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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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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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Roaring Ricotta
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Roaring Ricotta

Think vegan cheese is sad? Think again. This creamy, tangy tofu ricotta whips up in mere minutes and will make you forget dairy ever existed. We love serving it with perfectly charred grilled vegetables, but honestly, it is so good you might just eat it straight out of the food processor. A vegan recipe to savour.

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Fusion chili
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Fusion chili

This is a beast of a recipe. It's an absolute flavor bomb packed with spicy pickled peppers, creamy cashew cheese, sweet onion chutney, zesty guacamole, and a deep, chocolate-infused chili. Clear your schedule, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a masterpiece.

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Badass BLT
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Badass BLT

Bread made from scratch, bacon made from rice paper, and a ginger mayo that will make you rethink every sandwich you've ever eaten. Yes, making your own baguettes takes time and some Canarian paciencia. Do we care? No. The payoff is legendary.

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Prancing Puttanesca
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Prancing Puttanesca

A quick, punchy pasta that relies on pantry staples. Perfect for when you're feeling lazy but still want to impress someone. The secret here is frying the capers separately until they bloom into crispy little flowers. It's a game-changer.

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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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The new Egg Benedict
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The new Egg Benedict

All of the benedict, all of the chicken-friendly eggs. This recipe is an act in multiple plays. It might test your patience (and kitchenware), but it will bedazzle anyone you serve this to.

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