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Kickin’ Chickpeas

Mmmmmm Mama! You are in for a crispy, crunchy treat this week! Lately, I’ve noticed myself eating fewer meals and far more snacks. I think this probably has something to do with the warmer weather, as the spring temperatures make me less inclined to weigh…

Smooth Criminal Chocolate Mousse Tarts

If being delicious were a crime, this dessert would certainly be put in the big house. So incredibly creamy, rich, and satisfying, it tastes like decadent chocolate mousse, but you’d never guess that it’s healthier than a salad! The inspiration for this sinfully healthy dessert…

Sexy Spring Rolls

Hooray for spring! It finally hit us over here in Denmark and I am loving the warmer weather and sunshine. To celebrate the arrival of this very welcome season, I thought I would make, well, spring rolls! This also marks the re-entry of some raw…

Happy 100th Post, My New Roots!

This week, I’m celebrating. What is so important that I bake a chocolate cake, you ask? Well, only that this is the 100th article on My New Roots and it’s time for something sweet!As I’m sure you’ve noticed, things are looking a little different around…

Finding my Mojo in the Canary Islands

Well, our trip was unbelievable. Almost everything about Gran Canaria is totally surprising; the varied, awe-inspiring landscape, the freakishly perfect weather, the many “clothing optional” opportunities. The only thing I could really complain about is the food – horrendous. Not a fresh vegetable or lentil…

Better Butter

This post is lovingly dedicated to stepfather, who seems to have a real love affair with butter. I have seen him on several occasions eat it sliced on crackers like cheese – it’s amazing. Don’t get me wrong, butter is totally a delicious indulgence for…

Warm Salad Month: Wild Rice, Butter Bean, and Garlic Roasted Carrot Salad

Well, I suppose this is the last post in the warm winter salad month. February flew by, filled up with seasonal fare at its best. It can sometimes be a challenge to find my creative side when the ground has been frozen for 5 months,…

Warm Salad Month: Forest Walk Cabbage

I don’t know whether it’s the warm salads or the fact that it’s light outside until 5 p.m. now (holy cow!!!), but I feel that February is going by very quickly. Thank goodness for that, I want spring! The next delicious dish on the menu…