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Paloma's Famous Tortilla Soup For Lazy Vegans

Paloma's Famous Tortilla Soup For Lazy Vegans

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

This soup originates in Mexico and after trying some while visiting family I found myself craving it one chilly canadian winter day. It's so easy to make, and will impress anyone with its beautiful and colorful presentation. Plus you can trick your friend…

The Cranky Yankees Collards

The Cranky Yankees Collards

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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes

Okay, so this isn’t going to be a half hour recipe. I’ve been invited to add it anyway. It’s not vegan and it definitely isn’t health food, but it is oh so good. What’s a Yankee doin’ cookin’ greens? In my early 20’s, I was an independe…

Wacky Cake

Wacky Cake

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had; moist, flavorful and frugal! It's also vegan and costs less than $3 including the icing! We make this often here and the kids adore it.

Tusker House vegan Couscous

Tusker House vegan Couscous

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

We had his at the Tusker House at Animal Kingdom at Disney. It was the best couscous I have ever had. I wanted to share it with you.

Refried Beans ~ a low fat healthy version

Refried Beans ~ a low fat healthy version

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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Frijoles refritos(refried beans), are beans that are fried with oil/fat, mashed and then refried again. That's the meaning of refrito- twice fried. Refried beans in Mexico are traditionally cooked or fried in lard. I know it's sounds gross and fatty, but…

Harley's Pizza On The Run

Harley's Pizza On The Run

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

These are just 1 of my dishes,that are cheap,fast,exspecally when youve had a hard day.Putting food on the table has become so hard,Its hard enough to wonder how your going to pay the morgage,little lone putting food on the table for your family..Well wor…

Mashed Potato

Mashed Potato

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Hubby and I both love Mashed Potatoes but we don't buy those ready packs from the store. We always want to be in control of the food we eat. One thing we both avoid in food is too much salt. We checked the salt contents of each package and we just could n…

Mexican Beans

Mexican Beans

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Frijoles,Beans are an essential part of Mexican food, I remember when I was growing up my Mom always had a pot on the stove or ready made in the refrigerator for our weekly meals. If you want to make good Mexican food you should learn how to make simple b…

Raw Vegan Chocolate Dip

Raw Vegan Chocolate Dip

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

This one of a kind Avocado dip is well known for its various health benefits ranging from improving cardiovascular health, lowering cholersterol to breast cancer prevention in women. The raw, organic Cocoa contains a rich supply of vitamins and miner…

Crispy-Ginger Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Crispy-Ginger Tofu Lettuce Wraps

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

When Tatjana and her friend Leah gobbled these lettuce wraps up before I could cool the recipe long enough to store it, I knew I was onto a winner. This scrumptious, low-carb, vegan dish can also be adapted for you meat lovers out there – just substitut…

The perfect hard boiled egg, every time!

The perfect hard boiled egg, every time!

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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Today's post is a back to basics cooking lesson, How to boil an egg. The perfect boiled or hard boiled egg is when the egg is cooked all the way through and the yolk is golden , there shouldn't be a grey/green ring around the yolk. To me if a hard boiled…

Sicilian Panelle

Sicilian Panelle

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Panelle stands are as popular in Sicily as, hot dog stands, in the US. You can quickly grab a Panini and Panelle as you are walking down the street and hunger pain attacks. But sometimes you will grab a sandwich with panelle just because that’s what you…

Barbecueing Meat the Sicilian Way

Barbecueing Meat the Sicilian Way

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Here is an excellent lamb dish grilled the sicilian way. For those concerned about the health hazards of charcoal-grilling producing carcinogens called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), no need to worry. Use leaner meats that drip less fat. Fat, wh…

Pink Party Meringues

Pink Party Meringues

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Light and airy, fat free and easy to make, meringues are always a hit with both children and adults alike. (Kids love to make & decorate these with you, too !) You can serve them with afternoon tea, or accompanied by freshly whipped cream (or ice cre…

Pinoy Arroz Caldo

Pinoy Arroz Caldo

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Arroz Caldo literally means "hot rice". Notwithstanding that the name was obviously derived from the Spanish (Philippines was colonized by Spain for 300 years; hence, most of our dishes have their influence), it is a popular Filipino comfort food. It's th…

Spicy Piri Piri Chicken Wraps

Spicy Piri Piri Chicken Wraps

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Piri Piri (also spelled Peri Peri) is a popular spice in Portuguese food and is becoming more and more popular in North America. I first had piri piri chicken at a fast-food chicken chain named Nando's Chicken and was immediately hooked. It has a very dry…

Shotski's Shooters

Shotski's Shooters

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes

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Stuffed Tofu with Ginger Soy Dressing

Stuffed Tofu with Ginger Soy Dressing

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Tofu, or bean curd, which comes from the Japanese word tōfu, which itself derived from the Chinese word dòufu, which originally means "bean curdled". It is a soft white food, made by coagulating soy milk and pressing the curds into blocks. There are ma…

Chicken Stew with Coconut Milk (Kerala style)

Chicken Stew with Coconut Milk (Kerala style)

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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes

This chicken stew with an aromatic coconut milk gravy is a great comfort food. This recipe is from Kerala, a state in India, where they use a lot of both fresh coconut and coconut milk in their cooking. Creamy coconut milk makes this stew very soothing, c…

Thai Peanut Salmon

Thai Peanut Salmon

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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes

This has been my favorite recipe yet. It is easy to prepare and a fresh take on salmon. My boyfriend and I agreed that we should have this meal once a week. I served the salmon over jasmine rise and grilled tomatoes and red onions. If you want to save you…

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