1️⃣ the best fruit salad you’ll ever have🍓🍊🍌🥝🫐🍇

fruit I used:
strawberries, watermelon, oranges, mango, kiwi, apple, blueberries, dragon fruit + fresh mint and lime

other fruit options:
cantaloupe, honey dew, bananas, raspberries, blackberries, pears, pineapple, literally any fruit works in this!

*use whatever fruit is accessible to you, your fave fruit or what’s most cost effective for you!

2️⃣ bookmark this MANGO PINEAPPLE SALSA 🍅💛🍍

ingredients:
3 tomatoes diced
1 cup red bell pepper
1 cup pineapple
1 cup mango
1 small red onion
1/2 cup cilantro
2 tbsp lime
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
dice everything small then add into a large and mix! eat with chips, veggies, tacos etc!

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🇲🇽Guacamole🤤🤤🤤

Ingredients:

✅3 large avocados
✅1 large handful fresh cilantro
✅1/2 large red onion, finely diced
✅1 jalapeno, finely diced
✅ 2 garlic cloves, minced
✅The juice of 1 lime
✅1/2 tsp cumin
✅2 generous pinches of salt

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Strawberry Mango Ice Pops 🍓🥭🧊

Ingredients:
- Frozen Strawberries
- Frozen Mango
- Honey or Agave Syrup
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Water

Blend the frozen strawberries and frozen mango separately, along with honey, lemon juice, and water. Alternately fill the popsicle molds with the blended mixtures. Insert wooden sticks, let them freeze, and enjoy!✨☀️

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You'd never guess that the secret to super crispy roasted potatoes is...
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▪️2 lbs. Yukon Gold or Russet Potatoes, peeled and cut in ~1” bite size chunks▪️1/2 tsp Baking Soda▪️3 Tbsp Olive Oil▪️1/2 tsp Garlic Powder▪️1 tsp Kosher Salt ▪️1/2 tsp Pepper▪️3 Tbsp Fresh Parsley, minced▪️

1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 450F.
2️⃣ Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the baking soda and the potatoes. Stir and boil uncovered for 10 minutes and then drain.
3️⃣ Place the potatoes in a bowl and add the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated and their surface breaks down into a mashed potato consistency.
4️⃣ Transfer the potatoes onto a large baking sheet and separate them so they’re not touching each other. Bake undisturbed for 20 minutes on the first side , then flip and bake for an additional 15-25 minsuntil golden brown and crispy on the second side. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and enjoy!

⏲️10 minute prep time + 50 minute cook time

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1️⃣ Spicy Cucumber Avocado Salad, This is a super simple salad that packs a big punch—its tangy, refreshing, and it’s safe to say, you’ll eat the entire bowl in one sitting, you’ve been warned.

Makes 4 servings
2 english cucumbers, diced
1 large avocado, diced
2 tb cilantro (or parsley), chopped
1 clove garlic, mashed
3/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 tb olive oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 lime, juiced
1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper



2️⃣ CUCUMBER EDAMAME SALAD is so good, you might never be the same again, and I actually mean it 😏
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6-8 Persian cucumbers or 2 large English cucumbers, diced⁣
1 cup edamame, shelled⁣
1/2 cup cilantro (or parsley), chopped⁣
1 bunch green onions, thinly chopped⁣
Dressing:⁣
3 tb olive oil⁣
1/4 cup rice vinegar⁣
2 tb soy sauce
1 tb toasted sesame oil⁣
2 tsp maple syrup⁣
2 cloves garlic, mashed⁣
1 tsp ground ginger⁣
1/2 tsp salt⁣
Garnish: sesame seeds⁣
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CRISPY SMASHED POTATOES WITH LEMONY CHIVE SAUCE✨❤️❤️❤️

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs small gold potatoes (size of a golf ball)
3-4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 lemon, halved
salt & pepper
olive oil for drizzling
Lemony Chive Yogurt Sauce:
1 cup unsweetened plain plant-based yogurt (or Greek if not dairy-free)
1 large lemon, zest and juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

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1) HARISSA CHICKPEA CAULI WRAPS w/ green tahini slaw

ingredients (makes 2)

1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 small tin chickpeas, drained & rinsed
2 tbsp rose harissa
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic granules
1/2 tsp onion granules

1/4 a white cabbage, shredded
2 tbsp tahini
handful of coriander
1/2 lemon juice
2 tbsp water

6 tbsp yoghurt
1/2 tsp garlic granules
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 lemon juice

2) SAMBAL TOFU CHICKPEA WRAPS w/ satay slaw

ingredients (makes 2 wraps)

for the filling

1 block firm/extra firm tofu (approx 300g), cubed
1 small tin chickpeas (120g) drained & rinsed
1-2 tbsp sambal oelek (according to spice preference)
1 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tbsp sesame oil
100ml water
1/2 tbsp cornstarch❤️❤️❤️

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Burrata Caprese Sandwich with Cherry Tomato Confit❤️❤️❤️

Ingredients:

For the Fresh Pesto:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1-2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp water (optional, for a lighter texture)

For the Cherry Tomato Confit:
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 sprig of rosemary (optional)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper

Additional Ingredients:
- 1 baguette, lightly toasted
- 1 ball of burrata cheese
- 3 tbsp fresh arugula
- 1 tsp chili oil (optional)
- 2 tsp balsamic glaze

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ROASTED TOMATO SOUP 🍅

We have lots of late summer tomatoes in our garden which are ready to be harvested… so it’s time for a homemade tomato soup. 👩‍🍳

RECIPE (5 servings, 1h prep time):
-about 1kg tomatoes, roughly chopped
-optional: 1 red pepper
-1 onion
-1 head of garlic
Add olive oil and salt.
Roast at 200C/400F for 40-50mins.
Add everything to a blender
Blend until smooth and pour in a pot.
-1 cup (250ml) water
-salt and pepper to taste
-fresh basil or dried Italian herbs
-1/2 cup (125ml) vegan cream
Let it simmer for a few minutes and serve with chili oil, bread and whatever you like.

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chocolate strawberry yogurt clusters 🍓🍓🍓

recipe:
-2 cups strawberries, chopped
-1 cup greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
-1 tsp vanilla extract
-3 to 4 tbsp honey or agave
-1 cup chocolate chips
-1 tbsp coconut oil

in a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, honey, and vanilla, then fold in the chopped strawberries. scoop the strawberry yogurt mixture into clusters and place them onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. freeze for 1-2 hours or until frozen. in a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil. once they are frozen, coat the clusters in the melted chocolate. place back onto baking sheet and into the freezer for another 10 min.

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