Almond Milk Smoothies — by Unknown on 08 March 2014

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Much simpler and less costly to make than regular almond milk because instead of using a cup of almonds and then straining the pulp thr...

Holiday Pozole — by Unknown on 25 December 2013

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This belly-warming and filling soup is based on a traditional New Mexican winter holiday recipe. The unique blend and generous quantity...

Easy Dark Chocolate Truffle Ganache — by Unknown on 01 October 2013

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Making outstanding, gourmet quality chocolate ganache couldn’t be simpler: just add chocolate chips to warm cream and stir for a few...

Simple Homemade Salad Dressings and Vinaigrettes — by Unknown on 06 September 2013

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There are some tasty and healthy commercial dressings out there, but to me most of the store-bought dressings, even the fancy ones, ar...

Diet Myths — by Unknown on 01 August 2013

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While taking a nutrition class this year I  was relieved to learn that most of the currently popular diets and ‘theories’  really have ...

Personal and Environmental Benefits of Vegetarianism — by Unknown on 01 July 2013

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My personal reasons for becoming mostly vegetarian  Before I go into some of the benefits of a plant-based diet, let me say a just...

3 fresh summertime ingredients + 3 minutes = amazingly flavorful pasta dish — by Unknown on 12 June 2013

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This 'sauce' is a summertime favorite, when there's an abundance of local ripe tomatoes and your kitchen is too hot for leng...

Chinese Seared Green Beans with Garlic — by Unknown on 12 June 2013

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This is an ultra-simple and highly appetizing way to stir-fry all kinds of fresh string beans, Chinese long beans (or thinly sliced Ja...

Summer Herb Japanese Rice & other seasonal rice ideas — by Unknown on 12 June 2013

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Short or medium grain rice that cooks up slightly sticky is the traditional centerpiece of East Asian meals. For information about diff...