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Get that question a lot, so try this on fer size. Got home from walking dogs at the shelter tonight, showered & whipped up a quick meal of black bean & corn burritos, with chopped red bell pepper, jalapeno, cilantro, avocado, salsa, and cilantro-lime brown rice - all on whole grain tortillas. how's that for dinner in under 15-min? read more

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Banana Berry Soy Smoothie Jump start your day with a healthy smoothie for breakfast. 8 oz. soy milk 1/2 frozen banana 1 cup frozen raspberries or berry of your choice * Put all the ingredients into a blender and purée until smooth. Makes 1 serving If you like a thicker smoothie, add more berries. For a sweeter smoothie, add a… read more

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Recipe of the Week Stir-Fried Tofu and Vegetables in Ginger Sauce Prepare your taste buds for this delicious yet simple Chinese dish. Stir-Fried Tofu and Vegetables in Ginger Sauce 3/4 cup soy sauce 3/4 cup lemon juice 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger root 1 lb. extra-firm tofu 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 cup brocc… read more

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[ after all - a great way to help animals is by NOT eating them! :) ] Potato Pancakes These German delights are a "must have" for brunch. 1 large baking potato 1/2 medium onion Egg replacer equivalent of 1 egg 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley 1 Tbsp. flour 1 Tbsp. bread crumbs 1/4 tsp. thyme 1 lemon, juiced Salt and pepper, to ta… read more

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Just tried this last night & it was perfect for the cool weather. Plus, no animals were harmed or exploited for any of the ingredients! (I did substitute veg broth for the faux chicken broth.) Corn Chowder 3 ears yellow corn 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) margarine 1 large onion, chopped Leaves from 2 sprigs of fresh thyme, chopped to the equi… read more