No, it isn’t cheese. Even if it may fool you with it’s golden color, smooth, velvety texture, and rich, irresistible taste.
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A simple yet delicious pasta dish, sautéed mushrooms and onions blended with cashews transform into a silky alfredo sauce that you would swear is made with heaps of dairy. Toss the sauce in a pan with some noodles, a little more sautéed mushrooms, and a few basil leaves and you have yourself an easy home-run bowl of pasta.
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Growing up, my all-time favorite meal was my mom’s incredible beef stew. This easy plant-based version pays homage to that dish, using mushrooms and red wine to create a rich broth with that same deep flavor. Loaded with potatoes and plenty of other veggies, this stew is deliciously satisfying on cold nights. Serve with a loaf of your favorite crusty bread to soak up all that broth.
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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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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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This red pozole is a deeply satisfying Mexican staple. An assortment of dried chile peppers, herbs, and spices come together to make a rich, earthy broth that carries sweet white hominy, garlic, and onions. Load this stew up with plenty of lime, cilantro, and fresh veggies to add a vibrant pop to this outrageously tasty dish.
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In this classic Mexican green pozole, sweet white hominy and poblano peppers swim in a spicy, smoky broth of cilantro and roasted tomatillos. Fresh radish, red cabbage, and avocado add crunch and brightness to this hearty stew.
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Bolognese, the classic Italian pasta dish, is a rustic and hearty ragout traditionally made with ground beef and a bounty of herbs and vegetables in a richly-flavored tomato sauce. In this version, meaty, creamy lentils stand in for the beef to create a satisfying, protein-packed entrée
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Paprikash is one of Hungary’s most iconic and most delicious dishes. Traditionally, it is made with chicken thighs braised in a creamy sauce with loads of paprika and served over buttery egg noodles. This plant-based version subs out the chicken for jackfruit, which shreds into soft, tender bites as it swims in the sweet and smoky sauce.
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Pierogis, the iconic Polish dumplings, are deliciously simple: a tender dough stuffed with something tasty then sautéed to golden brown perfection. This Autumnal version stuffs the dumplings with a rich filling of fluffy mashed sweet potatoes, seasoned with sage and thyme and smothered with slow-caramelized onions.
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This butternut squash dish bring the flavors of fall to the table. The narrow part of the squash creates perfect round “steaks”, braised in apple cider and roasted in a maple-chipotle glaze. The wider bottom of the squash yields a supple puree, complemented by sautéed kale and a crunchy brussels sprout-apple salad. (Photo source: Jared Kent)
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This richly-spiced butternut squash chili is chock-full of hearty beans and veggies that will warm you to the core on chilly autumn nights. The sweetness of the squash pairs delightfully with smoky chipotle peppers, which add just the right amount of heat.
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