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Valeria's Vegan Selection

Spring Veggie Burrito Bake

(1 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

I got this from a seasonal cookbook. Sometimes it's too early for fresh spinach, so I go for turnip greens. The tumeric adds a little flavor and gives the rice that yellow "Spanish rice" look. I like cooking this in my Dutch oven on a... MORE»

Recipe #303206

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Garlic Cassava Fries

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This Puerto Rican recipe is a yummy alternative to plain old potatoes. I find that frying it in a light oil blend, like corn or peanut oil with sunflower oil, makes for less grease left clinging to the finished product. MORE»

Recipe #139538

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Spinach With Raisins

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This is one of my favorite things to make. It's super easy and very flavorful. MORE»

Recipe #139573

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Rice With Chickpeas

(1 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

This is a favorite of mine, and my friends really like it. The fried chickpeas have a firmer texture than boiled ones. The original recipe that I have calls for making everything from scratch, even the tomato sauce that you top it with! I save... MORE»

Recipe #139575

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Curtido

(5 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

This Salvadorean condiment resembling coleslaw is customarily paired with pupusas. MORE»

Recipe #139725

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Salmorejo

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This dish is a type of gazpacho that's unique to the south of Spain and specifically Cordoba. The mother of a Cordoban friend of mine showed me how to make this, and I find it much harder to screw up than gazpacho. The secret is to serve it fresh... MORE»

Recipe #141344

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Moros Y Cristianos

(1 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

This Cuban recipe has a curious name that harks back to the era in Spain when black Muslims and white Christians, along with Jews, lived side-by-side on the Iberian Peninsula. But by the time Christopher Columbus discovered Cuba the great genocide... MORE»

Recipe #141347

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Chilean Carrot Salad

(1 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

As a teacher, I would assign this recipe to my fifth-graders to make. It's easy, much more so if you have a food processor with a julienne disk for the carrots. This is a light and refreshing side for a summer meal or picnic. MORE»

Recipe #141348

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Sandwich Tofu

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Sometimes cold cuts get a little old. Here's another filler for your sandwich that you may find more filling (and definitely cheaper) than cold cuts. The recipe comes from "Simply In Season". MORE»

Recipe #144860

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Madagascar Zucchini Skillet

(2 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

This makes a delicious side. It tastes like bruscetta without the bread. I got it from Extending the Table, and it says it's from Madagascar although it looks more Italian than anything to me. MORE»

Recipe #145909

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Black Bean Sweet Potato Burritos

(11 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

I made these before a busy week and discovered that they are a covenient, healthy and savory quick meal that's great for travel or a short lunch. I'm not a vegan, but I use vegan cheese because it's much quicker to grate, tastes good and melts... MORE»

Recipe #146555

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Gingersnaps

(1 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

This is an adaptation on a recipe I found in a great book called "Dining on a Dime". Unfortunately, the original recipe didn't contain any ginger, but I changed that. The dough comes out a little crumbly, but if you press the cookies... MORE»

Recipe #147918

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Easy Gingered Cabbage

(3 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

This is a popular dish in my house. We love to have it with meatloaf. MORE»

Recipe #164275

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Vegetable Couscous With Steeped Paprika

(1 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

This is a delicious, mildly spicy dish that makes a great side or even a one-dish meal. It makes a nice addition to a picnic or potluck. Steeping the paprika really brings out the flavor, so don't skip this important step! MORE»

Recipe #164276

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Ginger Salad Dressing

(2 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

This dressing has a wondeful salty-sweet flavor that goes well with green onions, raisins, nuts and fresh apple. MORE»

Recipe #164614

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Garbanzos in Coconut Milk

(9 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

This recipe is from Zanzibar, Tanzania, where coconut and clove are major revenue and Indian ingredients influence local cuisine. Turmeric gives the dish a yellow color that darkens with cooking. This is better the second day, when the flavors... MORE»

Recipe #166212

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Black Bean and Rice Skillet

(3 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

This is a simpler version of moros y cristianos (Moros Y Cristianos) with the same great flavors. MORE»

Recipe #166216

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Hearty Lentil & Bean Chili

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This vegetarian chili is less saucy than most people are used to, but even the staunchest meat eaters can appreciate how tasty and filling it is. It's also rich in nutrients and fiber. MORE»

Recipe #187217

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Avocado With Lime and Chilies

(2 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

I love an avocado salad nomatter what, but this one is particularly refreshing. The lime dressing will keep for 3-5 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. If limes are unavailable, use lemons instead. You can also cut the avocado into... MORE»

Recipe #303119

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White Beans With Vegetables

(1 reviews) Posted by Valeria  

Translated from "Atrévete a Cocinar con Karlos Arguiñano". Note: Spring onions are much bigger in size in Spain than in the US. They're about the size of a small onion, available year-round, and depending on the season they... MORE»

Recipe #342516

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