Top Daily Recipes: Basbousa to Sweet Potato Veggie Biryani!

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1. Basbousa

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While basbousa is originally Egyptian, it can be found throughout virtually all of the Middle East. To bess in Arabic means “to dredge,” which is where this dessert gets its name, because it’s made by massaging butter into semolina granules before adding the rest of the ingredients. Creating a vegan version of Basbousa by Noha Elbadry-Cloud that had the same rich-yet-light flavor and solid-yet-crumbly texture was tricky, but after much recipe testing, the result is breathtaking. Every bite is buttery, melt-in-your-mouth good and bursting with the gorgeous floral flavors of the soaking syrup. Fun fact, because of its sweetness, basbousais used as a term of endearment between loved ones.   Credit: Reprinted with permission from The Vegan Middle Eastern Cookbook by Noha Elbadry – Cloud. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Noha Elbadry – Cloud.

2. Maple-Mustard Roasted Carrots and Apples

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These Maple-Mustard Roasted Carrots and Apples by Maggie Wescott make a decadent side dish or an entire meal. It’s the perfect recipe to make during fall and holiday gatherings! Apples and carrots are tossed with maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and aquafaba to create an easy and delicious oil-free recipe.

3. Kabocha Squash, Fennel and Red Lentil Soup

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This Kabocha Squash, Fennel and Red Lentil Soup by Claire Ragozzino incorporates the six tastes and yields a delicious, balanced Autumn meal. The fennel and fenugreek give it a maplelike sweet taste, while the red lentils provide protein and grounding nourishment with the squash. If you can’t find kabocha squash, butternut or pumpkin work as wonderful alternatives.

4. Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls

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These Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls by Vicky Coates are Autumn Snack Heaven. The perfect combination of pumpkin, nut butter, protein powder, and seeds in one little healthy powerhouse ball. They are Gluten Free and Vegan.

5. Healthy Chai-Spiced Pancakes

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Is there really a better way to start your morning off than a big, fluffy stack of pancakes? These Healthy Chai-Spiced Pancakes by Taavi Moore are completely gluten-free and vegan and oh so delicious. Also freezer-friendly!

6. Sweet Potato Veggie Biryani

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Sweet potatoes can be used for every meal, from breakfast through to dinner, from snacks to desserts, plus they are low in fat, rich in fiber and high in vitamins A and E. This Sweet Potato Veggie Biryani by Pamela Higgins is a deliciously spiced biryani, packed with flavor and various vegetables alongside sweet potato chunks, rice and chickpeas to result in a complete healthy meal in one dish.

7. Lemon Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies

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If you are a ginger fanatic and a lemon lover this recipe is going to be a hit. This Lemon Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies by Robin Browne is a lovely twist on a classic cookie. These gingerbread thumbprint cookies are bound to be your new favorite!

8. Cheesy Pasta Bake

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This delicious vegan Cheesy Pasta Bake by Namrata Edward Kshitij with a creamy “cheese” sauce and a delightfully crispy breadcrumb topping is a certified crowd-pleaser that’s super easy to make. You can prepare it several hours in advance and just keep it in the fridge for up to a day in advance and bake just before serving. So convenient, right? You can also easily double the recipe if desired.

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