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Wow your guests at your next gathering by preparing this exceptional appetizer that will capture their attention with the edible flowers’ elegance and beauty. And, that’s just the visual presentation! Once they take a bite of the crispy crostini with herbed cashew cheese spread on top, their taste buds will sing in delight over the crispy and creamy texture and bursts of flavors from the herbs. P.S. If you’re not planning a gathering, these make lovely bite-sized snacks for one!

Use your spring garden veggies and edible flowers to make a colorful and flavorful Silken Tofu Garden Salad. A variety of blooms would taste delightful in this salad, including tart rose petals, peppery nasturtiums, or sweet carnations. Sprinkle them on top after the salad is tossed for a stand-out presentation and captivating dish!

These little beauties are versatile in that they can be gifted to a loved one, shared with a friend, or saved for yourself. The burst of pomegranate arils along with the dark chocolate can be likened to a healthy version of dark chocolate cherries bursting in your mouth. The rose petals add a pretty garnish along with a touch of tart. This nutrient-dense, three-ingredient treat will please your palate, heart, and mind!

Creamy, satisfying, and nourishing, this quick-to-come-together risotto will be a crowd-pleaser for friends and family because it wins in all categories from texture to flavor to presentation. The combination of cashews and nutritional yeast creates a creamy cheesiness, while the asparagus and spinach give this a lovely green hue as well as loads of nutrition. Garnish with asparagus tips and vibrant edible flowers just before serving!

New to freekeh? This fiber-filled, earthy grain can create delicious salads, grain bowls, or porridge and takes only 25 minutes to cook. Middle Eastern Freekeh and Chickpea Pilaf is quite simple to make and, trust us, the flavor will make your heart sing with delight! Tip: Double the recipe because it’ll get gobbled up quickly!

Sneaking some fiber into your family’s diet isn’t difficult when you use nutrient-dense, fiber-rich whole grain flours like buckwheat, which easily transforms into fluffy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the-outside waffles. Buckwheat flour contains a whopping 12 grams of fiber per cup including prebiotic fiber and resistant starch that have been shown to feed healthy bacteria in the gut. Enjoy these waffles for breakfast, as a snack or as running fuel for long training sessions.

Crunchy tofu croutons replace bread croutons with just as much crunch and flavor, but with lots of plant-based protein and phytonutrients. Top them on salads and grain bowls. If you have an Air Fryer, this would be the time to dust it off and use it, since tofu croutons get extra crispy in the Air Fryer!

Oolong, or “black dragon” teas, are made from whole leaves that are semi-oxidized. The level of oxidation and the processing method determines the flavor profile, which can range from earthy to nutty to floral to fruity to sweet. Steeping oolong tea for 2–3 minutes results in creamy notes. Steeping oolong tea for 5–10 minutes results in floral notes. Let us know which you prefer in the comments!

With origins in India, warm and soothing Masala Chai is black tea steeped with fragrant and healing spices like clove, cardamom, and peppercorns. Feel free to get creative and experiment with your own chai blend, adding more or less of your favorite or not-so-favorite spices.

White tea is a young, minimally processed tea. It hails from the same plant as black and green tea, Camellia sinensis, and is also chock-full of polyphenols called catechins, which act as antioxidants, scavenging free radicals. To avoid bitter notes, steep the tea for only 2–3 minutes.