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How to Cook Khichdi (Kitchari), an Easy One-Pot Dish

Posted on September 12, 2022September 12, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A turquoise bowl is filled with cooked khichdi. Two hands hold the bowl up.

Quickly cook a pot of khichdi (or kitchari), a comforting, one-pot dish, to enjoy throughout the week for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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Golveda Ko Achaar (Tomato Sauce) from Vegan Nepal’s New Cookbook

Posted on September 1, 2022August 29, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A white bowl of golveda ko achaar (tomato pickle) sits on a dark wooden table and is surrounded by green chilis

This addictive Nepali tomato pickle recipe cooks in a mere 15 minutes. Serve it with curry, pasta, tacos, pizza and more.

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How to Make 3-Ingredient Gnocchi: A Canvas for Random Toppings

Posted on August 24, 2022September 12, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
Gnocchi sitting on a gray and white marble background before cooking

Great gnocchi requires only potatoes, flour and salt. For the topping, get creative, use what’s on hand and reduce food waste.

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Make It Your Own, 6-Ingredient Easy Chocolate Hummus

Posted on August 16, 2022March 26, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A glass dish filled with chocolate hummus sits on a grey and white marble backdrop. Two red apples sit at the bottom right of the frame.

This simple dessert hummus tastes sweet, rich and something like chocolate pudding but is easier to make and very economical.

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5 Ways to Love Wheat Berries and How to Cook Them

Posted on July 21, 2022November 9, 2024by Anne-Marie Bonneau

Versatile wheat berries deserve a spot in your pantry. Cooked, they have a nutty flavor and chewy bite. Ground up, they make superb flour.

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Charlotte’s Easy, Customizable, Plastic-Free Iced Tea

Posted on June 14, 2022June 15, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A glass of iced tea sitting next to a jug of iced tea. The background is dark wood.

Brew iced tea at home with loose-leaf tea to save money and avoid consuming the microplastics found in bottled beverages and many tea bags.

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Borschuka: Eggs Poached in Borscht, Inspired by Shakshuka

Posted on May 19, 2022May 20, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
eggs poached in red borscht

If you love borscht and you love shakshuka, try borschuka: eggs poached in red borscht. Make scrappy beet kvass while you prep. No waste!

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The Secret to the Ultimate Creamy Hummus: Chana Dal

Posted on April 26, 2022April 27, 2022by Anne-Marie Bonneau
A glass dish of creamy hummus, dry chana dal and a fresh lemon on a dark brown wooden background

For creamy hummus, spend a frustrating half-hour peeling individual chickpeas or simply make your hummus with chana dal.

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Besan Chilla: Easy 5 Ingredient Savory Gram Flour Pancakes

Posted on April 4, 2022January 31, 2023by Anne-Marie Bonneau
besan chilla, a savory Indian pancake, with chopped green onions, sitting on a turquoise plate and served with cilantro chutney

Besan chilla—savory Indian pancakes made with gram flour—are a rich delicious vehicle for using up vegetables on hand and reducing food waste.

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