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Peanut Butter Cup Pie

This is perhaps the most appropriate recipe title ever to have graced the pages of VN. This pie is totally awesome; its tantalizing layers of fluffy peanut butter and rich chocolate ganache will have you seeing stars.

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Skordalia

A traditional Greek dip with the appealing bite of fresh garlic, this version uses potatoes as a creamy base, along with almonds and plenty of olive oil.

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Marinated Kale Salad

The secret is to marinate this salad for at least 10 minutes before serving to tenderize the kale and develop the flavors.

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Spinach Thyme Soup

It may seem like cheating to simply blend the ingredients for this satiny, pungent soup, but sometimes we all deserve a little break. Dish up this herb-infused first course to thoroughly whet your appetite.

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Gooey Vegan Cinnamon Buns with Vanilla Icing

We could hardly wait for these buns to cool before slathering them with icing and digging in. You may need to call for backup to keep eager eaters at bay.

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Potato Fusion Dumplings

Somewhere between Italy and China there lies a magical land where the best flavors of both cuisines are combined. Okay, maybe there isn’t really such a place, but these rich dumplings—stuffed with buttery potato and spicy tofu—are good enough to make you believe.

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Vegan Ranch Dressing

Dairy-free ranch dressing recipes are all over the internet and in cookbooks, but this is our go-to version.

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Homemade Vegan Parmesan

This delicious topping makes a feast out of pasta, rice, steamed veggies, green salad—anything!

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Rapini with Figs

The secret to Italian life is simple, satisfying dishes like this rapini with figs.

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Peach Crisp

Served either warm or cold, this tart pairs perfectly with the sweetness of a big scoop of frozen soy yogurt.

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Skillet Cornbread

This recipe can also be baked in a glass or metal baking pan, but if you have a cast-iron skillet, this is the best way to make it. Fresh, canned, or frozen corn may be used. For a spicy version, add minced, canned chipotle or green chiles.

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Turkish Coffee

In Turkey, coffee is brewed using a cevze, a small, wide-bottomed, pitcher-shaped vessel with a long handle. Although specialty coffee and cookware shops do sell these, a very small saucepan will do the trick in a pinch.