Easy Shakshuka (with Fresh or Canned Tomatoes)


This savory and saucy shakshuka is MB at its finest, friends! Made in 1 pot with simple ingredients, it’s the perfect quick and satisfying meal suitable for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It’s subtly spicy, super comforting, and pairs well with toasted bread, grilled cheese sandwiches, roasted potatoes, and beyond.
It’s especially perfect for tomato season (we see you, summer gardeners drowning in tomatoes!) but can be enjoyed any time of year by subbing canned tomatoes.
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Portobello Fajita Tacos with Chipotle Pecan Pesto

Prepare your taste buds, friends. These umami-filled portobello mushroom fajitas are smoky, satisfying, herby perfection. Inspired by Bouldin Creek Cafe, they’re topped with our 5-Minute Chipotle Pecan Pesto (a fan-favorite also inspired by Bouldin), creating the ULTIMATE flavorful, plant-based meal!
These fajitas are perfect for when you’re craving hearty comfort food, and they come together quickly with just 10 ingredients!
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Easy Baked Cod with Spring Vegetables


Is there anything better than a meal that’s quick, versatile, and satisfying?! We think not! This Easy Baked Cod hits all those marks — and more! It’s fresh, features a rainbow of spring vegetables, yields perfectly cooked, flaky fish, and is ready in 30 minutes!
It’s our new favorite sheet pan meal, especially served with polenta, roasted potatoes, or lemon risotto.
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How to Make Roasted Red Peppers


Have you ever wondered what would happen if you just put a pepper in the oven? We can confirm that deliciousness happens (truly)! Roasted red peppers are one of the unsung heroes of the kitchen, bringing sweet and fruity brightness along with smoky and savory satisfaction.
With roasted red peppers, you can make classics like Romesco Sauce and Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup, but the possibilities are endless.
Spaghetti Squash Stir-Fry


If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy spaghetti squash, this is it! It’s a hearty, flavorful, plant-based stir-fry with spaghetti squash noodles, crispy baked tofu, and tons of colorful veggies. It requires just 10 simple ingredients and is perfect for fall and beyond. Let us show you how it’s done!
Origins of Stir-Fry
Stir frying is a cooking method believed to have originated in China. Traditionally, stir-fries are cooked in a wok with a small amount of hot oil and continuously stirred.
Vibrant Bell Pepper and Zucchini Tacos


These easy, herbed veggie tacos were inspired by the seasonal vegetarian taco at a Portland restaurant we love (¿Por Qué No?). They always had a taco with sautéed summery vegetables served in chimichurri sauce, and it was a flavor explosion!
Our inspired version features seared zucchini, onion, and bell pepper, and can be modified with what’s seasonally available. The flavor comes in waves from the searing, the spices, the herbs, and fresh lime juice!
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Easy Ratatouille (Versatile, 1 Pot!)


Friends, meet the ultimate summer meal! It doesn’t require turning on the oven or fussing with a complicated list of ingredients. Just throw a bunch of colorful summer vegetables into a pot with seasonings and olive oil and watch it transform into hearty, flavorful ratatouille. It’s absolutely perfect paired with any carb your heart desires (think bread and pasta and polenta, oh my!).
Our inspired version is easy to make, requiring just 1 pot and 10 simple ingredients, and it’s ready in less than 1 hour.
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