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close up of natto
Breakfast, Other, Sides

Instant Pot Natto

Cooks in 2 days 2 hr Difficulty Medium

Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. It has a distinctive earthy flavor, a pungent aroma, and a slimy yet creamy texture. This description is likely off-putting to many but it has not stopped natto from becoming a staple food in Japan. People often consume natto as […]

Taking bite of Italian stuffed eggplant
Main, Pasta, Sides

Italian Stuffed Eggplants

Cooks in 1 hr 40 min Difficulty Easy

Get ready to elevate your culinary game with our irresistible Italian stuffed eggplants. This healthy yet comforting recipe is a breeze, requiring just a handful of ingredients, with the option to transform the eggplants into adorable penguins for a touch of fun. Follow our simple steps to bake them to […]

heart-shaped fondant potatoes and beetroot sauce
Sides

Heart-Shaped Fondant Potatoes 

Cooks in 1 hr Difficulty Easy

Share these heart-shaped fondant potatoes with your loved ones this upcoming holiday or enjoy them all yourself. These heavenly spuds are straight-up indulgent, and yes you are worth it! These perfectly cooked, golden-brown beauties are a testament to the artistry of French cuisine, offering a symphony of flavors and melt-in-your-mouth […]

Vegan pizza beans ready to eat
Main, Sides

Vegan Pizza Beans

Cooks in 35 min Difficulty Easy

This may look like a margarita pizza and taste like it, but these are beans- vegan pizza beans. These beans are nothing short of glorious. They are saucy, savory, and bursting with flavor! Dive straight in with a piece of crispy bread or a large spoon. I devoured almost half the […]

Main, Sides, Soups

Vegan Borscht

Cooks in 2 hr Difficulty Easy

Indulge your senses with the warm and zippy flavors of wholesome vegan borscht, a perfect companion for a cold winter day.  Learn the secret to making borscht a vibrant red hue and how to add depth of flavor without adding animal products. In this blog post, we delve into the […]

grinch charcuterie board vegan and gluten free
Appetizers, Sides

Grinch Charcuterie Board

Cooks in 1 hr Difficulty Medium

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread some Christmas cheer than by putting together a whimsical Grinch Charcuterie Board? This festive and creative spread will steal your guests’ hearts and bring a touch of Whoville magic to your holiday celebrations. In this blog post, we’ll […]

fruit christmas tree dusted in powdered sugar
Appetizers, Desserts, Sides

Fruit Christmas Tree

Cooks in 1 hr 30 min Difficulty Easy

This festive fruit Christmas tree serves as a dazzling centerpiece for any winter holiday event. It is simple to make and also quite healthy and refreshing. If you are looking to wow your guests this creative winter-themed fruit platter is sure to delight family, friends, and guests of all ages.  How […]

Sides

Grandma Ida’s Fried Green Beans

Cooks in 15-30 min Difficulty Easy

Transform canned Green Beans into an irresistibly crispy and caramelized side dish! When it comes to canned green beans, most people envision a lackluster, mushy side dish that often doesn’t receive the appreciation it deserves. Fresh green beans tend to take the spotlight in recipes, leaving canned green beans relegated […]

pull apart turkey bread as holiday centerpiece
Appetizers, Other, Sides

Pull-Apart Turkey Bread

Cooks in 2 hr 30 min Difficulty Hard

Searching for an extraordinary holiday centerpiece? Your quest ends here! In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the journey of crafting an adorable, pull-apart turkey bread featuring an integrated dip bowl. This charming, turkey-shaped loaf, complete with a bread dip bowl, is a sensational addition to your holiday spread, […]

Narutteok, vegan narutomaki plated.
Other, Sides

Narutteok 🍥 Vegan

Cooks in 50 min Difficulty Easy

This is not narutomaki, that fish cake often seen in ramen, but then what is it? I scoured the internet for a fish-free narutomaki recipe and my search yielded no results. This was quite shocking as there seems to be a vegan alternative for almost anything. I tried making it […]