Think outside the lunch box with this hip vegetarian BLT--bell pepper, leafy greens, and tomato--sandwich. The roasted pepper and ripe heirloom tomato help make it an umami winner. The zippy mayo (a silky blend of tofu, blue cheese, and aged balsamic vinegar) pumps up the tantalizing umami taste. Read More
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This scrumptious and simple-to-prepare dip invites improvisation. Spice it up with a dash of cayenne, black pepper, or cumin. Mix in chopped black olives or capers. Let intuition be your guide. Read More
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As you work, take note of the color, shape, weight, and scent of each ingredient. Handle one of the dried arame strands, for example, and explore its hue, texture, and taste. After you soak the arame, repeat the exercise. How is it different? Read More
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Treat your kitchen as a sanctuary. Before preparing a meal, light a candle and take several deep breaths to clear your mind and center your body. Because this salad is so easy to prepare, pause to engage with each stage of the process--from opening the can of salmon to chopping the herbs--as if it were an extended meditation. To stay present, slow or exaggerate your movements. Read More
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Grate the vegetables the old-fashioned way--by hand. This gives you time to see, touch, smell, and connect to the process of preparing your food. As you grate, notice your posture: Are your shoulders tense or relaxed and open? Notice how the texture and even the scent of the vegetable changes as it's sliced. What is the experience of eating a grated carrot compared with biting into a whole one? Read More
Grate the vegetables the old-fashioned way--by hand. This gives you time to see, touch, smell, and connect to the process of preparing your food. As you grate, notice your posture: Are your shoulders tense or relaxed and open? Notice how the texture and even the scent of the vegetable changes as it's sliced. What is the experience of eating a grated carrot compared with biting into a whole one? Read More
Every taste of this devilish dessert starts refreshingly sweet and cool--and ends with a spark of habanero heat. To quell the flames, try another frosty spoonful! For a milder version, reduce the chili content by half.
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