Recipes

RATATOUILLE (VEGETABLE STEW/CONDIMENT)

Ratatouille is an old French classic developed by farmers in Provencal France. It was considered to be “peasant food” because it’s mostly comprised of a mish mosh of leftover summer vegetables. Although I generally reinvent most classics, I have left this one completely untouched, because I think it’s simply divine as is. I love this […]

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PURPLE SWEET POTATO AND BUCKWHEAT PIEROGI

Ok, let’s be honest. Who doesn’t love potato filled pan-fried dumplings? I would suspect close to no one. I personally fell in love with pierogi at the dawn of time, but have neglected to treat myself to them for relatively obvious reasons. Because pierogi requires high gluten flour to bind the dough, the traditional recipe […]

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WHITE BEAN AND SUNDRIED TOMATO VEGGIE BURGER

Veggie burgers aren’t just for vegetarians. They are actually a wonderful way to get a dose of healthy plant based protein into your diet. Whether you are eating the patty individually, or adding it to a meat based sandwich, the health benefits are undeniable. In addition, this recipe can add a substantial boost of flavor […]

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MO’ ROCKIN’ CHICKEN (OR TOFU)

I grew up in a household that wasn’t keen on overly diversifying their cultural dining experiences. In general, the options were limited to Italian, Chinese, French or American. It really wasn’t until I was in my 20’s that I started experimenting with other flavors. When I went back to school for integrative nutrition, I learned […]

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MORROCAN SPICED SWEET POTATO AND LENTIL SOUP

Ok, so it’s January and still cold… for at least the next 3 months. Awesome! So how do we sustain in the frigid weather? With warming foods of course! When I say warming foods, I don’t just mean that they are temperately hot, I also mean that they are comprised of spices that warm our […]

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CAULIFLOWER CRUST FLATBREAD WITH ARUGULA HAZELNUT PESTO

After many failed attempts using cheese as a binding agent for my gluten free cauliflower crust, I decided to try the vegan route and was much happier. This recipe is an adaptation to something else I have found on the internet. I am not responsible for conceiving this thought on my own. What I can […]

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KALE SPROUTS WITH CASHEW BUTTER AND JALAPEÑO JELLY

The irony of this veggie dish is that it wasn’t a deliberate play on peanut butter and jelly although it would appear that way. I’ve been experimenting with a few recipes on how to make these awesomely purple sprouts in an innovative way. I became very inspired when I went to the Union Square Farmer’s […]

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APRICOT SQUARES (GF, VEGAN)

The recipe of the week was inspired by my grandmother’s renowned apricot squares, which was a treat I used to enjoy immensely as a child. Unfortunately, her recipe was comprised of traditional refined flour, refined sugar, butter and eggs, as well as sugar laden apricot preserves. As tasty as they were, they provided close to […]

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“HORCHATA” CHIA PUDDING

Yes, when I say chia seed, I mean the ones that we used to spread on ceramic figures and add water to watch them grow. Chia seeds were actually for consumption thousands of years before they were ever made into a “pet”. They are surprisingly packed with fiber, protein, omega 3’s and antioxidants, not mention […]

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