January 2012

Cutting Butternut Squash Safely

January 21, 2012 Vegetarian Basic Cooking Techniques

Here’s the safest way to cut a butternut squash, with step-by-step directions and photos.

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Strawberry Peach Smoothie with Cider

January 19, 2012 Dairy free

You can really taste the peach flavor in this smoothie recipe, made with a frozen peach, a handful of strawberries, non-dairy milk, and apple cider.

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Spiced Chickpeas with Smoked Paprika, Curry Powder, and Turmeric

January 19, 2012 Dairy free

A little spicy from curry powder and turmeric and smoky from pimenton de la vera, these chickpeas are simple to put together and easy to toss on a salad or vegetable.

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New Skating Music: So Excited!

January 18, 2012 Figure skating

Music for my new freestyle program: the intermezzo from between the second and third acts of Carmen. Check out Emmanuel Pahud’s sweet flute solo in his rendition of it.

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Carrot Ginger Miso Dressing

January 9, 2012 All Year

I love the bright color and gingery snap of this carrot-ginger-miso dressing.

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Trader Joe’s Super Spinach Salad

January 6, 2012 Dairy free

An unabashed home copy of Trader Joe’s Super Spinach Salad. The reds and oranges against the dark green baby spinach leaves make a gorgeous meal.

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Vegan Persimmon Parfait

January 4, 2012 Dairy free

A pretty parfait made with Hachiya persimmons, almond milk, and maple syrup. Vegan and non-dairy.

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Agar-Agar: A Vegetarian Alternative to Gelatin that Supports Weight Loss

January 4, 2012 Vegetarian Basic Cooking Techniques

Here’s how to use agar-agar, or kanten, a useful vegetarian ingredient for gelling desserts. It’s full of fiber with minimal calories, an excellent combination for weight loss.

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