Anastasia Cabral

  • Smoky Tempeh Tacos

    A plant-based spin on ground beef tacos. Trust me, you won’t miss the meat with these!

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  • Pan-Fried Japanese Turnips

    When it comes to cooking with fresh veggies, almost nothing makes me happier than using the WHOLE vegetable, from leaf to root. If you know me well, you know I HATE throwing away food. (Did you know that almost 40% of the food grown in America ends up in landfills?) It may not seem like…

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  • Better Snickerdoodle Bites – Like a Bite of Cookie Dough…But Better

    I’ve been making these “better cookie dough bites” for years now, in multiple flavors, all for good reason. My better cookie dough bites are simply delicious little bite sized sweet treats made with great ingredients, and they truly are one of my favorite better-for-you desserts. I have always had and will always have the biggest…

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  • How to Fight Food Waste: A 10-Step Guide

    For me, a better bite is an informed bite. So, let’s talk about one of the things regarding food that upsets me the most in life – food waste. Did you know that about 40% of the food grown in America ends up in landfills?! Food waste comes from various sources – mainly from spoilage,…

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  • My FAVORITE 3 Ingredient Sweet Snack – Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates

    My love of dates is no secret. I adore dates for a number of reasons. They offer natural sweetness and an addictive chewy texture, which makes them great for snacking on them as is or using them as an ingredient when making sweet treats. Even when I get lazy and don’t feel like making these…

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  • Turmeric Ginger Lemonade

    A classic warm-weather drink gets an anti-inflammatory makeover with this refreshing Turmeric Ginger Lemonade. And hey, if you ever needed proof that turmeric can be enjoyed in more beverages than just lattes, here it is.

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  • Nut and Seed Granola

    Ahh granola…one of the many dubious breakfast foods that are marketed to make us all believe is healthy, when in fact is often loaded with cheap saturated fats and refined sugars. I love a good smoothie bowl in the morning, and so the need for a great tasting granola to top it off with, that…

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  • Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats. Plus, why you should always keep cans in your pantry!

    Canned pumpkin puree is NOT just for baking pies and muffins in the fall. Today, it’s the star ingredient in my Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats. And yes, its mid spring here in New York…Not sorry.

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