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  • 2-Bean Falafel Pakoras
    Melissa's Produce

    2-Bean Falafel Pakoras

    July 2020
    For this month’s plant-based recipe I wanted to make falafels, fried chickpea - (garbanzo bean) - based balls of Middle Eastern goodness. 
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  • Ramen Soup for the Soul
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    Ramen Soup for the Soul

    March 2020
    Ramen is a Japanese adaptation of the noodles introduced in that country by Chinese immigrants in the mid to late 19th century. 

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  • Grilled Hatch Polenta on Mustard Greens with Muscato™ Grape Agrodolce
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    Hatch Season is Here!

    August 2019
    Grown in a valley with hot, sunny days, and cool nights, just north of Las Cruces, New Mexico, 
    Hatch peppers are in season and ready for your cooking and eating enjoyment.
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  • Seasonal Drinks
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    Satisfying Seasonal Drinks

    June 2019
    You are what you eat, and drink, so here are two beverage ideas for maximum nutrition and enjoyment. The first is a take on V8 juice, but using a different array of veggies...
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  • Plant-Based Picadillo
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    Plant-Based Picadillo

    May 2019
    Traditionally a mixture of ground meat, onions, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes, picadillo is used as a filling for tacos (Mexico) or served over rice with black beans (Cuba). 
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  • Hanukkah Pakoras
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    Holiday Pakoras

    December 2018
    Originating from the Indian subcontinent, many varieties of pakoras are naturally plant-based, pretty simple to make, and crowd pleasing.
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  • Image of Indian Eggplant & Garbanzo Bean Tikka Masala
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    Try Some Tikka Today

    June 2018
    While I love the flavors and fragrance of Indian food, the heat/spiciness is often too hot for my tongue to handle.
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