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Mermaid Detox Smoothie
My girls love smoothies and I love giving them different names based on the colors and ingredients. Smoothies are a great way to get a...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Jul 5, 20231 min read
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5 Ingredient Lava Cake
If you've had Lava Cake before, then you know the obsession 🤤 It's like a little piece of heaven on earth with a gooey chocolate-y...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Jan 22, 20232 min read
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Chicken Veggie Egg Drop Soup
I've had straciatella soup and I've had egg drop soup. One is Italian and the other is Chinese; but what they have in common is one...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Nov 20, 20222 min read
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Rainbow Carrot Slaw
One day while I was cooking, my oldest daughter was awed by the color of a purple carrot and how the inside is yellow. She asked if we...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Jul 21, 20221 min read
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Chestnut Mushroom Soup
This luxurious, velvety soup is a tradition my mom started on Christmas several decades ago. It has always been a hit at the dinner...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Nov 22, 20212 min read
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Vegan Ranch Dressing and Dip
I love a good creamy ranch dressing, but it has never agreed with me. Since becoming mostly dairy free (with the exception of occasional...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Aug 29, 20201 min read
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Parfait
I don’t know about you but I love a good peanut butter/ chocolate combo dessert… It’s my favorite! This amazingly easy and delicious...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Jul 22, 20202 min read
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Pasta Perfection
This all-in-one meal is truly pasta perfection, not only with respect to flavors and textures but also with its nutritional content. It’s...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Mar 5, 20202 min read
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Meyer Lemon Miracle Cake
Are you ready for the most unsuspecting little piece of lemony goodness that happens to be healthy? Yes, I said healthy. I’m SO excited...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Feb 9, 20203 min read
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Easy and Healthy Weeknight Meals
It's so easy to make resolutions to get healthy and fit, but it's another thing to DO IT! And, it's no secret that cooking has to be...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Jan 28, 20202 min read
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Waffles Today Waffles Tomorrow
I recently revived my love for waffles on my baby moon trip to the Jersey shore this summer where I had some of the best waffles (gluten...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Aug 28, 20192 min read
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Maple Peach Smoothie
This delectable peachy maple smoothie is so good, you’ll forget it’s healthy! Perfect for those hot summer days when you need a quick...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Jul 23, 20191 min read
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Easy Homemade Granola
I love granola and all the healthy potential it could have, but sadly, the majority of store- bought granola is anything but. It’s packed...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Jun 25, 20192 min read
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Veggie Stir Fry with Rice Noodles
*Substitute Egg with firm Tofu for Vegan option Ingredients: 2 Carrots (sliced) 1/3 Cup Fresh String Beans (cut in half) 3.5 oz Baby...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Jun 4, 20192 min read
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Magical Vanilla Chia-Oat Pudding
Lately I've been really feeling the chia puddings for breakfast. As the weather gets warmer, I'm still craving a hearty breakfast (mind...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Apr 23, 20192 min read
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Zesty Roasted Veggie Salad
Nothing says Spring like this beautiful and colorful Spring salad! While it’s pretty to look at, what I really love about it is how the...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Apr 2, 20191 min read
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Quinoa Bowls Made Easy
Quinoa bowls have become quite the trendy meal lately, and for good reason. The base of quinoa makes for a good source of plant- based...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Mar 25, 20192 min read
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Creamy Vanilla Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is one of those "diner classics" that is the perfect ending to an American meal. But is it American? Actually, rice...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Jan 29, 20192 min read
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Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms and Spinach
I'm really excited to share this dish for two reasons: 1, because it brings me back to some wonderful childhood memories, when my...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Jan 15, 20193 min read
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Banana Oatmeal Breakfast COOKIES!
Revised 2021 This is a super- moist, hearty and delicious cookie that’s free of refined sugar, dairy-free and can be made vegan, and...

Graziella Baratta Ventura
Jan 6, 20182 min read
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