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Caramelized Onion Pasta with Parmesan (No Cream)

Ruxandra Niță — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:54:54 +0000

Caramelized onion pasta with jammy slow-cooked onions, casarecce and parmesan, creamy from pasta water, not cream. Vegetarian, with an easy vegan swap.

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Psyllium Husk: What It Is, How to Use It in Bread, and What to Watch Out For

Ruxandra Niță — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 12:02:48 +0000

What psyllium husk is, how to use it in gluten-free and keto bread, what the studies show, how much water to drink with it and who should avoid it.

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Magnesium for Sleep: What the Studies Say and the Best Magnesium-Rich Foods (Vegetarian)

Ruxandra Niță — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:39 +0000

Magnesium for sleep: what the studies show, how much you need each day, and the vegetarian foods richest in magnesium, with portions and safe limits.

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Nativity Fast 2026: Dates, Fish Days and a Week of Fasting Meals

Ruxandra Niță — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 11:38:55 +0000

The Nativity Fast 2026 runs from November 15 to December 24. See the fish days, what to eat, a week of plant-based fasting meals and a free guide.

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Lemon Balm Tea: How I Grow, Harvest, Dry and Brew It (Benefits and Safety)

Ruxandra Niță — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:09:09 +0000

Lemon balm tea from my garden: how I grow, harvest and dry lemon balm, how to brew it, its benefits and who should skip it.

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Types of Seaweed to Eat: Wakame, Nori, Kombu and Aonori Compared (From My Pantry)

Ruxandra Niță — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:45:59 +0000

Wakame, nori, kombu and aonori compared: how to rehydrate them, what to cook with each, and how much seaweed is safe to eat (iodine). From my pantry.

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Miso Soba Noodle Soup with Wakame and Vegan Furikake

Ruxandra Niță — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:08:21 +0000

This miso soba noodle soup has a clear kombu and vegetable broth, wakame, carrots and soba, topped with homemade vegan furikake. 6 bowls in 40 minutes.

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The Best Tea for Sleep? 7 Herbal Teas, What the Studies Say and How I Brew Them

Ruxandra Niță — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:35 +0000

The best tea for sleep, honestly: lemon balm, lavender, chamomile, linden, valerian, passionflower and hops. What studies show and who should skip them.

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Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash with Garlic

Ruxandra Niță — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:05:16 +0000

This cheesy baked spaghetti squash is a low-carb pasta alternative stuffed with a creamy spinach cheese filling and baked until golden. Ready in about an hour.

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Steamed Beetballs in Garlic-Basil Tomato Sauce (Vegan Beet and Lentil Balls)

Ruxandra Niță — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:28:43 +0000

These vegan beetballs are steamed so they hold their shape, then simmered in a garlicky basil tomato sauce. Red lentils and beet, no steamer needed.

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Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft and Cakey)

Ruxandra Niță — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:08:10 +0000

Soft, cakey banana bread chocolate chip cookies made with 3 very ripe bananas. They taste like banana bread, and each batch bakes in 12 to 14 minutes.

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Savory Phyllo Crinkle Pie with Camembert

Ruxandra Niță — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Savory phyllo crinkle pie with Camembert, thyme and rosemary: ruffled phyllo baked crisp, then set in a garlicky egg custard. Easy vegetarian bake for 8.

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Diet and Acne: Foods That Cause Pimples and What the Research Actually Says

Ruxandra Niță — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:47:41 +0000

Which foods are linked to pimples, from high-glycemic carbs to skim milk and chocolate, what the studies really show, and what to eat instead.

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Acai Banana Smoothie (With Frozen Acai Packs)

Ruxandra Niță — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:40:55 +0000

This acai banana smoothie blends frozen acai, a ripe banana, berries and plant milk into a thick, purple drink in 5 minutes. Vegan, no added sugar.

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Tart Cherry Juice for Sleep: Does It Work? (Homemade Recipe with Apple)

Ruxandra Niță — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:55:42 +0000

Apple and sour cherry juice made in autumn with sweet apples and sour cherries frozen in summer. Ruby red, vegan, no added sugar, ready in 10 minutes.

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How to Use Greek Yogurt in Vegetarian Cooking (Beyond Breakfast)

Ruxandra Niță — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:47:59 +0000

Greek yogurt in vegetarian cooking does far more than sit under a spoonful of granola. It adds protein, creaminess and a gentle tang to marinades, sauces, baked goods and cold soups, often in exactly the places where a recipe would otherwise lean on cream, extra butter or eggs. I keep a big tub of plain...

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Raw Vegan Diet for Beginners: What I Eat, How to Start, and What to Watch

Ruxandra Niță — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:46:53 +0000

What raw vegans eat, how to start without losing too much weight, why you need B12, and how to sprout and dehydrate safely. Plus my free 7-day meal plan.

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Vegan Stuffed Zucchini with Quinoa and Lentils in Tomato Sauce

Ruxandra Niță — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0000

These stuffed zucchini boats are filled with protein-rich quinoa and lentils, herbs, and tomato, then baked until tender. An easy, healthy vegan summer dinner.

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Rustic Apple Custard Tart with Whole Wheat Crust

Ruxandra Niță — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:27:00 +0000

This rustic apple custard pie layers a creamy vanilla filling and cinnamon-dusted apples over a wholesome crust. Easy, cozy, and naturally sweet.

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Apple Hand Pies

Ruxandra Niță — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:13:21 +0000

These apple hand pies wrap buttery pastry around a spiced cinnamon apple filling. Easy individual pies baked until golden and drizzled with caramel.

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