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Spicy Queso
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Spicy Queso

Meltable, dip-able, ultra-stretchy cheese dip made with boiled potatoes, cashews, and the ultimate secret ingredient: pickle juice! Perfect for dunking corn tortillas or smothering over nachos.

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Creamy White Bean & Zucchini Lasagna
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Creamy White Bean & Zucchini Lasagna

Forget heavy dairy-laden lasagna. This version features a rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce, crispy texturized soy mince, layers of fresh zucchini, and a silky white bean "bechamel" that will leave you feeling satisfied rather than stuffed.

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Chorizo
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Chorizo

Who says you can't have a sliceable, smoky, spicy Spanish chorizo on your charcuterie board without the animal cruelty? Vital wheat gluten meets harissa, liquid smoke, and fennel seeds for a chewy salami that will make your guests question everything they thought they knew about cured meats.

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Dragon Fruit & Pear Salad
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Dragon Fruit & Pear Salad

A crisp, vibrant, sweet-and-sour salad that proves greens don't have to be boring. Dragon fruit, juicy pear, and tangy pickled veggies dressed in a zesty agave-mustard drizzle—brunch perfection in 5 minutes.

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Charred watermelon Steaks
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Charred watermelon Steaks

Putting fruit on the grill? Absolutely. When you marinate thick slabs of watermelon and sear them on a smoking hot grill pan, something magical happens—it turns savory, smoky, and dangerously juicy.

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Melty Sunflower Seed Cheese
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Melty Sunflower Seed Cheese

Who knew humble sunflower seeds could turn into a rich, stretchy, melty cheese? No expensive nuts required—just a short boil, a quick blend, and a turn on the stove for a cheese that bubbles beautifully under the grill.

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Smoky plant-based ham
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Smoky plant-based ham

Missing that savory, smoky roast? We are blending extra-firm tofu with vital wheat gluten and a rich, sticky spice marinade to create a sliceable, plant-based ham that will blow your mind.

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Crispy Sweet Pomelo Tofu
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Crispy Sweet Pomelo Tofu

Takeout style, but way better and with zero animal cruelty. We are pressing the tofu to make it incredibly crispy, then coating it in a sticky, sweet and sour ginger-pomelo glaze that will make you forget about your local Chinese restaurant.

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Steamed Rice Cheese
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Steamed Rice Cheese

Meltable, sliceable, and deeply savory cheese made from... rice? It sounds completely crazy, but this block cheese matures beautifully in the fridge and is perfect for melting on pizzas or slicing into sandwiches.

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Baffling Bologna Sausage
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Baffling Bologna Sausage

Yes, you can make a completely plant-based, sliceable bologna. And no, it doesn’t involve any weird laboratory chemicals. We are using humble red lentils, creamy cashews, and a tiny piece of beetroot to trick your brain into thinking it is the real deal.

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Gnocchi Comfort Dish
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Gnocchi Comfort Dish

Need a hug in a bowl but don't want to work too hard for it? This bubbling pan of gnocchi, gooey vegan cheese, and a rich tomato sauce is exactly what you need. Yes, you could use store-bought tomato sauce if you want to do this quickly, but making it from scratch is always better.

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Badass Baba Ganoush
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Badass Baba Ganoush

This isn't your sad supermarket dip. This is smoky, creamy, homemade baba ganoush. Yes, you have to roast the eggplants, and yes, you have to scoop them, but the payoff is incredible.

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