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6 Easy Summer Treats to Beat the Heat

Summer faves like s’mores and pies are well and good, but when we reach peak temps there’s nothing we want more than to ...

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Recipes

Easy peas-y recipes to help you use every last leaf and crumb.

30 minutes or fewer

Easy Grilled Fennel

It’s no secret that we love fennel. But we know it’s not always the easiest vege...

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Side

Plant-Based Superfood Salad

As healthy as it is hearty, this dish features Daring plant-based chicken tossed...

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5 ingredients or fewer

Savory Zucchini Pancakes

We’ve all been there: you order all the veggies but can’t figure out...

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Gluten-free

Easy Sheet Pan Fried Rice

When you’re hungry and in a pinch, fried rice is always a good idea. This recipe...

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30 minutes or fewer

Leftover Mashed Potato Blinis

It can be hard to predict just how much mashed potatoes to make. And if it’s the...

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Leftover hacks

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Easy ...

Seeeee. You were right to hold on to that cranberry sauce leftover from Thanksgi...

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Dessert

Kourabiedes (Greek Butter Cook...

Rich, chewy, and snow-dusted with lots of powdered sugar to make them extra fest...

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Dessert

Chocolate Coconut Ghriba (Moro...

Ghriba are Moroccan cookies baked all year round. They can vary in flavor but th...

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Dessert

Nankhatai Cookies (Indian Shor...

Nankhatai are Indian shortbread cookies typically made with semolina, spices, an...

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Dessert

Shirini Keshmeshi (Persian Rai...

These Persian Raisin Cookies officially settle one of the biggest cookie debates...

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Use whatchu got

Use-It-Up Garlic Noodles

A good leftover plan is the best way to prevent food waste, but that doesn’t mea...

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30 minutes or fewer

Leftover Cheesy Mashed Potato ...

Thanksgiving can be a big day for food waste – but it doesn’t have to be! T...

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30 minutes or fewer

Sea Bean, Mushroom, and Onion ...

Sea beans are the succulent seaside dwellers your cooking has been missing. Thes...

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Beverage

Uplifting Goldenberry Ginger J...

Goldenberries, the bright orange fruits that look like little paper lanterns, ha...

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30 minutes or fewer

Whipped Ricotta with Pomegrana...

Right now at Imperfect, we have slightly undersized pomegranates that almost wen...

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Beverage

Cozy Cinnamon Citrus Tea

You can use any citrus you like for this recipe though we recommend something wi...

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30 minutes or fewer

Thai Green Curry with Chicken ...

This recipe was featured in our Imperfect Almanac. Thai green curry is one of th...

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Side

Pumpkin Brown Butter Pasta

This recipe was featured in our Imperfect Almanac. Go ahead and pinch yourself b...

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30 minutes or fewer

Super Easy Shrimp Pad Thai wit...

If you’re in a pinch, on a budget, or just rushing to get dinner on the table, t...

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30 minutes or fewer

Easy Pudding and Berry Parfait

Elegant and easy, this Pudding and Berry Parfait from Petit Pot is the ideal des...

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30 minutes or fewer

Easy Any-Topping Pizza

If you’re in a pinch, on a budget, or just rushing to get dinner on the table, a...

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30 minutes or fewer

4 Ingredient Chimichurri Chick...

If you’re in a pinch, on a budget, or just rushing to get dinner on the table, t...

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30 minutes or fewer

Easy Baked Miso Salmon with Se...

If you’re in a pinch, on a budget, or just rushing to get dinner on the table, t...

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30 minutes or fewer

Flower Power Bento Box Lunch: ...

Don’t be fooled by how adorable this kid-friendly Flower Power Bento Box Lunch i...

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30 minutes or fewer

Hummus & Turkey Roll-Up B...

Fact: a lot of kids go through an odd phase where they’re fascinated by in...

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30 minutes or fewer

Outer Space Bento Box: Ham �...

This Bento Box Lunch is out-of-this-world adorable. If you’ve got picky eaters, ...

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30 minutes or fewer

Campfire Cones

Swap out the graham crackers for ice cream cones in this camping classic. Enjoy ...

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30 minutes or fewer

Samah Dada’s Masala Popcorn

New cookbook alert! Our friend Samah Dada from NBC’s #Cooking is launching her f...

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30 minutes or fewer

Grilled Watermelon, Blueberry,...

This super easy-to-make summer salad is more than just patriotic, it’s ref...

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30 minutes or fewer

Bountiful Breakfast Boats with...

Overflowing with all your favorite berries, tangy scoops of yogurt, and mouthful...

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30 minutes or fewer

The Best Herby Vegan Potato Salad

If you’re a vegan or vegetarian at a family gathering, you tend to think of side...

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30 minutes or fewer

Nona Lim’s Cheesy Miso Ramen R...

Cheesy, buttery, noodly, and mushroomy– it’s not the ramen recipe you knew you w...

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30 minutes or fewer

Tangy Vegetarian Pineapple �...

Grilling season? Wasn’t it snowing like five days ago? We can’t remember because...

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30 minutes or fewer

Adda Veggie Broccoli Burgers w...

These Broccoli Burgers are the perfect way to make a healthy, fresh veggie burge...

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30 minutes or fewer

Swirly Chocolate Bark with Coo...

Swirly, sprinkly, and seriously addicting– break yourself off a piece of this Ch...

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30 minutes or fewer

End o’ the Rainbow Snack...

Replete with cauliflower clouds, a “four-leaf clover” bell pepper, and a pot o’ ...

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30 minutes or fewer

Matcha and White Chocolate Pop...

There are many reasons why one might want to make green popcorn. St. PatrickR...

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30 minutes or fewer

Refreshing Strawberry Basil Le...

When life gives you slightly scarred lemons and undersized strawberries, juice t...

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Appetizer

Cheesy Leftover Pie Crust Crac...

Baking a perfect Thanksgiving pie involves trimming the crust to fit in your pan...

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Main course

Takeout-Inspired Coconut Chick...

Perfect for relaxed nights in, this curry gets its rich flavor from a heavy dose...

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30 minutes or fewer

Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

Making delicious barbecue chicken doesn’t have to mean firing up the grill. All ...

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Beverage

Apple Cider Martini with Mezcal

Indulge yourself in all things fall with this smokey, sweet and flavorful cockta...

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Dinner

Baked Feta and Olive Spaghetti

This baked feta and olive spaghetti is perfect for your busy weekday nights. It ...

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Main course

Quick Stewed Eggplant with Coc...

This recipe is quick, easy, affordable, and healthy—the things we all seem to lo...

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Beverage

Blueberry Smoothie with Coconut

Who doesn't love a refreshing, summery smoothie? This blueberry smoothie from St...

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Beverage

Plum and Ginger Old Fashioned

Our friend Valerie is sharing this delicious Plum and Ginger Old Fashioned recip...

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Main course

Spring Onion and Asparagus Gno...

This gnocchi recipe is a celebration of spring! The bright and crisp spring onio...

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30 minutes or fewer

Broccoli Stem Hummus

Whoever said hummus has to have chickpeas needs to try this recipe, which is rid...

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30 minutes or fewer

Pineapple Sausage Skewers

When it comes to skewers, your options don't have to be super meaty or bland zuc...

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30 minutes or fewer

5 Ingredient Almond Butter Coo...

Recipe and photo by Tieghan of Half Baked Harvest Working at home can be tough, ...

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30 minutes or fewer

Easy Turkey Wrap with Veggies

Turkey wraps are the perfect on-the-go meal and are totally customizable based o...

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30 minutes or fewer

Waffled PB&J

We’ve reinvented the peanut butter and jelly sandwich by replacing those b...

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30 minutes or fewer

Sophia Roe’s Celery Soup

Think celery is boring? Think again! This celery soup from Sophia Roe is so refr...

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30 minutes or fewer

Impossible™ Cheesesteak

Imperfect is delighted to finally offer plant-based meat from Impossible Foods t...

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30 minutes or fewer

Flourless Almond Butter Cookie...

These completely flourless chocolate chip almond butter cookies couldn’t be easi...

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30 minutes or fewer

Impossible™ Larb

Imperfect is delighted to finally offer plant-based meat from Impossible Foods t...

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30 minutes or fewer

Americana Impossible™ Burger

Imperfect is delighted to finally offer plant-based meat from Impossible Foods t...

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30 minutes or fewer

Impossible™ Gyro

Imperfect is delighted to finally offer plant-based meat from Impossible Foods t...

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30 minutes or fewer

Breakfast Hash with Sweet Pota...

Loaded with tender sweet potatoes, fresh kale, and spicy chorizo, this colorful ...

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30 minutes or fewer

Yakisoba Stir Fry

Yakisoba is one of the fastest and most versatile ways to get dinner on the tabl...

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30 minutes or fewer

Migas made with Leftover Torti...

Migas are a Tex-Mex breakfast staple, combining scrambled eggs with spices and c...

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30 minutes or fewer

Almond-Crusted Salmon with Par...

This almond-crusted salmon recipe comes together in under 20 minutes, making it ...

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30 minutes or fewer

Vegetable Nachos with Roasted ...

Nachos are the perfect vehicle for everything from beans to shredded chicken to ...

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30 minutes or fewer

Almond Snowball Cookies

Around the holidays, there’s no better sight or smell than freshly baked cookies...

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30 minutes or fewer

Mashed Potato Latkes with Smok...

While these “latkes” are not traditional, they are a delicious way to use up lef...

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30 minutes or fewer

Chipotle Turkey Chili with Whi...

While turkey sandwiches are the obvious choice for leftovers, this comforting an...

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30 minutes or fewer

Salmon Rice Bowl with Cucumber

These salmon rice bowls are a healthy weeknight dinner that comes together in mi...

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30 minutes or fewer

Shakshuka

There are few more beautiful morning marriages of fresh veggies and eggs than sh...

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Maple-Mustard Glazed Salmon &#...

Maple syrup and mustard make a delicious sweet and savory pairing, creating a si...

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30 minutes or fewer

Cinnamon French Toast Topped w...

Get out your stale bread and maple syrup for this gorgeous breakfast classic tha...

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30 minutes or fewer

Veggie Frittata with Broccoli ...

As forgiving as they are delicious, a veggie frittata is and easy way to use up ...

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30 minutes or fewer

Puffed Pancake with Caramelize...

Looking for a delicious, weekend breakfast recipe that stars your Imperfect appl...

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30 minutes or fewer

Fresh Corn Salad

Fresh, in-season corn doesn’t need much accompaniment, but this bright salad mak...

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30 minutes or fewer

Quinoa with Spring Vegetables

With its nutty flavor, fluffy texture, and abundance of vitamins and minerals, i...

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