Archives for January 2016

Leafy Greens!

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arugula, Brussels sprouts cruciferous vegetables, escarole, kale, spinach, Swiis chard

This is from the archives, part ONE in my series "Eat your Veggies"! There is no question that vegetables are an important staple of a healthy diet, both for our personal well-being but also for that of our planet. So every excuse to incorporate a great variety of veggies in our culinary repertoire is a good idea. As you know, I have expanded my own vegetarian and vegan ... Read More »

Cuisinicity Video: Chocolate Zucchini Muffins (Vegan)

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vegan baking

I have to admit, this recipe astounded me! These muffins are the vegan version of one of my very favorite recipes--my Dark Chocolate Cake--that I created years ago and can make with my eyes closed! So you can imagine this was a hard act to follow and I was...skeptical, at best! First, the muffins rose in the oven and then, when they came out....they "deflated" (and I ... Read More »

Simply Nutty Granola

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almonds, oats, walnuts, wholegrain

Nothing like a simple homemade granola to fill the house with wonderful welcome home aromas! This granola is not too sweet, so you can just enjoy it plain or add some dried fruit to it, if you like it a little sweeter. It's filled with oats, walnuts and almonds so it is rich in protein, fiber and healthy oils. Perfect for breakfast with fresh fruit and yogurt, but remember, ... Read More »

Cuisinicity video: Shrimp Arugula Provençal

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Even I can't believe how much arugula I manage to put into this dish!! Take a look at my expression HAHAHAHA!!! This is a delightful way to prepare shrimp à la Provençal: fresh tomatoes, garlic, calamata olives, fresh thyme and...."a ton" of arugula!! Here is the recipe for you to follow along! ... Read More »

Cuisinicity Video: Power Strawberry Milkshake (w/ vegan option)

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vegan videos

Wow, what a way to fuel up your body after a great workout! For me, it's ZUMBA, I just love it! This is my power nutrition breakfast milkshake filled with protein. The “secret” ingredients which you would never know are in there–you just don’t taste them–are rolled oats and lentils--WOW!! I also give you the vegan option, so what are you waiting for? To get all the ... Read More »

Spinach Potato with Orange Caramelized Onions

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onions, orange, potatoes, spinach, vegan

Fresh baby spinach, thinly sliced potatoes and caramelized onions bake slowly in an orange, white wine vinegar and olive oil marinade, and the result is just delicious and nutritious...and oh my goodness, if you are lucky enough to have some leftover, it is absolutely divine reheated in a pan or in the microwave--Perfect to take for lunch at the office! 5.0 from 2 ... Read More »

Cuisinicity Video: Moroccan Lentil Chickpea Soup

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vegan videos

AHHHH the aroma of the spices, curry, turmeric, cinnamon, that fills my kitchen when I make this "comfy" good-for-your-soul soup and the sound of onions sautéeing in olive oil.....I love it all! It is so easy to put together, you can even throw it in a crockpot if you want and have it ready for you on a cold fall or winter night! Watch....at one point I hold the pot with ... Read More »

Tuscan Bean Spinach Pasta

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beans, pasta, spinach, vegan, wine

This is a throw-everything-in-the-pot kind of dish that you make 15 minutes before you sit down to dinner! It is filled with spinach and whatever other greens you would like (I love baby arugula in particular) and the beans blend in perfectly with the white wine to create an almost creamy sauce (just take a look at the photo, amazing, right?!). I like to serve it over ... Read More »

Cuisinicity Video: Pasta Fagiole with Spinach Mushroom Marinara Sauce

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vegan videos

O Sole Mio.....a little Italian music and a wonderful pasta dish, what could be more wonderful?! This is a recipe my college girls love to make at school for their friends because it's quick, delicious, filling, cheap and.... all in one pot! It gets rave reviews always! Just make sure to choose a marinara sauce without added sugar!!! Who needs it?!! Put it where it ... Read More »

Breads and Muffins

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UPDATED March 14, 2017 in honor of the Nor'easter blizzard we are having today! UPDATED again (one of my very favorite posts!) March 7, 2018: Wow, I was looking for some of my best cozy- stay-at-home-we-are-about-to-have-a-big snow storm-baking recipes... and look what I came across!!! Almost to the day, I was thinking the same thing as I am today on this cold snowy day ... Read More »