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Alejandra Graf

A green bowl of crispy potato salad features smashed potatoes atop chopped romaine, all drizzled with creamy ranch dressing. A gold fork rests in the bowl, with extra ranch in a small dish nearby on a teal napkin over marble.

Smashed potato Salad (crispy, creamy, and perfect)

A bowl of Emerald Kale Salad with shredded cabbage, chickpeas, and herbs sits on a marble surface. A block of Parmesan cheese on crumpled brown paper and black salad servers are nearby, creating a bright and fresh Hillstone-inspired scene.

My Version of Emerald Kale Salad (inspired by Hillstone)

A clear glass bowl brimming with an easy recipe of green beans, cherry tomatoes, and purple onions, garnished with cilantro. Resting on a beige cloth with blue stripes, the bowl is accompanied by two wooden serving utensils on a marble countertop.

High-Fiber Mexican Recipes (Naturally Delicious & Authentic)

A bowl of sweet potato chili topped with diced avocado and chopped herbs sits on a white surface. A vintage silver spoon lies in the foreground, and a tortilla chip is visible in the background. The scene is bright and minimalistic.

3 chili recipes keeping me warm and nourished (plus 1 cozy bonus for game days)

A blue bowl filled with roasted broccoli florets, chopped pistachios, and pieces of what appears to be caramelized onions or dried fruit makes this Charred Broccoli Salad shine. A small dish of more pistachios and a striped towel sit nearby on a white surface.

Charred Broccoli Salad (Roasted-Style) with Dates, Mint & Pistachios

A bowl of Creamy White Bean Chili with chunks of avocado and cilantro garnish sits on a napkin with an orange border. Nearby, lime wedges and cilantro rest on a dark plate, while broken tortilla chips are scattered on white marble.

Creamy White Bean Chili with cauliflower

Three short glasses filled with a yellow-orange drink and ice cubes are arranged on a light surface. Each glass has a chili powder and salt rim, and visible chili peppers float inside the beverages.

Why I’m skipping strict rules this January and choosing mocktails instead

A plate of Chilaquiles Rojos topped with red salsa, melted cheese, sliced onions, chopped cilantro, and cream. Crispy tortilla chips peek through. A bowl of onions and a striped cloth napkin are nearby on a white surface.

Chilaquiles Rojos (A Very Different, Very Delicious Method)

A gray oval plate holds star-shaped Hojarascas, traditional Mexican cinnamon cookies dusted with cinnamon. Several cookies are scattered around the plate, while bundles of whole cinnamon sticks add a rustic, festive touch to the scene.

Hojarascas (Traditional Mexican Cinnamon Sugar Cookies)

A person holds a stone plate with a taco filled with seasoned meat and herbs, squeezing a lime wedge over it. Another plate with more lime wedges sits below on a bright surface, making this scene as inviting as your favorite overnight oats recipe.

15-Minute Mexican-Inspired Weeknight Dinners (When You’re Too Tired to Think)

A plate with wedges of purple radicchio drizzled with bold, Creamy Parmesan Dressing and garnished with chopped herbs. A gold fork and beige napkin sit beside the plate, while more dressing glows in soft natural light. Easy elegance on display.

Creamy Parmesan Dressing (Easy, Bold, Ready in Minutes)

A glass jar filled with golden, crunchy granola hecha en casa and raisins sits on a cloth. A wooden spoon rests nearby, with granola spilling out onto the surface, creating a rustic and inviting scene with a light, neutral background.

Healthy Homemade Granola

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Real food. Plant-forward with options for all.

This is cooking for real families with different ways of eating. You’ll find vegetarian and plant-forward recipes, plus flexible options to make each dish your own. And while AleCooks isn’t only a Mexican food blog, it’s where my Mexican roots shine through in bold, plant-forward recipes full of flavor.

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