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Christina Cooks: Back to the Cutting Board
The Med-iterranean Table
Season 1
Episode 108
We hear a lot about the Mediterranean and its impact on wellness. Is there more to this gorgeous region than blue seas and sunny skies? Si si si…and it’s all about what’s on your plate. Time to get back to the cutting board and discover the joys of the world’s healthiest diet, today on Christina Cooks. Recipes include Hot Black Bean Soup, Cannellini Beans with Greens and Pignoli Cookies.
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