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Asian BBQ Cauliflower Tacos

I have had a beautiful head of purple cauliflower in my refrigerator for about a week now.  I couldn’t resist it at the farmer’s market and I didn’t want to just cook it as a side dish, I wanted to highlight the texture and color.  My favorite food truck in Charlotte, NC makes a delicious buffalo cauliflower dish, and I got inspired.  I decided to make some home-made corn tortillas and a twist on Asian BBQ for the cauliflower.  These vegetarian tacos are bright and crisp, and topped with a very simple pickle adds a burst of acidity.  If you […]

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Chef Megan Huylo’s Raw Chocolate Bourbon Tartlets

Today’s recipe was created by New York based Chef Megan Huylo, and boy am I excited. Because of my Southern roots, putting bourbon in a recipe means you have to eat it. This treat is also raw and vegan, so it’s great for everyone to enjoy. Most of Chef Megan’s recipes are healthy, plant-based creations. Be sure to visit her site, www.DowntownEpicure.com for more delicious treats and dishes. Raw Chocolate Bourbon Tartlets with Chocolate Hazelnut CrustYield: 24 tartlets or 1 large tartIngredientsFor the crust:3/4 cup dried prunes, about 6 ounces, roughly chopped1½ cups hazelnut flour1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons raw cacao […]

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Chef Jessica’s Coco-Mocha Bird’s Nest Cookies

Many moons ago, just before Easter, I was born.  It was one of the few times in my life that I was exceptionally early (6 weeks to be exact).  I came home from the hospital just before Easter Sunday.  Since then Easter and my birthday have shared a close proximity and I’ve often ended up with Easter-themed cakes and treats.  Somewhere my mother has a photo of the time I climbed on the  dining room table (at the age of 2) and helped myself to a bunny shaped cake.  It wasn’t pretty—by the time I was discovered the cake was […]

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