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Green Split Pea Dal Recipe

Dal is a stew prepared from pulses, like dried lentils, peas, or beans that have been removed from their hull and split. It’s often enjoyed over rice or with bread. There’s many different kinds of dal, but it looks like the most basic process simply requires lots of boiling and a nice mix of spices. [...]

Honey Jack Daniel Whiskey-Infused Prune Chocolate Brownies

Chocolate brownies! Do you prefer rich, fudge brownies, chewy ones or cake-like ones? So, the texture of the brownie depends on the ratio of chocolate, butter/oil, eggs, sugar, and flour ingredients. The type of fat used in the batter will change whether the brownie ends up being richer and fudge-like or less dense. Although I [...]

Recipe Testing: Spicy Kale Coconut Relish

Posted by Cindy Waffles on January 2, 2012 · 2 Comments

I’ve been doing some recipe testing for Terry Hope Romano’s upcoming vegan cookbook, Vegan Eats World, which will feature a collection of international recipes. Previously I posted about her recipe for fresh noodle soup in sesame miso broth and it was delicious. Here is a peek into another one of her recipes. This one is [...]

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Tomato Rice Pilaf Recipe

Posted by Cindy Waffles on December 23, 2011 · 1 Comment

A delicious rice dish is always great to accompany a hearty meal. Here’s a simple rice pilaf dish that uses diced tomatoes. This vegetarian side dish can be enjoyed by all – next to grilled eggplants or a chicken dish for the omnivores and such. This rice dish takes about 10 minutes to prep. Then [...]

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A Savory Tomato Quick Bread Recipe

Posted by Cindy Waffles on December 21, 2011 · 1 Comment

Tomatoes in a quick bread? I’ve never tried that before, until now. I came across this recipe for Spicy Tomato Bread from the Red Gold Recipe Collection. It looked like a very simple and easy recipe with basic ingredients that you’d probably already have in your pantry – a can of tomatoes, bunch of spices, [...]

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Green Holiday Festival Highlights

Posted by Cindy Waffles on December 14, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The past Sunday, the first Green Holiday Festival, organized by the US VegCorp, took place at The Altman Building in Chelsea to benefit For The Animals Sanctuary. Over 50 vendors and exhibitors set up shop to share their products that are not just unique and creative, but also eco-friendly and sustainable. This included animal friendly [...]

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Win Free Tickets To The Green Holiday Festival In NYC Courtesy Of Sacha Vida – Dec 11 [ENDED]

Posted by Cindy Waffles on December 8, 2011 · 1 Comment

Giveaway has ended! Find out more about Sacha Vida here. Thanks! —- Any plans for this weekend? Do you want to win 4 tickets to the Green Holiday Festival and try the newest and healthiest snacks around? You are in luck. Sacha Vida is giving away 4 tickets to the Festival and a goodie bag [...]

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