Vegan

Pasta Puttanesca

April 20, 2013 All Year

A vegan version of this quick entree that you can make from the cupboard.

Polenta Torte

March 30, 2013 Dairy free

A polenta torte with a caramelized onions, a vegan cheese layer, and a pesto layer. You could also make a vegetarian layer using dairy cheese.

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Coconut Chia Pudding

March 3, 2013 All Year

A very easy coconut chia pudding dessert.

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Dark Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana with Cocoa Nibs

February 17, 2013 All Year

Frozen banana popsicles with dark chocolate and cocoa nibs.

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Butternut Squash Pecan Gratin with Vegan Goat Cheese

February 3, 2013 Dairy free

A gratin with butternut squash, pecan, and vegan ‘goat cheese.’

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Vegan goat cheese

January 27, 2013 Dairy free

A vegan ‘goat’ cheese made with pine nuts, miso, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and yogurt starter.

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White Whole Wheat Ciabatta

January 7, 2013 Recipes

Homemade white whole wheat ciabatta with a mix of white and white whole wheat flour.

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Poppyseed Dressing (silken tofu-based)

December 15, 2012 All Year

A quick and easy non-dairy poppyseed dressing made with silken tofu.

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Kabocha Coconut Curry

November 10, 2012 Dairy free

Kabocha squash (Japanese pumpkin), tofu, and red bell pepper in a Thai red curry coconut milk sauce.

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Cocoa Cherry Cobbler

November 5, 2012 All Year

A cherry cobbler with cocoa in the topping for that classic combination of cherries and chocolate. Make it gluten free or not, your choice.

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Review: Non-Dairy Yogurts

October 30, 2012 Dairy free

A review and comparison of three non-dairy yogurts: an unsweetened soy yogurt from Wildwood, a fruit-sweetened almond yogurt from Amande, and a cane-juice sweetened coconut yogurt from So Delicious.

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Tempeh Sloppy Joes

September 28, 2012 All Year

Fast, cheap, healthy, and liked by my kids– tempeh Sloppy Joes were a real staple for me when I had young children. Here’s how to make them with tempeh, an onion, a red pepper, and tomato sauce.

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Gluten-Free Vegan Peach Cobbler

September 15, 2012 Dairy free

Peach cobbler– vegan and gluten-free, with unrefined sugar.

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Silken Tofu Mayonnaise

September 7, 2012 All Year

A simple, quick recipe for homemade tofu-based mayonnaise. Protein-rich, light and low-cal.

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Date Sweetened No Oil No Sugar Granola

August 21, 2012 All Year

Try this oil and sugar free healthy granola sweetened with dates and full of lots of healthy, omega 3 rich ingredients like flaxseed, hemp hearts, and walnuts.

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Summer Chickpea Salad with Apricots

August 4, 2012 All Year

This garbanzo salad, good anytime with dried apricots, gets a midsummer upgrade here with chopped, fresh apricots. The chickpeas are mixed with Italian parsley and other herbs, kalamata olives, and extra virgin olive oil.

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Walnut Butter

July 23, 2012 All Year

How to make homemade walnut butter with a Vitamix.

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Peach Lassi with Pistachios

July 23, 2012 Gluten free

Cool, refreshing peach lassi topped flavored with rosewater and cardamom and topped with chopped pistachios.

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Vegan Berry Crisp

July 17, 2012 All Year

A vegan berry crisp (or crumble) with an especially good topping made with a blend of powdered and granulated unrefined sugar. Also uses chopped walnuts, coconut oil, and either gluten-free baking mix or regular flour.

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Gluten-Free Pizza Dough

June 29, 2012 All Year

Tips for making a crispy pizza crust using Pamela’s Gluten-Free Bread Mix and extra virgin olive oil. How to work with the delicate gluten-free dough and keep it from breaking apart.

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Grilled Asparagus

June 27, 2012 Dairy free

Fresh spring asparagus simply grilled with extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and salt.

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Food Processor Pizza Dough with White Whole Wheat Flour

June 21, 2012 All Year

Pizza dough can be made in a food processor more quickly and easily than by hand or with a stand mixer. This recipe uses white and white whole wheat flour in a 50-50 mixture, along with extra virgin olive oil, water, and salt.

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Saffron Rice with Mango and Macadamia

June 19, 2012 All Year

Saffron flavors the rice and gives it a beautiful yellow color that goes nicely with the yellow-orange mangos, while the macadamia nuts add richness and a little texture.

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Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend Smoothie

June 14, 2012 Dairy free

A purple smoothie using Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend, soy or other milk, strawberries, and a little watermelon. Contains pomegranate arils and dark sweet cherries blended with other fruits.

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Hummus made with Sesame Seeds and Homemade Chickpeas

June 12, 2012 All Year

This hummus recipe is at least a little different from the many others out there, using fresh homemade chickpeas and whole sesame seeds blended with lemon juice and a few other ingredients to make a tahini sauce to blend with the chickpeas.

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Pineapple Young Coconut Smoothie

June 11, 2012 All Year

Fresh, tropical, and way lighter than a pina colada, this pineapple coconut water smoothie has lots of potassium and is perfect for recharging after a workout. Try it in its simplest, lightest version or add a little coconut milk or young coconut meat for added creaminess.

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Arugula and Watermelon Salad

May 12, 2012 Dairy free

The amazing thing about this salad– which I’ll admit, seems like an odd combination on the face of it– is how the sweet watermelon takes all the bitterness out the arugula. Add a simple dressing and pine nuts, and you’ll have this nutritious salad on the table in no time.

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Mango Sorbet with Ginger and Thai Chili

May 7, 2012 Dairy free

An easy sweet mango sorbet with lime juice, ginger, and Thai chili, with or without an ice cream maker.

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Asian-Style Carrot and Cabbage Slaw

May 4, 2012 All Year

Serve this Asian-style carrot and cabbage slaw as a garnish, dish out a big salad bowl of it, or top it with tofu or another protein. The lime juice, sesame oil, tamari, ginger and rice vinegar add plenty of flavor.

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Gingered Carrot Raisin and Fresh Pineapple Salad

April 30, 2012 All Year

A few things make this simple carrot raisin salad particularly good. Fresh pineapple. Fresh grated ginger. And no mayonnaise, no dressing at all.

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Chocolate Orange Jalapeno Sorbet

April 23, 2012 All Year

Recipe for chocolate orange jalapeno (or habanero) sorbet using cocoa, coconut palm sugar, orange juice and peel, and one jalapeno or habanero pepper. A fairly healthy dessert.

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Banana Coconut Sorbet

April 20, 2012 All Year

A light, simple, easy to make banana coconut sorbet. Several preparation methods are included: with a high speed blender, with an ice cream maker, or with a regular blender and no ice cream maker.

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Black Bean Tostada with Avocados, Tomatoes, and Mango Salsa

April 18, 2012 All Year

Black bean, avocado, and mango salsa tortillas to satisfy the whole family. Made with corn tortillas and homemade black beans cooked with cilantro, onion, and garlic (canned beans will also work) and topped with a layer of tomatoes and Ataulfo or champagne mango salsa.

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Mango Salsa

April 17, 2012 Dairy free

Mango-sweet, lime juice-tangy, and a little jalapeno hot: mango salsa from smooth, non-stringy Ataulfo mangoes is good on burritos, tostadas, or just on top of beans and rice.

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Asian-Style Almond Cilantro Sesame Dressing for Stir-Fry, Noodles, or Salad

April 14, 2012 All Year

An indulgent Asian-style dressing that’s creamy with almond butter, gingered, hot, sweet and sour, and cilantro-flavored all at once. Works on noodles, in a stir-fry, or on a chopped cabbage salad.

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Marinated Ginger Garlic Tofu

April 11, 2012 Dairy free

Use a basic tofu marinade with ginger, garlic, tamari and dark sesame oil to add salty, spicy, and deep flavor to a block of tofu.

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Homemade Vegan Nutella

April 3, 2012 Dairy free

A vegan homemade hazelnut-chocolate spread, like Nutella, made with dark chocolate, DuChilly hazelnuts, coconut milk, and unrefined sugar. Served on French toast with sliced bananas on top.

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Arugula Mint Pesto

March 31, 2012 Dairy free

This peppery, minty arugula pesto with a hit of lemon whips up quickly and is great for garnishing soup, on fish, or in a sandwich.

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Festival Blend Smoothie

March 27, 2012 All Year

A quick mix of mango, papaya, pineapple, and strawberry, plus soy (or other) milk.

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Homemade Almond Butter

March 24, 2012 All Year

How to make almond butter in a Vitamix– troubleshooting, avoiding overheating. Should you make almond butter in your blender or food processor, or will it kill the motor?

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Winter Jewel Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

March 19, 2012 Dairy free

Walnuts, dried cranberries and dates and fresh pear and pomegranate stud this pretty red and green salad. With all the fruit and nuts atop its bed of maché and baby spinach, it fills my craving for sweetness and almost qualifies as dessert

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Crispy Panko Tofu Triangles

March 9, 2012 All Year

Baked, not fried, these panko breaded tofu nuggets have a crunchy coating and meaty center like a breaded chicken wing.

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Pineapple Mango Smoothie

March 8, 2012 All Year

This tropics-inspired winner features frozen pineapple tidbits and frozen mango chunks from Trader Joe’s, with unsweetened almond soy milk and a spoonful of Thai Kitchen coconut milk.

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Broccoli with Creamy Lemon Herb Sauce (silken tofu-based)

March 5, 2012 All Year

Broccoli with a creamy, lemony sauce that’s also healthy– it’s silken tofu based.

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Young Coconut Smoothie

March 2, 2012 All Year

Learn how to prepare a young coconut and make a naturally sweet and creamy smoothie from the clear coconut water and soft coconut meat within.

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Sweet Potato Vegetable Soup with Ginger, Cilantro, Coconut & Lime

February 29, 2012 Dairy free

Based on vegetable stock and packed full of other vegetables like leeks, onions, and carrots. this sweet potato soup is enhanced with a whole variety of flavors from roasted garlic to cilantro to lime juice, curry powder, and jalapeno. Includes four garnishes.

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Vegetable Stock

February 24, 2012 All Year

A base of this richly flavorful stock makes vegetarian soup, stew, or stuffing shine. It’s made with carrots, celery, leeks, onions, parsley, thyme, potato peels, garlic cloves, bay leaves and peppercorns.

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Chipotle Dip (silken tofu-based)

February 22, 2012 All Year

Dead simple, nutritious, and good. Make this silken tofu-based chipotle dip the next time you need a good dip for raw veggies or fries, or want something different spread on your sandwich.

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Vegan Red Kidney Bean Chili

February 19, 2012 All Year

Vegetarian red kidney bean chili, tomato-rich and full of hearty spices. Make the moderately spicy version or add a few jalapeno peppers and a pinch of cayenne to fire up the true heat-lovers.

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

February 17, 2012 Fall

A healthy recipe for baked sweet potato fries, made with either with a little olive oil or two egg whites. Tips for making them crisper and keeping the ends from burning.

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Roasted Red Pepper Aoli (silken tofu-based)

February 17, 2012 All Year

Fast, good, nutritious, and very low calorie- it’s hard to beat this silken-tofu based roasted red pepper aoli dip. Make some for your next party for dipping raw veggies, or use it with sweet potato fries or in a sandwich or burger.

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Baked Apples

February 16, 2012 Dairy free

Apples stuffed with walnuts and raisins, spiced, drizzled with maple syrup, baked. A healthy fall and winter classic. Plus a coring tip to keep the apples from drying out.

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Vegetarian Green Lentil Soup

February 12, 2012 Dairy free

Inexpensive, filling, and good, this vegetarian green lentil soup takes many variations. All will warm you on a gray winter’s day.

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Chard, Kale and Fennel Salad with Wild Rice (Emerald City Salad)

February 10, 2012 Dairy free

Chard, kale, fennel, parsley and scallion, tossed with wild rice, dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. make a hearty winter dinner salad good enough for a teenager to eat.

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Taking the Bite out of Radicchio

February 3, 2012 Dairy free

Enjoy the beauty of red radicchio in a salad without the bitter taste. Here’s how to tame the flavor.

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Roasted Beets with Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil

February 1, 2012 Dairy free

A simple but satisfying dish: roasted beets with extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt.

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How to Roast Beets

January 31, 2012 Dairy free

Roasting concentrates the sweet, earthy flavor of beets. Here are a few tips to make the process easier and more successful.

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Banana Mango Smoothie

January 27, 2012 All Year

This banana mango smoothie balances sweet banana perfectly with tart mango. Done in five minutes using three ingredients. frozen mango chunks, one medium-ripe banana, and unsweetened almond or soy milk.

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Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Candied Maple Pecans

January 27, 2012 Dairy free

Crunchy bits of candied maple pecans top these easy mashed sweet potatoes. They taste rich and sweet without added sugar or oil.

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Maple Candied Pecans

January 25, 2012 All Year

Sweet and maple-y with a touch of salt, these maple candied pecans will be ready to top your salad or dessert with less than five minutes work. This recipe has three ingredients and no added oil.

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Winter Dinner Salad with Chickpeas, Quinoa Tabbouleh, Pomegranate

January 23, 2012 Dairy free

Try this fall and winter dinner salad with touches from Middle-Eastern cuisine: spiced chickpeas, quinoa tabbouleh, and pomegranate. It’s dressed with garlic-infused olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.

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Cubed Butternut Squash with Thyme

January 21, 2012 Dairy free

Cubed butternut squash cooked in water or cider, dressed with olive oil, sprinkled with thyme, salt, and pepper. Simple, well-received. The thyme adds depth to the flavor.

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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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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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Quick Southwest Dinner with Black Beans, Corn, and Bell Peppers

December 31, 2011 Dairy free

With bell peppers, corn, and two cans of black beans, you’ll have this Southwest Beans and Corn recipe on in no time. It’s healthy, vegan, and fast.

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Hot Pepper Sesame Spaghetti Squash with Scallions and Artichoke Hearts

December 30, 2011 Dairy free

Scallions, artichoke hearts, and hot pepper sesame oil perk up this spaghetti squash and turn it into a handy snack or side dish.

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Flavorful Vegetarian Beans from Scratch

December 18, 2011 Dairy free

A few key items added to the pot- cilantro, onion, garlic- make these beans flavorful from the start. And the quick soak method can get them on the table without an overnight soak. Great with either black beans or red kidney beans.

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Tempeh, Bell Pepper and Pineapple Stir-fry with Red Pearl Onions

December 16, 2011 Dairy free

With a ripe pineapple on the counter, it was time to make this tempeh, pineapple, and bell pepper stir-fry. I added some red pearl onions my friend had given me, and they looked marvelous with the yellow pineapple. So I added even more purple by chopping up some red cabbage. The result looked almost too [...]

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Fried Tempeh

December 16, 2011 Dairy free

I love tempeh fried in long strips and sprinkled with tamari to turn it into the fatty, crunchy, salty vegan equivalent of bacon. Steaming or baking tempeh also works if you want to avoid added oil, but frying is a good way to introduce tempeh into your menus and get your family hooked on it [...]

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Shallot Salad Dressing

December 14, 2011 Dairy free

Salad dressing with shallot, garlic, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.

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Baby Spinach Salad with Dried Cranberries, Avocado, and Shallot Dressing

December 14, 2011 Dairy free

A pretty red and green salad with avocado slices, dried cranberries, and baby spinach, finished with a shallot dressing.

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Simple Olive Oil/Balsamic Vinegar Salad Dressing

December 13, 2011 Dairy free

I have lots of salads to share with you, but first I want to give you my general plan for homemade salad dressing. It’s as quick as can be and unlike almost any store-bought dressing, it has no added sugar. No long list of ingredients or gummy-tasting stabilizers, either. Most prepared dressings use soy and [...]

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Chipotle Black Bean Chili

November 30, 2011 Dairy free

A hearty vegetarian black bean chili with chipotle chilis and other spices.

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Healthy Holidays: Quick Dinner Rescue

November 20, 2011 Dinner

To get through the Thanksgiving to Christmas challenge, it’s essential to find quick ways to maintain at least the basics of your health and fitness routine. When busy days make dinner a last-minute, unplanned task, a few “go-to” menus stocked in your fridge and pantry will allow you to serve something reasonably healthy.

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Papaya Pomegranate Salad

November 18, 2011 Dairy free

A simple yet great salad combination, perfect for a winter salad: red papaya and pomegranate.

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