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Skeptical that a fruit can actually taste like pulled pork? I was too until I tried young jackfruit cooked with the right spices and technique. I’ll walk you through how to shred and season jackfruit so it soaks up smoky…

Think risotto is too fancy or time-consuming for a regular dinner? I used to avoid it for the same reason until I realized it’s mostly just stirring rice and adding broth. I’ll walk you through how to make creamy mushroom…

Ever roast vegetables only to have them taste kind of boring next to plain rice? I used to serve them separately until I realized tossing everything together with balsamic makes a huge difference. I’ll show you how to roast veggies…

Worried that risotto is too complicated or requires constant stirring for an hour? I used to avoid making it for the same reason until I learned it’s actually pretty forgiving. I’ll walk you through how to cook creamy butternut squash…

Think plant-based tacos can’t have that shredded, crispy texture of real carnitas? I thought the same thing until I tried oyster mushrooms cooked the right way. I’ll walk you through how to tear and season them so they get crispy…

Tired of plain brown rice sitting on your plate like an afterthought? I used to feel the same way until I started tossing it with fresh pesto. I’ll show you how to blend kale into a bright, garlicky sauce that…

Struggling to make chicken breasts that aren’t dry and boring? I used to overcook them all the time until I learned a simple trick with honey mustard. I’ll show you how to coat chicken in a sweet and tangy sauce…

Think vegetarian tacos can’t be as satisfying as the meat versions? I felt that way too until I tried marinated portobello mushrooms with the same seasonings as carne asada. I’ll walk you through how to slice and season the mushrooms…

Craving a slow-cooked beef stew but don’t have all day to wait? I used to save stew for weekends until I started using my Instant Pot. I’ll walk you through how to get tender meat and rich, flavorful broth in…

Worried that tofu will turn out mushy and bland in a sandwich? I used to skip tofu recipes for the same reason until I learned the trick to making it actually crispy. I’ll walk you through how to press, season,…