Matcha Mint Chocolate Coconut Cheesecake VEGAN RAW

This delicious and RIGHTEOUS raw, vegan cheesecake recipe is silky smooth, creamy and rich, with a hint of both mint and coconut, along with a whole lot of chocolate. The creamy, sweet coconut balances out the slightly bitter notes of green matcha tea – but with all of the components mixed together, we really DO…

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Jalapeño Lime Kraut Creamy Cashew Blueberry Salad

There’s a lot going on here – as you can see from the title. But it works. It really does. Jalapeño Lime Sauerkraut – with it’s tang, spice, and zest, + fresh and crunchy jicama, + fresh blueberries, and THEN, a creamy cashew dressing with crunchy cashews on top. We’ve got it all, folks! Jalapeño…

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Honey Mustard Beef Sausage, Broccoli, & Kraut Crunch

You can’t get stinkier than this one – well, maybe you can.(I have a story of flying on a plane, cracking open a Tupperware full of smashed hardboiled eggs AND sauerkraut (with salt and pepper) – it was a very small commuter plane too – yes, I did that. Horrifying, but a delicious treat!) Anyway,…

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Honey Touched Blood Orange Sumac Spicy Chicken

Not everyone knows the term, “sumac,” or that it’s both a lovely tree-shrub looking plant AND that it’s an amazingly aromatic spice used for cooking! Sumac is any one of about 35 species of flowering plants in the genus Rhus and related genera, in the family Anacardiaceae. It grows in subtropical and temperate regions throughout…

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Tomato Caraway Goulash

Goulash (Hungarian: gulyás) is a soup of meat and vegetables seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating in Hungary, goulash is a common meal predominantly eaten in Central Europe but also in other parts of Europe. It is one of the national dishes of Hungary and a symbol of the country. Its origin traces back to the 9th century to stews eaten by Hungarian shepherds.  At that time, the cooked and flavored…

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Moroccan Shrimp

Vibrant and aromatic, the simple, yet exotic spices in Moroccan and East African cuisine will always have my heart.Perhaps it is because I grew up cultured, with fine, ethnic food?Perhaps my palate simply craves “spice,” not always heat, but fine spice?Or, perhaps I’m simply meant to thrive in a Mediterranean climate and my taste buds…

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Tropical Tilapia & Black Rice Mango Salsa

I’m craving the sunshine and warmth of the tropics! ☀️🌴🏝🏖🌊I feel like it’s well-deserved and certainly valid this time of year, especially after over a year of travel restrictions. Alas, no tropical travel anytime soon for me.So, I bring the tropics home: Tropical Tilapia & Black Rice Mango Salsa! Don’t forget the subtle tastes and…

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Lemon Pepper Almond Chicken & Parsnip Risotto

While “healthy” recipes and meals are definitely important, flavor is the primary factor in my heart and soul.That said, my idea of flavor also almost always involves what the typical population would label as “healthy.”I’m simply a CLEAN EATER.Veggie heavy, good fat friendly, and lean proteins are my mojo.Oh, and lemon – I LOVE lemon….

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Cashew Citrus Shrimp

Fresh, fragrant, and enticing, this Cashew Citrus Shrimp recipe is healthy, grain-free, dairy free, and so satisfying any time of year! Just DO it! Cashew Citrus Shrimp 1 lb. raw shrimp, shelled and deveined1 roma tomato, chopped1 Tbs. olive oilsea salt and pepper1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice1 Tbs. fresh orange juice1/4 tsp. ground cumin1/4 tsp….

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Spicy Tomato Pepper Relish

Upon entering one of my favorite yoga classes in early September, I was greeted with a GINORMOUS bowl of fresh peppers and tomatoes.“They are to share,” he said.“Really? All of these?”“Yes, let’s divide them up. I have SO many!” SCORE! I left with a tired body, refreshed mind, and a bundle of fresh veggies. The…

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