Top Daily Recipes: From Cheezy Hamburger Shells to Butternut Squash Bisque!

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1. Cheezy Hamburger Shells

Source: Cheezy Hamburger Shells

This pasta dish was created in honor of the Hamburger Helper meals we all enjoyed as kids. This Cheezy Hamburger Shells by Lauren Boehme features a vegan ground beef as the star of the show, it stays true to its muse with a “meaty” flavor and texture. This savory, garlicky, creamy pasta will surely satisfy the whole family. As a one-pot meal, this recipe couldn’t be easier and is the perfect dish for a busy weeknight dinner. Make extra, as it heats up well and can be enjoyed throughout the week.

Credit: Reprinted with permission from Delicious AF Vegan by Lauren Boehme. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Lauren Boehme and Julie Grace.

2. Peanut Butter Mocha Smoothie

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This Peanut Butter Mocha Smoothie by Allie Penner is luxurious and energizing. Make this as an afternoon pick-me-up the next time you need a boost! A healthy, energizing smoothie recipe with peanut butter, cocoa, and coffee!

3. Ayurvedic Jamaican Quinoa Salad

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This Ayurvedic Jamaican Quinoa Salad by Trudy Geneus is the quinoa salad that the world has been missing. Share it with your friends so they can finally have their meals prepped for the week.

4. Savory Mushroom Spinach Muffins

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Savory mushroom spinach muffins are a flavorful gluten free vegan breakfast or snack option.  These Savory Mushroom Spinach Muffins by Maggie Wescott are fluffy protein-packed muffins are a great vegan substitute for eggs and will keep you full all morning long.

5. Butternut Squash Bisque with Turmeric Roasted Garbanzos

Source: Butternut Squash Bisque with Turmeric Roasted Garbanzos

Creamy butternut squash bisque with turmeric roasted chickpeas and tahini is an easy and elegant dinner! This Butternut Squash Bisque with Turmeric Roasted Garbanzos by Rachel Carr is a healing blended vegetable soup-hydrating, easy to digest and quick to make.

6. Italian-style Hot Chocolate

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Have you ever tried Italian-style hot chocolate? It’s so thick, smooth, and decadent you could actually eat it for dessert! This vegan Italian-style Hot Chocolate by Namrata Edward Kshitij is a lovely warming treat to be enjoyed on a rainy or cold day!

7. Jambalaya with Sausage

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This Jambalaya with Sausage by Dominique Ebra is a meatless twist to a Cajun favorite! The spicy flavors meld together with rice and beans for a great one-pot meal. Beans, rice, and vegan sausage take center stage in this hearty vegan jambalaya. Traditional Cajun comfort food can dish out as much or as little heat as you’d like. For an added kick, use vegan Cajun sausage and even fire-roasted tomatoes.

8. Pizza Supreme Casserole

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Now this is what one-pot meals are all about! If you’ve ever had a Pizza Supreme Casserole by Sarah Nevins before, you know what you’re getting yourself into. You’ve got the umami kick from the mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes, the salty goodness of black olives, the Italian influence from the olive oil and oregano— with this many great flavors complementing one another, you can’t go wrong. When it comes to prep, there’s no need to boil your pasta first. Simply mix everything together in a casserole dish, cover and bake. Combine the sauce first before adding in the veggies and pasta, to make sure it all gets mixed together well.

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