahini Dipping Sauce

Last night I went over to my brother and sister in laws house to make dinner/give cooking lesson.  It was loosely discussed Sunday night at a full family dinner but I was still unsure whether I should bring enough food for 3 or for 6 depending on how many people would be there.  Not one [...]

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Farmer’s Market Vegan Desserts Class by Fran Costigan at the Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC

Last night I had the pleasure of attending a class at the renowned Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health in NYC (http://naturalgourmetschool.com) one of the only health supportive professional cooking schools that I know of.  Last Christmas my brother and sister in law were kind enough to give me a generous gift certificate to this school.  [...]

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Black Bean Burritos with Avocado Crema

I am a pretty thrifty person.  Right now, I am thrifty (err…cheap) mostly because I really have to be.  I pay the bills being a Substitute Teacher (while applying for real teaching jobs).  If you don’t already know, subs are not extremely appreciated in the financial compensation area (even though the school districts want us [...]

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Golden Nugget Squash Risotto

About a month ago I wrote down everything that I have in my cupboards and have been making a very big effort to cook with those ingredients (rice/beans/grains/pasta) and only supplement them with fresh vegetables as I need them.  Today in my list (and hence my cupboard), I came across risotto/arborio rice (which I had about [...]

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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

My husband has been requesting chocolate chip cookies for awhile so I thought I would take a shot at veganizing a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe to appease his request while also letting me test a recipe to post to all of you as well.  I am happy to say that these cookies came out [...]

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