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Magic of Miso: Miso Chili Crisp Noodles

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A bowl of noodles bathed in spicy, sweet, savory sauce could possibly be a remedy to all the world’s ills. It's that good. If you shy away from noodles in any form, this post may not be for you, unless you combine this sauce with zucchini noodles or roasted veggies (which would also be delicious). But for those who enjoy pasta, this post may make you happy. For the last several months, I’ve been trying brands of garlicky chili oil. Yes, I could make it myself (it looks pretty easy) but why should I make it, when there are so many talented folks making delicious things I can simply ...

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Magic of Miso: Walnut Miso Tapenade

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When you think of an ingredient that can enhance many dishes, you might not think of fermented soybeans, but that’s just what we’re talking about today. . .miso!   Miso is lauded for its ability to maintain good gut health and provide amazing flavor to any dish. Even Bon Appetit magazine called it “. ….

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Lovely Legumes: Black Eyed Peas

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Restaurants come and go, with many factors determining success. But when a long-time, popular spot closes, it’s a huge loss to a community, partly because of lost culinary traditions. This post is about one place, but I’m sure its story will resonate with many. My husband recently told me about black eyed peas he enjoyed at Old…

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Lovely Legumes: Chickpea Sliders

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Recently, two announcements in the culinary world created a buzz. The popular recipe site, Epicurious, said it would no longer post new beef recipes, and Eleven Madison Park, a prestigious restaurant in New York, said it would offer a vegan-only menu when it reopens. Apparently, they want to be part of the solution toward a…

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Lovely Legumes: Lentil & Kale Salad

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Legumes are in the vegetable family, with common members being chickpeas, black/red/kidney beans, green beans, black-eyed peas, soybeans and lentils. They’re called ‘powerhouse foods,’ with lentils being especially well-regarded. Nutrition-wise, lentils are an excellent source of protein, loaded with potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and fiber, and a great resource for vegetarians, or folks sensitive to gluten.  They’re…

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