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Indian Style Empanadas with Tomato-Apricot Chutney

March 10, 2013 By Milen Gala

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Although we may think that the samosa is truly native to India, the “sanbosag” as it was first known, can actually trace its origin to 1oth century Persia.  Functioning as the Clif Bar of its times, these simple dough pockets filled with vegetables or meat, sustained traders for days while making the journey between Central and South Asia on the Khyber Pass . Virtually every culture has it’s own variation of this food form. The Portuguese empanada, the Italian calzone, the Russian pirozhki, the German strudel, the Jewish knish, and of course let us not forget the delectable American Hot Pocket…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Indian Tagged With: Indian

Vegan Raspberry Layer Cake

March 2, 2013 By Milen Gala

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Building on the success of the vegan brownie, we’re trying to push the limits of vegan baking.  In general, cooking is more forgiving and amenable to ad lib, on the fly changes, whims and substitutions, whereas baking is chemistry. A little change here or there and you have a new state of matter (neither solid nor liquid) or a dry, crumbly desiccant, able to extract whatever moisture you may have in your mouth.  So our eggless or vegan baking has required a fair amount of research, experimentation, trial and error and on occasion, the trash can.  Ultimately, dessert needs to satisfy that inner craving for something sweet, moist, creamy, fruity or chocolatey.  AND, it needs to be well worth the caloric load.  This cake (after significant R&D) delivers on all fronts, while also being wholesome, good for your health, your conscience and the planet.  Ok, may be that’s a bit much, but it is really good cake!

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Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: Desserts

Mushroom and Herb Polenta

February 19, 2013 By Milen Gala

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For the past few weeks we have been dealing with a case of the flu (yes, we did get the flu shot) and pink eye (yes, pink eye) between the two kids. I’m convinced that sending our children to school is a recipe for 40 viral illnesses by 8 years of age. Really?… 40?… Friends tell us that that’s the magic dose; the magic number of colds, flus, other viral and bacterial contaminations, infections, epidemics… whatever we want to call it, to get our immune system revved up to deal with the next 8 decades.

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Filed Under: Italian Tagged With: Italian

Winter Enchiladas with Cilantro Avocado Cream

January 21, 2013 By Milen Gala

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There’s something about Mexican food that speaks to the soul in a deeply satisfying way. Entertaining and family gatherings are always a little more exciting when there is some Salsa music playing, Sangria on the table and a plate full of enchiladas. And while it’s all fun and games when the party is on, when it’s over we’re usually left with a heavy feeling… from all the cheese, guacamole, and chips sitting inside…

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Filed Under: Mexican Tagged With: Mexican

Potato Tart Tatin

January 11, 2013 By Milen Gala

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Let’s start with something as simple and unassuming as the humble potato. When we try and think of all the uses for this simple starch, amongst different cultures and types of cuisine, we immediately discover a dizzying array of possibilities.  Consider the numerous types of potato, the ease with which it marries with other  ingredients, the various methods of cooking it, and you have quite possibly the perfect base for a dish, a chef’s clay if you will.

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Filed Under: Appetizers, French, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Tagged With: French, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern

New Year’s Glow Smoothie

December 17, 2012 By Milen Gala

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Happy New Year! Welcome to 2013! We had an amazing end to 2012…spending time with family in Texas for a warm and sunny Christmas, followed by a brisk and electric night in New York City to watch the ball drop on New Year’s! Along with all the fun times, yummy food and endless treats came the consequences… a bigger waistline and the inevitable New Year’s resolution to get back into shape.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Juice and Smoothies Tagged With: Breakfast, Health

Risotto Alla Zucca

December 17, 2012 By Milen Gala

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One morning in Tuscany, we took a day trip into the hills above Florence to a renowned private vineyard, where we met a member of the Contini Bonacossi Noble Family (owners of the art work in the eponymous private gallery at the Uffizi). After touring the vineyards, olive tree orchards, wine cellars and olive oil refinery of the Tenuta di Capezzana Estate, we had the the pleasure of joining their private chef to prepare a vegetarian version of a traditional Tuscan meal, and later enjoyed lunch with the family.

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Filed Under: Italian Tagged With: Italian

Brownies that will leave you incredulous…

December 9, 2012 By Milen Gala

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Invariably, if you stop by our house, anytime, you will probably find a batch of brownies on the kitchen counter. Usually a Ghirardelli boxed mix with some nuts thrown in…So, when I decided to try and go vegan this was the one thing that I had a very hard time giving up.  Hence, began the quest for the ultimate vegan brownie.  The recipe before you is the result of a rigorous testing process.  Before this one, at least half a dozen different vegan brownie recipes were trialled and each of them was disappointing in some way. Some were too dry, some tasted too doughy, some turned out more cake-like then brownie-like. The most difficult part was finding that perfect balance of chewy, gooey, and fudgy, while still holding true to the texture of a “real” brownie, the kind you grew up with….

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Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: Desserts

Tuscan Ribollita

December 5, 2012 By Milen Gala

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A few days in Tuscany, in the rolling hills of Chianti, amidst orchards of olive trees and vineyards dating back to the Middle Ages, can be magical…a time to pause, relax, reflect and enjoy the simplicity of rustic Italian cuisine paired with sensational, deep and earthy wines.

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Filed Under: Italian, Soups Tagged With: Italian, Soups

How to Substitute Eggs in Baking

December 3, 2012 By Milen Gala

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The one thing I frequently struggle with as a vegetarian is replacing eggs in desserts. When I first started experimenting with making homemade cakes, cookies, brownies and more, the end result was always a bit underwhelming. So for a while I found myself sticking with easy recipes that didn’t require eggs such as crisps, puddings and tarts. Lately, because of all of you who are trying and loving the new things on GalaKitchen, I have been re-inspired to do a little baking… I’ve done a little research and below have listed the best egg replacers other fellow vegetarians have come up with and use frequently… so over the next few months, let’s put some of these to the test…

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Filed Under: All Recipe Posts, Helpful How-Tos Tagged With: Egg Substitutes, Health

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Hi Everyone and welcome to GalaLiving! I am Milen Gala. I live, love, work and play in Seattle, Washington with my husband and our 2 kids (ages 11 and 9). We initially created GalaLiving in 2012 to share vegetarian and vegan recipes with our friends and family. In the past couple of years GalaLiving has transformed from a simple little food blog to a much loved space where several thousand people make and share our recipes and health and wellness inspirations. At GalaLiving, we like to eat wholesome, energizing dishes and incorporate lifestyle habits that keep us glowing and make us feel like a million bucks. We hope you enjoy discovering and tasting new things along with us!

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