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Charred Salted Edamame

Charred Salted Edamame

What is Charred Salted Edamame and how is it different than steamed? There is something about charred salted edamame that is so timeless and simple that every time you eat it you wonder why it isn’t an every day staple. It’s no wonder that so 

Easy Vegan Yellow Rice

Easy Vegan Yellow Rice

This recipe for Easy Vegan Yellow Rice is a staple not only in many restaurants but also world wide in many homes. There are thousands of variations but the end result is renowned for a reason. The dish is known as a side or an 

Home Made Chipotle Salsa

Home Made Chipotle Salsa

Home made chipotle salsa is one of the most underrated pleasures in life. I say that because the comparison to the quality of freshly made salsa versus something you buy in the store does not add up. There is nothing quite so satisfying as fresh, 

5 Minute Pickled Onions

5 Minute Pickled Onions

These 5 minute pickled onions are a staple in most professional kitchens. Chefs use them as a go-to garnish for an infinite number of dishes. They taste great and give a great visual appeal to any number of savory dishes. They are a quick pickle 

Easy Simple Vegan Black Beans

Easy Simple Vegan Black Beans

These easy simple vegan black beans are a healthy staple diet for millions of people on a daily basis and on their own provide many of the nutrients and protein required in a daily diet. They are a great source of fiber and low in 

White Queso Dip Made With Real Cheeses

White Queso Dip Made With Real Cheeses

What is it about white queso dip made with real cheeses? White queso dip is the stuff of lore in parts of Texas. People have been said to live off of a diet of the goodness of this liquid gold. While it is something usually 

Pickled Chiles in 15 Minutes

Pickled Chiles in 15 Minutes

With this recipe you can learn how to make easy pickled chiles in 15 minutes! This simple recipe works for a variety of chiles at various spice levels. We most often use it for red or green jalapenos, but it works for any fresh chile 

Velvety Saffron Tomato Soup

Velvety Saffron Tomato Soup

Velvety Saffron tomato soup is in the history books as one of the classics. We didn’t invent this masterpiece but we have made it simple for you to create at home here. This light and velvety soup makes a great light lunch on it’s own