By KRISTY CHONG Five Ingredient Vegan Caramel Sauce Made with only five ingredients, this caramel sauce is smooth, buttery and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, without the excess sugar, butter or heavy cream. This caramel sauce has a coconut cream base, sweetened with coconut sugar, and thickened with cornstarch and a spoonful of nut butter. Surprisingly, the spoonful of nut butter added at
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Huda Tal, wife of Jordanian Ambassador to Mexico Mohammad Mustafa Cyel Mustafa Wahbi Tal, offered an afternoon cooking class to a small group of fellow diplomatic wives at her Lomas de Chapultepec residence on Monday, Oct. 26. An avid chef who is anxious to help promote her nation’s rich culture in Mexico, Tal is hoping to present
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By KRISTY CHONG Vegan Queso Queso is one of those foods that I can never resist. The golden goodness is so addictive, delicious and such a crowd pleaser! Although I could easily eat a pile of chips and queso without even thinking about it, my stomach isn’t always the biggest fan of all that dairy to digest. Behold … a
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By KRISTY CHONG Pear Ricotta Tart with Candied Walnuts This recipe is one of my favorite ways to kick off fall baking. It’s a simple, not-so-sweet, slightly savory tart that has a coconut oil crust base with a rich ricotta filling and is topped with crunchy candied walnuts. I recently served this tart when we had my parents over for
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By KRISTY CHONG Healthy Peanut Butter Cups This recipe is the perfect dish to serve after dinner or to have as a sweet after-school snack. It is easy to prep, make and store! If you don’t already know, I am peanut butter obsessed. Actually any nut butter OBSESSED. So don’t be surprised if you find a bunch of recipes
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By KRISTY CHONG Maple Bourbon Apple Crisp This twist on a classic favorite, this healthier apple crisp is made from wholesome ingredients, vegan and gluten-free! Crisps are so simple, yet so delicious. They’re basically the more affluent dump cake with a satisfying crunchy layer that holds all the warm syrupy goodness below altogether. I recently visited Zimmerman Farm in Bethel,
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By KRISTY CHONG No-Bake Energy Bites These no bake energy bites are so good and so good for you. They are filled with hearty oats, naturally sweetened dried fruit, protein filled hemp seeds, decadent chocolate chips and come together with some sticky almond butter. This is a healthy satisfying treat done in less than 10 minutes. How to Make Energy
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