This aint your typical tuna casserole. We don’t need can of mushroom soup anymore! Upgrade this classic dish with a few staple pantry items. The creamy base is inspired by a classic béchamel, but with an Asian twist. Think soy sauce, miso, five-spice, and mirin. It’s like a cozy, flavorful hug for your taste buds, and trust me—it doesn’t taste like it was plopped out of a can and shoved into the oven.

This plant-forward pasta is a great way to incorporate a nutritious dose of greens, and all of the wonderful benefits, flavor, and flair they have, into your day-to-day. This weeknight dinner-friendly recipe is bound to help your kids eat some greens excitingly.

Congee, a rice porridge originating from East Asia, is a staple dish throughout the year, but especially during the winter months. This comforting bowl of rice porridge is simple to make and is the perfect base for so many flavors to shine like smoky maple-harissa mushrooms, salty sauteed kale, and spicy chili crisp oil.

This Coconut Turmeric Stew is one of my favorite meal-prep meals that’s comforting and perfect for the cold winter months. The rich and flavorful coconut-turmeric broth begs for root vegetables like parsnips, carrots, and potatoes to bathe in it. Accompanied with your favorite protein like tempeh or shrimp and this can become a perfect, reheatable meal to last you a couple of days.

This rich, creamy, savory plant-based meal is a perfect meal to make during the colder months. Using pureed cauliflower as the base brings a subtle creaminess that pairs beautifully with the meaty, umami-rich mushroom stew on top. This pairs beautifully with a herby side salad and is even more delicious with fresh grated cheese on top.

Most people assume plant-based meat is bland and flavorless, and that’s because many don’t understand how to work meat alternatives. This coconut turmeric tahini marinade is quick, easy, affordable and delicious to use for any main dish. Soak tempeh, tofu, chicken, or fish in this for a rich and decadent summer meal.

Nothing beats a hot summer day like corn on the cob covered in cream, cotija cheese, chili, and a squeeze of lime. Each bite gives the perfect balance of texture, salt, acidity, and fat that gets you to the next destination in your day. This pasta is inspired by classic Mexican street food. This quick pasta dish is creamy, decadent, and cheesy- making it perfect to make (or double) for your next summer party.

This basil-pesto chickpea salad reimagines the elements that make a GREAT “mashed salad”. Pesto for the fat and tang, lemon for a floral acidity, a healthy dose of capers for salty action, and a ton of fresh and vibrant herbs and spices.

Each bite proves that sandwiches can be light and refreshing during the summer. Basically, this affordable and quick dish is what you must put on your next sandwich, wrap, salad, or SPOON soon!

This sweet, acidic, and nutty glaze for your favorite protein of choice is perfect for any weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week after. Inspired by the westernized idea of “Asian cuisine” this recipe uses the processes and ingredients used in many Asian cultures. This Orange-Sesame Tempeh is perfect for any bowl of rice, summer roll, or noodle dish your heart desires.

This creamy and decadent (slightly spicy?) pasta is just what you need for a quick spring weekday dinner! It’s zesty, rich, and full of bright flavors that will actually have you up for thirds. The sauce is a perfect base for your favorite spring vegetables like asparagus, peas, and fresh squash. Don’t forget a topping of Parmigiano Reggiano, lemon zest, and pepper!

This peanut butter-miso chickpea salad reimagines the elements that make a GREAT “mashed salad”. Peanut butter for the fat, some miso for the salt, rice vinegar for acid (with maple syrup for balance, of course), and a SHIT TON of spices.

Each bite takes your taste buds on a journey from mouth-gluing nutty flavors to warming spices, closing the experience with a sweet zing. Basically, you need to put this on your next sandwich, wrap, salad, or SPOON soon!

For many Hispanic/Latin households, picadillo is a necessity for weekday dinners. Quick, filling, and versatile- any mother knows that this can be shoved into any carb available at hand.

This version of picadillo proves that meat-based dishes can be plant-based with intention in mind. By using vegan beef, one will get the most similar esseence of a classic picadillo. Although, for those who don’t have access to plant-based meat options, lentils can be used- carrying the flavor and your dish to the finish line.

Beets and pasta aren’t usually two ingredients that are seen next to each other, and yet they’re perfect for one another. This easy and quick pasta dish is decadent yet earthy, rich yet simple, and perfect for any winter date-night.

Curries are the epitome of comfort and cozy vibes during the dead of winter, but let’s face it- we crave summer during that time. This mango-coconut curry satisfies the depth and richness that’s necessary during sub-zero temperatures while exuding tropical vibes to get you through an extra 6 weeks of winter. Serve with your favorite protein (crispy tofu for two, please) and a wedge of lime for a perfect weeknight meal inside.

Nothing beats a homemade taco with an added layer of refried beans. But let’s face it, the canned version is bland (no abuelita on this planet touched that recipe). This guide will help guide your way to elevating any bland can of beans, allowing you to make the perfect plate of tacos full of flavor bombs during every bite.

Ramen is delicious and necessary after a long (emotional) day- but the seasoning packet is TIRED. Now, we make our own sauce to cling to every single noodle- giving us flavor bombs during every bite. Peanut butter miso noodles are nutty, salty, and packed full of umami-perfect for any rainy, cold winter night.

Low effort meals scream my name during the winter. Nothing beats coming home from the actual arctic to a meal already prepped and spiced for you to devour that evening. This orzo bowl is perfectly spiced with the warming flavors of curry and packed with creamy, tangy flavors of coconut and lime. All that’s needed is some roast time for your favorite winter produce, like butternut squash and eggplant, to complete this nutritious meal.

This West African Peanut Stew is equal parts creamy, tangy, and rich- making it the perfect meal to serve during Kwanzaa (or any other day during the brutal winter months). Like many stews, this one requires little prep and a mostly hands-off cooking method. Chickpeas and greens are added for extra protein and freshness. Lime juice is essential to balance the rich and decadent flavors this spiced tomato stew brings to the table (with crushed peanuts for crunch, of course).

The perfect lentil curry provides heat, a hint of sweetness, and is packed full of flavor (thanks to the endless list of spices used). This version, inspired by the flavors used in a typical lamb and prune tagine dish, makes use of cinnamon and raisins like the Moroccan dish. Paired with eggplant that provides a home for all the juices to soak into, this dish is sure to be full of flavor, sweetness, and a truly wonderful experience to eat.