Mexican Braised Tofu with Smoky Yams

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This Mexican braised tofu, and
braising tofu in general, is a great, fairly easy way to add some variety to
otherwise bland and funkily textured traditional tofu. There are some key
components to remember though, if you want your tofu to really absorb
whatever flavors you are working with. This recipe explains how to
effectively drain your tofu so it can better receive the flavors in the
braising process. It’s a Mexican twist on combining tomato, sweet, and smoky
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Mediterranean Style Romanesco Cauliflower Tacos

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Sometimes I just want my taco to
look a little more dazzling. And Romanesco cauliflower definitely does the
trick when it comes to dazzling a plate. These tacos are actually not much of
a taco, being that they contain mostly Mediterranean flavors and components.
But even though, the tortilla, albeit made of potatoes, is still a tortilla!
So I’m calling them tacos anyway. Now that we got that out of the way, enjoy
making this super simple, vegan, recipe!

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Vegan Zucchini Lasagna Rolls with Herbed Almond Ricotta and Bruschetta Salsa

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Who loves that nuanced taste of
ricotta cheese blended with herbs, tomatoes, and garlic? Who doesn’t
actually? This recipe for vegan zucchini lasagna rolls delivers on the nuance
while providing a more refreshing, more nutrient dense, clean version, that
highlights the awesome natural flavors found in some of our favorite herbs
and vegetables. These rolls are better suited for a lunch, brunch, or
appetizer, but you could also have them for dinner along with some cooked
grains, cannellini beans, and-or a green salad. Don’t let the small size fool
you. The almond ricotta in these makes them quite rich and energy dense, and
one can fill up on just a few. Get ready for a fantastic blend of fresh
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Winter Foods that Boost Your Immune System

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This has been a rough winter for
wellness and immunity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has
been reporting
some troubling statistics about this year’s flu season. And the
information doesn’t always provide a clear strategy for what you can do to
protect yourself. Even if you’ve survived this flu season so far without
getting sick, we are not out of the weeds yet. And taking steps to provide
your body with optimal nutrition can only help. Here are some commonly known
winter foods that boost your immune system. And they’re in season right now!
So head on out to the Farmers Market and take this list along with
you.

5
Winter Foods that Boost Your Immune
System

1) Dark Leafy Greens

Eating a variety of dark leafy greens is not only a good idea for their
nutrient density-per-calorie in general, but getting a good dose of greens
and spinach in particular will provide your body with a big dose of
antioxidants from vitamin C, and folate. Folate helps your body make new
cells and repair DNA. In Read More

Vegan Grilled Gouda & Portobello Sandwich

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I couldn’t decide whether
throwing together a list of somewhat obscure plant based stabilizers and
coconut milk would appeal to any readers. But if you know how awesome it is
to find a vegan cheese that is easy to make, and has a really wonderful MELT,
you can understand why I had to finally break down and share this. Factor in
the current chilly wet weather we have been having, and well, there you
go!

The cheese recipe is a slight adaptation from a quick cheese
recipe found on one of
my favorite plant- based living blogs. The obscure ingredients can
be found at a mom and pop health market, Sprouts, or Whole
Foods.

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