Yellow Dal for Every Day

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If you love chana dal or yellow split peas and enjoy the flavors of India, this will be a recipe you can enjoy any time. Bonus? It’s dirt cheap to make.

Armenian Lentil Patties

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In my ongoing quest to find more ways to enjoy lentils and increase my meatless menu repertoire, I made sure to snag this recipe before releasing my copy of The Armenian Cookbook, by Rachel Hogrogian.

Corn with Mustard Seeds

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This corn dish is an affordable side that brings flavor and balance to a budget-oriented dinner menu.

Buckwheat-Zucchini Pancakes

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Looking to use up some garden bounty? These buckwheat-zucchini pancakes from India will help do the trick!

Gluten-Free Recipe for Buckwheat-Potato Fritters

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Love Indian food? Try this recipe for affordable buckwheat-potato fritters that’s vegan, gluten-free and suitable for dunking and dipping with your favorite chutney’s and sauces. These are a great idea for movie night or as a party snack.

Chinese Chicken Liver Stir Fry with Cabbage and Almonds

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Got a chicken liver fan at your house and don’t feel like making paté? Try this super-easy stir fry dish that requires few ingredients and even less time.

French Beans with Sundried Tomatoes

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Love the convenience of French beans? Always on the lookout for ways to serve them? Here’s a simple, elegant sauté with loads of color you can make in a jiffy.

Mashed Rosemary Potatoes with Olive Oil and Garlic

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Looking for a vegan version of mashed potatoes that still goes the distance with flavor? Look no further.

Provencal Pumpkin Soup

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This French version of pumpkin soup has only five main ingredients. The seasonings are left up to you.

Thai Corn Chowder with Lime and Basil

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Reducing your dairy intake, but not wanting to give up chowder? This tropical vegan version using coconut milk provides a fresh twist on an old favorite: corn chowder.

Baked Pumpkin Kibbeh

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OK, I’ve been eating Lebanese food for some time, and I can honestly say I’ve never even heard of pumpkin kibbeh. But since I’m on the lookout for more vegan fare these days, and pumpkin is such a super food nutritionally, I’m adding this one to the pumpkin archives.

Lebanese Black-Eyed Pea Salad

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Middle Eastern food is one of my all-time favorite international cuisines.  This simple side salad is suitable when planning a menu for vegans and meat lovers alike.

White Bean Hummus with Sundried Tomatoes

White Bean Hummus with Sundried Tomatoes

Last night, I had some cooked cannellini beans to use up and wanted to make something fun for Memorial Day weekend. A little creativity and a food processor produced one of our favorite concoctions thus far. Here’s how I did it.

Black-Eyed Peas in a Spicy Goan Curry

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This recipe is a favorite at our house. We enjoy it at any time of year.

Old Fashioned Hard Candy

Another successful confection from my candy-making phase is traditional hard candy.  Hard candy is a classic.  It takes few ingredients to make, and it is pretty in a candy dish or a gift jar.  This old recipe is my favorite. 2 c sugar 1 c water 3/4 c light corn syrup Food coloring (red, green,… [Continue Reading]