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Hi, I'm Nichole!

I write simple, delicious and healthy recipes by using classic techniques in approachable ways.

Good, nutritious cooking should be accessible to all, and I am here to help with that!

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If every morning was all flowers, croissants and m

If every morning was all flowers, croissants and matcha lattes, maybe I’d like them a bit more 🥝

Every time I make polenta I think of one of my dea

Every time I make polenta I think of one of my dearest friends, @mollymalloy, who thought it was CHEESE up until a few years ago :) In her defense, it is usually mostly cheese, but not my vegan version. Recipe link in bio :)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I think one of craziest things about food is the way it can make you feel nostalgic in such a powerful way. There are certain recipes that will always remind me of certain people or memories, and it will take me straight back to the exact moment I experienced them. Am I the only one?!

This is a friendly holiday season reminder that ci

This is a friendly holiday season reminder that cinnamon roll dough is a versatile queen. Pop her in a loaf pan, a pie pan, whatever ya want just bake at 375F and keep an eye on it. I added @enjoylifefoods chocolate chips to mine and it turned out perfect!

If you haven't made your own croutons yet, you're

If you haven't made your own croutons yet, you're wrong. Cube up some stale bakery bread (don't bother with sandwich bread), toss it in good olive oil, s&p, garlic powder and a little cayenne. Roast at 350F for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and delicious. You're welcome.

The breakfast sausage from @meatlessfarm gets SO c

The breakfast sausage from @meatlessfarm gets SO crispy it's unreal. It pairs perfectly with an over easy egg!

Soup season is officially here and here to stay, s

Soup season is officially here and here to stay, so here are a few of my favorite tips:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3. Consider mouth feel/eatability. Creamy soup? Add toasted nuts for texture and interest. Hearty soup? Make sure all your pieces are chopped small enough to comfortably fit in a spoon.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Can someone please remind me to follow my own advice the next time I try to make a soup out of a butternut squash, single onion, LEFTOVER brunch bubbly and apple butter that actually turned out to be mango preserves...? Even the professionals screw up sometimes, I promise. The garbage disposal ate better than I did that day.

There are three things in this world that make me

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BUT. There's something about making pie with the homemade crust and a little extra spice in the filling that puts me in the best mood. I think it's because pie is one of those rare things in baking that actually turn out better if you don't follow the recipe. Do you need extra sugar in the filling? Depends on how ripe your fruit is. Do you need a bit extra water in your dough? Maybe, if it's humid out. There are no concrete rules in fruit based pies, and thats the fun of it!

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@gothamgreens is my go-to for greens because they stay fresh in my fridge for two whole weeks. I know, unbelievable (and probably not recommended). They last so long because they have hydroponic greenhouses locally. I get them at the Whole Foods in harbor east. The crispy green leaf variety is my fave :) I've also been obsessed with their pesto lately!

Somebody pinch me!!! There is something about hold

Somebody pinch me!!! There is something about holding your own work in your hands that hits different 🥺 I am so grateful to the team over at @eddiesofrolandpark for hiring me to work on this cute little pie shot. I can’t even begin to explain the feeling I got when I pulled this out of my mailbox last night ❤️
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Inspiration = restored 🥺🥺☺️
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📸: meeeeeeee

How do you make super soft, decadent, double choco

How do you make super soft, decadent, double chocolate chip cookies with flaky sea salt not only vegan and gluten free, but also refined sugar free? Tap the link in my bio to find out!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#vegandessert #doublechocolate #glutenfree #dairyfree #refinedsugarfree #dates #cacao #chocolatechipcookies #vegansweets #bakingrecipes #cocoarecipes #chocolaterecipes #superfoods #superfoodrecipes

Happy Sunday from me and my extra flaky tomato tar

Happy Sunday from me and my extra flaky tomato tarts.

Good morning! Recently I found out that if you sau

Good morning! Recently I found out that if you sauté finely chopped portobello mushrooms with minced onions and mccormick chili powder it tastes a heck of a lot like chorizo...do with this information what you will. And tag me in it!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#veganchorizo #mushrooms #shrooms #breakfasttacos #brunchathome #avocado #avocadolove #brunch #breakfastrecipes #vegetarianbreakfast #tacos #brunchsohard #portobello #chorizo #meatfree #meatless

This red curry soup is so clean, so fresh and has

This red curry soup is so clean, so fresh and has such amazing texture. Here's how you make it:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Chop one onion, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper and 8 oz shiitake mushrooms. Sauté them in a large pot with some olive oil and salt. Once the onion is lightly browned, add in 1 jar Thai Kitchen red curry paste (the goat btw), 1 can coconut milk and 2 cups water. Stir in 1 cup cooked rice, one can rinsed chickpeas and 2 sliced carrots. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the carrot is tender CRISP. We don't mess with soggy carrots in this kitchen. Remove from heat, stir in two cups baby spinach and serve. I like to garnish with chopped peanuts, chilies, cilantro and basil.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#redcurry #soup #souprecipes #comfortfood #comfortfoodrecipes #dairyfree #glutenfree #vegansoup #coconutmilk #dairyfreerecipes #cilantro #basil #currysoup #takeoutathome #takeoutrecipes #easyrecipe #homemadesoup

I am so excited to be working with @meatlessfarm !

I am so excited to be working with @meatlessfarm ! As soon as I got my hands on their meat free mince, I knew it needed to go into a veggie lasagna. The mince has such great flavor and texture, it is absolutely perfect for these saucy layers of perfection. It's completely vegan, of course!
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#meatfreemonday #meatlessmonday #veganlasagna #veganmince #meatlessmeat #meatlessfarm #comfortfood #comfortfoodrecipe #lasagna #dairyfree #vegancheese #veganricotta #basil #sauce #veggielasagna #meatfreerecipes

Football is back and so is my snack game. Try baki

Football is back and so is my snack game. Try baking your dip in separate small dishes like these tart pans so keep them safe from double dippers! Check the link in my bio for my favorite vegan buffalo chicken dip recipe.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#buffalochickendip #dip #dippers #footballseason #tailgating #tailgatingrecipes #feedfeed #feedfeedvegan #food52 #thekitchn #comfortfood #comfortfoodrecipes #footballfood

These instant pot bourbon glazed meatballs are com

These instant pot bourbon glazed meatballs are completely vegan, decadently rich, and cook in just ten minutes thanks to a little help from the instant pot! I will say that it is very important that high quality ingredients are used in this recipe, as there are so few of them to begin with. I personally love @gardein meatballs for this because they have a little bit of oregano in them which ties everything together so nicely. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#instantpotrecipe #instantpot #10minuteapps #meatballs #veganeats #dairyfree #eatyourplants #comfortfood #comfortfoodrecipes #feedfeed #f52grams #thekitchn #foodstyling #instafood #foodoftheday #food52 #easyrecipe

The kind folks over at @nunature_superfoods sent m

The kind folks over at @nunature_superfoods sent me some of their cocoa date spread to test out and let me tell you, it is so good! It's perfectly smooth, lightly sweet with a hint of chocolate. I love using it as a spread on toast or in baking recipes! Use code nichole5 at checkout for $$ off. Link in bio!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#toasttuesday #superfoods #nunature #nunaturesuperfoods #dates #datecocao #cacoa #buildyourown #breakfast #healthybreakfast #breakfastideas

This cauliflower soup with roasted broccoli and pe

This cauliflower soup with roasted broccoli and pepitas is comfort in a bowl. Swirl in some cashew cream for drama, and now we've got the perfect soup! It goes like this:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Chop one onion and three(ish) cloves garlic. Sauté in a large pot in some olive oil and salt. Cook until tender. Add in two stalks of chopped celery and one chopped carrot. Let it look for five minutes. Yes, five. We are building flavors here. Pour in a splash of white wine and stir until it has just about evaporatated. Quickly add two cups water and one tablespoon of kitchen bouillon (you can use stock if you want). Add in one head of chopped cauliflower, stem and all. Let cook for 10 minutes then blend. Top as desired. I roasted some broccoli and pepitas, added cashew cream, a pinch of cayenne and a drizzle of cashew cream. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#cauliflower #slowfood #souprecipe #cauliflowersoup #fallrecipes #eatyourplants #comfortfood #comfortfoodrecipes #feedfeed #f52grams #thekitchn #foodstyling #instafood #foodoftheday #food52 #easyrecipes

Guyssss the cocktail special at @eltigrebmore is s

Guyssss the cocktail special at @eltigrebmore is so good right now! Such a great balance of acidity and spice. It’s called the “Five Spice Palm Exploding Heart” it’s a kill bill reference and I am heeeere for it. Check out my stories to see how it’s made/some blow torch action.

If I’m not eating cookies for breakfast, I go to

If I’m not eating cookies for breakfast, I go to the complete opposite end of the spectrum and start my day with @bobsredmill oat bran. I honestly like it so much more than regular oatmeal because it’s so so much creamier, and it’s better for you ☺️ I made this one with a big ol scoop of Nutella, PB, basil seeds, flax seeds and fresh cherries. So so satisfying. The trick with these kind of things I’ve found is making sure you’re getting enough calories in there! Load in that PB gf 😉
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Also, for my @foodtographyschool ppl, I’m using one of the presets here (i believe eggshell?). Definitely recommend. They’re on sale today for 25% off!! I think I got 5 for like 38$.
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#oatmeal #oatbran #cherries #peanutbutter #nutbutter #breakfast #breakfastbowl #bowl #cherries #nutella #eatlocal #slowfood #healthybreakfast #foodstyling #foodphotography

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