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Spreads and Sauces

Spinaci Dip

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One of my favorite dips has always been spinach dip. I love its creaminess with the bite of onion and dill mixed in. If it could only have less fat and calories, it would find its way onto my table more often. For a cracker or toast spread. A dip […]

Super Soups and Stews

Creamy Vegan Mushroom Soup

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When I made the switch to vegetarian cooking, Campbell’s mushroom soup was a staple in my kitchen. It became my favorite sauce over burgers, in casseroles and for a satisfying cup of soup. But in my 20’s, I discovered I was allergic to dairy–not lactose intolerant as 30 to 50 […]

Food for Medicine Healthy Lifestyle

Smart Thinking

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The brain is a powerful organ. Though it only weighs 3 pounds and is only 2% of the body by weight, it consumes nearly 25% of the body’s energy. This amazing organ houses what many of us hold dear–our memories. Another 66 seconds another individual is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, […]

Holiday Dishes Plant Strong Veggies

Lentil Pilaf

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Lentils has always been my favorite bean. And when I was just embarking on my plant-based journey, I met a sweet neighbor from Armenia that first introduced me to lentil pilafs. There are so many, it’s hard to choose from. I started out with adding carmelized onions with some crushed […]

Burgers Main Entrees

Oatburgers

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Whenever I make a veggie burger, it usually contains oats. I love using whole grains that are minimally processed and oats fits this bill. Sometimes I use quick oats, other times old-fashioned rolled oats. It depends on how much chewiness I want my burger to have. Oatburgers are a very […]

Main Entrees

Thai Tofu with Peanut Sauce

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My daughter lives in Thailand and introduced this dish to me. We are big tofu and broccoli lovers and this dish deliciously combines them both. The sauce is zesty and creamy using peanut butter and lime juice as the major ingredients. It has a higher fat content than some of […]