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Carrot + Potato Gnocchi



Back in the days when we were in Berlin, we loved pan-frying store-bought potato gnocchi with some vegan German pestos from organic and local supermarkets. Gnocchi was pretty cheap for us to have around, and they cost about 1 euro or less in 2009, with only few ingredients (potato & flour). Some store-bought gnocchi products . . .


Lacinato Kale Salad with Dried Cranberries, Cashews, Apple + Curried Dressing



The Lacinato Kale Salad with Dried Cranberries, Cashews, Apple & Curried Dressing is one of my favorite salads involving kale, and the flavors are so beautiful. Doni's father made this for a family dinner on Christmas and I fell in love with the salad and started making them often this year. The kale salad recipe . . .


Tangy Avocado Dressing (Aderezo de Aguacate)



We wanted a creamy dressing for our chipotle seitan tacos, and Doni randomly selected a tangy avocado dressing, also known as Aderezo de Aguacate in Spanish from Rick Bayless's Mexican Everyday. We are a huge fan of Rick Bayless' products and recipe book. Rick Bayless' Tangy Avocado Dressing is a tasty condiment with savory tones . . .


Chipotle Seitan Tacos with Jicama Slaw + Charred Corn



Come join us and celebrate Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") this Sunday! I would never forget our vegan culinary adventures in Mexico City, where locals love to eat anything with homemade corn tortillas and I would love to go back and celebrate their holiday one day. The corn tortilla is considered the sandwich "bread" of . . .


Banana + Pineapple Smoothie



Our favorite smoothie of the year is the Banana & Pineapple Smoothie. It is also one of our easiest and favorite desserts to make. You can use almost thawed Trader Joe's Frozen Pineapple Tidbits, any dairy-free milk, and one nearly ripe banana to make this wonderful smoothie. This makes about 32 oz., equivalent to two . . .


Raw Zucchini Spaghetti with Walnut Pesto



After a long juice cleanse (about 2-3 days) , I would make something raw and eat clean such as the Raw Zucchini Spaghetti with Walnut Pesto. The raw walnut pesto became my favorite sauce for other savory pasta dishes and sandwiches. I received a Christmas gift from my best friend, and it is perfect for raw . . .