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The What, Why, When, and How’s of the Instant Pot appliance!

October 24, 2016

The What, Why, When, and How’s of the Instant Pot appliance!

After buying my Instant Pot about a year ago at the urgent recommendation of a friend, after watching the Facebook groups for Instant Pot grow faster in a few months than my blog has grown in its 8 years, and after testing out various kinds of recipes, I'm ready to announce that yes, I'm a devoted follower as well and that I need to share what I have learned! In fact, I am such a fan of this electric pressure cooker with 7-in-1 functions that I created recipes specifically for it and have written several articles on pressure cooking. I still use my stovetop pressure cooker because I'm ... read more

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My Favorite Plant-Based Cookbooks, Part 2 of 5

April 14, 2016

My Favorite Plant-Based Cookbooks, Part 2 of 5

Early this year, I posted the beginning of a series on plant-based cookbooks that help me plan nutrient-dense healthy meals for my family. In the first list I included books I use regularly that have no specific international focus. This second list includes books that I and others deem very valuable in flavor and in health, because they have significant vegetable-heavy and other plant-based recipes but they also have a unique spin with international flavors, including spices or interesting ingredients. Most of these books I already own and use. There are a couple that I've been eyeing but ... read more

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Spiced Turkey Kebabs for Kids

November 2, 2015

Spiced Turkey Kebabs for Kids

Here's the 3rd post in a series on my friends' fabulous cooking! The first dish was a Butternut Squash and Spinach Curry that so many folks have already cooked and tasted and loved. The 2nd one was a favorite yogurt dish, raita, great as an accompaniment to a full Indian meal and actually a fantastic pair with today's recipe. Today's recipe is a mix-everything-in-a-bowl quick dish that is very kid-friendly and family-friendly, by my friend Shelly. Shelly and I are part of a meal share group where we all cook for each other every week, so I've had TONS of her fabulous cooking! You can read ... read more

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You've heard that food is medicine, but food is LIFE! I want you to enjoy both. I'm Shef, a culinary educator, and this website showcases the diversity of ingredients worldwide, using them in interesting recipes, and making them approachable without sacrificing flavor.

Food doesn't have to be boring and flavorless to be good for you. Getting familiar with spices not only heals you, but it adds happiness to your plate. I strive for a happy healthy plate with nutrient-dense well-balanced meals and an occasional dose of sweet!more please


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I aim to do this using seasonal produce and sustainably-raised animal sources to accommodate our family's varied diets. But most importantly, I strive for nutrient-dense well-balanced meals (with room for sugar) so I can be a centenarian one day! more please

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