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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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Chocolate Caramel Tart
I use cream fraiche on the top of this tart to cut the richness and sweetness of the chocolate and caramel. Feel free to leave it off,...

Melanie
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Irish Soda Bread
This is from my friend, Paige and is her grandmother's, Bridget Murray (née McHale) from Ballycastle, Mayo, Ireland, recipe. 4 cups flour...

Melanie
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2024 Women of Westchester
Melanie Underwood, founder of Nourish and Gather and author of Making Artisan Cheesecake, was featured in Westchester Family highlighting her as one of the 2024 Women of Westchester in the Food/Cooking/Farming/Drink category https://www.westchesterfamily.com/women-of-westchester/

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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Lemon Curd
Makes: 1 ½ cups 6 ounces (3/4 cup) lemon juice 6 ounces (3/4 cup) granulated sugar 6 egg yolks 3 ounces (6 tablespoons butter), cut into...

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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...

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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, animals, roads, etc. You're eating it, so you want it to be clean. I love anything in baking and cooking that allows for lots of flexibility. You can just make it, and it's successful! The perfect snow day activity. 4 cups clean snow 1/2 cup liquid (this could be milk, nondairy milk, chocolate milk, turmeric shots, elderberry tonic, cooled tea

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Couer a la Creme with Raspberries
Makes 2 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Zest of ½ lemon, optional 3/4 cup...

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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Blueberry Breakfast Crumble
Serves 4 For the fruit: 4 cups blueberries 1 tablespoon oat flour 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest For the crumble:...

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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Chocolate Lava Cake for Mindful Baking
From Jean Georges Vongerichten When I worked at The Four Seasons Hotel in NYC, this was our go to recipe for chocolate lava cake - it is...

Melanie
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