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If you can swing it, a food processor makes all the difference!
I am part of a family of 5 - 3 teen/pre-teen sons - it means we need large quantities for meals to feed everyone. We try to eat plant-based as much as possible - so as the boys got older, I investe...
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reneeeats Really thinking about investing this now that my son has discovered his love for “bean” macaroni and cheese. These bean-based sauces require a better blender/processor than what I have.
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DianaO Reneeeats, you should do it! well worth the investment!
Homemade Mango Salsa for Taco Night!
I've been enjoying making homemade mango salsa for taco night at our house. Just a few ingredients - fresh mango, fresh cilantro, chopped red onion (but it prechopped when in a pinch for time), lim...
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DietIDdietitian Great idea, that looks amazing! I will definitely try it. So many ways to use it! Plus mangoes are so affordable right now. My supermarket is selling them for 49 cents each this week!
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reneeeats 49 cents?! Holy cow. K I am stocking up on mangos. We would eat them daily if they were in the house. We also get raw mango and pickle them with red chili.
Ethiopian Family Dinner Out: We had the kids at "there are no utensils!"
Fun Saturday night outing on a snowy weekend -- kids had such fun trying and learning how to eat by scooping the stew-based food with injera (sourdough flatbread) rather than utensils. Bonus was th...
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DietIDdietitian YUM -- what a special treat!
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reneeeats Love Ethiopian food!
I conquered the The Add Dairy Challenge - 7 days!
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DietIDdietitian nice job! Which one is next for you?
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DianneZimmermanHeinz The same one 🤷🏻♀️
SOS - I thought keeping basil in a cup of water would prevent it from wilting. Any other ideas?
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DietIDdietitian Try placing fresh rinsed leaves between sheets of damp paper towels or tucked between the fold of a large damp tea towel. Store in the refrigerator. The jar trick might work better if you cover it...
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reneeeats Will try this next time. Thank you!
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Mirsansone I’m always trying to find ways to keep my herbs fresh.
When I’m craving sweets, I do this instead!
Pitted dates, a dollop of unsalted peanut butter, and a dash of cinnamon. The kids will eat these “date boats” for dessert too!
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allhatsoff2yu I grew up eating dates with peanut butter from the time I was about nine years old. Still a favorite sweet treat and my grandkids love it as well!
Curry in a Hurry? No Worry!
For a warm, flavorful dinner in less than 30 minutes, try this shortcut curry! You can use any veggies you have already, and you can use meat/poultry/paneer in place of the tofu. For this version, ...
Does Almond Milk qualify as dairy?
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reneeeats I don’t think so, but I know it is classified as “milk.” @DietIDdietitian can weigh in
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DietIDdietitian For the increase dairy challenge, you certainly can use plant milks. Look for one that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D. Cheers!
Turmeric Eggplant Stew - a fantastic winter recipe that the whole family will enjoy!
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And the kids don't even realize how much good for them food and spices they're consuming!
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DietIDdietitian Yum, thanks for the share! I will definitely try this!