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This is about as LIVE as we’re going to get right now, so let’s party! Grab all the people you share space with under that roof and let’s cook up an Italian feast! Your Menu: Chopped Italian Salad ( purple cabbage, romaine, carrots, artichoke hearts, red onion, balsamic) Eggplant Manicotti with Tofu Ricotta and Cashew Bechamel ( garlic, shallots, cashews, hazelnuts, nutritional yeast, lemon, San Marzanos, fresh basil) Strawberries and Chocolate ( strawberries, dark chocolate)

Who says a lobster roll has to be... lobster? On today’s show we are using hearts of palm and a dairy-free mayo, this wonderfully traditional comfort food allows you the comfort of digging in without feeling like you're pigging out! Here’s your recipe. Get your Ingredient Kit from Frida’s! Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/846008331 Or Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/CPBL.STL/

This is a great Cinco de Mayo food as it leaves one hand open for the obligatory margarita! That's only the beginning, whip this up all summer long and take it to BBQs, summertime parties, to the pool, etc. It makes a perfect light meal or needed snack just when you want to grab the chips! And- the coconut adds a nice earthiness you don't typically see in a summer salsa; it really rounds out the flavors and keeps you satiated for hours! Order your Ingredient Kit from Frida’s! Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/846008331 Or Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/CPBL.STL/

We're 4 weeks into this quarantine and this is a bit of a kitchen-sink salad. It's easy, tasty and will last a few days in the fridge. It also will make a great lunch when you go back to the office/classroom as when it is chilled the flavors marry a little more, really making a very nice and filling meal! Here’s your recipe. Here is how you buy your Ingredient Kit from Frida’s. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/846008331 Or Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/CPBL.STL/

Jalapeno poppers are a favorite in my house, but we're not stuffing with cheese, but rather some home-made hummus! This 2-in-1 recipe shows you how to make one of my very first recipes - the Clean Slate Hummus, and how to cleverly create a new meal out of that everyone will love!

We’re making a WHITE BEAN AND KALE SOUP in today’s episode. A simple, yet incredibly nourishing quick meal packed with nutrient dense kale, fiber filled beans and tasty roasted tomatoes, this soup is quick, economical and freezes well. Here’s our recipe. If you are local, pick up an ingredient kit at Frida’s! Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/846008331 Or Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/CPBL.STL/

We’re making CREAMY POTATO CAULIFLOWER SOUP OVER BROWN RICE in this episode. It’s dill that makes everything pop! Here’s our recipe. If you are local to St. Louis and don’t feel like going to the grocery store, you can pick up a recipe kit complete with all the ingredients at FRIDA’S! Join Zoom Meeting: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/846008331 Or Facebook LIVE: https://www.facebook.com/CPBL.STL/

On this Easter Sunday edition, we’re making what we think is the greatest go-to spring and summer of all times. The Chickpea Salad Sammie! This mock chicken salad is perfect for family gatherings (not happening), parties (not happening), BBQ’s (not happening), picnics (not happening), not-really-wanting-to-cook-so-I’ll-make-a-big-batch-to-last-the-week (BINGO!). We have yet to run into someone who doesn’t love this.

What time is it? It’s Burger Time! If you are intimidated by the thought of making a bean burger, here's your Black Bean Burger 101 lesson. Easy. Tasty. Done. Lots of tips in this short show - have a pen and paper handy!

This week’s theme has been rolls, and you’re going to rock today’s roll! We are making spinach artichoke dip vegan egg rolls. Actually, this started out as a just a super delicious spinach artichoke dip, but then we thought, hmmm - what if we packaged this goodness up into a roll? Seems natural, eh? Here’s our recipe. We’re adamant about all of our Quarantine Show recipes having no more than 7 ingredients, so, we’re taking this recipe and kicking a few ingredients to the curb. If you are cooking with us, these are the wrappers we are using.

As the warm weather approaches and we’ve been asked for more raw food recipes, this is a perfect opportunity to do an episode on spring rolls! Don’t be afraid of that thin little paper, and no need to overthink the stuffing. Use what you’ve got. We’ll explore many opportunities. Also, in case you missed our Sunday episode of Easy Peanut Sauce, we will be re-purposing that for these rolls.

In this edition of the Plant-based Quarantine (PBQ) Cooking Show, you’ll learn to balance flavors to make the most perfect and yet easy enough for every day, peanut sauce. We’ll be constructing a Buddha Bowl in your time with us, but you can very easily use this to dip in or drizzle on anything you’d like!

In this first edition of the Plant-based Quarantine (PBQ) Cooking Show, we’re making Simple Smashed Potato Nachos! Maybe it’s just you and the cat hanging out or you’re a family of many, this fluid recipe scales to your needs. You’ll get tips/tricks and nutritional quickies. Tune in or catch the replay TBA. See you in the atmosphere!

This multi-week program is designed to help you transition to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. It is an extension of the very popular and trailblazing film that started this lifestyle movement, Forks Over Knives. This program has officially been endorsed by the creator of the film and it is the only one of its kind.

It looks a little intimidating, but this little block of fermented beans can be more digestible than tofu and tempeh is a nutrient-dense soy product with a high amount of protein, as well as various vitamins and minerals. It may decrease cholesterol levels, oxidative stress and appetite while improving bone health. Tempeh also contains prebiotics, which may improve digestive health and reduce inflammation. Sooo - let’s dig in!