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Meatless Monday: Kale and black-eyed pea stew and a vegan cookbook review'Superfood Kitchen' by Julie Morris just happens to be 100 percent vegan! It boasts a wide variety of recipes, including a dessert section. Give this kale and black-eyed pea stew a try.
Banana pudding parfaitsPutting banana pudding parfaits in jars make them easy to store and easier to bring with you.
Two simple satisfying saladsGet your veggie fix with a roasted delicata squash & tortellini salad that works as a main course or a red cabbage, carrot, cilantro slaw as a colorful Asian-inspired side.
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Lively, hearty black bean soup with ham hocksLots of big flavors– cumin, garlic, celery, red bell pepper, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and smoked ham hock– blend into a satisfying soup with a Southwestern kick.
Jamaican shrimp tacos with mango salsaWinter still got you down? Transport yourself to somewhere sunny and summery with these bright and beach-y tacos. They're quick enough for a weeknight meal.
Peanut butter and chocolate truffle tartChocolate truffle filling in a Nutter Butter cookie crust... what could be better? Make a weeknight extra special with this simple dessert.
Meatless Monday: How to quick soak dry beansSoaking your own beans will not only save you money, you'll get a better-for-you-bean to boot.
March bookclub selection: Chocolat by Joanne HarrisEdible Books is a monthly bookclub that participates via Twitter. The selection for March is 'Chocolat' by Joanne Harris.
Black sesame ice creamBlack sesame seeds, almost akin to dark chocolate or French roast coffee, have a toastier, nuttier flavor than white sesame seeds and are a favorite in Asian desserts.
Pebbly beach fruit squaresStuffed with dried fuit, and baked into a warm pastry crust, these cookies are something special. Use any dried fruit of your choice, raisins, cherries, cranberries, apricots, ginger, dates, or prunes.
Fish sauce or Pok Pok wingsCrispy fried chicken wings coated in sticky garlic fish sauce are popular in roadside eateries in Vietnam. Use high quality fish sauce, and try the recipe at home.
Braised veal shanks with white beansElements of two classic comfort foods combine in satisfying braised veal shanks with white beans.
Citrus shrimp linguineBig, juicy shrimp made bright with a citrus sauce over a bowl of comforting pasta is just the thing to stay warm in the winter while hoping for the first signs of spring.
Meatless Monday: Brie and walnut topped portobello mushroomsQuick to make and packed with good nutrients, these portobello mushrooms make a delicious appetizer or the centerpiece for a meatless dish when served alongside a salad and quinoa.
A feast of 18 foodie films Food plays an important role in bringing family and loved ones together, be it for the holidays or just a regularly scheduled meal. So why not enjoy family togetherness with entertainment starring your favorite Pixar rat or eccentric cook? The reviews on the following list have largely been pulled from Monitor archives.
2013 Oscar-inspired dishes The Academy Awards are right around the corner! What better way to cheer on the Best Picture nominees than by cooking a dish inspired by your favorite film?
Cherry cupcakes with cherry frostingSpring is almost here, and in some parts of the world it's cherry blossom season. These cupcakes can be made with fresh or frozen cherries. With a creamy, dense frosting they're divine.
Good fortune egg rollsThere's still time to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Stuff egg rolls with a chicken and veggie filling, and deep fry them for crispy treat to dip in a sweet and sour sauce.
Brown butter snickerdoodlesSnickerdoodles are so much more than sugar cookies! This is a recipe you'll return to time and again. It's simple and straight-forward, with world-rocking, mind-blowing results.
