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  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Coconut Bakin
    Melissa's Produce

    The Sides of March

    March 2019
    While Thanksgiving is the classic example of eating the sides and skipping the entrée, making a meal out of side dishes is now a daily occurrence. 
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  • Kung Pao Vegetables
    Melissa's Produce

    Celebrating Chinese New Year

    February 2019
    Chinese New Year is celebrated by one quarter of the world’s population, throughout 12 Asian countries, so this count doesn’t include celebrants from other places, including right here in the U.S.
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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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  • BOOda Bowl
    Melissa's Produce

    BOOda Bowl

    October 2018
    Food in bowls is here to stay. Acai & fruits, etc., for breakfast, and anything savory during the day or night, what’s not to love about a variety of tasty...
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    Plant-Based Bolognese

    September 2018
    The Food Lover’s Companion describes Bolognese as “named after the rich cookery style of Bologna, Italy” and refers “to dishes served with a thick, full-bodied meat and vegetable sauce enhanced with wine and milk or cream”.
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  • Image of Farmer's Chop Suey
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    Farmer's Chop Suey

    August 2018
    The cultural connection between the Chinese and Jewish people is represented by the game of Mahjong, a tile-based game invented in China in the Qing dynasty, and played poolside and inside the homes of Jewish women since the 1930’s.
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  • Image of Two Nut Phish Salad
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    Two Nut Phish Salad

    July 2018
    Years ago I tasted “untuna salad” at Rainbow Acres, a local health food store, and decided to experiment and recreate the recipe.
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