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Sun-dried Tomato Tapenade

May 2, 2012

I’ve been playing around with tapenade lately. I love that it is easy to make yet gives you really rich flavors. This is a sun-dried tomato and green olive version. I minced one clove of garlic in the mini-prep. Then … Continue reading →

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Berbere

April 11, 2012

This spicy paste is a needed ingredient in Ethiopian recipes. Not only is it spicy hot it also include coriander, cinnamon, cardamom and other spices so it is very flavorful. I got this recipe from Papa Tofu Loves Ethiopian, a … Continue reading →

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Veggies + Beans + Protein

April 2, 2012

I’ve been eating some version of this for dinner for the past few weeks. I love it! It is fast, simple and healthy. Plus the combination is so endlessly variable that I don’t feel like I’m eating the same thing … Continue reading →

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French Dressing

March 27, 2012

This is a homemade version of the “French” dressing you find at the supermarket. Though I’ll note that I never found a salad dressing like this in France… Anyhow, this dressing is really tasty and much better than what you … Continue reading →

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Turmeric Pickle

March 25, 2012

No, those are not carrots… It’s actually fresh turmeric root. I’m marinating it in lime juice and salt for a quick pickle.

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