Colorful Veggie Rice & Seaweed Rolls (Gimbap/Sushi)
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Colorful Veggie Rice & Seaweed Rolls (Gimbap/Sushi)

What better way to take advantage of seasonal produce than by making these colorful veggie rolls with them? The rolls also a good way to use up leftovers. They’re similar to gimbap or sushi, though due the variety of non-traditional ingredients, I’m just calling them rolls. These make an excellent packed lunch or picnic dish,…

Red Bean and Jujube Zongzi (红豆枣粽子, Rice Dumplings in Bamboo Leaves)
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Red Bean and Jujube Zongzi (红豆枣粽子, Rice Dumplings in Bamboo Leaves)

Zongzi are a staple during the Dragon Boat Festival, held on the 5th of the 5th lunar month every year. The history of the holiday is interesting and you can read more about it here, but here’s a summary of the most popular story: after some political issues, the poet Qu Yuan drowned himself in…

Sunflower Seed Butter (homemade SunButter!)
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Sunflower Seed Butter (homemade SunButter!)

Sunflower seed butter, or SunButter, is an allergy-friendly alternative to peanut butter but deserves to be known as more than just that! It works well in sweet and savory dishes—think cookies, granola bars, salad dressings, and dips. The nutty flavor comes through more in homemade sunflower seed butter and can be customized—make it crunchy, salty,…

Dried Carrot Chips
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Dried Carrot Chips

Dried carrot chips are a fun way to use up or extend the shelf life of carrots. Eat them as a snack, crumbled over soup, or as a side. With only one ingredient, these couldn’t be easier. Plus, their twisty shape makes them fun to eat—they look like flames coming out of the jar! Feel…