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Mango Salsa

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Raspberry Crumble Bars

Classic margarita with a bowl of lime juice.

Classic Margarita Recipe

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Raspberry Smoothie

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Black Bean Soup

This ultimate black bean soup recipe is incredibly comforting and takes only 30 minutes to make with simple pantry ingredients, including canned black beans. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. There is something deeply satisfying and comforting about a warm and delicious batch of homemade black bean soup. It’s made with simple pantry ingredients, including…

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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Make the best banana chocolate chip bars in 30 minutes, packed with flavor and perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. They take just 10 minutes of prep and then go straight into the oven. So easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. These chocolate chip bars are so delicious and make the perfect breakfast…

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

This simple recipe for easy homemade cranberry sauce is a holiday classic. Made with fresh cranberries and sweetened with maple syrup and fresh orange juice, this recipe is a must-have for your next holiday meal. Skip the canned cranberry sauce and make a batch of homemade cranberry sauce instead. It’s one of the easiest things…

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Easy to make, delicious, and super moist and soft chocolate chip banana bread. All you need is one bowl and a few ingredients from your pantry to whip up this delicious breakfast or afternoon snack. Is there anything better than a piece of warm chocolate chip banana bread? Pretty dreamy, right? This recipe is sure…

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Vegan Collard Greens

These delicious vegan collard greens are simple enough for a weeknight meal but have enough flavor to serve to guests or as a holiday dish. You can whip up this tasty side dish in less than 30 minutes. Using just a few ingredients, these warm savory greens are easy to cook, versatile and flavorful. They’re…

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Cinnamon Sugar

A simple recipe for cinnamon sugar that takes 2 minutes to make from start to finish and uses the perfect ratio of ingredients. Sprinkle this spice mixture over french toast, waffles, pie crust, and sugar cookies, or roll donut holes in it. What is cinnamon sugar? Cinnamon sugar is a blend of two ingredients that…

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Vegan sweet potato casserole in baking dish.

Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

Make the best vegan sweet potato casserole for Thanksgiving! It has just the right amount of sweetness, an irresistibly creamy flavor, and a delicious crisp cinnamon pecan streusel topping. This sweet and savory side dish tastes like dessert. A Thanksgiving spread just isn’t complete without a delicious sweet potato casserole. And this sweet potato casserole…

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Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This vegan mashed sweet potatoes recipe is made with a few ingredients and takes 30 minutes to make. It’s vegan, vegetarian, and refined sugar-free. While I enjoy sweet potatoes all year long, I especially enjoy them during the holidays. One of the most popular ways to enjoy them is making mashed sweet potatoes. They pair…

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Pesto Pasta Salad

Whether you’re looking for a refreshing lunch or a dish to bring to a potluck, this pesto pasta salad is delicious and easy to make. Made with basil pesto tossed in perfectly cooked pasta noodles, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes! From start-to-finish, this pesto pasta salad recipe only takes 30 minutes to pull together….

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A grapefruit margarita with a slice of lime on the rim.

Grapefruit Margarita

This grapefruit margarita is refreshing, a little tart, and slightly sweet. It’s perfect for summer and only takes minutes to make! Salt and sour flavors join to create the most refreshing and tangy beverage! If you’re a fan of the classic margarita, you’ll enjoy adding grapefruit to the mix. The key to making the best…

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Cherry Breakfast Bars

These cherry breakfast bars are bursting with fresh, seasonal Northwest cherries. They take just 15 minutes of prep and then go straight into the oven. Perfect for breakfast or mid-morning snack, these bars are a crowd favorite every time! This post was generously sponsored by the Northwest Cherry Growers. As always, all opinions are my…

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Pico de Gallo

This pico de gallo comes together in minutes and is packed with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and fresh herbs. Perfect to scoop up with tortilla chips or add to your tacos, burritos, and bowls! Fresh tomatoes are mixed with onion and tossed in fresh herbs and lime juice to create a mouthwatering Mexican salsa. This…

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Bowl of coconut red lentil curry with fresh cilantro on top.

Red Lentil Curry

This red lentil curry recipe is the ultimate weeknight dinner. Nourishing, spicy, and packed with flavor, this comfort meal is made with easy pantry ingredients and comes together in less than 45 minutes. If you’re looking for a hearty meal and only have limited ingredients, including red lentils, in your pantry, you’re going to love…

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Three blueberry scones.

Vegan Blueberry Scones

These vegan blueberry scones are perfectly dense, flaky, and crumbly yet moist. Lightly sweetened and made with 8 ingredients, these scones are bursting with flavor and perfect for breakfast, brunch, and special occasions such as Mother’s Day, tea parties, and bridal showers! Vegan blueberry scones If you’ve never made scones at home before, you’ll be…

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How to Make Dalgona Coffee

Learn how to make a decadent frothy whipped coffee, known as Dalgona coffee, at home with a few pantry ingredients and a handheld mixer or whisk! It takes less than 10 minutes to make. Enjoy this coffee hot or cold. Whipped coffee has become wildly popular on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. This drink is…

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

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Vegan Collard Greens

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Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

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Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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