Category: Dinner
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Chimichurri Herb Sauce
I felt intimidated by the long name, but this South American staple is actually a very simple, tasty condiment. You can make it in 5 minutes and put it on anything that goes well with herbs and garlic.
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Riz gras, or deconstructed stuffed peppers
This vibrant African dinner tastes a bit like delicious stuffed peppers to me. The peppers are blended into the sauce instead of being left whole, and the rice, plant-based meat, other veggies and spices round out the meal.
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Vegan Potstickers / Gyoza / Mandu Dumplings
They’re fun to cook, steamed on one side and fried on the other side, then dipped in a sesame soy based sauce. Everyone goes back for seconds of these vegan potstickers.
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Colombian Black Bean Stew
In this Colombian-inspired black bean stew, the combination of oregano, cumin, and ginger (which I wouldn’t have thought to put together) gives a rich, grounding, and deeply satisfying flavor to the beans.
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Locro de Papa, or Baked Potato Soup
The first thing I said when this soup touched my tongue was, “Wow, why haven’t I ever made this before?” It tastes like a loaded baked potato, but in a creamy velvety soup.
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Costa Rican Casado (Plate Lunch)
Casado is a kind of home-cooked meal served in Costa Rica with a variety of yummy things on a plate: rice, beans, salsa, and a variety of veggies, dressed in lime and bright spices.
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Spiced African Beans and Greens
This delicious dinner of loso na madesu (spiced beans), rice, and hamli (spicy sauteed greens) is a joyful, nourishing taste of life in DRC and Ethiopia.
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Bolivian Quinoa Veggie Soup
If I was a little girl in Bolivia, I would love going to see my abuela for a bowl of this healing soup. It’s filled with quinoa, lentils, vegetables, warming spices, and love.
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Caribbean Macaroni Pie with Baked Chickpea Patties
Join me on a mini-vacation with flavors from Antigua, Barbados, and Bahamas. From bright, hearty, baked chickpea patties to a macaroni pie loaded with creamy, cheezy sauce and veggies, your tastebuds will sing and dance the night away.
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Baked Papa Rellenas
Imagine a handheld shepherd’s pie – chili-spiced (plant-based) meat and veggies, all wrapped up in a crisp coating of mashed potatoes.