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What to Eat in October

Susan Pridmore — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:43:36 +0000

Fall weather brings cooler nights but many days are still warm. And farmers markets all over are loaded with freshly harvested apples, pears, winter hard squash, and more. It's a month of abundance. There are a lot of foods to choose from this month that are still at their peak. Some that are found in...

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Fig Bread Recipe with Anise and Honey

Susan Pridmore — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000

This irresistible fig bread is lightly sweetened with honey and dotted with tender bits of dried figs, while a hint of anise keeps every slice interesting. The result is a bread that feels both old-world and quietly special. Be sure to allow time for one rise of the dough in the refrigerator overnight. The following...

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Perfect Chubby Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Susan Pridmore — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:58:54 +0000

These chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy and make the perfect treat anytime of day for any crowd (or just for yourself). Tips for success are included and directions for freezing scoops of dough so you can have freshly baked cookies, still warm from the oven, anytime you want. This cookie dough is very...

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My Best Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe

Susan Pridmore — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:28:52 +0000

This blueberry coffee cake is a delicious lightened version of an old-fashioned coffee cake and made fluffy by folding whipped egg whites into the batter. 🏃‍♀️ Post Summary In a hurry? This summary covers the essential points. Want to make this recipe perfectly the first time? I want to help with that. So, check out...

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Stouffer's Welsh Rarebit Cheese Sauce (Video)

Susan Pridmore — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +0000

This is the original Stouffer's Welsh Rarebit recipe that was served in their chain of restaurants, and later as a frozen food. It's essentially a cheesy sauce that's punched up with dry mustard and Worcestershire sauce (vegan ones are available). It's traditionally spread on toasts and then broiled until the cheese becomes molten and slightly...

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Easy Mexican Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)

Susan Pridmore — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:07:25 +0000

Homemade Mexican Black Beans are so easy to make, and you probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry right now! They're one of my favorite Mexican side dishes. But I also serve this as a main and use the leftovers for quesadillas with Monterey Jack cheese and pickled onions. For a quick tip,...

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips

Susan Pridmore — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:29:39 +0000

The combination of chewy rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate chip nuggets is a perfect balance of flavors and textures for a chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookie. This recipe is super easy to make, and can be whipped up in a jiffy after dinner. You can use any size scooper, but I used a...

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One-Pot Vegetarian Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe (+Video)

Susan Pridmore — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:17:15 +0000

This is a flavorful mushroom stroganoff that's packed with umami flavor from three kinds of mushrooms, soy sauce, sherry wine, and mustard. And it's made creamy with sour cream. Serve it over mashed potatoes or go traditional with egg noodles. This recipe is best when you use more than one type of mushroom. This gives...

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Persian Yogurt Soup (Ashe Mast)

Susan Pridmore — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:55:11 +0000

The main ingredients of this flavorful soup are yogurt, rice, and two kinds of legumes (beans). It has both yellow lentils and chickpeas in it. There's some grated onion and fennel, and herbs round it out for a fascinating, delicious soup. 🏃‍♀️ Post Summary In a hurry? This summary covers the essential points. Want to...

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How to Make a Crusty French Baguette

Susan Pridmore — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:11:00 +0000

This is a simple recipe to make the classic French Baguette bread that uses all-purpose flour instead of bread flour. The instructions include a fermentation step by making a poolish the night before you make the bread and two additional steps to ensure a crusty bread. There's very little work for you to do since...

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5 Favorite Chocolate Recipes

Susan Pridmore — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:00:16 +0000

These are my 5 favorite chocolate desserts on The Wimpy Vegetarian, most of which come together in minutes and just need chill time. They include chocolate bark, frozen mudslides, chocolate sorbet and truffles. Chocolate is my favorite response to stress. Late to work? Grab a chocolate croissant. Heavy traffic getting home and my new puppy...

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12 Plant-Based Umami Ingredients for Rich Flavors

Susan Pridmore — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 22:05:45 +0000

Umami is known as the fifth flavor and is an excellent flavor enhancer. This article explains a little about the umami taste and shows how to add umami to dishes with 12 umami-packed ingredients that are plant-based. No one will ever accuse your vegetarian dishes of being bland again. So what's all the fuss about...

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