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Pappardelle Pasta with Zucchini, Garlic and Italian Parsley

It’s the ideal  dish for spring: really simple and tasty, that can be prepared in many variations.Here’s the recipe with pappardelle seasoned with zucchini cooked in oil, garlic and parsley, with grated parmigiano and a pinch of black pepper. From a nutritional point of view it replaces a full meal. It has […]

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Roasted Cauliflower with Onion, Raisin and Capers

This is a brilliant idea to cook cauliflower, an easy way to improve the taste of this Cruciferous vegetable which, on its own, doesn’t have much of it. If you’re on a low-calories diet or you just want to eat healthier this is your recipe. (recipe from my friend  Maddalena G.) photos […]

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French Lentil Soup

Rich in  proteins and fiber, it’s a fast and nutritious meal. This homemade lentil soup can be made with vegetable stock and be completely vegan. In less than 40 minutes you can have a budget-friendly  satisfying meal that makes the perfect dish for your family and for your guests.photos coco zordan  

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Quinoa (how to cook)

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) has the highest nutritional profile and cooks the fastest of all grains. Fully gluten-free it’s an extremely high energy grain (actually a sees)  that has been grown and consumed for about 8,000 years on the high plains of the Andes Mountains in South America. Contains all eight amino […]

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Simple Brown Rice Soaking

WHY SOAKING? Soaking is a centuries-old method that helps to breakdown the antinutrients and hard-to-digest components of grains, and at the same time, helps to release highly beneficial nutrients. For more about the whys and hows of soaking, please check out “How to Soak Grains for Optimal Nutrition.” Soaking grains in an acid […]