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Hawaiian Poi

Hawaiian Poi by KarmaFree Cooking

I was first introduced to the concept of poi on a Top Chef episode, when a finale was held in Hawaii. When I saw the taro root, out of which poi is made, I couldn’t believe they were talking about my beloved malanga lila.When researching poi for this Hawaiian Festival, I learned it is mashed taro root, and can be eaten as thick or…

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Hawaiian Vegetarian Festival

Hawaiian Vegetarian Festival by KarmaFree Cooking

Manolo gave me a challenge… Why don’t we plan a Vegetarian Festival with the flavors of Hawaii?? Hawaii?? Why?? I asked. He replied: “Well… I did this Rice with Pineapple the other day and I think it’s pretty awesome… so I thought it would go well within a Hawaiian-themed festival.”Just like Manolo… he gets an idea in his head,…

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Six Ways Vegetarians Help the Environment

Six Ways Vegetarians Help the Environment by KarmaFree Cooking

Global warming is a serious issue. Our Planet needs our help and we must come to the rescue. Even President Obama stated in a recent interview that global warming is not only affecting the environment itself, but it’s affecting our health. Climate change is creating a longer pollen and allergy season, contributing to more asthma…

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Vegan Mayo and Mustard Dipping Sauce

Vegan Mayo and Mustard Dipping Sauce by KarmaFree Cooking

12DecTaro Root Fritters are perfect all by themselves…However they can become so much more if you dip them into something – like a Mayo Mustard Dipping Sauce. I use Vegenaise Mayo and to me, because I haven’t bought traditional mayo in such a long time, I believe this tastes as creamy and decadent as if made with any homemade…

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Taro Root Fritters

Taro Root Fritters by KarmaFree Cooking

10DecThis is a recipe featured in Qué Rica Vida – the Spanish-language community site featuring great recipes from a variety of bloggers, including Karma Free Cooking.Viandas, as we call them in Spanish or at least in Puerto Rico, are part of the staples in Caribbean gastronomy. Viandas are a variety of root vegetables and edible…

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A Vegetarian Xmas Cooking Class at Centro Cultural Yoga Devanand

A Vegetarian Xmas Cooking Class at Centro Cultural Yoga Devanand by KarmaFree Cooking

3DecThe Centro Cultural Yoga Devanand will offer this coming Sunday, December 7, a Vegetarian Xmas Cooking Class featuring typical dishes from the Puerto Rican Xmas menu. “This is our way to teach our community that you can celebrate a typical Puerto…

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Fried Mushroom Tacos

Fried Mushroom Tacos by KarmaFree Cooking

2DecTacos can be made much more interesting if you play around with the fillings and cheese… and making the tortillas golden brown and crispy. I have never been a fan of the hard pre-made taco tortilla shells, but I do enjoy crunchy things. So using the magic of olive oil and a skillet, tacos can become a much more interesting…

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Vegan Coquito

Vegan Coquito by KarmaFree Cooking

1DecYes… I went there. My sister has been dairy-free for some time now and she was craving Coquito.Being the good big sister that I am, I developed this version omitting the evaporated and condensed milks. I must admit, this turned out to be a really cool experiment. The flavors and the spirit of Coquito is still there – without rum…

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Pumpkin Tres Leches or is it Cuatro Leches???

Pumpkin Tres Leches or is it Cuatro Leches??? by KarmaFree Cooking

This recipe is the first one I made for the Spanish Recipe portal Qué Rica Vida to celebrate Fall and Thanksgiving season.I have been meaning to develop a recipe for a Pumpkin Tres Leches for several years now. After few failed attempts, I knew I needed to come up with a new recipe. A cake that would soak up all the milks like a…

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Are we eating Chia Seeds the right way???

Are we eating Chia Seeds the right way??? by KarmaFree Cooking

I have mentioned to you how I boost my morning smoothies adding a bunch of super powerful foods, like chia. But I must admit I usually just add the dry chia seeds right into the smoothie when I make it in the mornings. However, this method of adding chia seeds to my morning smoothie might not be the best way to work the goodness of…

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