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Easy No-Churn Peach Ice Cream

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So Fresh and So Green, Green: ...

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Kimchi Burgers with Gochujang ...

Are you the type of person who believes all burgers are incomplete without pickl...

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Easy Grilled Fennel

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Cooking With Beets: Everything...

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Che...

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Jasmine Rice Salad with Spicy ...

Something crazy happens when you make shrimp spicy. Mix them together with spice...

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A Most Imperfect 2022

Last year was one for the books. You crushed it like a tomato, rescuing ugly pro...

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How to Reduce Food Waste: an I...

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The Imperfect Foods Grocery St...

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Imperfect Donations: Saving Fo...

This September, for Hunger Action Month, we’re working to raise awareness of hun...

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Easy Pumpkin Snack Cake with M...

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Groove your way to $350

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Kitchen Sink Compost Cookies

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How We Calculate Our Environme...

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4 Ways to Celebrate AAPI Herit...

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Plant-Based Superfood Salad

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

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We’re Going the Ripe Dir...

We started Imperfect Foods to save ugly produce from going to waste. It felt wro...

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Chocolate Carrot Cake with Cre...

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But did you smell it first? Ho...

When we look at food waste in our homes, the two main causes of waste are buying...

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Savory Zucchini Pancakes

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

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When are avocados in season?

Learn when avocados are in season so you can know where your current batch is li...

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Easy Sheet Pan Eggs and Hash

Let’s not limit eggs to just breakfast! This easy sheet pan eggs and hash recipe...

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Easy Sheet Pan Fried Rice

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Small blueberries, big Impact:...

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Warm Whole Beet Salad

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Lemon Sugar Loaf Cake

With a little imagination and creativity, we can all prevent waste in our kitche...

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Creamy Whole Parmesan Pasta

Leftover parmesan rinds still have a lot to offer to your cooking. Next time you...

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How buying ugly citrus makes a...

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Upcycled Cocktails with Spare ...

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No-Bake Candy Cane Chocolate T...

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Leftover Holiday Turkey Curry

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Bubble and Squeak

Bubble and Squeak is a classic British do-it-all dish made from cooked pot...

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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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Our best recipes for holiday l...

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Leftover Cranberry Sauce Easy ...

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Leftover Parmesan Rind Lasagna

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Great gifts under $10

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How Supply Chain Issues Affect...

Over the last year, the term "supply chain" has probably flickered across your s...

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Chinese Almond Cookies

The chewy texture and light almond flavor are just right in these cookies. In Ch...

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Chocolate-Dipped Matcha Shortb...

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Shirini Keshmeshi (Persian Rai...

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

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Nankhatai Cookies (Indian Shor...

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Chocolate Hazelnut Hamantaschen

Hamantaschen are traditionally enjoyed during the Jewish holiday of Purim. How t...

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Maamoul Cookie Bars (Middle Ea...

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Dark Chocolate and Cherry Bisc...

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Chocolate Coconut Ghriba (Moro...

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Kourabiedes (Greek Butter Cook...

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

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Rosemary Alfajores Cookies

Our Alfajores Cookies consist of dulce de leche sandwiched between two buttery s...

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German Lebkuchen Cookies

Lebkuchen are German Christmas cookies that are pillow-y soft and full of all th...

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Tim Tams (Australian Chocolate...

Tim Tams are one of Australia’s most popular exports so we recommend makin...

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Around the World in 12 Cookies

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DIY Rosemary Orange Cleaning S...

When you make your own all-purpose cleaner, you never again have to wonder, “Wha...

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The pursuit of perfection can make the holidays stressful, so we’re here to help...

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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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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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Leftover Turkey and Sweet Pota...

This recipe is a little more involved than a few of our other Thanksgiving lefto...

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Creative Recipes for Your Than...

We all tend to be optimistic about Thanksgiving leftovers. But it doesn’t ...

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How to make Thanksgiving Lefto...

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Sea Bean, Mushroom, and Onion ...

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

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Quick Fixes for Thanksgiving F...

Inevitably, something is going to go wrong when you’re whipping up new dishes or...

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Uplifting Goldenberry Ginger J...

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

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Gobble Gobble Pumpkin Spice Pa...

Time to gobble gobble-up these easy and delicious Pumpkin Spice Parfaits from Pe...

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Fun and Fizzy Drinks for Thank...

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Imperfect’s Thanksgiving Shopp...

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Simple Sautéed Green Beans and...

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Roasted Carrots with Cheese an...

In this recipe, we go back to basics, because not everything at the holiday tabl...

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Curried Sweet Potato Stuffing

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Easy Mac and Cheese Muffins wi...

These Mac and Cheese Muffins are easy to stack and store in the fridge and are a...

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Mexican Spiced Chocolate Pumpk...

Richly chocolatey and generously spiced, our Mexican Spiced Chocolate Pumpkin Pi...

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Hawaiian Style Pasta Salad

This Hawaiian Pasta Salad is perfect for making ahead of time to make hosting ea...

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Whipped Ricotta with Pomegrana...

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

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Thanksgiving Classics, But Wit...

This Thanksgiving, we’re reminding ourselves not to stress. Things donR...

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We’re officially a B Cor...

We’re proud to share that Imperfect Foods is officially a Certified B Corporatio...

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Imperfect is Now a B Corp!

With our mission to grow the movement to eliminate food waste and build a busine...

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Roasted Acorn Squash with Bals...

Right when you think you know everything about how to make delicious roasted veg...

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Beer Battered Delicata Squash ...

Announce your commitment to squash season by putting a ring on it. A Beer Batter...

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Honeynut Squash with Herby Cas...

Like butternut squash but better, cuter, and easier to cut, honeynuts are perhap...

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What to do with all of that Sq...

Eating seasonally during the colder months means learning to love squash. Here i...

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Everything You Ever Wanted to ...

Photo and epic carving skills by Antonio Wothe, Imperfect produce buyer. Welcome...

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Hauntingly Delicious Cookies a...

This spooooky Halloween treat will have you trembling with fright and delight! E...

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How to Cook with Pumpkins

We answer your top questions about cooking with pumpkins!

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What To Do With Your Old Hallo...

Learn what to do with your Halloween pumpkin after the big night so you don’t cr...

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Chicken Parm Sausage Skillet P...

Recreate restaurant-style pizza at home with this cast iron classic from Seemore...

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What to Cook to Stay Cozy this...

When the air swirls with the first crisp autumn wind and a pumpkin patch sprouts...

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Easy DIY Coffee Candle with Up...

You can make this DIY Coffee Candle about as upcycled as you want by using spent...

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Padma Lakshmi’s Thai Carrot So...

Too many carrots? This recipe makes that a great problem to have. Just in time f...

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Cozy Cinnamon Citrus Tea

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

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Irene’s Salted Caramel Stuffed...

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Can you Spot the Imperfection?...

As usual, we’re baffled to see the epic bounties of perfectly delicious pr...

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Fancy Pumpkin Butter Grilled C...

This recipe was featured in our Imperfect Almanac. Lucious pumpkin butter, tart ...

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Pumpkin Brown Butter Pasta

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

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Gingery Miso Ramen with Kaboch...

This recipe was featured in our Imperfect Almanac. Make the most of kabocha squa...

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How to Make a Simple and Delic...

It’s the secret ingredient that adds depth, intensity, and structure to any dish...

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Spiced Pumpkin Butter Granola

This recipe was featured in our Imperfect Almanac. Scoops of nutty, crunchy, all...

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Egyptian Herby Stuffed Red Pep...

This recipe was featured in our Imperfect Almanac. Mahshi is an Egyptian dish of...

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Thai Green Curry with Chicken ...

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

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Padma Lakshmi’s Kale Sal...

Fresh peaches are a great snack on their own, but also shine in simple salads. P...

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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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Easy Pudding and Berry Parfait

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

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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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Easy Chicken Tikka Masala

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

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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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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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Easy Four-to-Five-ish Ingredie...

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

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Vegan Chai Spice Cake with Cre...

This delightful cake is inspired by spiced Indian black tea (masala chai). The w...

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Flower Power Bento Box Lunch: ...

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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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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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Kid-Friendly Bento Box Lunches

It’s amazing how far a few sprinkles and a cookie-cutter can get you when you’ve...

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Beet, Arugula, and Goat Cheese...

This delicious recipe comes courtesy of our friends at Love Beets. They put trem...

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Our (Almost) Fall Produce Guide

With fall comes cozy feelings of…wait a second, it’s still August. L...

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Healthy Baked Berry Oatmeal Cups

Warm, delicious, and bursting with blueberries– these healthy Baked Berry Oatmea...

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Our Very Best Breakfast Recipes

One member of the Imperfect team recently admitted that her favorite thing to ea...

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Classic Gazpacho with Summer V...

Gazpacho is one of those dishes that looks odd on paper but makes a lot of delic...

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Summer Salads to Beet the Heat

Side salad who? To celebrate the arrival of our long-anticipated Imperfect Foods...

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Peaches n’ Coconut Cream...

There are few summer desserts as satisfying and nostalgic as a creamsicle. Beat ...

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Grilled Bratwursts with Carame...

Sun’s out, whole wheat buns out! This recipe for Grilled Bratwursts with Onions ...

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Campfire Cones

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

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The Best Fruits and Veggies to...

It turns out that kids are more likely to eat fruits and veggies if they helped ...

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6 Tips for Plastic Free July

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Our Approach to Reducing Packa...

As part of our commitment to reducing waste, we’re committed to reducing the amo...

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Samah Dada’s Masala Popcorn

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The Most Creative Ways to Reus...

In our quest to become the most sustainable grocer, we’re always looking for way...

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Our Summer Produce Guide

If you ask the team at Imperfect, now is the time to really get excited about su...

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Our Favorite Veggies for Grilling

Learn about our 5 favorite things to grill and then get fired up to grill everyt...

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Grilled Watermelon, Blueberry,...

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

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Our Summer Produce Guide

If you ask our produce buyers, now is the time to really get excited about summe...

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Bountiful Breakfast Boats with...

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

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An Update On Our Anti-Racist C...

We’re sharing an update about the progress we’ve made on our commitment to being...

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Summertime Strawberry Jam Cake

Use up that last bit of strawberry jam in the fridge (we all have it) the classi...

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Artichoke and Chickpea Dip wit...

This Artichoke and Chickpea Dip with Dukkah is a flavorful and healthy riff on t...

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Japanese Fruit Sandwiches

Classic Japanese fruit sandwiches are typically made with soft, fluffy milk brea...

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How to Have a Waste-Free Picnic

Packing for a waste-free summer picnic is easier than you think. The hardest par...

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The Veggie Frittata for a lot-...

With this Veggie Frittata recipe in your back pocket, you’ll never look at...

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Why Doesn’t Imperfect Sell Ban...

Since our founding in 2015, one of the most common questions we’ve gotten from o...

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How We Built Our Packaging Ret...

Learn how we built our first-of-its-kind Packaging Return Program from our susta...

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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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Grilling Recipes and Sides for...

For some reason, things just taste better with grill lines. So go dust off ...

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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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How to Make a Sustainable Tabl...

“Tablescaping” is a real word, it’s a verb, and more important...

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Simple Grilled Peaches with Ho...

This classic summertime recipe is so easy, it’s barely a recipe. But drizz...

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Simple and Refreshing Mango Ic...

Have you ever wanted tea and a smoothie at the same time? This Mango Iced Tea is...

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Tangy Vegetarian Pineapple �...

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

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How to Make the Most of Your F...

Help your flowers live stronger for longer with the help of bouquet queen, Jacki...

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Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes Sh...

In case she didn’t already remind you– Mother’s Day is coming up! So...

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Food Gone Good With Apeel

We’ve all had the experience of buying that apple, or avocado, and having it go ...

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Seasonal Squash and Bacon Pizza

Pizza is always in season. It can be as healthy or as indulgent as you want. It ...

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Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf with Blo...

With the blood orange drizzle and candied oranges on top, this lemon poppy seed ...

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Roasted Cauliflower with Garli...

Cauliflower is really having a moment. And we’re here for it! But stepping back ...

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What Makes Produce Imperfect?

It’s not just the wonkiest, weirdly formed, most “this came out of the ear...

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Adda Veggie Broccoli Burgers w...

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

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Imperfect Foods’ Earth Month M...

Protecting our environment and building a kinder, less wasteful food system is n...

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How to Make Your Own Beeswax W...

Small swaps add up to big change, so consider trading your plastic wrap or alumi...

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10 of our Most Popular Food Wa...

Reducing food waste is one of the top three most impactful ways to fight climate...

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Stem to Floret Broccoli Nuggets

Most folks prefer to eat only the broccoli florets. This leaves the leaves and t...

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Imperfect’s Intentional ...

You make an impact with every order you get from us, but there are so many nonse...

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Upcycled Mocha Chocolate Chip ...

Your coffee grounds have more to offer than you might think. In this recipe for ...

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Our Best Recipes for Easter an...

Easter baskets, at-home egg-hunts, epic briskets, lots of matzas, pastel-painted...

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Swirly Chocolate Bark with Coo...

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

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Warm Cinnamon Bread Pudding in...

Never throw out your day-olds again. For bread that’s lost some of its “fresh fr...

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How to Naturally Dye Easter Eggs

Easter baskets, at home egg-hunts, pastel-painted this, egg-shaped that, chocola...

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Our Commitment to Being a Net-...

With Earth Month on the horizon and the fight against climate change more pressi...

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Our 2020 Impact Report

See the positive impact our community had in 2020 and celebrate what we accompli...

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Our Partnership With Feeding A...

Learn about our partnership with Feeding America to make a bigger impact on food...

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End o’ the Rainbow Snack...

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

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Jillian Hishaw on Who Owns Our...

Did you know that there were nearly 1 million Black farmers in 1920 but fewer th...

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Matcha and White Chocolate Pop...

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

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Garlic Lemon Roasted Artichokes

Straight out of a 90’s dinner party, this recipe for roasted artichokes is ready...

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Refreshing Strawberry Basil Le...

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

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Zero Waste Clothing with Zero ...

Did you know that over 20 billion pounds of textiles are thrown away in the Unit...

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Flourless Banana Chocolate Chi...

These chocolatey banana oat muffins are warm and delicious fresh out of the oven...

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Examining Environmentalism wit...

Does environmentalism have a racism problem? Is veganism elitist? Why do so many...

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Honey Miso Whole Roasted Carrots

Miso is the umami-packed superhero that makes just about any recipe taste 10 tim...

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A Not-so Classic but Very Cozy...

Shepherd’s pie is a classic English dish served alongside cozy weather. And sinc...

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Producer Spotlight: Free Happy...

We sat down with farmer Joel Gindo of Free Happy Farm to learn about him and his...

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Lunar New Year Eats, Sweets, a...

The Lunar New Year is one of the most vibrant holidays celebrated around the wor...

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Longevity Noodles for Lunar Ne...

Longevity noodles are one of the most popular dishes enjoyed during the Lunar Ne...

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Crispy Pork and Veggie Potstic...

Dumplings are considered to be just about anything that’s a bite-sized dou...

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Easy Gameday Recipes to Tackle

Whether you’re watching the big game to cheer on your team or you’re...

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This Mexican Corn Salad is Spo...

This summery and delicious Mexican corn salad is reminiscent of esquites, a popu...

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Classic Guacamole for Gameday

Holy guacamole, this guac is good. Creamy, zesty, and just the right amount of s...

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Cheesy Taco Stuffed Peppers wi...

Taco ’bout a healthy and delicious meal. Topped with melty cheese and serv...

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Plant-based Dairy with Miyoko ...

Plant-based eating is here to stay. Most of us have heard about the health benef...

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Fresh Veggie and Grains Bowl f...

This veggie-packed grain bowl is perfect for a healthy lunch or meal-prep for th...

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Sweet Potato Tacos with Bitchi...

These roasted sweet potato tacos feature hearty black beans and fresh bell peppe...

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Hawa Hassan on Understanding O...

Foods from other lands are a great window into other cultures” Hawa Hassan...

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Our Sustainability Commitments

We share how our mission to eliminate food waste and build a better food system ...

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6 Healthy Chicken Recipes and ...

Here’s a bold stance: healthy shouldn’t mean monotonous or lacking i...

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Demystifying Diet With Brookly...

There is a reason there are so many fad diets. They do not work and aren’t...

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Imperfect’s Commitment to Comp...

We share why we’re so passionate about composting as a way to reduce food waste ...

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Zero Waste Vegan Spaghetti

We’ve teamed up with Lauren Singer, founder of the zero-waste blog Trash Is For ...

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Growing Your Own Food with Epi...

People think they’re growing the plant when they’re actually creatin...

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5 Healthy Breakfasts that will...

New year, new you starts with a healthy breakfast. It’s the first meal of ...

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Our 2020 Year In Review

Lettuce take a walk down memory lane and revisit some highlights of 2020 at Impe...

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Maryam Ajayi on Diversifying W...

Outside of the colorful healthy smoothies and Lululemon branded yoga classes we ...

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Simple Chocolate Truffles in 4...

Chocolate truffles are a decadent treat that are actually surprisingly simple to...

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Humanizing the Food System Wit...

The experience of live story is the experience of mutuality.” jovida...

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Appreciating African Cooking w...

Close your eyes and imagine you’re eating at a fine-dining restaurant for a spec...

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Holiday Cheese Log with Pesto ...

This cheesy appetizer is made for the holidays! The bright red from the sun-drie...

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3 Seasonal and Sparkling Holid...

When life gives you lemons, juice them, and make cocktails. Such has been our mo...

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A pound of cheese takes hundreds of gallons of water to produce, making cheese w...

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Pear Shrub Cocktail

This is a great cocktail to use up your seasonal produce, especially items that ...

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Wild Harvest Citrus Cocktail

This cocktail is a celebration of the refreshing power of seasonal citrus. It’s ...

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The Sweet and Bitter with Ynzo...

There’s a very bitter story to the sweet story of chocolate. Ynzo Van Sant...

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Hanukkah-Inspired Dinner Menu ...

Looking for comforting recipes to help you celebrate Hanukkah this year? We got ...

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Our New Commitment to Clean So...

Learn about our exciting new investment in clean, solar energy to power Imperfec...

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Eden Grinshpan’s Brisket

Chef Eden Grinshpan shares her brisket recipe, braised in a flavorful beef stock...

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Semolina, Olive Oil, and Honey...

The Semolina, Olive Oil, and Honey Cake is so easy to make it almost feels like ...

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The Economics of Farming with ...

You can’t take care of the environment if you can’t take care of the...

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Our 4 Favorite Baking Substitu...

You’re in the mood to bake something (today’s been one of those weeks) but you r...

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Chewy Chocolate Roll-Out Cookies

These easy-to-make cookies can be made into any shape you please and are perfect...

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Better Baking with Hetal Vasav...

Always use a scale. Do not trust a measuring cup. hetal vasavada It’s safe...

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Cheesy Leftover Pie Crust Crac...

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

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Instructions for Our DIY Holid...

Behold, here’s how to make our favorite zero-waste DIY holiday decorations.

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Takeout-Inspired Coconut Chick...

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

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Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

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Eliminating Ocean Plastic with...

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Imperfect partners with Renewal Mill in the Bay Area to bring okara flour t...

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Everything You Ever Wanted to ...

We share our top tips for taking better care of your knives so you can stay shar...

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Baking Fats 101 – The Bi...

Our big fat overview of cooking fats!

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Food Banks and the Holidays

Food Banks and the Holidays One of the best things about the holidays is how the...

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4 Steps To Use Up Your Thanksg...

How to navigate the sea of Thanksgiving leftovers like a pro.

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How to Turn Holiday Leftovers ...

Learn how you can turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into an amazing brunch or three!

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Feeding Change: Chicago Refuge...

Learn about our work with the Chicago Refugee Coalition and what you can do to h...

Recipes

Cranberry Crumb Bars

Recipe and photo by Katie Olsen of Katiebird Bakes! With a buttery, holiday...

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What the Fork: Fresh vs. Dry H...

Learn which herbs you should buy fresh vs dried and get some practical tips for ...

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Root Vegetable 101

We demystify all of the many root vegetables that fall and winter bring our way.

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What To Do With Your Old Hallo...

Learn what to do with your Halloween pumpkin after the big night so you don’t cr...

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Your Squash Cheat Sheet

Eating seasonally during the colder months means learning to love squash. Here i...

About Imperfect

A Special Addition to the Impe...

Kevin Durant joins the Imperfect team to help us grow roots on the East coast!

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Everything You Ever Wanted To ...

We share our top tips for using a knife like a pro in the kitchen and de-mystify...

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How to Make the Most of Soup S...

We’re dishing out all of the soup knowledge that you need to make the most of th...

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What The Fork: Broiling and Br...

We set the record straight on broiling vs brûléeing and outline why you should a...

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What The Fork Do I Do With Pom...

We demystify the regal pomegranate, teach you how to open it quickly without sta...

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Level Up Your Lunchbox!

Guest author Elaine Westcott shares her tips f...

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How To Make the Most of End of...

Learn our top tricks for preserving the last of your summer fruit for the delici...

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How to Make Jam at Home

Everything that you wanted to know about making jam at home.

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Kale Yeah: How to Love Kale Again

We teach you how (and why) to massage, season, and love your kale!

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Feeding Change: Fight2Feed

Learn about the awesome work that Fight2Feed does in Chicago and how you can get...

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Feeding Change: Lunch on Me

Learn how you can help LA’s largest block party feed the homeless and help child...

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Feeding Change: Second Helping...

Learn more about the awesome work that Second Helpings is doing in Indianapolis ...

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Feeding Change: Arts @ Large i...

Learn more about how you can nourish the next generation in Milwaukee by support...

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Feeding Change: Seed to Sky wi...

Learn how you can help us and our friends at LA Kitchen support food justice in ...

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