Blueberry Tofu Cake

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Tofu acts as an egg replacement in this moist, dense coffee cake sweetened with orange juice and applesauce. Everyone will be begging to take home the leftovers at your next brunch.

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Spicy Stir-fried Tofu with Kale & Red Peppers

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Spice up stir-fry night with this great recipe! Smoky sesame oil and tart rice wine mingle with ginger, garlic, and hot pepper for an easy-to-make Asian experience that will delight your tastebuds. Serve with a little brown rice or go fusion-style and serve as the filling for a whole-grain tortilla.

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Kid Crunch Trail Mix

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Quick, easy and delicious. Store-bought trail mix is often heavier on the sugar than you’d expect. The trick to this trail mix is starting with a star-earning cereal and keeping the proportion of dried fruit and chocolate in balance with filling items like soy nuts and pumpkin seeds. If your family isn’t a fan of any one […]

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Black Rice Salad with Avocado & Grapefruit

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Black rice, like brown rice, has a long cooking time. With the pink of the grapefruit and green avocado, the visual effect is startling and lovely. The flavors, however, are just as well served by any kind of rice, so don’t hesitate to use up what you have. Wild rice makes another lovely option. Tip: […]

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Passover Spinach Squares

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These spinach squares are pareve, containing neither meat nor dairy, and are often served as an appetizer at traditional Passover celebrations. Packed with spinach and leeks, this dish is a simple and flavorful appetizer that also works beautifully for any party where guests might appreciate a little extra veg in a light pre-dinner nibble.

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Lentil & Chestnut Soup

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Fresh chestnuts are a treat only available during the winter holiday season in most regions, but canned are available year-round, making this soup a treat you can enjoy anytime. Fresh do substitute well for canned if you can get them! Tip: If you don’t have an immersion blender, allow the soup to cool and puree […]

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Zucchini Walnut Loaf

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Zucchini bread is an all-time summer favorite for almost any household with a zucchini plant in their garden…and their neighbors who keep finding anonymous donations of zucchini in the back seat of their cars. With this tasty and healthful recipe, you just might find yourself sneaking around behind the stealthy zucchini donors to snatch up […]

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Black & White Quinoa Dressing

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Dress up your dressing during the holidays with this lovely whole-grain dish packed with butternut squash and pecans! The rich array of autumnal flavors will pair perfectly with your favorite celebratory main course, providing a filling option that will tempt your omnivore friends and delight your vegetarian guests.

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