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Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Warm Christmas Rice Salad

Cooking Time: 25m
This Warm Christmas Rice Salad is easy, colorful, and festive too. It is packed full of roasted butternut squash and a mix of wild and long grain rice, with the added crunch of pistachios and pomegranate seeds for a tangy garnish. So I think that this warm salad makes a...
November 26, 2020
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Healthy Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Cooking Time: 55m
This Healthy Vegan Green Bean Casserole is another one of my delicious Christmas side dish recipes that the whole family will love this year. You will be surprised at how creamy this delicious mushroom sauce is – you will hardly believe that it is vegan.   Start by making my...
November 23, 2020
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Brussels Sprouts and Grapes au Gratin

Cooking Time: 35m
Your Meatless Monday just got so much better with our Brussels Sprouts and Grapes au Gratin. I first boil the halved Brussels sprouts until slightly softened then add them, with grapes, to a buttery cream sauce made from butter, arrowroot flour, milk, salt, pepper, and Swiss cheese. Top with sprinkles...
November 16, 2020
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Lemon Beet Hummus

Cooking Time: 5m
This easy Lemon Beet Hummus is extremely good for health. High in fiber and packed with protein, it is also a rich source of minerals and vitamins. Make this effortless, healthy and delicious recipe and take your hummus up a notch with steamed beets, cumin and garlic. It’s not only...
November 5, 2020
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Berry Green Smoothie

Cooking Time: 5m
This Berry Green Smoothie is an absolute immune booster! Add this berry spinach and Greek yogurt smoothie to your morning routine and get all the health benefits in one glass. Packed with fiber, nutrients, and protein; what else do you need when you are trying to feed your family healthier....
November 5, 2020
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Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake

Cooking Time: 1h 53m
It’s officially Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake weather now! As the weather starts to become worse, we all need a warm plaid and a cup of tea. To add some sweetness to this moody evening, I decided to share this indulgent chocolate cake recipe with you. This sweet potato cake is...
November 4, 2020
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Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate

Cooking Time: 3m
This Adaptogenic Hot Chocolate is such a special recipe – low caffeine, low sugar and full of adaptogens. Adaptogens are plants, herbs and certain types of mushrooms which support the body’s natural ability to deal with stress. These include reishi mushroom, maca, ashwagandha and he shou wu. This hot chocolate...
November 3, 2020
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Turmeric Sauerkraut

Cooking Time: 13m
Turmeric Sauerkraut looks really amazing. Turmeric gives this sauerkraut a golden glow. Beware when using turmeric though – it will stain your hands if you touch it. My top tip when making this sauerkraut is to save one of the outer cabbage leaves for the top – you can use...
November 3, 2020
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Healthy Charred Beetroot and Lentil Salad

Cooking Time: 35m
Healthy, delicious and beautiful are the first three words I would use to describe this Charred Beetroot and Lentil Salad. I personally love beetroot in a salad, with its vibrant red colors and juicy texture, grilled on a grill pan until perfectly charred, they’re my favorite. I add fennel seeds,...
November 2, 2020
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Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

Cooking Time: 15m
This Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is so delicious. I love this time of year because pumpkin is one of my favorite vegetables – it is so versatile and so easy to make a creamy vegan sauce. You never have to feel like you’re missing out on mac and cheese...
October 28, 2020
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Fermented Beet Kvass

Cooking Time: 10m
This Beet Kvass is a delicious Ukrainian probiotic drink. It is made simply with beets, sea salt and water. Beet Kvass contains healthy probiotics and can help boost immunity. This probiotic drink tastes slightly sweet, yet salty and tangy at the same time. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare...
October 22, 2020
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Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut

Cooking Time: 20m
Gingery Apple Cabbage Sauerkraut is one of my favorite fermented foods to make and eat! This is such a simple recipe, but you do have to tend to the sauerkraut as it ferments. During the process, open the jars once a day to release air. When you open the jars,...
October 21, 2020
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Curtido (Salvadoran Style Pickled Cabbage)

Cooking Time: 30m
Curtido is a Salvadoran cultured slaw which is like a lightly fermented cabbage relish. It has been shown that fermented foods can play a big part in your overall wellness. Foods like curtido can help heal your gut. Fermenting your own foods is a great way to achieve better health....
October 21, 2020
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Immune Boosting Tonic

Cooking Time: 5m
This Immune Boosting Tonic has been passed down through generations of my family. This beloved medicine has helped many Cole family members through colds and flu, bacterial or yeast infections without using antibiotics. It will boost your immune system to help you fight off whatever the winter brings. I recommend...
October 21, 2020
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Autumn Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

Cooking Time: 20m
This Autumn Pumpkin Pasta is one of my favorite fall vegan recipes. I love the smooth creaminess of the pumpkin sauce and I always add a couple of handfuls of arugula for freshness and peppery flavor. Delicious! To make this, start by cooking pasta. As the pasta cooks, make the...
October 20, 2020
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Vegan Pumpkin Streusel Bread

Cooking Time: 50m
This Vegan Pumpkin Streusel Bread recipe is topped with a delicious moist brown sugar streusel. If your streusel is too moist and paste-like, add another 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour, as needed to dry it out. The recipe suggests using unsweetened vanilla almond milk but you could substitute with...
October 16, 2020
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Golden Goddess (Turmeric) Hummus

Cooking Time: 5m
This Golden Goddess (Turmeric) Hummus is one of the most delicious hummus recipes I have. It is golden thanks to the addition of turmeric and it is packed full of delicious flavors like garlic, ginger and lemon juice. Turmeric and ginger are anti-inflammatory spices meaning this hummus not only tastes...
October 12, 2020
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Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette

Cooking Time: 40m
This Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette is best served cold with blanched green beans set aside until cooled then mixed with cherry tomatoes, red onion, craisins, baby arugula, fresh mozzarella balls and some toasted pine nuts. My homemade dressing comprises olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, zest, Dijon...
October 2, 2020
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Vegan Sloppy Joes

Cooking Time: 30m
This recipe for Vegan Sloppy Joes is a delicious lentil based dish which is crammed with nutritious ingredients and delicious flavors. These sloppy joes literally have all the flavor of the traditional meat based recipe. Add toppings like pickled onions and hot sauce and you won’t even miss the meat....
October 1, 2020
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Indian Eggplant Salad

Cooking Time: 30m
This Indian Eggplant Salad is a delicious vegetarian dish packed full of Indian flavors. I love Indian flavor combinations like spicy garam masala, cool mint and sweet mango chutney and this salad recipe makes perfect use of these ingredients.  Start by coating eggplant and chunks of naan with oil, spices...
September 25, 2020
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Spicy Watermelon, Ricotta & Tomato Salad

Cooking Time: 10m
I love the idea of decorating a dinner party table with beautiful salad platters and this Spicy Watermelon, Ricotta and Tomato Salad is one of my most favorite choices. The colors are vibrant and exciting and elevates every table setting. With delicious and juicy, pink watermelon wedges tossed with fresh...
September 23, 2020
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Vegan Watermelon Jello

Cooking Time: 40m
Who doesn’t love fresh and fruity jello on a hot summer day? This Vegan Watermelon Jello is a fantastic recipe if you are in the mood for jello. Many vegans are wary of jello because it is often made using gelatin but this jello is different because it uses agar-agar...
September 17, 2020
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Chickpea Salad with Chicken, Apples, & Avocado

Cooking Time: 35m
This Chickpea Salad with Chicken, Apples, & Avocado is a filling and delicious salad which is jam-packed with delicious ingredients like tender chicken, crunchy & spicy roasted chickpeas, crisp and juicy apples and smooth, creamy avocado. Start by making the dressing for the salad. Cook chicken and chickpeas in the...
September 15, 2020
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