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CATEGORY
- ASIAN 1
- BEAN 2
- BEET 2
- BREAD 1
- BREAKFAST 1
- CAULIFLOWER 1
- CELERY 2
- COCKTAIL 2
- CONDIMENTS 3
- CORN 1
- CURRY 1
- DATES 2
- DESERT 1
- DIPS 6
- EGGPLANT 1
- FEATURE 2
- FERMENTED 4
- FOUNDATION 1
- GREEN TOMATO 1
- HIGH-PROTEIN 2
- LABNEH 1
- LARDER 7
- LENTIL 1
- MAIN DISH 2
- MEZZE 6
- PRESERVED LEMON 2
- PRESERVES 1
- RED PEPPER 1
- REDUX 1
- SALAD 1
- SALTS 1
- SANDWICH 1
- SIDE DISH 2
- SOUP 1
- SPRITZ 1
- STARTER 2
- SUNCHOKE 1
- SWEET POTATO 2
- TOASTS 1
- TOMATO 4
- TOMATOES 1
- VEGAN 14
- VEGETARIAN 5
- WARM SALAD 1
- YUZU 2
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A New Way to Think About Recipes
Our recipes are vegetable-forward, always vegetarian, and often vegan. Why? Because adding more plants to your plate is one of the simplest, most impactful shifts—for your health and for the planet. And because there are already incredible chefs and cooks creating recipes for non-plant proteins. Our focus is on nutrient density, balance, and flavor—while making room for flexibility. Many of our recipes work beautifully with added protein (which, as we’ve learned, most of us need more of). Consider them a foundation—one you can build on to suit your needs.
Our recipe cards go beyond ingredients and technique to show exactly what we used to make them—including where each ingredient came from and the purveyors we trust. Each card is packed with insight:
• Seasonality notes for both hemispheres, so you can cook with peak produce no matter where you are.
• Nutrition breakdowns as prepared, helping you stay informed about what you’re eating.
• A vegetable count to support gut health and overall well-being.
• Pro Tips on technique, preservation, and zero-waste strategies—because how we cook is as important as what we cook.
• Cost breakdowns based on how we made them, so you know what it takes.
We ask the big (and small) questions so you don’t have to—and we share the answers in ways that are practical, approachable, and actionable. Take what you need, when you need it. And when you’re ready to cook, toggle Cook Mode to keep the recipe on-screen, hands-free.
Æmbers Mar y Tierra Caramel
Salty-sweet-umami caramel. Three ingredients. Five minutes on the stove. No refined sugar. Fom Aembers in Todos Santos, where Mexican-Pacific coroking meets the kind of restraint that makes you take notice – Chef-owner Roberto Madero was generous enough to share his genius with us.
Crispy Yuzu Miso Japanese Potato Salad
Plot twist: potato salad can be SEXY. Caramelized Japanese sweet potatoes meet honey-yuzu miso pickled shallots in a warm tangle that's part comfort food, part WTF, and all packed with nutrition and flavor that will call you back again and again.
Golden Hour Corn Chowder
Deeply satisfying and damn good for you too. The season's final corn meets nutty masuki Japanese sweet potatoes in our reimagined as vegan corn chowder that trades cream for coconut and bacon for smoked paprika.
Purple Cauliflower Lacto-Ferment
Transform purple cauliflower into a probiotic-rich condiment with ginger, garlic, and ancient fermentation techniques. This Asian-inspired standing jar delivers gut health, stunning color, and complex umami flavor that elevates everything from grain bowls to noodle dishes.
Roasted japanese Eggplant Mezze
Silky roasted Japanese eggplants transform into this elegant Mediterranean dip with za'atar, tahini, and preserved lemon. No charring required - just simple oven roasting.
Roasted Golden Beet Whipped Feta
Sweet roasted golden beets swirled with tangy whipped feta create this stunning Mediterranean dip that's as nutritious as it is beautiful.
Roasted Red Beet Hummus
Vibrant roasted beetroot hummus topped with aromatic Egyptian dukkah delivers 12g plant protein and stunning color to any spread.
Red Lentil Hummus
A vibrant vegan high protein and fiber departure from traditional hummus, this Lebanese-inspired red lentil version combines warming spices with pistachios for extraordinary flavor and silky texture.
Muhammara with Housemade Labneh
A sophisticated Lebanese spread combining fermented red peppers, toasted pecans, and creamy labneh for an extraordinary mezze experience with complex umami depth.
Celery Salt
Those discarded celery leaves are about to become your most precious finishing salt. This zero-waste wonder transforms kitchen scraps into herbaceous gold that elevates everything it touches.
Long Bean Lacto–Fermentation
Transform colorful farmers market beans into probiotic-rich preserved vegetables using traditional lacto-fermentation. Ancient preservation meets modern gut health science.
Marinated Medjool Dates
Inspired by a recent visit to Manor Rock Farms restaurant in Hudson–Transform sweet dates into complex, tangy gems with this essential marinade technique perfect for cheese boards, salads, and elevated dishes.
Raf’s Celery Salad
Crisp celery meets creamy blue cheese, toasted pecans, and tangy marinated dates in this sophisticated salad that elevates humble ingredients into something extraordinary. Simple, seasonal, and satisfying with unexpected complexity.
GUIDE—Lacto Fermentation
Complete beginner's guide to lacto-fermentation at home. Learn the simple process to transform fresh vegetables into probiotic-rich preserves using just salt, water, and time. Includes equipment recommendations, precise salt calculations, and a custom AI prompt to create personalized fermentation recipes for any vegetable and season.
Housemade Preserved Lemon Paste
Ottolenghi's preserved lemon paste gives you all the bright, complex flavor of traditional preserved lemons in just 25 minutes. We use it on everything from pancakes to grain bowls.
Candied Sunchokes
Transform sunchokes into elegant cocktail garnishes using dark coconut sugar. These sweet-savory chips prove that luxury lies in reimagining the sometimes overlooked—perfect for elevated drinks and elevated snacking.
Yuzu Pink Pepper Tomato Jam
A preserve that breaks rules in the best way. Peak-season tomatoes meet yuzu’s citrus punch and pink peppercorns’ subtle heat, balanced with honey and maple syrup to let each ingredient shine. Preservation without compromise.
Mallmann’s Dried Tomatoes
Francis Mallmann’s paper-thin dried tomatoes transform heirlooms into flavor bombs. This technique captures summer’s essence in slices that elevate sandwiches, grain bowls, and charcuterie boards while extending seasonal bounty.
Sweet Prince Confit Tomatoes
Transform peak-season cherry tomatoes into concentrated flavor bombs through slow-roasting in herb-infused olive oil. These preserved tomatoes capture summer’s essence, ready to elevate everything from toast to pasta year-round.
Noma Inspired Fermented Tomato Juice
Transform summer’s tomato bounty into liquid ruby through lacto-fermentation and patient aging. This vibrant elixir delivers profound depth and bright complexity, elevating cocktails, sauces, and marinades beyond ordinary potential while honoring nature’s perfect ingredient.