Pear Cardamom Galette
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I love galette as a vehicle for pears because their subtle flavor can get lost in a more complicated dessert. An added bonus — this pastry is so simple to make, especially if you use a premade crust….
Read MoreRefreshing Summertime Fruit Soups
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Eating with the seasons is a simple way to eat healthier and nurture Mother Nature. Strawberry season is in full swing and blueberries aren't far behind. These refreshing fruit soup recipes are easy to make and can easily be modified to use whatever fruits are fresh and available.
Read MoreSpicy Ginger Sauerkraut
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Fermenting foods is easy, fun, and affordable. The options are endless. Full disclosure: I am definitely not an expert; I am more of a fermentation beginner. This recipe is the first one I tried and should give you an idea of what is involved, how easy the process is, and if you might be interested…
Read MoreBa Bao Zhou (Eight Treasure Congee)
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Ba Bao Zhou (Eight Treasure Congee) is a nutritious and delicious warm porridge to enjoy during colder months. This dish is high in protein and fiber to give you energy and stimulate digestion ….
Read MoreA Slow- Cooker Starter Chicken Recipe for Quick & Easy Meals (And Some Recipes to Use It In!)
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This recipe is one she shared with me that I used often then and still do now. It is a flavorful option to use as a starter to a quick meal and has only three ingredients.
This recipe is just as good reheated as it is the day it is made, maybe even better. Best of all, it is simple and easy, the way life should be. Try it in tacos, enchiladas, burritos, salads, burrito bowls, or try it in one of the recipes from our e-Book.
Read MoreLate Summer Farmer's Market: Abundance
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Nothing sings of summer more to me than walking the aisles of a farmers’ market. No matter where I am in the world, anyone who knows me knows my not-so-secret passion is to go to the market and check out what’s happening. This year I’m thinking about making a yet untested recipe for a tomato chutney once my plant comes into its own in a couple weeks; for now, though, what’s on my mind is Armenian Stuffed Grape Leaves or Summer Dolma.
Read MoreVegetarian Tortilla Lasagna
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This recipe comes courtesy of Sumaya Sol Café Cookbook. We feasted on this and other delicious melas at the Green Lotus Guatemala retreat.
Read MoreXinilani Chicken Enchiladas and Fresh Guacamole
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On virtually every retreat Green Lotus leads, we arrange a cooking lesson. Cooking together in distant lands or other parts of this country creates bonds and breaks down barriers. People who chop together say together! This recipe - from Chef Mario at Xinalani, a spectacular, tucked-away paradise north of Puerto Vallarta, GL retreat to Mexico - pleased everyone.
Read MoreTortilla Chicken Soup
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Nothing warms the belly and the soul like a nice bowl of soup. This is a family favorite that is quick, easy, and easily scaled for large gatherings. Use an already cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, leftovers, or leave out the chicken altogether and enjoy the flavors vegetarian-style.
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