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Beet Salad

Beet Salad

Beet Salad is a staple in many high end restaurants. Chefs have a fascination with the eponymous root veg. There are variations of the dish made all over the world. They are beautiful, healthy, and make for a great contrast. They are especially enjoyable in 

Artichoke Kale Dip

Artichoke Kale Dip

Artichoke Dip is such a classic. You see it in bars and restaurants across America and it is tough to resist ordering it on a menu. Served with a baguette, pita bread, or chips, the warm and creamy classic is tough to beat. There are 

Sweet and Sour Tofu

Sweet and Sour Tofu

Sweet and Sour Tofu has many iterations but this simple recipe can be a standby for lighter vegan fare. It has a pop with the tart and sweet made-from-scratch sauce. It can be enjoyed as an appetizer or with some added veggies and noodles or 

Vegetable Barley Soup

Vegetable Barley Soup

There is something very comforting about vegetable barley soup. It evokes childhood memories for many and is a staple for people needing rejuvenation. It’s great for cold winter months and it’s simplicity is it’s shining point. It is both healthy and substantial. It helps that 

Whipped Feta Dip

Whipped Feta Dip

Whipped feta dip is so easy to make and versatile (not to mention TASTY) that you’ll want to keep it around to spread onto anything. It makes a great snack obviously, but doesn’t end there. Spread onto salads, steaks, chicken, and lamb. It can even 

Sushi Rice Sandwiches

Sushi Rice Sandwiches

Sushi Rice Sandwiches are a take on classic temaki style hand rolls. Hand rolls are already easy to make, and we made them even easier with this nifty recipe. Best of all they are quite light and healthy. They can be made into anything you 

Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries

Parmesan Sweet Potato Fries

Parmesan sweet potato fries are a classic side dish in many modern restaurant kitchens. Ever wonder why commercial sweet potato fries (even the frozen ones) have a crispy breading? The starch in sweet potatoes is different than a regular potato. When baked or fried they 

Mini Apple Cobblers

Mini Apple Cobblers

These mini apple cobblers use a spiced cider filling and granola topping for a beautiful symphony of fall flavors and textures. The unique nuttiness of the granola and the fall cider aromas are the perfect indulgence for cooler nights. Of course they are great in 

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup

Vegan Quinoa Broccoli Soup should really be named “anything goes” soup or “whatever you have” soup. The reality is we have made this soup hundreds of times in restaurants and the ingredients have never been exactly the same, but every time it is delicious. How 

Apple Cider French Toast

Apple Cider French Toast

On it’s own French toast or pain perdu as it is called in France, is a classic worth celebrating. There have been many iterations by chefs all over the world. We like to celebrate the fall with apple cider french toast and the apples and