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Creative Uses for Sunflower Seed Kernels

A popular healthy snack in their own right, sunflower seed kernels are also a great plant-based protein substitute for those with peanut allergies. But did you know you could do much more than snack on...

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The Curious Cook’s Guide to Cauliflower Recipes

With all of the medical buzz about cruciferous vegetables these days, it’s no wonder people are searching for ways to celebrate the numerous cancer-fighting and other health benefits of cauliflower....

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Cooking With Collard Greens: How to Get More of This Nutritional Powerhouse...

It’s no secret that collard greens and other cruciferous vegetables are good for you. With an ANDI score of 1,000, they’re pretty tough to beat when it comes to nutrition. They’re also a perennial...

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Black Bean Recipes for All Occasions

Popular in Caribbean food and Mexican cuisine, black beans offer flexibility, reduced cooking time and cranberry-comparable antioxidant properties. They are also a food item that is still affordable...

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Tasty and Affordable Black Eyed Pea Recipes

If you’re looking for a fiber-filled food item that’s affordable and relatively simple to prepare, consider the ages-old black eyed pea. It’s popular across a number of international cuisines, takes...

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Cooking with Brown Lentils: More to Love than You May Realize

You may think brown lentils are something served for dinner on the boring train. And in all honesty, so did I for many years. I put them into vegetable soup when I didn’t have any other beans to use,...

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Banana Recipes for Every Occasion

High in potassium, one of the cheapest produce items around, and available at virtually any grocery store in North America, bananas boast a huge presence in the menu plans of most moms. For those...

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Cheap Food Guide: Creative Cooking Ideas for Inexpensive and Healthy Grocery...

Cheap food is a priority for many people these days. Finding cheap food that’s actually healthy adds an entirely separate layer of logistics. I like to make it my mission to identify affordable items...

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Curried Vegan Meatballs with Chickpeas and Peanuts

These curried vegan meatballs are one of numerous meatless meatball recipes I’ve run across since starting the transition to a more plant-based diet. The recipe is from Robin Robertson’s savory...

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Cookbook Review: A Vegan Taste of the Middle East

Linda Majzlik’s cookbook, A Vegan Taste of the Middle East, puts an Arabian spin on the plant-based diet. From pistachio biscuits and Middle-East-seasoned vegetable kabobs to aubergine-lentil stew and...

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Vegan Tuna Melt

Finding suitable substitutes for your favorite meals can be a real challenge for those new to a plant-based diet. That’s why having a few helpful foods for going vegan is critical in the beginning. It...

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Cookbook Review: Hearty Vegan Meals for Monster Appetites

Vegan-curious cooks often hold back from attempting the transition due to fear their new diet won’t be satisfying enough. That’s where putting the time into a suitably deep collection of hearty recipes...

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Sassy and Simple Split Pea Recipes

A good collection of split pea recipes goes a long way towards supporting a menu plan of cheap food that’s also hearty and nutritious. If you think soup is the only option at your disposal, think...

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Breakfast Casseroles

For sleepy Saturdays, special events and group get togethers, breakfast casseroles provide a reliable go-to option your guests are sure to enjoy. Here are a handful of flavorful options to add to your...

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50 Fun Rhubarb Recipes for Summer

Growing up in Maine, rhubarb recipes were all the rage for summer. Stewing, baking and even freezing rhubarb for later use were common activities in many kitchens throughout our neighborhood. From...

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