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Calling All Spicy Vegans: Thai Coconut-Curry Soba Noodles with Tofu

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

I know it’s a sin to be using frozen veggies when so many fresh vegetables are coming into season at the farmer’s market just around the corner, but forgive me… I’ve been out of town and I’m jet-lagged. I modified this recipe quite a bit to both fit what was...

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In Honor of National Burger Month…

Various Other Ramblings

I can’t let May come and go without recognizing its biggest honor: National Burger month. Here is a quick journey through some of the best burgers I’ve had in D.C., the burgers I’ve made in the past year, and my burger bucket list… let me know what I should add!...

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Vegan Chocolate Banana Pudding with Fresh Berries and Coconut Dark Chocolate Drizzle

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

I don’t know that you can call this dessert “light” since the secret ingredient, avocado, is certainly a high-fat food. However, unlike the saturated fat from the cream in your typical chocolate mousse, this dessert packs heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and loads of potassium. It’s also vegan, and according to Courtney “one...

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Salad on the Grill! Romaine Hearts with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

Yesenia made these grilled romaine hearts for our Boo(z)k(e) Club last week and I liked them so much I hounded her for the recipe. Although as you will see, I’m posting this more as a summer BBQ inspiration than a recipe to follow to the T. You can use...

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Rockin’ the Casbah with a Moroccan Pigeon Pie

This recipe has been on my bucket list since January 1, when I set out to try to make new things. However, the true inspiration came about a year ago during a day in Tangier, walking the narrow streets of the Casbah with the one and only Mustapha (“Mr. Coca...

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A Trip Down Wine Road: Sampling the Pinots of Anderson Valley

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I’m on the West Coast this week for a much anticipated and truly special occasion– Dad and Kippy are getting married on Saturday, formal recognition of a togetherness of two people and two families that I think all involved have recognized for quite some time. There’s no better occasion than...

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Quinoa Pudding Breakfast Parfait

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

Another delicious, quick and healthy breakfast option! 1/3 cup cook quinoa 1 container (5.3 oz) vanilla or honey flavored Greek yogurt 2 tbsp light coconut milk 1/2 cup fresh berries 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon sweetener of choice (I used 2 tablespoons sugar free syrup) Combine all the...

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A Raspberry Chocolate Pie that Will Change Your Views on Healthy Desserts!

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

I think pie and I inherently think delicious buttery crust. But sometimes I find myself shocked by how good desserts can taste without butter. This pie for instance, you’d never guess it was good for you. But it is. The secret ingredients? Avocado and Greek yogurt. Really, you could eat...

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Eastern Market Inspiration for a Mother’s Day Feast

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It was a beautiful weekend here in D.C. Saturday afternoon Courtney and I took Lila and Gwen for a walk to Eastern Market to shop for some fresh produce and find inspiration for a Mother’s Day feast. Samples of these peaches prompted me to go with a dish I’ve been...

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I’ve Finally Tackled Tofu! {A Simple Trick and an Easy Vegan Stir-fry}

Notes from a Messy Kitchen

I’ve lamented (more than once) that cooking tofu does not come easily to me. Well, this was momentous: I actually did it right. I give credit to the fact that I “pressed” the tofu first (see below). I then panfried it slowly with lots of herbs. It had great flavoring...

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