Tag Archives: vegan

WildFlour Bakery and Cafe

By Monica | Published: May 20, 2013

Gluten-free living is being redefined in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Cheers to the opening of the WildFlour Bakery and Cafe where I am proudly working as the head chef. Stop by and treat yourself to some delicious baked goods and lunch fare. Everything from Nutella danish, to gluten-free pumpernickel loaves and French baguettes to sweet and [...]

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Something like “Clams Casino”

By Monica | Published: April 3, 2013

  I was driving my car home from Whole Foods one day when an idea for a recipe came to my mind. “Why not use shitakes as a base for a “clams casino” recipe?” I thought. I eat shitakes just about every other day anyway, so experimenting with another recipe using those tasty little mushrooms [...]

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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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La Cena di Un Venerdi Sera- A Friday Night Dinner

By Monica | Published: January 29, 2013

Wow! I just planned, organized and cooked as a co-head chef for my very first Friday Night Dinner event! I worked alongside one of my professors from when I was a culinary student. The dinner was for the Natural Gourmet Institute’s weekly Friday Night Dinner event. Every week a guest chef and students serve a [...]

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MendoLand…

By Monica | Published: December 6, 2012
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Monday, November 19: I woke up at 5am, 6:30am, 7:15am and finally got out of bed to do some meditation and my phone alarm rang at 8am (the time I was supposed to get up). What a confusing morning because not only did I fall asleep at 10pm the night before, but I felt like [...]

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Amaranth and Sweet Potato Cakes

By Monica | Published: October 26, 2012
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Sweet Potatoes are so sweet and perfectly in season this time of year. They are a perfect addition to many recipes, especially this one. I have been planning a savory pancake recipe for some time now and finally decided on these Amaranth and Sweet Potato Cakes. This combination of scallions, sweet potatoes, cilantro and amaranth [...]

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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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You Make Me Wanna SPROUT!

By Monica | Published: September 19, 2012
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What in the heck does “sprouted” mean you may ask, well I had to do research about the topic and consulted a few personal resources to come up with a beginner-style definition. Sprouting is the practice of germinating seeds to be eaten either raw or cooked. Sprouted foods are a convenient way to have fresh [...]

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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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