Fri_Mar_15_20:01:33_PDT_2019

Sometimes it is only a mental block that keeps me from trying recipe variations
For instance, I am so accustomed to dairy-based Indian desserts that wrapping my head around vegan Indian desserts can befuddle me. A few years ago, I cooked lunch for a group of vegan guests. The appetizers, main dishes, salads and sides all were a breeze

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