Tabouleh
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Tabouleh Recipe. Passover-Friendly

Tabouleh Homemade Tabouleh is far superior than store bought alternatives! I have included here a gluten-free adaptation, perfect for Passover as well, courtesy of quinoa. Whole Wheat Bulgur The difference between whole wheat…
endives walnut salad
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Endives, Pear, Avocado and Walnut Salad Recipe

Endives are wonderful in this salad. The dish is very easily adapted for  Passover, and is equally at home as a salad or a side dish with grilled fish or chicken. We all notice walnut oil, which is an expensive treat year-round, is plentiful…
Eggplant Salad Japanese Style Recipe
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Eggplant Salad Japanese Style Recipe

Eggplant salad is rich with asian flavors and aromas. If you've never used Japanese eggplants, I implore you to give them a try. They are smaller, softer, and sweeter than the ones used in Italian cuisine. This eggplant salad is equally at…
Heirloom Tomato, Basil and Haricots Verts Salad Recipe
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Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil and Haricots Verts Salad Recipe

Heirloom Tomatoes Mmm.... Expensive, that they are! But one juicy bite of these magnificent and whimsically-shaped and -colored gems will explain why. An Glorious Occasional Treat! Splurge on gorgeous heirloom tomatoes: slice 'em, drizzle…
dairy-free cheesecake
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Zucchini and Fennel Soup Recipe

Fennel Soup is pure seduction. Many Americans have yet to get turned on to fennel. Any chance I get to sneak in those veggies that are somewhat neglected in America, and beloved beyond, I am there: So for today, that will be Fennel! Fennel…
Makrod
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Makrod: Semolina Date Pastry Recipe. Gluten-Free Friendly

Makrod is a great North African Dessert Classic. It showcases some of my absolute flavors: semolina, dates and honey. I have always rather neglected this wonderful treat because the traditional preparation requires frying, my nemesis. Frankly,…
Vegan chocolate mousse
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Vegan Chocolate Mousse Recipe. Gluten-Free

Chocolate Mousse The little black dress of the dessert repertoire, ready in no time and always makes you look your best! Ridiculously simple and incredibly delicious: I whip up this Vegan Chocolate Mousse in minutes. Who would believe my…
blackened chicken
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Blackened Chicken Breasts Recipe. Blackened Fish

Blackened Chicken Mine is ideally moist, so moist I only use chicken breasts for the whole dish, and end up with fork-tender blackened chicken. I beg you, no garlic powder. If for goodness only knows what reason, you don’t want to…
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Cold Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers and Olives Recipe

Cold Pasta dishes are wonderful for summer and all buffet displays. And the best part is, beside for boiling the pasta, this cold pasta dish doesn't require any cooking. If you are watching your starch intake, or if you are simply, as I always…
black bean corn
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Seared Tuna with Black Bean Corn Salsa Recipe

Black bean corn salsa is dignified enough to provide a beautiful and nutritious bed for the seared tuna. Cash in on the great abundance of summer corn and tomatoes. Fresh corn please, it will make the whole difference and it is a snap to prepare. Make…
yogurt soup
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Cold Yogurt Fruit Soup Recipe. Dairy-Free

Cold Yogurt Fruit Soup The mixture of soy milk and citrus juice results in that curdled texture and tangy flavor we look for in yogurt and buttermilk. No Cooking whatsoever! Summer and hot kitchens, yikes, so no cooking is the best! Best…