Homemade Strawberry Sorbet Recipe — Refreshing Summer Dessert

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Cool down on a hot day with this easy, refreshing Strawberry Sorbet. Made from just four simple ingredients and a blender or food processor, this bright, fruity dessert is delightfully smooth and naturally sweet. This homemade sorbet blends frozen strawberries with a splash of fresh lemon and a touch of agave nectar for a clean, … Read more

Crispy Orange Cauliflower with Tangy Sauce — Panda Express Copycat Recipe

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This saucy, restaurant-style vegan Orange Cauliflower is a flavorful plant-based take on classic orange chicken. Crispy, battered cauliflower florets are coated in a zesty homemade orange sauce made from fresh orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger and garlic, and naturally sweetened with dates. This simple recipe can be cooked in the oven or an … Read more

Sweet Potato Enchiladas with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

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Delicious Sweet Potato Enchiladas with a smoky chipotle pinto-bean and vegetable filling, finished with a creamy sweet potato “cheese” sauce. This hearty, plant-based main is perfect for Taco Tuesday, Sunday supper, or any time you want comforting, flavorful food. This recipe first appeared on May 24, 2016 and was updated with new details and photos … Read more

4 Sweet Potato Recipes: Savory to Sweet (Video)

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I absolutely love sweet potatoes. Even after years of running a blog called Sweet Potato Soul, they remain one of my favorite foods. They’re nutritious, satisfying, and incredibly versatile — perfect for every meal, snack, or dessert. Below I share four delicious ways to enjoy them, from smoothies and macaroons to stuffed potatoes and savory … Read more

Southern Buddha Bowl with Green Lima Beans – Video Recipe

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When I think of Southern food I don’t immediately picture only fried chicken, cheesy grits, or overindulgent desserts. Those dishes are part of the story, but Southern cuisine is much richer—rooted in fresh, local ingredients and shaped by Native, African, Caribbean, European, and Creole traditions. To me, Southern food brings to mind deep-green collards and mustard greens, sweet corn, a variety of cornmeals, succotash, sweet potatoes, fragrant peaches, wild blackberries, and tender, flaky biscuits. More often than not I see Southern food as clean, fresh, nourishing, and made with love. Fried foods have their place, but they don’t define the whole cuisine.

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Crispy Air Fryer Eggplant Recipe — Quick & Flavorful

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This eggplant recipe is one I make again and again. This Air Fryer Eggplant is tender and silky inside with perfectly crispy edges on the outside. This versatile air fryer eggplant pairs well with Buddha bowls, creamy vegan pasta, quinoa burgers, or as a simple side alongside other air-fried vegetables. If you’re not already an … Read more

Crispy Air-Fryer Tofu with Garlic-Soy Glaze (30-Minute)

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Air Fryer Tofu is the best — crispy with very little oil and incredibly simple to make, with minimal cleanup. If you’ve battled soggy tofu, this method delivers reliably crispy cubes every time. I make this crispy air fryer tofu recipe multiple times a week. It’s the perfect high-protein addition to vegan curries, garlic noodles, … Read more

Crispy Vegan Tostadas with Spicy Black Bean & Avocado Topping

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Taco Tuesday or Tostada Thursday — these crunchy, flavorful vegan tostadas will quickly become a weekly favorite. Crispy tostada shells are layered with creamy refried beans, savory banana-peel carnitas, crunchy roasted black beans, tangy salsa with pineapple, and fresh shredded lettuce. Bright, bold, and satisfying, these tostadas deliver texture and flavor in every bite. It … Read more

Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Toast Recipe (Video)

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This year I’ll celebrate my birthday twice. First was when I made this scrumptious sweet potato and caramelized onion toast; next will be the real day down in Tulum, Mexico. In one week I’ll be beachside, sipping agua de coco and enjoying the sun. For now, I’m making the most of winter in NYC. With … Read more

Vegan Jambalaya Recipe: Spicy Plant-Based Creole Stew

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This post was originally written on September 18, 2020 and updated with new photos and recipe details on January 28, 2025. One of my favorite soul food dishes is vegan jambalaya. Growing up in the South, traditional jambalaya was comforting, spicy, smoky, and hearty — ideal for Sunday supper in cooler months. This vegan version … Read more