Vegan

If you like bold flavors and a little crunch in every bite, this crispy potato salad is one to keep on repeat. Thin roasted potato slices replace the usual boiled potatoes, giving the salad a completely different texture—crispy edges, soft centers, and plenty of flavor Read More

If you want a snack that’s crispy, a little different, and seriously hard to stop eating, these crispy sweet potato balls are worth making. They have a golden crust on the outside, a soft center in the middle, and a warm savory flavor from smoked Read More

These spicy chili crisp noodles come together fast, but they still taste like something you actually planned. The sauce is rich from peanut butter, savory from dark soy sauce, and brightened up with rice vinegar and fresh green onion. A spoonful of chili crisp gives Read More

These Japanese extra long fries are crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, and made from a seasoned potato dough that gets chilled, cut into long strips, and fried until golden. They’re fun, different from regular fries, and easy to dress up with mayo, Read More

Roasted sweet potatoes are one of those sides that never stay on the table for long, especially when they come out of the oven with browned edges, warm spices, and just enough caramelization to make every bite better than the last. This version keeps things Read More

There’s a certain kind of magic that happens when garlic cooks slowly in oil. Not sautéed, not browned—just gently baked until every clove turns soft enough to crush with the back of a spoon. The flavor goes from sharp to sweet and almost buttery, and Read More

Aglio e olio is usually the “pan + sliced garlic + olive oil” situation—but this roasted version is the one I make when I want the flavor to feel deeper and a little more luxurious. Roasting the garlic in olive oil turns it sweet and Read More

This smashed cucumber avocado salad is fresh, crunchy, creamy, and loaded with bright flavor. The cucumbers are smashed for extra texture so they grab onto the lime-chili dressing, then shaken in a large jar with onion and herbs for an easy, mess-free mix. Add avocado Read More

If you like guacamole but don’t feel like mashing avocados in a bowl, this jar-shaken lazy guacamole salsa version is a great shortcut. You get the same fresh, creamy, limey flavor, but with bigger chunks of avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet corn in every Read More

This smashed Asian cucumber salad is crisp, cold, and seriously addictive. Instead of slicing neat rounds, you smash the cucumbers first so they crack and crinkle—those rough edges grab onto a garlicky sesame-soy dressing with honey, rice vinegar, chili oil, and black sesame seeds. It’s Read More