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Vegan Quinoa “meat” balls

Posted on April 24, 2016 by moviewitz

This one is PERFECT for Passover, or whenever…. and very easy to make. Inspired by a recipe I saw and quoted below, I’ve simplified and offer it for you here. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa (I use the red quinoa, … Continue reading →

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Potato and Kale Soup

Posted on November 20, 2014 by moviewitz

Apparently, winter has begun. On my way home from the office, I had to leave my car in a stranger’s driveway after watching several vans, SUVs, and sedans struggle in the storm, and realising there was no way my little … Continue reading →

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Brussels’ Sprouts “slaw”

Posted on October 12, 2014 by moviewitz

It’s been awhile, but I’m back… with a really great recipe for a fresh take on an old standard. Inspired by a friend who told me about this fantastic recipe, I’ve spun it around a bit and made it my own. … Continue reading →

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The matzoh lasagna that (almost) makes me wish Passover could continue for another few days…

Posted on April 22, 2014 by moviewitz

Well, we’re in the home stretch of Passover, and so I thought I’d go with that old standby – matzoh lasagna – revamped “vegetarianmoviemaker-style”.  The result was really, really good; the picture I took doesn’t do it justice. This was … Continue reading →

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Really good date and peanut snacks

Posted on January 11, 2014 by moviewitz

I felt I’d kind of perfected the date and cacao treats discussed earlier on this site, but then I tasted a fantastic peanut butter and chocolate concoction the other day at a local cafe near my office. I decided to … Continue reading →

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Avocado Chickpea Hummus

Posted on November 24, 2013 by moviewitz

This was an experiment that I’ll definitely do again, but will also adjust the ingredients. However, feel free to try it out for yourself, and let me know your thoughts, please.  My plan was to see if I could do … Continue reading →

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Really easy tomato soup

Posted on September 15, 2013 by moviewitz

Well, we did it. We bought a Vitamix. I’d been waiting forever to get one, and since one of the lower end models was finally on sale, we are now the proud owners of this incredibly powerful blender. And so, … Continue reading →

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Really easy vegetable stew

Posted on May 8, 2013 by moviewitz

This is one of those things made with stuff that’s in the fridge, in the cupboards, and leftover from the previous night’s meal. Ingredients (for 2 –  3 servings): 2 shallots, peeled and diced 1 small yam, peeled and chopped … Continue reading →

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Kamut Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

Posted on April 30, 2013 by moviewitz

I’m doing a bit of a detox cleanse right now, one that (thankfully) includes eating actual food rather than drinking a lot of smoothies and other beverages (not that there’s anything wrong with that….) So for ten days, I’m giving … Continue reading →

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Yam and Quinoa Bake

Posted on March 30, 2013 by moviewitz

So, remember that quinoa dish I made the other day for the Seder? I ended up making way too much quinoa, and put the leftover amount in the freezer. Last night, as I pondered what to make that was suitable … Continue reading →

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