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Yonni Wattenmaker
Mar 21, 20211 min read
Coffee Junkie Smoothie
Are you a coffee junkie? No judgment - I am! Turn your fix into a smoothie. Two meals, one big cup. In a high-speed blender or...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Mar 21, 20212 min read
Passover Spinach Matzah Pie
When I first became vegan, I struggled with food options on the Jewish holidays. Everything traditional had dairy, eggs, meat or fish. I...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Mar 21, 20211 min read
Quinoa with Brussel Sprouts, Pecans and Apricots
People always ask people who follow a plant-based diet how they get enough protein. If you pay attention to your options, doing so is...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Mar 21, 20211 min read
Matzah Balls
I am not a fan of matzah balls. I am surely in the minority as they seem to be a staple of most diner menus, and are certainly not...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Mar 21, 20211 min read
Charoset
Charoset is a traditional Passover dish. It has a place on the seder plate to represent the bricks and mortar over which the Israelites...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Mar 5, 20211 min read
VBLT
Looking for some cold weather comfort food? Or just a satisfying lunch even in warmer temps? I have a solution~ a (V)BLT! In a hot...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 27, 20211 min read
Spicy Peanut-y Cabbage Slaw
Have you heard of the Thug Kitchen Cookbook? It is the most irreverent plant-based cookbook I've seen and I LOVE it! If you've been...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 24, 20211 min read
Chickpea Tofu Stew
When you're looking for something warm and cozy, with a little spice but not quite a curry, this dish hits the spot! Into an instant pot...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 24, 20211 min read
Hamentaschen
As a vegan, it has been really difficult to celebrate with traditional Jewish meals on the holidays. Eggs and meat and dairy are so often...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 24, 20211 min read
Radish and Sugar Snap Pea Salad
Spring came early! Not really but it looks like it in this bowl. I saw a recipe on the Food Network app by Katie Lee Biegel and...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 24, 20211 min read
Brussel Sprouts and Shallots
I wasn’t going to cook last night. I wanted to work out ️ and pour a glass of but when I opened the fridge, brussel sprouts and fresh...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 21, 20211 min read
Lemon Chicken
This lemon chicken dish is a healthy, low-sodium, flavor packed dinner for 2-3. I can't eat chicken, but I can tell you it got rave...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 16, 20211 min read
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage soup is so good for you, it had it's own diet! Lots of fiber, colorful vegetables, no added fats and full of flavor ~ a little...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 16, 20212 min read
Charred Broccoli with Farro and Ginger Tofu
I saw a recipe in the NY Times Cooking section by Melissa Clark that sounded perfect for a plant-based, Mediterranean diet-type dinner. I...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 15, 20211 min read
Shaved Cauliflower, Bibb Lettuce + Radish Salad
I saw it all the time, but never underestimate the power of a good salad. I get it. It's much more tempting to reach for a sandwich or a...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 12, 20211 min read
Hearty Green Risotto
Who says vegans can't enjoy great risotto? It just takes a little time and a little creativity! This recipe may sound a little strange,...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 12, 20211 min read
Vegan Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a traditional North African and Middle Eastern egg dish. I never had that traditional version, but it inspired this...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 7, 20211 min read
Chili
It's not just for game day and there's no meat required. Sauté one large chopped yellow onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic in extra...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 5, 20211 min read
Avocado Toast
I went for a run this morning. It was pretty humid, so not my easiest run, but I pushed through. I got home exhausted, and knew I wanted...
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Yonni Wattenmaker
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Sangri-aaah
I have to admit that while I love entertaining, when my son would leave for camp each summer, I seemed to shut down the kitchen. Eating...
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