Growing up, eggplant was one of my least favorite foods. It was one of the few vegetables that, even when she battered and fried it, my mom could not get me to eat. As I’ve gotten older, however, I’ve learned to appreciate its tender texture. Eggplant is a fantastic base for seasonings, as it absorbs…
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Quick and Easy Vegan Corn Fritters
Let’s talk appetizers. Everybody loves finger foods, but for hosts they can be a nightmare. What can you make that everyone will enjoy? Does it fit the rest of the menu? Will it be too filling? Not to mention trying to please a wide variety of ages. If you are hosting a dinner that both…
Sautéed Garlic Lemon Kale With Pine Nuts
I love vegetables. Bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes… they’re all so refreshing and delicious! There is one category of veggies I don’t eat too often though, and it just happens to be the most important: greens. Dark green leafy vegetables are great sources of nutrition, according to the USDA. They’re low calorie, yet packed with…
Moroccan Spiced Roasted Baby Carrots
I love eating raw carrots, but I have always hated cooked carrots. They just always seem mushy and too sweet, especially the honey-glazed carrots that are served at Thanksgiving. Unless it’s dessert, I do not want any added sweetness in my foods. Marshmallows and brown sugar on sweet potatoes? Gross. Regular roasted sweet potatoes? Delicious!…