tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-266805682024-03-07T01:41:13.892-05:00melomealsMeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-85798188532372266282019-08-08T14:33:00.003-04:002019-08-08T14:33:34.782-04:00Caribbean Chickpeas <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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More recipe testing, but the base of the recipe is similar to my <a href="https://melodypolakow.wordpress.com/2014/11/10/30-minute-supermarket-chana-masala-vegan/" rel="noopener" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1c7c7c; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Supermarket Chana Masala.</a></div>
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Of course, <a href="https://melodypolakow.wordpress.com/2019/04/14/simple-pickled-onions/" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1c7c7c; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out 0s; vertical-align: baseline;">pickled onions </a>go great on everything (and they are even better when you throw in a Scotch Bonnet with the onion mixture.</div>
MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-41154546126569791992019-05-26T12:03:00.000-04:002019-05-26T12:03:23.024-04:00Lowfat Sesame Ginger Chia Dressing <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a recipe that was really popular on Melomeals circa 2011!<br /><br />
<u><b>Sesame Ginger Chia Dressing</b></u><br />
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<li>3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds</li>
<li>1 tablespoon chia seeds</li>
<li>1 cup water, broth or aquafaba</li>
<li>2 tablespoons soy sauce</li>
<li>2 cloves garlic </li>
<li>2 tablespoons chopped ginger</li>
<li>pinch stevia</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper</li>
<li>1/8 teaspoon cumin</li>
<li>2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar</li>
<li>1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil</li>
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Blend everything for a minute or two in a blender. Allow mixture to sit for 30 minutes so it can thicken up.<br />
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I love Indian food! We are lucky to have some really good Indian restaurants in the Boston area and take advantage of them at least several times a month, but the food can be really heavy, so I love to make my own interpretations at home.</div>
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This is a super fast dish that will taste like it’s been simmering for a while. I purposely picked ingredients that are available in a regular supermarket. Traditional Chana Masala uses amchor to give it a lovely sour kick. I have replaced the amchor with lemon juice and added lemon zest for a lovely little explosion of flavor in your mouth. When you are cooking food fast, little things like lemon zest and cumin seeds dance around on your palate, which is very satisfying.</div>
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To make this a one-pot stew, increase the curry powder to 2 tbsp., the salsa to 3 cups, the soy sauce to 3 tbsp., and add a 16 oz. bag of frozen cauliflower when you add the chickpeas. Serve over rice for a full meal. This dish also freezes very well, so feel free to double it and freeze the second batch! Cook once, eat twice! I like to portion my second batch into 1.5 cup servings so I can pull one out whenever I want a fast meal.</div>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 tbsp. coconut oil</li>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">½ tsp paprika</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">½ tsp ground cumin</li>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 serrano chili pepper, minced, seeds removed if you don’t want heat (omit or add more depending on personal taste.)</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">8 cloves garlic, pressed</li>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 cup light canned coconut milk (or half cup regular coconut milk mixed with ½ cup water, you can also use full fat if you want)</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> 1 29 oz. can chickpeas (or around 3 cups cooked chickpeas) **</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Water or vegetable broth as needed</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Juice of 1 lemon</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tsp lemon zest (optional) Tip: peel lemon zest with a peeler, making sure not to get any of the white pith and keep in the freezer.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tbsp. soy sauce</li>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Salt/Pepper to taste</li>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">In a large skillet over medium heat add the oil and spices. Toast spices for 20 seconds or so, then add the onion, serrano, and garlic along with a good pinch salt and pepper.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cook for around 10 minutes, then add the ginger, salsa and coconut milk and chickpeas.</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">If the mixture looks dry, add some water or broth as needed</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring several times and adding broth as needed.</li>
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*The salsa brings all of the flavors together; allowing the dish to taste like it’s been cooked longer. If you don’t have salsa, you can use canned, crushed tomatoes.</div>
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**You can choose to drain the chickpeas or not based on personal preference.</div>
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Serve over rice.</div>
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Condiments and sauces are my best friend! They can elevate a dish to the next level and are great to have on hand. One of my favs is pickled onions! I used red onions and red wine vinegar because I like the color, but you can use white onions and other kinds of vinegar. I would stay away from a live apple cider vinegar though because the flavor can be a bit intense.</div>
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Pickled Onions</div>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/2 cup water</li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 – 2 teaspoons Kosher salt</li>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 teaspoon allspice berries</li>
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Method: Massage the onions with the salt, then add the rest of the ingredients. Incorporate them well, then pack mixture into a sterilized glass jar. Make sure the brine is covering the onion. Cover and put in the fridge for at least an hour. This will keep for 2 weeks in the fridge.</div>
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I love cabbage so much. Shredding it on a mandoline is my preferred way to eat it raw. I always have a large bowl of prepped cabbage in my fridge. I mix red and green together and use it as the base of salad instead of lettuce. I added pea shoots, rainbow carrots, pumpkin seeds, dried cherries, and garlicky, lemon hummus as the dressing.</div>
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I love eating a big salad for breakfast.</div>
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MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-33316256051371794922019-05-10T08:27:00.003-04:002019-05-10T08:49:47.924-04:00Cheater Baked Falafel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Nothing beats traditional falafel made with soaked chickpeas, but this simple baked version is still pretty good!</div>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">½ tsp kosher salt</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">½ tsp pepper</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">½ tsp baking powder</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Juice and zest of 1 lemon</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">4 TBS extra virgin olive oil</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Around 1 – 2 cups dried breadcrumbs (more or less depending on the humidity, start with 1 cup and work your way up to 2 cups if needed) You want to be able to form a ball and have it hold together.</span></li>
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<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Place all of the ingredients (except the breadcrumbs) into a food processor and pulse until combined. Place mixture in a mixing bowl and add the breadcrumbs.</span></li>
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I’m sharing another one of my old recipes. I took a poll on Facebook, and this was the recipe people wanted to see. It’s one of my kids favorite recipes ever.</div>
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If you can’t find black mustard seeds, leave them out. It’s not a big deal… everything else should be easily found in any well stocked grocery store. One tip about spices: buy them in bulk from a health food store or whole foods. They are so much cheaper!</div>
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I use a lot of garlic. I recommend it, but if you don’t want to use as much feel free to cut down. If you are sensitive to heat, then start with 2 tbsp. of ginger.</div>
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I love this recipe so much! I hope you do too.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">3 tbsp. coconut oil</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 tsp black mustard seeds</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">2 tsp. cumin seeds</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 large onion, diced</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">10 cloves garlic, pressed</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">½ tsp. kosher salt</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 tbsp. ground coriander</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">2 tbsp. curry powder</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">½ tsp. turmeric</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">¼ tsp. cinnamon</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">2-4 tbsp. freshly chopped ginger</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 lb. red lentils</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">4-6 cups vegetable broth (I use better than bouillon)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 cup chopped cilantro</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Juice and zest of 1 lemon</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 tsp. toasted sesame oil</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Braggs or Soy Sauce to taste</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 cup chopped, fresh tomatoes</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">4 tbsp. diced, raw red onion</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 lime, cut into 8 pieces</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">In a heavy bottom 4 qt. pan over medium heat, add the oil, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds. When the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the onion and garlic along with the salt. Cook for around 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Add the rest of the spices and toast with the onion mixture for around 1 minute, then add the ginger, lentils and broth (start with 4 cups)</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Bring to a simmer, lower heat and cook for around 30 minutes, adding more broth if needed.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">When lentils are cooked, stir in the cilantro, lemon juice and zest, sesame oil, and season with Braggs or soy sauce.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Serve over basmati rice and top with fresh tomatoes, raw onion, and a wedge of lime.</li>
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MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-70303149748616872672017-08-18T09:32:00.000-04:002017-08-18T09:32:26.010-04:00Recipe Thursday: Groundnut Stew<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am going to be sharing a recipe every Thursday! It's only fitting that I will share the very first recipe I ever posted online, way back in May 2006 on my<a href="https://melomeals.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> MeloMeals </a>blog! This was always a huge hit in my World Vegetarian cooking class I taught when I lived in Portsmouth, NH. There are a lot of ingredients in this dish, and they all bring something to the table. People are usually shocked by the amount of garlic and spices I use, but trust me - this is how you make vegan food good. No bland or boring food here!<br />
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<strong><u>Groundnut Stew </u></strong><strong>– </strong><strong>Serves 8 </strong><br />
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<li>4 tbsp. coconut oil</li>
<li>1 tsp. dried thyme</li>
<li>1 tbsp. coriander</li>
<li>1 tbsp. cumin seeds</li>
<li>½ tsp. crushed, dried rosemary</li>
<li>¼ tsp. ground coriander</li>
<li>¼ tsp. ground nutmeg</li>
<li>¼ tsp. allspice</li>
<li>2 onion, chopped (around 2 cups)</li>
<li>1-2 Serrano chilies, chopped</li>
<li>10 cloves garlic, minced</li>
<li>1 each: green, red, yellow bell pepper, chopped</li>
<li>2 medium sweet potatoes diced (around 4 cups)</li>
<li>1 large carrots, chopped</li>
<li>2 stalks celery, chopped</li>
<li>½ tsp. kosher salt</li>
<li>1 qt. vegetable broth or 4 cups water mixed with bouillon</li>
<li>28 oz. can crushed tomatoes</li>
<li>1 cup natural peanut butter</li>
<li>1 29 oz. can kidney beans (or around 3 cups cooked beans)</li>
<li>Water if needed</li>
<li>1 tsp. onion powder</li>
<li>1 tsp. garlic powder</li>
<li>Salt/pepper to taste</li>
<li>1 cup chopped cilantro</li>
<li>1 tbsp. fresh thyme</li>
<li>2 tbsp. fresh basil</li>
<li>Juice of 3 limes</li>
<li>Hot sauce and Bragg’s or Soy Sauce to taste</li>
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<li>In a very large, heavy bottom Dutch oven, or stew pot heat oil over medium heat. Add the spices and vegetables, along with the salt and sauté for around 10 minutes. Make sure to stir the mixture well.</li>
<li>Stir in broth, tomatoes peanut butter, and beans and bring to a simmer.</li>
<li>Cover, and cook for around 30 minutes, stirring every now and then. You may or may not need to add some water.</li>
<li>When the sweet potatoes are cooked through, add the onion and garlic powder, cilantro, thyme, basil, and lime juice.</li>
<li>Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt/pepper, soy sauce, and hot sauce to suit your palate.</li>
<li>Serve over millet, rice, or quinoa.</li>
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I hope you try this! If you do, let me know how you like it!<br />
MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-39680018350000805942017-07-20T19:25:00.000-04:002017-07-20T19:27:37.096-04:00Savory breakfast is the best.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm a fan. Sweet potato toast topped with guacamole and chipotle hummus. And lots of Sriracha!MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-46657680834516634882017-07-14T18:21:00.001-04:002017-07-14T18:21:16.114-04:00The Salad. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-85735878641842782692017-07-12T13:16:00.000-04:002017-07-12T13:16:07.874-04:00Vegan Meatball Sub<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a recipe I'm testing and I've finally nailed it. The bread is homemade, as are all the sauces and meatballs.<br />
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<br />MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-1734134607891561932017-06-30T16:11:00.001-04:002017-06-30T16:11:15.295-04:00Thai Red Curry Chickpea Bowl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-69130789189656339342017-06-27T14:16:00.000-04:002017-06-27T14:16:04.853-04:00Hydrating Watermelon Smoothie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-12173545136763073112017-06-21T13:55:00.001-04:002017-06-21T14:08:01.130-04:00Recipe Testing: Tofu Banh Mi <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-61846224073945887152017-05-31T12:29:00.000-04:002017-05-31T12:29:25.125-04:00Recipe Testing: Chia Pudding Parfait with Omega 3 Granola<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-42723023562552097852017-04-02T12:34:00.000-04:002017-04-02T12:36:15.835-04:00Lentil Pidcadillo Stuffed Peppers - Home Cooking<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So, onto this meal. I had some red peppers I wanted to use and some cooked lentils, so I sauteed up some onion, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika along with a bay leaf for around 10 minutes, I deglazed with red wine vinegar and tomatoes and added raisins, green olives, and the olive brine. I filled the peppers with the mixture and popped them in my air fryer for around 15 minutes or so. I topped the peppers with my homemade vegan feta, and some pico. I added a bit of fresh marjoram to the pico, and wowza guys! It was amazing. So simple, so delicious, and so healthy. </span></div>
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<br />MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-9373842521773358452017-03-25T08:44:00.002-04:002017-06-27T14:17:23.321-04:00Thai Red Curry Tofu, Daikon Noodles & Arugula<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hidden under the greens are noodles made of Daikon! I dry fried the tofu, then cooked the daikon/tofu in a red curry sauce I made a while back with some coconut milk (the drinkable kind from the carton) and peanut butter. </span></div>
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MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-67327148123026517632017-03-22T10:08:00.000-04:002017-03-22T10:08:08.471-04:00Vegan Goat Cheese<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<br />MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-77123587744854311862017-03-19T09:37:00.001-04:002017-03-19T09:37:57.429-04:00Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Sauce <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>MeloMealshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26680568.post-56872633557654346412017-03-16T07:20:00.001-04:002017-03-17T15:24:19.224-04:00Pizza experiment - gone wrong! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I am always looking for ways to improve upon my recipes, and even though I like my gluten-free and vegan pizza, it's still fun to experiment. Sadly, I don't have any pictures of the pizza after baking, because I burnt it almost beyond recognition. There were small edible pieces, and from the taste of them, this pizza would have been amazing. Fortunately, this was only a small pizza for one. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">homemade vegan sunflower-soy mozzarella, shrooms, pepper, onions<br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I made the cheese out of sunflower seeds and tofu. So many people are allergic to tree nuts that I'm experimenting again with sunflower seeds for cheesemaking. I pulled out some of my old cheese recipes from 2006 and tweaked them a bit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Fortunately, I have access to commercial pizza ovens, so I'm going to make another batch of cheese and dough (and sauce) and bake one up there. I will report back! </span></div>
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