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A Salad Sensation! Fresh Lemon-Tahini Dressing or Dip
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A Salad Sensation! Fresh Lemon-Tahini Dressing or Dip
Finally! Gluten-Free Buddha Bowls & Lemon-Tahini Dressing
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Finally! Gluten-Free Buddha Bowls & Lemon-Tahini Dressing
Spectacular Sangria Recipe–Non-Alcoholic
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Spectacular Sangria Recipe–Non-Alcoholic
Restaurant-Quality Artichoke-Spinach Dip Recipe (Vegan, GF) from Chef Leander
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Restaurant-Quality Artichoke-Spinach Dip Recipe (Vegan, GF) from Chef Leander
Fantastic Fresh Focaccia Bread (Quick and Easy!!)
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Fantastic Fresh Focaccia Bread (Quick and Easy!!)
74 TT Roasted Hazlenuts
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74 TT Roasted Hazlenuts
Herb/Citrus Roasted Hazelnuts: Quick Appetizer, Healthy Snack
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Herb/Citrus Roasted Hazelnuts: Quick Appetizer, Healthy Snack
Kitchen Skills--Knives Out! How to Cut Vegetables (Basics)
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Kitchen Skills--Knives Out! How to Cut Vegetables (Basics)
Easy Buddha Bowls for a Crowd–Vegan (or not), Make Ahead
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Easy Buddha Bowls for a Crowd–Vegan (or not), Make Ahead
Mouth-Watering Lemon Potato Stir Fry Recipe (Vegan, Easy)
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Mouth-Watering Lemon Potato Stir Fry Recipe (Vegan, Easy)
Amazing Vegan Fresh Pesto Recipe
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Amazing Vegan Fresh Pesto Recipe
Tomato Soup (Bisque) Recipe–Fast, Fresh, Vegan, Nutritarian
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Tomato Soup (Bisque) Recipe–Fast, Fresh, Vegan, Nutritarian
68 WEB No Eggs Benedict
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68 WEB No Eggs Benedict
Cashew Hibiscus Cream Recipe–Easy, Quick, Dairy Free, Vegan
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Cashew Hibiscus Cream Recipe–Easy, Quick, Dairy Free, Vegan
Spicy Spanish Hot Cocoa (vegan, dairy free)
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Spicy Spanish Hot Cocoa (vegan, dairy free)
Madrid Spicy Spanish Hot Cocoa Recipe (vegan, dairy free)
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Madrid Spicy Spanish Hot Cocoa Recipe (vegan, dairy free)
The Kids' Favorite Mac 'n Cheese--Vegan, Dairy and Gluten Free
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The Kids' Favorite Mac 'n Cheese--Vegan, Dairy and Gluten Free
Cilantro Lime Sour Cream Recipe–Vegan, Fast, Easy, Non-Dairy
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Cilantro Lime Sour Cream Recipe–Vegan, Fast, Easy, Non-Dairy
Cashew Vegan Sour Cream Recipe--Fast, Easy, Non-dairy
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Cashew Vegan Sour Cream Recipe--Fast, Easy, Non-dairy
Cashew Vegan Sour Cream Recipe–Fast, Easy, Non-Dairy
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Cashew Vegan Sour Cream Recipe–Fast, Easy, Non-Dairy
Cilantro Lime Sour Cream Recipe–Vegan, Fast, Easy, Non-Dairy
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Cilantro Lime Sour Cream Recipe–Vegan, Fast, Easy, Non-Dairy
How to: 1 Hour Black Beans in the Instant Pot (5 Flavors)
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How to: 1 Hour Black Beans in the Instant Pot (5 Flavors)
The Best Vegan Tex-Mex Casserole! w/Polenta & Tajin
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The Best Vegan Tex-Mex Casserole! w/Polenta & Tajin
Fresh Split Pea Soup & Croutons (Instant Pot, Easy, Vegan)
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Fresh Split Pea Soup & Croutons (Instant Pot, Easy, Vegan)
Easy Balsamic Glazed Veggies
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Easy Balsamic Glazed Veggies
Decadent Vegan Chocolate Mousse (Easy!)
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Decadent Vegan Chocolate Mousse (Easy!)
Easy Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti (Vegan, Gluten Free)
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Easy Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Masala Farro Red Lentil Soup Recipe—Vegan, Nutritarian, Gluten-Free (w/Quinoa)
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Masala Farro Red Lentil Soup Recipe—Vegan, Nutritarian, Gluten-Free (w/Quinoa)
Ridiculously Easy Pretzel Bites Recipe for your Buffet
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Ridiculously Easy Pretzel Bites Recipe for your Buffet
Sesame Cashew Power Balls (vegan, paleo, low sugar, healthy)
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Sesame Cashew Power Balls (vegan, paleo, low sugar, healthy)