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PHO GA – A VIETNAMESE NOODLE SOUP
Recently I have had the opportunity to take cooking lessons from Mama Le’s Kitchen (a.k.a. my mum). She taught herself how to cook the Vietnamese dishes by remembering all the wonderful flavors in...
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PRETTY BABY BOK CHOY
This simple vegetable has an amazing presentation when cut lengthwise down the stem, and is filled with flavor. I sauté these on a pan with a little salt and pepper, and drizzle on a little soy sauce...
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SAMOSA ROLLS
These delicious little rolls are inspired by the Indian samosas. This inspiration came from my friend Sofia. An exact recipe is not really needed – I think that you can manage nicely with your own...
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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, RADICCHIO, AND ONION
I made this side dish for a Mediterranean themed dinner party, after adapting the recipe from a post on SimplyRecipes.com. It was my first try at making it, and it was a hit. It had a surprising amount...
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HEALTHY ZINGY SWEET TREATS
If you have a sweet tooth like me, these little healthy treats will satisfy your cravings. They are pretty easy to make, especially if you have a good blender. If not, they will come out pretty roughly...
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HEALTHY VIETNAMESE CABBAGE SALAD SERVED WITH NUOC MAM CHAM
This salad is one of my favorites from the Vietnamese cuisine. It is fresh, easy to make and a little addicting. The flavors of salt, sweet and sour combine in such a wonderful way that if you are not...
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SPONGY CARROT CAKE with caramelized crust
This carrot cake is amazingly good – spongy and very flavorful. A simple recipe, but a little bit more fancy than a traditional cake. It comes out with a crispy sugar caramelized crust that is so good...
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SPINACH AND WHOLE WHEAT ORZO SALAD
With summer here, I have been trending towards preparing a lot of healthy dishes. The following is a great adaption to a healthy and delightful summer salad adapted from Self Magazine, which is all...
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MUSHROOM FARRO SALAD WITH THYME AND HAZELNUTS
Farro is a gluten-free wheat grain originating from Egypt, and often considered to be a superfood for its high levels of protein and vitamin B. The slightly chewy and crunchy texture makes it a great...
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How to eat CACAO NIBS
You might not have heard about cacao nibs before, but they are trending in the stores right now because they are very healthy superfood. ‘Nibs’ are essentially the smaller broken up fragments of whole...
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ROASTED FRENCHED RACK OF LAMB
Last weekend my husband and I threw a dinner party for 8 of our friends. I wanted to make some healthy side dishes to complement savory lamb chops. It was a success – the lamb chops came out perfectly...
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NATURAL STRAWBERRY BASIL MARGARITAS
This margarita is a hit and a kick-starter to any summer party. It is easy to make and beautiful to look at. It is darn tasty for a hot summer day. I adapted this recipe from Nancy Mitchell, on...
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CHOCOLATE TART WITH MASCARPONE CREAM & FRESH BERRIES
Here is an easy dessert recipe that will impress your friends. CRUST INGREDIENTS (makes 8 small (3 ½”) or 1 standard pie size): 2 cups almond flour 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (sifted) 4 tablespoons...
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HEALTHY QUINOA AVOCADO SPRING ROLLS
You have probably heard of quinoa before, but you probably didn’t know that it is a close relative to beetroot, spinach and tumbleweeds (it is not a grain). It is considered to be a lo-carb, gluten...
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TOASTED GARLIC PARSLEY BREAD WITH MELTED CHEESE
This recipe provides a large portion of great party food, and is very easy to make. You can make your own variety of stuffing – let your fantasy loose! INGREDIENTS: 1 round loaf of bread ¾-1 stick of...
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KALE CAESAR SALAD WITH A TOUCH OF CRISP
If kale is done right it is amazingly good. The trick is to massage the kale first to soften the leaves, as eating it raw is tough and bitter. As an added benefit, kale is an extremely nutrient rich...
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HOW TO CHECK, CLEAN & COOK MUSSELS
Preparing mussels sounds a little bit intimidating, but they are actually really easy to make once you get the hang of it. STORING THE MUSSELS: Mussels are alive, and you want them alive when you cook...
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FARRO WITH MUSSELS
Aside from being delicious, mussels are a very healthy low-fat food naturally high in protein, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B12, folate, and Omega 3, and contain compounds that are thought...
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BASIC TOMATO SAUCE
To make a great tomato sauce you need really good tomatoes. Making fresh tomato sauce can be amazing, but it can also be bland if the tomatoes are out of season. Mario Batali has a wonderful tomato...
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GARLIC SCAPES
I found these at the farmers market last weekend. They were so pretty as a bunch that I had to buy them. Fresh scapes have a milder garlic flavor than cloves, and sweeten when cooked. Cut them up and...
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