Rich, dense cake that's decidedly tart from oranges that have been pureed whole in the batter, alongside the pleasantly nutty taste of almonds.

Avocado is a great twist to this easy, flavorful salsa verde!

This versatile mix of black beans and caramelized mushrooms can be used for burgers, for “meat”balls, or even to replicate ground beef!

A great meal that showcases the meaty, earthy flavor of mushrooms as the main star of a French-inspired stew.

Summer may be almost over, but it's not too late to make these delicious Summer Fajita Bowls with the last of your summer veggies!

Watching cream transform into butter feels almost magical, and mixing in fresh herbs makes it even better!

Inspired by one of my favorite burgers - Beet, Mushroom, and Blue Cheese Salad

A simple but special fruit salad with pluots, orange juice, mint, and Turkish red pepper. Perfect gluten-free and vegan summer dessert!

This shortbread is delicately flavored with lavender and honey for a grown-up twist that kids will still love!

A recreation of one of my favorite restaurant dishes - crispy fried tilapia topped with a spicy Thai basil sauce.

Refreshing cold noodles and vegetables tossed in an flavorful Korean sauce. Delicious and visually stunning!

After hearing so many people rave about raw kale, I finally understand why! Raw Kale Salad with chickpeas, mixed nuts, avocado, and parmesan

This quinoa salad with roasted vegetables is perfect for steamy summer days and can be easily adapted with your favorite veggies and herbs.

A banana coated in peanut butter and honey, rolled in a mix of oats, flaxseed, and chia seeds- a great source of protein and fiber.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars - the classic combination of sweet buttery cookie dough and rich chocolate chips in bar form.

A playful take on refried beans in soup form with roasted red peppers. Thick, smoky, and very tasty!

Pickled sugar snap peas: crisp sweetness complemented by the acidity of vinegar and flavored with garlic and chiles.

Some people love brownies, some people love cookies, but most love both. For all of them, these are a revelatory dessert: brownie cookies.

Raw or grilled sweet corn both taste amazing in this Thai corn salad with a dressing of Thai basil, cilantro, lime, honey, and ginger.

Garam Masala Cookies: yes, they're sweet, as cookies are meant to be, but they’re also nutty from brown butter and spicy from garam masala

The key to this delicious stir fry is Cantonese 3-2-1 sauce. It's so easy to make - the recipe is in the name!

Candied kumquats with brown sugar, bourbon, and arbol chile can be used for savory or sweet dishes - and are perfect for an old-fashioned!

Smoking a whole duck took 24 hours total, from brining it overnight to slowly cooking it in a haze of cherrywood smoke, and it was worth it!

My take on a red lentil dal, in homage to one of my first realizations that vegetarian food could be just as tasty as its meaty counterpart.