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Savoury doufunao in a large bowl covered with soy sauce, chili crisp, scallions, and toasted peanuts.

Sichuan Doufunao (Spicy Tofu Pudding)

No-Cook Recipes, Weeknight, Entrées, 500 Calories, Salads, Chinese Cuisine 🇨🇳, Snacks, Comfort Food, Summer, Winter, Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Doufunao is a classic Sichuan dish. This spicy, savory tofu pudding is piled with aromatic seasonings, just the right amount of sweet, hot, salty, and sour.

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Toasted coconut shreds in a small cast iron pan on a white linen towel and next to a wooden spatula filled with more coconut.

Skillet Toasted Coconut (Shredded or Flaked)

100 Calories, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Global Cuisine, Recipes

Transform your shredded coconut or coconut flakes into golden-brown toasted coconut in five minutes using a skillet. Crispy, crunchy, with tons of nutty flavour!

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A large black-and-white bowl of Vietnamese tomato sauce with fried tofu on a smooth grey counter, next to a red towel and pair of chopsticks.

Vietnamese Tomato Tofu (Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua)

Weeknight, 300 Calories, Entrées, Vietnamese Cuisine 🇻🇳, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Light and spongy fried tofu puffs soak up umami-rich, flavour-packed tomato sauce in this Vietnamese tomato tofu dish. Vegan-friendly and gluten-free.

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A wooden spoon rests on a clay pot full of cooked white rice next to some colourful tablecloths.

How to Cook Rice on the Stove (4 Steps)

Weeknight, 300 Calories, Side Dishes, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Nut-Free, Meal Prep, Global Cuisine, Recipes

How to perfectly cook any type of white rice on the stove in 4 steps using a pot, Dutch oven, or donabe. Small batch perfect for 1-2 people. No more soggy rice!

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A ddukbaegi filled with Korean kimchi okara stew strewn with scallions and sesame oil, on a grey countertop next to a copper spoon.

Kongbiji Jjigae (Okara Soybean Stew)

Zero-Waste Recipes, Korean Cuisine 🇰🇷, 300 Calories, Entrées, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Recipes

Kongbiji jjigae is an old Korean recipe for using up okara, the leftover pulp from making soy milk. Serve this spicy, funky stew with rice for a low-waste meal.

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A metal fork carving into a double-layer chocolate frosted chocolate blender cake.

Rich and Moist Chocolate Blender Cake

American Cuisine 🇺🇸, Desserts, 600 Calories, Blender Recipes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Recipes

This chocolate cake is made completely in the blender. Blend the frosting first, then the batter. No need for multiple bowls. Just blend, pour, and bake.

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A wooden spoon scoops soy cashew yogurt from a glass mason jar.

Vegan Soy Cashew Yogurt (Instant Pot or Stove)

200 Calories, Breakfast, Sauces, Side Dishes, Snacks, Blender Recipes, Instant Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, High-Protein, Meal Prep, Global Cuisine, Recipes

This vegan soy cashew yogurt is rich, creamy, and budget-friendly. No coconut milk, no thickeners, only whole food ingredients. As mild or as tangy as you want!

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A bowl of japchae sits on a white table next to fresh scallions and a carrot.

1-Pan Vegan Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry)

Korean Cuisine 🇰🇷, Weeknight, Entrées, 600 Calories, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Meal Prep, Recipes

Japchae is a Korean stir-fried dish featuring bouncy sweet potato noodles, sliced carrots, plenty of scallion, all lightly coated in a sweet and savoury sauce.

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A Dutch oven full of Mexican-style beans topped with cilantro, jalapeno slices, cheese, and sliced lime wedges.

Mexican Beans (Frijoles de la Olla)

Weekend, Holiday Recipes, 300 Calories, Entrées, Side Dishes, Comfort Food, One-Pot, Instant Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Fall, Winter, Thanksgiving, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Meal Prep, Mexican Cuisine 🇲🇽, Recipes

Nothing is easier than a simmering pot of Mexican beans. Frijoles de la Olla is a cheap, no-fuss whole food recipe. Use pinto, mayocoba, or whatever beans you’ve got!

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Stinky Tofu Soup: A Stinky Tofu Recipe for Hesitant Beginners

Soups, Weeknight, 400 Calories, Taiwanese Cuisine 🇹🇼, Entrées, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

This stinky tofu recipe is the perfect introduction to the funky world of fermented tofu. Braised in a spicy broth, Taiwanese stinky tofu soup is a must-try.

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