A little bit on Chia: There are so many health benefits to chia seeds, and they are so versatile. Try them on toast, in peanut butter, over a parfait, as a gooey gel, in water, juices or smoothies! Whatever way you like them, they are definitely a great snack to keep you powered throughout the day. Health…
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Now, here is the second course to your romantic Parisian meal: the salad. Agave-Roasted Fennel with Goat Cheese serves 6 Ingredients: 3 large or 6 small fresh fennel bulbs (the fronds should be bushy bright green) a generous handful arugula 1 ½ to 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 4 – 5 tbsp light agave nectar…
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A odd, secret combination of three simple ingredients that makes one of the best dips I have ever tried. La comida de los cafes Argentina son tan únicas y creativas. Este es un dip que yo probé en un café local en Buenos Aires. Es absolutamente perfecto! Sesamo Queso Dip Una cuchara de Queso Crema vegano…
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So you know how they say some of the greatest inventions were originally mistakes? Like silly putty, the vacuum cleaner, and Coca Cola. Today’s lunch recipe could possibly make that list. From a broken blender to accidental convection, what I thought would be a flop actually turned out pretty good! Sautéed Za’atar Veggies: 2 servings Ingredients: 1/2…
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When I traveled to Paris last year, I decided to take a cooking class. I mean it was the capital of some of the most exquisite cuisine right? I was skeptic until I found a chef who taught organic-vegetarian cooking! With her, I customized a special Jain menu of French foods to learn. Over the…
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Rose Watermelon-Lychee Jello Parfait Parfaits are alwayssss delicious. Combining different flavors, and textures, they can please any palate. Jello is a fun ingredient, but often, vegetarians and vegans find it difficult to mimick the texture gelitan free. However, there is a secret ingredient for everything! I came up with this recipe for a…
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You know when you walk into a cute little cafe and see those pastries and desserts arranged perfectly in the glass cases? Now you can make a healthier and animal product free version yourself! Fortunately, they don’t run $6 a piece either 😛 Yup, this recipe is entirely raw, vegan, and Jain. No oven necessary.…
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There are some commonly non-Jain items that I absolutely love like pesto, salsa, and guacamole… All of the following almost always contain onion and/or garlic. So, here is the Jain & vegan way to make them without root vegetables, while keeping them just as tasty, if not more! For this post, lets start with Jain…
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Don’t have much time to roll out a pizza dough? Well, most ready made crusts contain onion, garlic, or even egg, making it seem tough for the busy Jain to make homemade pizza. Scratch that—ever tried naan pizza? All you need is: -Naan Loaves (make sure they are eggless! I used Kontos Tandoori Naan) or…
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Craving the ooey-gooey warmth of those movie theater nachos? Well, give it a savory twist with half the calories! This recipe makes a savory afternoon snack, or party appetizer. Jain Masala Cream Nachos To make the nachos, begin by collecting the ingredients: For the Jain Taco Masala: Combine the following ingredients to taste: Salt, Cumin,…
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