Posts tagged valentines day
Butternut Squash and Sage Risotto

Sweet roasted butternut squash pairs beautifully with earthy sage to make this soulful, comforting risotto. Pureeing and folding in the roasted bulb of squash gives the risotto a rich depth of flavor, creamy texture, and beautiful golden-orange hue.

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Easy Whole Grain Brownies

These brownies are fudge-y, rich and chocolate-y. Endlessly adaptable, these brownies will take all kinds of mix-ins depending on what you like: coconut flakes are fabulous here, toasted nuts, bitter cocoa nibs or chopped chocolate are all great. Make a pan and then invite friends over to share with.

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Dairy-Free Dark Chocolate Pudding

Fire-roasting the whole pineapple slowly caramelizes the sugars, creating layers of rich, smoky sweetness that blend perfectly into this light, smooth sorbet. The unique, refreshing flavors will take you to a tropical beach somewhere. Plus, the whole house will smell like savory roasted pineapple

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Garlic-Roasted Broccoli Steaks with Couscous & Harissa

Bring a little Moroccan-inspired goodness into your life with these delicious garlic roasted broccoli steaks. The crispy, garlicky steaks are nestled over a fluffy, herby couscous salad and served with harissa, the sweet-smoky-spicy north African condiment of roasted chili peppers and warm spices. A beautiful, chic entrée bursting with flavor

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Wintry Baby Kale Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Tender baby kale, crisp red apples, sharp radishes, and nutty toasted pecans come together in a sweet-savory maple vinaigrette to create this simple, colorful salad. Loaded with layers of contrasting flavors and textures, this salad is just hearty enough to be satisfying, yet just light enough not to spoil the rest of the meal.

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Eggplant Caponata Pasta

Caponata is a Sicilian favorite of fresh eggplant stewed with olives, garlic, tomatoes, herbs, and vegetables in an agrodolce (sweet-sour) sauce. Often served as a dip or appetizer, caponata has many variations. This version turns the base of stewed eggplant into a rustic, deeply-flavorful pasta sauce, creating a warm and comforting, yet elegant and refined pasta dish.

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Cream of Celery Root Soup with Green Apple

The humble, often-overlooked celery root takes center-stage in this simple yet elegant soup. By gently simmering and blending it with garlic, onion, and green apple, the celery root transforms into a rich, velvety cream soup with a subtle touch of sweetness. A fresh, crisp salad of green apple and diced celery adds a vibrant pop to this deliciously satisfying soup.

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Crispy Vanilla-Scented Waffles

If you don't have a waffle maker, you may want to get one quick. Crispy, light, and full of flavor, these vanilla scented gems will quickly become your Sunday morning standby. They're the perfect way to begin any Valentine's Day morning. All you need are 6 ingredients, one bowl, and a stellar heart shaped waffle iron!

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Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Loaves

Don't be alarmed by the number of ingredients in this recipe. All of it comes together in less than 15 minutes. Once cooked, top with luscious lemon lavender vegan butter. The subtle tart and floral notes make this one for the books. 

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Coconut Lime Cheesecake

This vegan cheesecake is extremely easy to make. The lime, sweet delicate vanilla, and melt in your mouth texture of coconut and cashews make it truly unforgettable. If Valentine's day means single ladies night in, this dessert has got you covered - there will be plenty to go around!

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Easy dark Chocolate Bark

This is one of the easiest desserts to make. Involving just a microwavable bowl and two main ingredients, you can pull this dessert off without much planning. This bark makes a great present but is also the perfect dessert to have in the freezer for whenever a chocolate craving strikes. 

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Avocado and Maple Syrup Chocolate Pudding

Don’t be put off by the idea of using avocado to make a sweet pudding. It’s creamy texture and mellow flavor lends itself well to pudding and allows the chocolate flavor to shine. The best part? This recipe takes no time to prepare, just plan in advance because it does need to be chilled before it is served.

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Pink Glazed Banana Bread

This visually stunning pink glaze is surprisingly easy to put together and relies on a small amount of beet puree for its naturally bright hue. The banana bread itself is a one bowl quick bread that makes use of a few overripe bananas. This bread would be a perfect way to start Valentine's Day off on a sweet note. 

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Lemon Raspberry Cake

This cake is moist, simple to put together, and also happens to be vegan. The combination of lemon and raspberries makes use of the beautiful citrus that is available in the winter and the berries are a nice fresh compliment. Instead of a heavy frosting, an optional light lemon glaze is all this cake needs to be the perfect accompaniment to tea in the afternoon or a light ending to a meal.

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Flax Meal and Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

The name really says it all. Who can resist a giant gooey chocolate chip cookie? Eaten warm and topped with you favorite vegan ice cream this dessert is best for sharing.

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