Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Soup

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This soup is, as advertised, a soup, but the presence of nutritional yeast and coconut milk team up to make it a cheesy, creamy, luscious treat that make it work like a vegan cheese sauce. Try serving it over pasta for a vegan mac & cheese: you’ll be surprised how good it is. Freeze the […]

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Watermelon Salad

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Watermelon by itself is refreshing and cool in the middle of the summer. Watermelon in a simple salad with a little balsamic vinegar, onion, and mint is one of those dishes that’s more than the sum of its parts. Give it a try.

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Indian Mango Dal

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Dal is wonderful comfort food. Spiced lentils can be eaten alone or over rice, and they taste even better the next day. This dal has a little pizzazz in the form of mango.

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Blackberry Lemon Salad

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Blackberries and lemons are the peak of fresh summer flavor. Paired with dill for that little je ne sais quoi, this salad will become an instant hit.

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Cilantro-Mint Chutney

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In India, the country of origin for this concoction, cilantro is called coriander. If you’ve seen coriander-mint chutney, this is the same thing. It’s commonly served as part of the appetizer sauces in Indian restaurants. Serve as a dipping sauce for your favorite Indian appetizers or as a sauce for chicken.

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Curried Vegetable Lo Mein

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Curry powder brings a sweet, bold flavor to a classic noodle stir-fry dish, giving a colorful array of veggies a little extra verve. Leftovers can be eaten cold or hot the next day. Tip: If you can’t find lo mein noodles at your grocery store, linguine is a reasonable substitute.

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Curried Tofu

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This easy curry with tofu is a delicious meal you’ll return to again and again. Serve it over rice or with a whole-grain flatbread to round out the meal.

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Nectarine Bulgur Salad

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Bulgur is sometimes sold as cracked wheat, and the two can be used interchangeably with minor modifications to cook times. Be sure to check the package instructions. Bulgur is a pre-cooked version of cracked wheat and so has the shorter cooking time. Tip: Although this will look nicer with white balsamic vinegar, regular balsamic will […]

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