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Pantry recipes are becoming a bit more popular, as we visit the grocery store a little less often. This means we can enjoy a plethora of pantry food recipes, including a quick and easy, 20-minute black bean soup.
We’re turning one can of beans and shelf-stable spices into a hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for fall and wintertime.…
I was a craving a creamy bowl of vegan roasted tomato basil soup that reminded of the good ol’ days when I could just pick up a container of soup from anywhere, on days when things really busy.
Then I realized I had a 2-pound bag of Roma tomatoes that needed some love.…
Quick and easy mung bean sprout stir-fry is the perfect side dish for when you just need dinner to happen ASAP.
Sprouted mung beans are a type of young bean sprout grown in low-light areas. They are crunchy, plump, mild in flavor with a subtle essence of sweetness.…
When I just want to feel comforted by food, I reach for a bowl of savory oat bran topped with whatever I am craving at the moment.
A buttery, salted bowl of oat bran takes me back when my grandma would whip up a soothing dish of cream of wheat or farina.…
A cool, rich, and perfectly creamy cilantro sauce that is a sure way to brighten up the mood in refreshing dishes.
With a mild nutty, refreshing flavor, it is a great addition for tacos, burritos, sandwiches, and wraps.
Guys, this nut-free sauce is dead-easy to make with just the use of a handy high-powered blender and a handful of fresh ingredients.…
I get it – after a long day of just being a busy human being, a 30-minute dinner recipe sounds like the perfect thing to wrap up a night (or let’s be real: takeout).
As much as I love cooking and exploring new plant-based recipes, sometimes I just want to hang up the apron and get something on the dinner table quick and easy. …
With only 6 ingredients, basic cooking equipment, and 15 minutes – you’ll have Tempeh Stir-Fry With Honey Garlic Sauce ready in no time.
Another perk? This recipe pantry-friendly, using affordable ingredients.
These tofu bites are gently tossed with a thick coating of honey, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and minced garlic.…
Go ahead – you’re allowed to switch out the hot and sticky coffee mug for a cool and whipped bowl of coffee and frozen bananas. Yes, that’s right, we’re making a coffee banana smoothie bowl loaded with sweet and savory.
Unsurprisingly consistent, summer is here and the oven will not be shown a lot of love in an apartment that begs for outside cool air.…
Fried sweet plantains or “maduros” are a common Puerto Rican side dish that adds a touch of sweetness to an otherwise savory dish.
Growing up, we had this at the dinner table just about every evening, along with rice, stewed beans, and a few slices of ripe avocado.…
Summer’s here and it’s slightly uncomfortable, with the ebbs and flows of brutal, sweaty, thigh-rubbing heat.
When the sun comes out full-force, the last thing I want to do is to crank up my oven in an already very hot apartment (team we-don’t-have-air-conditioner). …
