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Alejandra Graf

A close-up of an open Instant Pot filled with cooked pinto beans in liquid, perfect for making instant pot refried beans. A metal ladle scoops some beans; the background features part of a wooden cutting board and white countertop.

Cook your beans in an Instant pot

A beige bowl filled with creamy #InstantPotBeans refried beans, topped with chopped fresh cilantro and sunflower seeds. The bowl sits on a white surface, partially wrapped in a red and white striped cloth, with scattered herbs nearby.

Instant Pot refried beans

Two bowls of creamy avocado and cucumber cold soup are garnished with chopped nuts, a drizzle of oil, and a mint leaf. Nearby rest a vintage spoon, white napkin, and a small dish of lime wedges on the textured dark surface.

Cucumber Avocado Soup (Chilled & Creamy)

Three vegan cereal chocolate bars stacked on pieces of brown parchment paper. The bars are dense, with visible puffed rice and chunks coated in glossy chocolate, creating a textured look. The blurred background highlights the bars in front.

Vegan Cereal Bars Recipe (With Dark Chocolate & Almond Butter)

A wine glass filled with a vibrant orange-pink Strawberry Aperol Spritz, garnished with an orange slice and strawberry on the rim. A metal straw sits in the glass, while fresh strawberries and orange slices rest on a nearby plate.

Strawberry Aperol Spritz

A person holds an oval plate of Zucchini Parmesan Pasta—a quick & easy summer recipe with green veggies and grated cheese. A fork twirls pasta, a rustic bread sits on the side, and the person wears red nail polish, blue jeans, and a white sweater.

Zucchini Parmesan Pasta (Quick & Easy Summer Recipe)

Two glasses of strawberry raspado surrounded by crushed ice, whole strawberries, and wooden utensils on a white surface, with blue-striped straws adding a touch of color.

Strawberry Raspado (Mexican Shaved Ice) with Chamoy and Tajín

The Best Vegan Mexican Meatballs (albondigas)

A rustic gray bowl filled with fresh, curly green kale leaves sits on a light surface. A few stray kale pieces rest beside the bowl. The background is white and minimal, drawing focus to the vibrant, textured leaves.

How to Wash, Prep, and Store Kale: Easy Guide to Keep It Fresh Longer

CHIPOTLE BBQ MUSHROOM SLIDERS

BBQ Mushroom Sliders (Vegan Pulled “Pork” Style)

A white cup pours vibrant red homemade Chipotle BBQ sauce into a black cast iron skillet filled with sautéed brown mushrooms, releasing steam. The neutral, light background highlights this vegan cooking process.

Homemade Chipotle BBQ Sauce (Easy + Vegan)

Mexican Quinoa Salad (Healthy + Easy)

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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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