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tweak and nourish
I had leftover chimichurri sauce and grape tomatoes. What to do? I cut up the tomatoes, mixed it with chimichurri sauce and voila!
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Jun 5, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
I like to add ROSEWATER on almost everything. Here is one of my faves: hot/cold tea (Green Tea Tropical and Rooibos)
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May 30, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
I finally made CASHEW CREAM for savory and sweet dishes. Remember my version of apple pie? I imagined melted ice cream (cashew cream,...
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May 29, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
When I started the Daniel Plan, I eliminated processed foods from my diet. I used to buy Trader Joe's Cauliflower Pizza Crust but now I...
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May 25, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
Once again, I had to come up with a dish using the juice pulp from beets, apples, and carrots. Here is the experiment that turned out so...
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May 24, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
The herbs are growing out of control so I had to make a second batch of herb pesto. Here are the dishes with the herb pesto: Baked...
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May 22, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
When I crave for apple pie, I make my version without the crust: Mixture: finely chopped almonds, cinnamon, and honey Bake at 350 F ...
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May 19, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
Hot cocoa is my go-to drink on a cold, gloomy day. Kick it up a notch with toasted ground black sesame. You may also add rosewater at...
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May 4, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
When I feel like eating vegan "chicken salad sandwich", I chop soaked raw almonds and add celery, vegan mayo, green onions, craisins, and...
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May 2, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
The green onions are growing out of control. What to do? Wild salmon with herb pesto topped with panko and shredded cheese
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May 1, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
I had a weak moment when I couldn't resist Trader Joe's Cheddar Puffs. So I decided to make it up with this healthy AVOCADO CHOCOLATE...
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Apr 25, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
After juicing, I am always faced with the question, "what do I do with this pulp?" Today, I decided to make Juicer Pulp Muffins (beet,...
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Apr 24, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
A simple and savory lentil stew with pesto.
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Apr 21, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
On those days I don't feel like cooking, I reheat my stash of falafel and sweet potato burgers in the freezer. This is the "before" photo...
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Apr 18, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
I usually eat oatmeal everyday. But today, I ate my leftover "mushy" quinoa with almonds, fruits, and almond milk. Usual fare: I cook...
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Apr 17, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
Felt like baking with chick pea flour: Peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
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Apr 13, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
The possibilities are endless: roasted eggplant for dip and panini; roasted beets for salad and side dish; roasted broccoli stalks for...
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Apr 11, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
It all began with a jackfruit seed...
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Apr 10, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
I felt inspired to recreate the dish I ate at Bottega Louie: Tuscan Farro & Eggs. Toasted farro, rainbow carrots, Tuscan kale, Pioppini...
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Apr 5, 20181 min read


tweak and nourish
Roasted Cauliflower: Oh so crisp and sweet!
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Apr 4, 20181 min read
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