Flavor-Forward Recipes That Change Your Kitchen Game

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Some recipes make you stop mid-scroll. From indulgent Vegan Brownies and bright, zesty Lemon Pepper Salmon to hearty Smoky Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens, this collection balances health, flavor, and a touch of surprise. These dishes are approachable, bold, and designed to make every meal feel like a win!

Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea and Arugula Salad

Presenting a delicious Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea and Arugula Salad
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This delicious Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea and Arugula Salad recipe is tossed with fresh arugula, creamy avocado, and a quick tahini dressing.
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Vegan Brownies

vegan gluten free brownies.
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These vegan brownies are super fudgy and gooey and have gorgeous crinkly tops! One bowl, no milk, and ready in 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Brownies

Tuna Croquettes

Six breaded crab cakes on parchment paper with a bowl of dipping sauce, lemon wedges, and parsley garnish.
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My tuna croquettes recipe yields crispy and fluffy patties that cook in just 15 minutes. These are PERFECT for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Sweet and Savory Crêpes

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This French crêpes recipe is so delicious, easy, and customizable with whatever fillings you like, for the best sweet or savory crepes.
Get the Recipe: Sweet and Savory Crêpes

Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins.

overhead photo of Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins
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Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins. Kind of like cheesy nachos, but instead of chips, we’re substituting crisp sweet potatoes skins…so delicious!
Get the Recipe: Healthy Chipotle Chicken Sweet Potato Skins.

Southwest Tortellini Pasta Salad with Creamy Salsa Dressing

Make ahead, favorite potluck Southwest Pepper Jack Tortellini Salad = cheesy pillows of tortellini, sweet corn, black beans, avocado, bell peppers, etc. bathed in Creamy Salsa Dressing and garnished with bacon, Pepper Jack, sunflower seeds. Oh my YUM! #tortellini #pastasalad #southwest #salad
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Southwest Pepper Jack Tortellini Pasta Salad = FAVORTE make ahead potluck side or lunch with cheesy pillows of tortellini, sweet corn, black beans, avocado, bell peppers, etc. bathed in Creamy Salsa Dressing and garnished with bacon, Pepper Jack, sunflower seeds. Oh my YUM!
Get the Recipe: Southwest Tortellini Pasta Salad with Creamy Salsa Dressing

Pomegranate Panna Cotta (dairy-free, paleo)

(dairy-free, paleo) This gorgeous pomegranate panna cotta is dairy-free, super easy, beautiful, make-ahead friendly and perfect for the holidays.
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This gorgeous pomegranate panna cotta is dairy-free, super easy, beautiful, make-ahead friendly and perfect for the holidays.
Get the Recipe: Pomegranate Panna Cotta (dairy-free, paleo)

Smoky Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens

Smokey Black-Eyed Peas with Garlicky Collard Greens and Cornbread- to ensure luck, prosperity and good fortune in the coming new year. Vegan and GF.
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This delcious Smokey Black-Eyed Peas recipe is served up with Garlicky Collard Greens and Cornbread. Vegan and Easy!
Get the Recipe: Smoky Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens

Ranch Chicken Quinoa Salad

A bowl containing shredded chicken, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, peppers, greens, quinoa, and dressing.
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This ranch chicken quinoa salad is quick, easy, and healthy. It uses rotisserie or leftover chicken to make it even faster!
Get the Recipe: Ranch Chicken Quinoa Salad

Lemon Pepper Salmon

lemon pepper salmon.
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My 10-minute lemon pepper salmon recipe is pan-seared until crisp, flaky, and tender. It’s the perfect healthy lunch or weeknight dinner!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Pepper Salmon

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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