Archive - Vegetarian
Couscous, a popular side dish in places like Algeria, Morocco and parts of Italy, is an ingredient I got introduced to only a few years ago. Being Asian, I was so used to eating rice with everything. My first experience was at a Moroccan restaurant and I loved it ever since. It’s really easy to prepare and you can create many kinds of dishes, hot or cold. I decided to whip up a simple warm salad using whole wheat couscous and vegetables.
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I’ve been making a lot of curries lately (including this super easy and delicious shrimp coconut curry), most of them coconut based. But over the past few weeks I started to experiment more with mango powder (or amchur powder), a fairly new ingredient to me. Mango powder is made from raw green mangoes and adds a really nice and tart flavor (not unlike lime juice) to curry dishes.
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My husband and I have been super busy lately working on an online food business; we’re almost ready to launch, stay tuned for a post on that soon 
. So for lunch I decided to make pasta, one of my go-to ideas for quick and easy meals. The key ingredient that make this pasta recipe so delicious is Italian mascarpone cheese. Most people know it from tiramisu, but you can most definitely use it for savory dishes.
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For a quick and delicious weeknight (or any night really) dinner, try this easy vegetarian pot pie recipe. I personally love all kinds of pot pies and think it’s the ultimate comfort food. I love the creamy filling and flaky, buttery crust. Here is one of my favorite versions of a meatless pot pie.
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Ever since we moved back to the East Coast, I’ve been appreciating the seasons more and with Spring just around the corner, I get excited to try out different salads. I love the addition of fresh fruit to salads and this particular mix of ingredients is a must try. I combined sweet oranges and blueberries with sliced red onions and olives on a bed of kale leaves. The flavors were truly outstanding.
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I love Greek food and try to incorporate the Mediterranean diet into my cooking (and eating) as much as I can. I love the fresh flavors, the quick and easy recipes and most importantly the strong emphasis on fruits and vegetables. Here is a delicious tomato yogurt soup recipe I adapted from a Greek cookbook I have. The result is a beautiful bright orange-colored soup that tastes fresh and creamy. You can eat it hot or cold, perfect all-year round!
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Super Bowl Sunday is only a few days away and if you’re throwing a big party, here’s a healthy dip recipe your guests will love. I made a Mediterranean-inspired white bean dip using roasted eggplant, garlic and cannellini beans. A nice alternative to the common chips and salsa. Your friends won’t even know they’re eating something healthy!
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