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What’s for dinner? (Monday)

For years, I have struggled to create meals that are both delicious and healthy, yet balanced enough for my family, which is not completely vegetarian but tends to lean that way during the week. Gradually, I have developed a pretty good and delicious array of recipes that form a full dinner menu for each day of the week (Monday to Friday). This is my first menu (Monday), and I hope it is useful to those running out of ideas for what to cook.

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Fresh Strawberry Cake-Tart (Dairy-Free)

There’s something magical about baking with fresh strawberries. The way they release their natural sweetness, the way they turn soft and jammy in the oven. This Fresh Strawberry Cake-Tart is my answer to that craving for something simple, rustic, and absolutely delicious. It has the tenderness of a cake and the charm of a tart, with a beautifully caramelized strawberry topping that makes every slice irresistible.

This recipe is completely dairy-free, using olive oil and vegan butter to create a moist, rich texture. The batter is thick, almost like a pound cake, which holds up beautifully under the juicy strawberries. With a hint of brown sugar and a touch of fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors, this cake-tart is the perfect treat.

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Reading Emmanuel Carrère’s 'Yoga': A Tentative, Grateful Journey Into Honesty

Mid-reading thoughts on Emmanuel Carrère’s Yoga: A raw, introspective memoir blending mental health, autofiction, and the search for balance. A reader’s journey through Carrère’s honesty, imperfection, and why this book feels like a quiet companion. No spoilers—just curiosity and reflection.

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How to Use Literature to Enhance Language Proficiency

Literature enhances language proficiency by exposing readers to rich vocabulary, diverse sentences, and various styles. Engaging with genres expands linguistic awareness and comprehension, aiding context and nuance. It prompts critical thinking and interpretation, refining understanding and expression. Exploring characters and narratives helps improve communication skills, both written and verbal.

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Tarte aux figues (nut-free)

I made this amazing Tarte aux figues without any nuts, and yet, with an incredibly light and easy to make “custard” that turned out to go extremely well with the pâte sucrée that require these kind of tarts. So delicious!

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The Miracle of Imperfection

It’s pretty simple: Life is change. Existence, which we constantly try to control, is nothing but never-ending movement. Forget about planning your life around minute and carefully designed goals. The truth is, unpredictability will always be a factor to consider because transformative movement brings unexpected results.

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