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Mar 9, 2021

ASIAN BBQ SOY CURLS with Ginger Fried Rice & Greens

Remember sticky Chinese spareribs? How about soy curls instead? Sweet, hot and sticky BBQ soy curls go great with ginger fried rice. So...

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Mar 9, 2021

GARLIC ROASTED ACORN SQUASH with Mashed Potatoes & Cranberry-Chickpea Relish

Another easy, nutrient-dense dish adapted from Purple Carrot to fill your belly and delight your tastebuds. You can choose to leave the...

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Mar 9, 2021

CHICKPEA NOODLE SOUP

Feeling under the weather or just nostalgic for old fashioned chicken noodle soup? This veganized version, using chickpeas, "no chicken"...

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Mar 9, 2021

MOLÉ CHICK'N TACOS with Confetti Slaw

Do you know chicken molé? I've never had the dish, but after trying molé sauce, I knew I had to have some. I used sautéed soy curls...

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Mar 9, 2021

ROASTED CHIPOTLE CARROTS with Confetti Coleslaw, Quinoa & Black Beans

I love roasting carrots in my oven or airfryer. This recipe adds both sweetness and a bit of spice to them. Peppadew peppers are both...

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Mar 8, 2021

SIMPLE SAUSAGE SKILLET DINNER with Maple-Dijon Cream

Short on time and dread doing dishes? This simple one skillet dinner makes life easy.

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Mar 8, 2021

CREAMY VEGETABLE & BEAN STEW

Root veggies, beans and greens cooked up together with savory spices and a splash of white wine for depth.

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Mar 8, 2021

WORLD'S BEST RANCH DRESSING

Chicago Diner(meat free since '83) is famous for many things, one of which is their vegan ranch dressing. They've perfected it. Hands...

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Mar 7, 2021

IMPOSSIBLE BEEF & CABBAGE STIR-FRY

This super simple Asian stir-fry, adapted and veganized from a Salt & Lavender recipe, is a tasty way to have dinner on the table in...

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Mar 7, 2021

GNOCCHI with SAUTÉED BUTTERNUT SQUASH & RAPINI

Simple & quick recipe adapted from Purple Carrot. In this recipe, rapini and butternut squash are sautéed with gnocchi then tossed with...

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Mar 7, 2021

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH over Apple-Sage Sausage Wild Rice & Rosemary Cashew Cream

Here's a nice savory winter squash dish fancy enough for guests yet casual enough for any weeknight dinner. I've made this before using...

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Mar 7, 2021

SPICY EGGPLANT & TOFU

Asian eggplant & tofu in a spicy sauce served over rice is one of my favorites. I buy Asian eggplants from my local Asian market.

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Mar 7, 2021

TOGARASHI FISHLESS FILETS with Japanese Sweet Potatoes & Asian Slaw

Shichimi togarashi(Japanese seven spice mix) is a spicy blend that adds a fiery kick to foods; just a little goes a long way. I used...

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Mar 7, 2021

SPICY MEXICAN CHIPOTLE CHILI

This simple spicy, rich and meaty chili whips up quickly and hits the spot thanks to Fieldroast Mexican Chipotle plant-based sausages and...

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Mar 7, 2021

PLANT-MEATBALLS in Coconut Tumeric Sauce.

This yummy Middle Eastern inspired dish is a simple way jazz up plant-based meatballs for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. I...

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Mar 5, 2021

SPINACH TOFU-RICOTTA LASAGNA SPIRALS

If you haven't tried using roasted garlic hummus to make tofu ricotta yet, you're seriously missing out; it's a game changer. So simple,...

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Mar 4, 2021

SIMPLE CHORIZO TOFU SCRAMBLE with Crispy Smoked Paprika Potatoes

Anything goes with tofu scrambles. This Mexican style scramble includes spicy vegan chorizo sausage I found at Trader Joe's, crispy...

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Mar 4, 2021

CAJUN CHICK'N SKILLET

When your vegetable crisper is running low, no need to make a trip to the grocery store. Instead, look to your pantry for inspiration. ...

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Mar 3, 2021

HOISIN GLAZED TEMPEH

Super simple and quick. This dinner is ready in a jiffy. Tempeh, although not as popular as tofu, is versatile and delicious. Of course,...

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Mar 2, 2021

SIMPLE STIRFRY" with Tofu in Gochujang- Apricot Sauce

This simple tofu stirfry with veggies gets back to the basics then kicked up a little preserves and gochujang sauce. Use whatever...

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