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a close up of roasted asparagus on a sheet pan with garlic cloves

roasted asparagus with soy sauce and garlic

June 28, 2021 by Rebecca 0 comments

This umami-rich flavor combo is exactly what your taste buds crave, and is the kind of dish that turns asparagus haters into asparagus lovers.

a wooden bowl of fruit salad sits on a wooden cutting board. two cinnamon sticks are next to it. the bowl is garnished with mini chocolate chips and chopped walnuts which have spilled onto the board next to the bowl.

Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian

cinnamon fruit salad with chocolate chips and walnuts

August 20, 2020 by Rebecca 0 comments

The splash of orange juice and sprinkle of cinnamon with the delightful hidden pockets of chocolate and crunchy toasted walnuts are what makes this fall fruit salad truly special.

an overhead shot of a bowl of hummus drizzled with olive oil and minced garlic on a weathered white wooden countertop. three wooden spoons, a torn pita bread, and some garlic cloves are on the table next to the hummus.

Condiments, No Cooking Required, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian

extra garlicky ‘israeli-style’ hummus

August 3, 2020 by Rebecca 6 comments

This Israeli-style hummus is packed with garlic, then topped with even more garlic and a generous drizzle of olive oil to serve.

Recipe Roundups, updates, Vegan

a non-vegan’s guide to creating a vegan dinner party menu [LINK]

February 24, 2020 by Rebecca 0 comments

How to host a dinner party that vegans and non-vegans alike can enjoy, without creating extra work for you.

a close up of a purple ramekin filled with broccoli soup

Dinner, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian

broccoli stalk soup

February 17, 2020 by Rebecca 0 comments

Savvy home cooks save their broccoli stalks in the freezer to make broccoli stalk soup.

Dinner, Vegan, Vegetarian

aloo dal pierogi (potato lentil pierogi)

January 29, 2020 by Rebecca 2 comments

Fall in love with these dal pierogies — plump dumplings stuffed with Indian-spiced lentils and mashed potatoes.

three bowls of lettuce and walnut salad shot overhead. a large wooden spoon sits to the right and a silver fork sits to the left.

Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian

lettuce and walnut salad with mustard-dill vinaigrette

December 6, 2019 by Rebecca 0 comments

Even people who “don’t like salad” like this lettuce and walnut salad. The crunchy, toasty garlic salted walnuts might have something to do with it.

a small dish of guacamole sits in a metal serving bowl surrounded by tortilla chips

Condiments, No Cooking Required, Sides, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian

easy one-avocado guacamole (with quick-pickled onions)

December 3, 2019 by Rebecca 0 comments

Whether you smash it on toast, dollop it on tacos, or serve it as dip, this easy one-avocado guacamole makes just the right amount for one or two people to enjoy.