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5 Anti-Inflammatory Dairy Foods You Should Be Eating Do dairy foods fan the fire of inflammation or help stamp it out? Milk and milk products are often controversial because they’re thought to increase inflammation due to their saturated fat. Inflammation is your body’s built-in defense mechanism, and despite its bad reputation, it’s a […]
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Caponata alla giudia (aubergine and vegetable stew) recipe Ingredients 3 aubergines/eggplants kosher salt 1½ onions 2 celery ribs 10 cherry tomatoes 60 ml (¼ cup) extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, smashed 6 oz package of mixed mushrooms 200g (1 cup) chopped ripe tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes, with their liquid ½ c mixed
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Easy Chili 2 teaspoons oil such as peanut or canola 2 onions, chopped, Vidalia or Yellow 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb lean ground beef or bison, or venison if your grocer carries it 3/4 lb beef sirloin, cubed 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 can dark beer, after taking a couple
This easy egg casserole is filled with spring green vegetables and rustic whole-grain bread. It’s perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner or a springtime brunch. You can assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning when you’re ready. Active: 25 mins Total: 9 hrs 15 mins Servings: 8 Vegetarian Spring Egg
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Gluten Free Chocolate Mandarin Orange Cake Here’s What You Need: 6 oz of chopped semi sweet gluten-free chocolate 1 stick of unsalted butter 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder Zest of 1 orange 3/4 cup of sugar 3 eggs 1/4 tsp of salt Glaze: 1 and 1/2 Tbs of unsalted butter 1 and
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Even pears that aren’t quite ripe become extraordinarily delicious when roasted until sweet and caramelized. Here, they make the perfect counterpoint to a beautiful mix of bitter greens. For the salad 8 firm-ripe Bosc pears (4 lb), peeled, cored, and each cut lengthwise into 8 wedges 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small
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2-3 teaspoons peanut or other neutral oil 2 onions, chopped (yellow or Vidalia) 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb lean ground beef 3/4 lb beef sirloin, cubed 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 can dark beer 1 cup strong coffee 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 1 can beef broth 1/2 cup brown
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Whole Roasted Cabbage With Gorgonzola Picante* This takes time but is worth trying. Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 3½ hours. Makes: 6-8 servings 1 green cabbage ½ cup olive oil, plus more for seasoning Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup grapeseed oil 1½ tablespoons Sherry vinegar
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Zucchini Pancakes With Creamy Dill Sauce This is a dish popular in eastern Europe including the Ukraine. Total Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 ½ cup kefir ½ cup sour cream or crème fraîche ¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons dill, chopped 1½ scallions plus 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions 2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus more
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Magic Green Sauce – Pinch of Yum Ingredients 1 avocado 1 cup packed parsley and cilantro leaves (combined) 1 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed 2 cloves garlic juice of one lime (or two – get lots of limey goodness in there!) ½ cup water ½ cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup pistachios