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Shakshuka
Shakshuka has a story — one that crosses cultures, carries history, and sometimes sparks debate.

Melanie
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Vegan Sloppy Joes
There are many ways to make Sloppy Joes vegan - lentils, TVP, Beyond Meat and others, but my absolute favorite is to use mushrooms. If...

Melanie
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Pita
I use a cast iron pan to make these. If you dont have cast iron, you can use a nonstick pan, but very lightly coat the bottom with...

Melanie
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Pesto
This recipe is from one of my kids classes and I let it nut free, but classically pesto has pine nuts. I've made it with walnuts,...

Melanie
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Spring Minestrone
Makes 8 servings 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 4cloves garlic,...

Melanie
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Ricotta Pancakes
These are great served with powdered sugar and a dollop of lemon curd. Serves 4 (in theory - they are so good people can't stop eating...

Melanie
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Farro, Chickpea & Kale Salad
Serves 4-6 1 large red onion, sliced 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 2...

Melanie
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Ricotta & Roasted Pepper Crostini
Serves 4 1 small loaf ciabatta 2 red peppers, roasted, sliced into thin strips or store bought 3 ounces fresh ricotta ½ cup arugula or...

Melanie
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Snow Cream
Snow cream is a treat I grew up eating any time it snowed. Some important notes: Use only freshly fallen CLEAN snow; avoid any tracks,...

Melanie
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Vegetarian Bolognese
Vegetarian Bolognese Serves 4 ¼ cup green lentils, cooked and cooled (see below) ½ cup red wine ¼ ounce dried porcini mushrooms 3...

Melanie
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Oat Blueberry Pancakes
Gluten-free, dairy-free, and delicious. I encourage you to try this as it is, but of course, you can make it with all-purpose flour and...

Melanie
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Overnight Oats
Join me on Insight Timer on Sunday, February 11, at 7PM ET for a mindful cooking demonstration of overnight oats, and an opportunity to...

Melanie
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Superbowl Menu
BEST GAME-DAY SANGRIA Yield: Makes 1 gallon 2 bottles Rioja 1 bottle prosecco 1 cup Cointreau 1 cup orange juice 2 cups seltzer 2 cups...

Melanie
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Mushroom Risotto
One of my go-to comfort foods. If you are in Westchester County, check out Westchester Mushroom Co for amazing mushrooms! Serves 4 Olive...

Melanie
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Kitchari
My colleague Angie gave me this recipe years ago when I was feeling not so great. She assured me it was just what I needed, as she said...

Melanie
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Blue Cheese Cheesecake
Blue Cheese Cheesecake with Candied Walnuts This cheesecake is even for people who aren’t blue cheese lovers. The cheese’s sharp salty...

Melanie
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Hot Chocolate
Serves 4 4 cups milk ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of cinnamon Whipped...

Melanie
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Peanut Soup
Serves 4 My grandmother and my mom made this soup every Christmas. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1...

Melanie
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Beth Lee's Cranberry Orange Jam
1 cup granulated sugar 16 ounces fresh cranberries Juice and zest of 1 orange (juice should be about ½ cup – add water or orange juice if...

Melanie
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Seared Scallops with Charred Scallions
Seared Scallops Serves 4 1 pound dry sea scallops 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter Preheat a cast iron skillet over...

Melanie
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