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Island Fried Plantains
Synonymous with island cooking, plantains, which resemble bananas, are available in most supermarkets. The skins of very ripe plantains are almost black, but are creamy white inside. Their mildly sweet flavor is accented by the lime juice, peanut butter, and spices which hint at a taste of the Islands. They are delicious served with chutney on the side.
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Quinoa Stuffed Avocados
Avocados abound in Bolivia and other South American countries. Quinoa is an ancient grain native to Bolivia and a mainstay of the Bolivian diet, along with potatoes and corn. The protein-rich grain is readily available in natural food store.
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Stone Fruit Cobbler
Ripe nectarines, peaches and plums are tossed with a generous dose of sugar and spices and then blanketed with a biscuit-like topping made from whole-grain spelt, barley and soy flours. Including whole grains in your diet helps, and they’ve never tasted sweeter.
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Moroccan Carrots & Parsnips
This recipe provided 321 milligrams of calcium per serving!
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Moroccan Eggplant Salad
This salad makes a great appetizer or an accompaniment to an entrée. It tastes best when served chilled.
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Bean Sprout Salad
This refreshing and crunchy salad is typical of the traditional accompaniments to a Korean meal.
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Wheat-Free Pecan Pie
This version is chock-full of pecans, but other nuts can be used to suit personal tastes and seasonal availability.This version is chock-full of pecans, but other nuts can be used to suit personal tastes and seasonal availability. For a special finishing touch, the Cashew Whipped Cream makes for a luscious and healthy change of pace from the typical whipped fare that adorns most slices of pie.
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Rice & Stir Fry Vegetables
Koreans often serve rice with spicy stir-fried vegetables. This dish, called bi bim bap, is wonderful served with fried tofu and accompanied by kimchi or a bean sprout salad.
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Cream of Wheat Berries
Combine these great grains the night before so breakfast is ready when you are the next morning. This fragrant, hot cereal is good served with a little maple syrup or brown sugar and a splash of vanilla soy milk. Cinnamon or allspice may be used instead of cardamom.
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Cashew Whipped Cream
A light and creamy topping flavored with cashews, dates, and a hint of orange, this cream can be used in place of tofu or other nondairy whipped toppings on your favorite desserts. It’s also suitable for raw foodists.
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Mushroom Risotto
Fresh and dried mushrooms combine for a woodsy mushroom-flavored risotto that needs no watching or constant stirring like traditional risottos. Instead, spend your time with family, soaking in the tub or reading a good book.
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Indonesian Tempeh
Tempeh cooked in coconut milk is a typical Indonesian preparation. In this recipe, the tempeh is first poached in water to mellow its flavor and improve digestibility. It tastes best served over freshly cooked rice and garnished with wedges of fresh lime and tomato.