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Wild Blueberry and Magnolia Sweet Rolls

Wild Blueberry and Magnolia Sweet Rolls

Welcome the wild cousin of the cinnamon bun- it’s magnolia sweet rolls, filled with dried magnolia flowers and wild blueberries. These rolls are sweet and warming, sticky and soft, with a bit of a chew. The dough is soft, with an excellent chew. I attribute 

Dried Magnolia Flowers as a Spice

Dried Magnolia Flowers as a Spice

Here’s a new flavor to add to your spice cabinet- dried magnolia flowers. Ground into a powder, these petals add a unique flavor that combines cardamom, black pepper, ginger, and floral notes in a gentle, warming blend. Add it to oatmeal, cakes, cookies, or anywhere 

Foraged Daylily Shoots Spring Rolls

Foraged Daylily Shoots Spring Rolls

Daylily shoots have a delicate, onion-like flavor that works amazingly in these spring rolls. They pick up the ginger flavor well, which works with the savory and somewhat briny bamboo shoots, as well as the delicate mushroom flavor from the enoki mushrooms. All those flavors 

Chrysanthemum Greens and Lima Beans in Coconut Broth

Chrysanthemum Greens and Lima Beans in Coconut Broth

Delicate chrysanthemum greens float in this light and creamy broth, surrounded by beefy, creamy lima beans. The coconut broth doesn’t require many ingredients, but it is complex, delicate, savory, and oniony none the less. It also gets some flavor from the chrysanthemum greens, which taste 

Marbled Vegan Almond Blondies

Marbled Vegan Almond Blondies

Dense, custardy, sweet, and nutty, these marbled vegan almond blondies are perfect for any almond lover in your life. I don’t agree with them but I know there are people who don’t like chocolate, and while everyone can eat this recipe I specifically made it 

Southwestern Style Fermented Nopales Kimchi

Southwestern Style Fermented Nopales Kimchi

If you love kimchi like I love kimchi, you’ll agree that the spicy, funky flavors belong on more than just cabbage. Let’s shake it up a little with fermented nopales (cactus paddles), new Mexican red chilis, and a touch of Mexican oregano. I’ve heard it 

Soy-Glazed Quick and Crispy Tofu

Soy-Glazed Quick and Crispy Tofu

Dark and juicy, this crispy tofu is quick to make and addictively good. Even though I only cook for two people, it seems like one block isn’t enough- next time I’m planning on cooking this when it’s just me eating. This tofu is sweet and 

Chocolate Stout Fig Spread

Chocolate Stout Fig Spread

This chocolate vegan fig spread lives in a world between jam and Nutella, and leaves you savoring every sweet, sticky, bitter bite. The initial chocolate flavor melts into a rich and sticky fig jam that then gives way to the sweet, dark, smoky and bitter 

Vegan Dim Sum Style Kohlrabi Cake

Vegan Dim Sum Style Kohlrabi Cake

Sweet and tangy sundried tomatoes burst in each bite of these kohlrabi cakes- a vegan dim sum take on the classic turnip cake. They’re soft in the middle, crispy, and delicious. They are perfect for sharing at your next dim sum gathering or brunch. If 

Chili Roasted Snacking Chestnuts

Chili Roasted Snacking Chestnuts

Chestnuts are so versatile- they taste amazing in sweet and savory dishes, and find their place mixed into desserts and main meals. But today we’re giving you a recipe that’s all chestnut- chili roasted snacking chestnuts. They’re exactly what the sound like- chestnuts roasted with