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CUTTING OUT PASTA CARBS: EGGPLANT LASAGNA AND EGGPLANT ZUCCHINI LASAGNA. As I watched my husband slice the eggplant and zucchini using...
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Mar 7, 20221 min read


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MUSHROOM TACOS AND HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS. I started making corn tortillas when I could no longer suppress my craving for tacos. The...
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Mar 1, 20221 min read


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GRILLED TURKISH FLATBREAD. I can't get enough of Turkish Flatbread especially when it is whole grain with Flax. My husband and I changed...
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Feb 25, 20221 min read


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LINGUINI WITH MUSHROOM CASHEW CREAM SAUCE. You may have noted on my previous post "tweak and nourish" a rare occasion when I ate meat....
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Feb 23, 20222 min read


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"HEALTHIFIED" SPAGHETTI CARBONARA: WITH SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS.
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Feb 22, 20221 min read


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IRRESISTIBLE FOCACCIA. My husband and I love to watch cooking shows featuring the Italian cuisine. Last weekend, he was inspired to bake ...
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Feb 18, 20222 min read


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A REFRESHING SALAD. Couscous salad is one of my favorite salads. It is so easy and simple to make. First, cook the couscous. Let it cool....
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Feb 15, 20221 min read


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ENERGY BITES. A few days ago, I decided to make gluten-free brownies so I can use yogurt.that was nearing its 'best before date'. I...
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Feb 12, 20221 min read


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WHOLE GRAIN WAFFLES WITH FLAX: SWEET AND SAVORY TOPPINGS. I took a break from my daily oatmeal breakfast routine and thoroughly enjoyed...
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Feb 11, 20221 min read


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AIR-FRIED TOFU AND SWEET POTATO/POTATO SKINS.
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Feb 6, 20221 min read


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FRITTATA WITH FRESH TARRAGON FROM THE GARDEN.
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Feb 4, 20221 min read


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TUSCAN KALE AND FARRO SALAD. For this salad, I added sautéed beet greens, sautéed kale, roasted broccoli, and roasted zucchini to...
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Feb 3, 20221 min read


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For the next 28 days, I will be posting my flexitarian meal dishes😊 PAD THAI WITH MUNG BEAN NOODLES AND CABBAGE. In this dish, I tried...
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Feb 2, 20221 min read


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BAKED SALMON WITH MUSTARD. When I purchase a big filet of salmon, I usually cut it up into 3 pieces and use a different sauce/marinade...
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Dec 22, 20211 min read


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A TWIST ON TABBOULEH: ROASTED BEETS. Have you ever received a survey from a grocery store and completed it? I did, at ALDI. All because...
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Dec 7, 20211 min read


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MISO SALMON AND VEGGIE FRIED RICE. Miso Salmon is one of my favorite dishes. The marinade consists of only three ingredients: miso paste,...
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Nov 19, 20211 min read


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MUHAMMARA (RED PEPPER AND WALNUT SPREAD). One day last week, I felt I needed to make a dip/spread other than Hummus and Baba Ghanoush. I...
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Nov 10, 20211 min read


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PASTA SUBSTITUTE: SWEET POTATO SPIRALS. There were so many times in the past weeks when I gave in to my pasta cravings. Now that I am...
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Nov 2, 20211 min read


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TOFU VEGGIE PANANG CURRY. This is my go-to dish when I can't think of something to cook with extra veggies in the fridge. Fortunately, I...
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Oct 20, 20211 min read


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BREAKFAST AND THE RING MOLD. I can remember the moment I became fascinated with food presentation. It all began when I started watching...
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Oct 5, 20211 min read
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