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So, which emotion do we choose this Memorial Day weekend, brooding reflection or easy, sunlit festivity?
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Popular Recipes
If you’re like me and have a primarily plant-based diet, Thai restaurants are probably near and dear to your heart. Why? Usually if not always, a large part of their menus are vegan! This curry recipe is as close to restaurant taste and quality as I’ve ever tasted. A must try. (Thanks to Sharon Cho for this recipe.)
This is an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink sort of stew. If you are feeling adventurous, you could also throw in a can of black beans.
This is a great example of mixing and matching recipes. Take the Tabbouleh recipe and stuff it into a wrap with hummus. Fantastic!
Many Russian, East European, German dishes are meat and cream heavy, loaded with cholesterol and saturated fat. By using cashews and multiple varieties of mushrooms, you can save the stroganoff without harming your health.
