Author: Renaissance Dan

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Kale, Cabbage, and Cannellini Bean Soup

Nothing is better than this soup on a crisp fall night. Using your homegrown or farmer’s market produce makes for a flavorful, nutrient-packed dinner. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights–chop the vegetables, throw in some broth, and you’re done. My personal favorite part is the combination of calabrian chili […]

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Air Fried Sweet Plantains (Platanos Maduros)

Platanos maduros or sweet plantains are one of my favorite side dishes to accompany tacos or rice. My father compared the flavor to hot pancakes, a comparison that I never realized, but one that makes perfect sense. I had always thought of plantains as more of a cross between a […]

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Vegan Crispy Tofu Stir Fry

Stir fries are an easy, healthy, and tasty way to use spring and summer vegetables. Paired with cornstarch-free crispy tofu, this recipe is a favorite of mine. It’s sweet, spicy, and sour with a bunch of different textures and flavors. This dish is also visually appealing with a cornucopia of […]

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Stuffed Butternut Squash

Need a healthy, filling meal for dinner tonight? Want to use up last season’s butternut squash? My stuffed butternut squash is the recipe for you! Using a sharp knife, I halve each squash and scoop out the seeds (save for next year’s growing season!) I then fill each half with […]

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Vegan Gyozas

These vegan gyozas were an immediate favorite among my family and friends. Stuffed with spicy broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms, these little dumplings pack a punch. Feel free to add your favorite seasonal vegetables to the mix. I also make my own gyoza skins, but you can save some time by […]