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Chef AJ’s Date Paste

Date paste is a versatile and delicious ingredient forming the foundation of many plant-based desserts. Made from simple, wholesome ingredients, this homemade paste offers a natural sweetness and rich texture. Whether you're craving a decadent frosting, a smooth filling, or a unique flavor enhancer, date paste is the perfect addition to your plant-based culinary repertoire.

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Vegan Oyster Sauce

Traditional oyster sauce is a sweet and savory sauce full of umami, that fifth flavor prized by chefs. The porcini mushrooms in this recipe are not the usual ingredient for this sauce, but they are full of umami.

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Creamy Thai Peanut Sauce

Elevate your dishes with this creamy Thai peanut sauce—perfect for noodles, wraps, and salads. This delightful recipe promises a burst of flavor in minutes!

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Mexicrema Dressing

This easy-to-make vegan Mexican crema sauce has a punch of salty and tangy flavors and is much more fun than plain sour cream. It can be used on a variety of dishes ranging from soups to salads to tacos.

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Best Ever Mushroom Gravy

This plant-based mushroom gravy is a delicious and wholesome alternative to traditional meat-based gravies. It's made primarily from mushrooms, shallots, and flavorful herbs, with a creamy texture achieved by incorporating ingredients like cauliflower purée and nutritional yeast. It is perfect for enhancing the flavor of various dishes while catering to dietary preferences and providing a rich, earthy taste.

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Vegan Cream Cheese Spiced Glaze

This plant-based cream cheese spiced glaze can elevate your carrot cake, energy bites, or waffles to new levels of deliciousness. ​​It’s beautifully seasoned with a blend of warm, aromatic spices and naturally sweetened with Medjool dates, which offer a deep, caramel-like sweetness. The creamy, tangy, and perfectly spiced flavors will transform every bite into a true delight.

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Pineapple BBQ Sauce

No grilling experience would be complete without a delicious sauce, and our Pineapple BBQ Sauce is a true standout. The sweetness of pineapple combined with savory and tangy notes creates a luscious glaze that will elevate any grilled creation.

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Ranch Dressing

A healthy plant-based lifestyle doesn't need to exclude classic condiments. This flavorful ranch dressing recipe is wholesome and easy to make. The cashews provide a creamy base while the dill, chives, and parsley give it that classic ranch flavor. It's a perfect dressing for dipping veggies, topping salads, or drizzling over sandwiches!

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Date and Soy Stir-Fry Sauce

I always have this sauce on hand. With this sauce, some cooked rice or pasta, and a package of frozen vegetables, I can have dinner ready in less than 15 minutes. Even if I do have to make this easy sauce, I can prepare dinner in less than 30 minutes.

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Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri is an Argentinean sauce or condiment that is popular throughout South America. This sauce commonly doubles as a marinade or accompaniment to cuts of meat, but it is equally delicious on veggie burgers and mushroom dishes.

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Pasta Cacciatore

This pasta cacciatore has the wonderful flavors of the classic Italian dish—without meat. The spicy, chunky red sauce is packed with tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, red pepper, and onions.

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Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

I have made many versions of this spread, and that speaks to its versatility. This version is inspired by my love of the flavors of the southwestern United States.

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Kale Avocado Pesto

The kale gives this dish a freshness that’s perfect for complementing the traditional pesto flavors, which you’ll get from the basil, walnuts, and lemon juice. Adding avocado guarantees an extra creamy texture.

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Vegan Sour Cream

A delightfully cool and creamy addition that complements most Mexican or spicy dishes, this sour cream has more flavor than any store-bought version.

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Tomatillo Sauce

Tomatillos—also known as “Mexican husk tomatoes”—are bright and somewhat acidic. Cilantro complements their flavor profile really well.

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Cranberry Cherry Sauce

Why use jellied cranberry sauce from a can when you can make your own? Skip the refined sugar and high-fructose corn syrup! This all-natural sauce is tangy, sweet, and easier to make than you think!

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Very Berry Chia Compote

This compote is as versatile as it is delicious. Include what berries you have on hand, and use it to top just about anything that would benefit from an addition of fruit-filled sweetness.

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Dreamy Fudge Sauce

This dreamy sauce will remind you of the hot fudge sauces of your childhood, but this one is completely dairy-free and has way more redeeming qualities.

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Vegan Caramel Sauce

This plant-based caramel sauce is easy to make and perfect for topping non-dairy ice cream, waffles, or apples! It comes together in just 5 minutes.

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