Christina T

@cinnamonandcitrus

Novato, California

I love traveling, world cultures, eating foods from around the world, cooking & baking, crafting & entertaining. I am a teacher by profession & a life-long learner. I have a passion for trying both established recipes and new ones.
I have always found that food brings people together! For me it's a blessing to learn from others and to share recipes, techniques etc!

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Steamed cabbage with furikake

of 1 head of green cabbage • water in pot to fill just under steamer basket • avocado, canola, or vegetable oil, or to taste • furikake (Japanese rice seasoning) of your choice or to taste
- 10 to 15 minutes
- 2 servings
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Quick and easy spinach with peanut sauce

fresh spinach • your favorite Thai peanut satay sauce • handfuls of honey roasted peanuts chopped or crushed
- 10 to 15 minutes
- 2 people as a side dish
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Revithocarroto Soupa (Greek Chickpea Carrot Soup)

dried chickpeas (revithia, garbanzos, kabuli chana) plus water to cover for rehydrating • baking soda • olive oil • medium onion chopped • lemon juice • Salt and pepper to taste • medium carrots, sliced
- 45 min to 1 hour
- 4 servings
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Savory Frozen veggie medley

frozen brussel sprouts • frozen shelled edamame • frozen corn ketnels (raw or roasted) • frozen artichoke heart slices
- 5 minutes
- 1 serving
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Veggie protein bowl

Leftover rice or pasta • Frozen edamame • Shredded carrots • frozen brussel sprouts • peanuts • Sesame seeds to taste • Soy sauce to taste • Chili sauce or chili flakes to taste
- 10-15 min
- 1 serving
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Falafel & steamed spinach

frozen chopped spinach (cook according to package directions) • precooked falafel pieces (cook according to package directions) • lemon, some tahini and Sriracha sauce
- 5-10 min (with microwave)
- 1 serving
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Strawberries & Bananas topped with chocolate syrup

strawberries • of a banana • chocolate syrup or to taste
- 5 min
- 1-2 servings
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Guacamole potato salad

medium red potatoes • guacamole • couple handfuls of cilantro
- 20 to 30 min between cooking and assembly
- 3 to 4 servings
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Roasted delicata squash

delicata squash • water, or enough to cover bottom of pan
- 25 min
- 2 servings
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Easy chicken & cucumber sandwich

bread topped with your favorite spread (mustard, mayonnaise, or ranch). I used a light mayonnaise • roast chicken • Several slices of cucumber
- 5 min
- 1 serving
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Nutmeg Hot Cocoa

sugar • cocoa powder • milk • cinnamon stick • Nutmeg and cinnamon to taste
- 10 to 15 min
- 2 servings
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Bay Leaf Tea

Bay leaves • cinnamon, cracked into 2 pieces • small piece of fresh ginger, peeled • honey or sweetener of your choice; more to suit your taste
- 5- 10 minutes
- 1 serving
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Peanut butter chocolate spread

peanut butter • dark or milk chocolate candy squares such as Dove chocolate • rice milk or milk of your choice
- 5 min
- 2 servings
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Star Anise Ginger Shoyu poached fish & zucchini

tilapia fillets • Fresh grated ginger • Grated 2 orange peel and juice from one orange • Juice from one lime • sesame oil • Shoyu or Soy Sauce • Mirin cooking wine • thinly sliced leek tops or green onion tops • zucchini sliced lengthwise
- 45 min
- 4 servings
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Raisin cream cheese toast

bread or toast • raisins • Ground cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg to taste • cream cheese
- 5 min prep
- 1 serving
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Nut & Chocolate Date "Boats"

dates, pitted and sliced lengthwise • nuts • chocolate chips
- prep 5- 10 min
- 2 to 4 servings
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Banana Mocha frozen dessert

frozen bananas, peels removed • cold brewed coffee • Cocoa powder to taste; 1/4 cup to start & add more for a deeper chocolate flavor • powerful blender
- 15 min prep; freeze longer for solid consistenc
- 3-4 servings
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Overnight dark chocolate pecan oats

old fashioned oats • pecans, chopped • squares dark chocolate broken into small pieces or grated • raisins, dried cherries or cranberries • Milk of your choice to cover oatmeal
- 5 min prep; overnight refrigeration
- 1 serving
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Pumpkin seed & Chocolate trail mix

roasted salted pepitas (pumpkin seed kernels) • semi sweet chocolate chips
- prep 5 minutes
- 1 serving
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Almond-Avocado Toast

English Muffin split in half and toasted • a large avocado • almonds, chopped
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 1 serving