Mindy Kobrin

SWEET POTATO PUREE

Prepared in 40 minutes or less. Ingredients 2 lbs (3 large) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped 1 onion, chopped ½ cup chicken or vegetable stock 2 Tbs tahini, ground sesame seed paste found in markets near sesame oil ¼ tsp curry…

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ROASTED PUMPKIN AND ARUGULA SALAD

Prepared in 55 minutes or less. Ingredients 1 small pumpkin or butternut squash (about 2 pounds) 2 Tbs fresh marjoram leaves 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1½ tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground coriander ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cumin ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbs fresh lemon…

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DON’T WORRY, EAT HAPPY: JUICE CLEANSE RECIPES

I’m a big fan of juicing because it’s yet another way for me to “Eat the Rainbow” and enjoy fruits and veggies while satisfying my thirst and hunger. It’s also a great way to detox after a little too much indulging this summer. Ice cream or wine, anyone? If you’re not big…

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USE IT OR LOSE IT: SOLUTIONS FOR LEFTOVER KITCHEN INGREDIENTS – CUCUMBERS

It’s probably happened to you a million times. You’re making a lovely salad for lunch or dinner and you only really need half of that crunchy, refreshing cucumber. You put the rest in the fridge but forget about it until you find a soggy mess in your produce drawer. I…

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