Tag Archives: healthy food

Brad’s Raw Chips

By Monica | Published: March 27, 2013

Take a ride with me to Pipersville, PA where we will encounter a world of pure innovation and where snacking has reached new levels. The Brad’s Raw Foods idea surfaced in 2006 when Brad himself took a hold of his lifestyle and adopted a raw foods diet. The story of how he dedicated his life [...]

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Slide ‘em On Down!

By Monica | Published: February 14, 2013
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  Feel the love with every bite of this Shiitake Slider. The creamy and spicy sriracha “mayo” and the sweet and savory flavors of the onions and shiitake mushrooms all in one. If you like mushrooms, this slider will open a world of undeniable bliss for your mouth. I made this slider on a whim [...]

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Delicious Dippers with Spinach Cashew Cream

By Monica | Published: October 4, 2012
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Wow- this dish right here is an example of what you can do with random ingredients found in your fridge. I saw spinach, I saw leftover cashew cream, tofu pieces and oat flour and created what I call Delicious Dippers. I prepared the tofu in long strips so they are easy to dip in the [...]

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Sicilian Summertime Potatoes

By Monica | Published: September 12, 2012
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Ahh, the final days of summer. As I cling onto the hot weather that is slowly slipping out from under my fingertips, I remember the hot summer days I spent laying on the beaches in Sicily. I remember eating fantastic food overlooking beautiful views of the water and colorful beaches. Life was great and it [...]

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Massaged Kale

By Monica | Published: July 26, 2012

Better known as: Fresh Chickpeas in Massaged Kale Salad served with a Garlic Vinaigrette, but because the name is to dang long, let’s call it Massaged Kale.  After harvesting fresh vegetables from my dad’s garden, I decided to use the produce in my next recipe. I hand picked the chickpeas and kale and decided I [...]

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I’m feeling artichokey

By Monica | Published: July 12, 2012

Carciofi… Ahh the beauty of an artichoke. Fresh artichokes have intimidated me for years, but since I’ve been building my confidence and skills in the kitchen, I decided I was ready to experiment. The pointy leaves and the unusual shape and structure of the artichoke left me confused, so I read numerous ways online on [...]

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“Beet” the Heat Mix

By Monica | Published: June 11, 2012

Beets are the type of vegetable that when you bite into them there is this initial “cringe” reaction, but as soon as the initial shock of the earthy flavors dissipate, you are able to enjoy them. Their smooth texture, beautiful deep red coloring, and of course in this recipe, their delicious flavor will get you [...]

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‘Bello Sangweech

By Monica | Published: June 1, 2012

Sangweech: the pronunciation of the word ‘sandwich’ in Italian dialect; the way I pronounced ‘sandwich’ for the first 15 years of my speaking life. (don’t worry I’ve learned since then!) The star of this recipe is everything! Of course we have the ‘Bello- Portobello mushroom cap, but there’s also caramelized onions, sauteed spinach fresh from [...]

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‘Shroom Tarts

By Monica | Published: May 9, 2012

 I have to say that mushrooms have become my new favorite ingredient when cooking up fantabulous recipes. I grew up having a love/hate relationship with the slimy, weird looking fungus, but within the past few years have I rekindled my relationship with them and can respect and appreciate the contribution they make to the culinary world. Mushrooms, [...]

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New Year Traditions the Italian Way

By Monica | Published: January 2, 2012

Welcome 2012! Buon Anno Nuovo! Happy New Year! The end of 2011 brings me great sadness, but more so joy, happiness, and confidence that LaVegetariana will continue to grow, expand and spread! Forget the depression of an end of a year- how about we look forward to a new, positive and beautiful year that is [...]

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