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Quick and Easy Chana Masala

Quick and Easy Chana Masala

Making Indian foods from scratch seems intimidating…until you try it. The secret, I believe, is massive amounts of spices! This is a perfect vegetarian dish that is so delicious and yummy, you’ll want to make it all the time. Serve it simply over some basmati rice for a warm and filling meal. Chana Masala Ingredients: […]

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Chickpea Soup: The Best Italian Comfort Soup EVER

Chickpea Soup: The Best Italian Comfort Soup EVER

Well dear readers, I’m thinking about doing a cookbook. But when I looked over my recipes, I realized I was missing a chickpea soup recipe, the kind you find in Italy. Then the other day, lo and behold, Holly, my yoga teacher said, “I’m coming over and we are going to make chickpea soup.” I […]

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Beyond Kale: Go Green Like the Greeks

Beyond Kale: Go Green Like the Greeks

by Diane Kochilas, author of Ikaria: Lessons on Food, Life, and Longevity from the Greek Island Where People Forget to Die It’s a global world. A few weeks ago at my local farmer’s market, I saw kale for the first time. It took me by surprise. I live in Greece and spend a lot of […]

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