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Quinoa with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Leeks

An easy recipe for quinoa salad with roasted brussels sprouts, leeks, raisins and almonds. Totally vegan and gluten free!

posted May 26, 2013 in Salads and Sides

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Banana Crunch Muffins

Bananas really are one of my favorite snack foods. Delicious, healthy, neatly packaged, quick and convenient. You can’t really beat that. Oh and they make the perfect vehicle for peanut butter or Nutella (my...

posted May 24, 2013 in Breads and Muffins Breakfast

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Roasted Portobello and Peach Sandwiches with Basil and Blue Cheese

A recipe for a portobello mushroom and peach sandwich with arugula, fresh basil and blue cheese.

posted May 19, 2013 in Main Dishes

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Tarts

My great Auntie Dot made the best pies. Hands down. No contest. I vividly remember the picnic basket she used to carry pies in when she traveled. That basket is burned in my memory....

posted May 16, 2013 in Desserts

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Sweet Potato, Pinto Bean and Kale Quesadillas

A recipe for roasted sweet potato, pinto bean and kale quesadillas.

posted May 14, 2013 in Main Dishes

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Shredded Brussels Sprout and Apple Salad

An easy recipe for a vegan shredded brussels sprout, apple and pine nut salad that is lightly sweetened with maple syrup.

posted May 11, 2013 in Salads and Sides

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Hand Rolled Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffles

Chocolate is probably my biggest weakness. I can “pass” on any other kind of food or dessert. But never chocolate. No matter how full I am, I ALWAYS have room for chocolate. I learned...

posted May 10, 2013 in Desserts

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Cocoa Nib and Fennel Encrusted Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin may very well be my favorite cut of meat. It is perfect on so many levels. It’s lean, but still incredibly juicy and tender. It’s fairly inexpensive. It can be cooked using...

posted May 8, 2013 in Main Dishes

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Roasted Strawberry and Asparagus Salad with Strawberry-Tahini Dressing

I’ve been craving big salads lately. Like BIG. Like just put a gigantic bowl in front of me and I’ll devour the whole thing with time to spare. What can I say. Nice weather...

posted May 6, 2013 in Salads and Sides

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Guacamole with Greek Yogurt

A recipe for guacamole with Greek yogurt and cilantro.

posted May 5, 2013 in Appetizers and Snacks

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“P” is for Paklava

My first blog post – yipee! This has been long time overdue. I’m so glad I finally got up to speed and joined 2013! I have hundreds of recipes and ideas that I have...

posted May 3, 2013 in Desserts

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