This menu is very easy and can be assembled in about 15 minutes.  It's perfect for vegans, very low in calories and refreshing for summer days. Ingredients: 1 package of Extra Firm Tofu 1/3 Cup Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Palm Sugar (you can buy it from any Asian grocery stores or substitute with regular sugar) 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest...

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My own yummy concoction: Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liqueur, Three Olives Bubble Gum Vodka, Lemon Juice, and Strawberry-Banana Juice - shaken and served in martini glass. Turkey Meatloaf served with Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Caper Sauce, Green Beans, garnished with Nasturtium Flowers ...

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I always love to read Laura Esquivel's Like Water for Chocolate every now and then -- especially during Valentine's Day fever (hee. hee). Tita's rituals and magic in her recipes are the most romantic of all times.Last Valentine's Day, I attempted magical rituals of my own -- and the results were pretty good.... My presents brought a big smile and magically disappeared in...

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INGREDIENTS:SpinachDried CranberriesOrangesRoasted Sunflower SeedsSTRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE1 cup chopped fresh strawberries1 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or grape seed oil)In a screw-top jar combine 1/4 cup of the vinegar-berry mixture and oil. Cover; shake well. Drizzle over salad. Store any remaining dressing in the refrigerator. ...

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This basic shortbread recipe can be used as base for many types of cookies. I sometimes use it as cheesecake crust too.BASIC SCOTTISH SHORTBREADIngredients:1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup butter 1. In a mixing bowl stir together the flour and sugar. Then cut in butter till mixture resembles fine crumbs. Form mixture into a ball and knead till smooth.2. For wedges,...

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It is claimed that California's Castroville (near Monterey) is the "Artichoke Capital of the World". So that makes me who's a devout fan very happy. Artichoke is full of anti-oxidants and easy to make a yummy treat even without any culinary skills :). Clip away the thorny part of the leaves. 2. Cut the top off. 3. In a large pot, put a...

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Baking at midnight has become something of a fetish lately... and here I go again... anybody wants to try my banana bread? ...

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