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These recipes are flexible as to ingredients and/or amounts. This is a good place to get ideas when you have nothing in the house to eat, or you forget a vital ingredient for a less flexible recipe, or when you just feel like being creative.

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Mashed Potatoes Ⓥ

Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. They're quick and easy and the soft texture makes me feel like a kid. They're also a great base for all kinds of variations like garlic mashed potatoes and herby mashed potatoes.
American Recipes / Appetizers & Side Dishes / Autumn / Easy Recipes / Flexible Recipes / Kids' Recipes / Thanksgiving / Vegan Recipes / Winter

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Looking for a tasty alternative to regular mashed potatoes? Try mashed sweet potatoes (aka yams).
Classic Recipes / Flexible Recipes / Italian Recipes / Quickies / Soups / Vegan Recipes

Minestrone Soup Ⓥ

This classic Italian soup is always vegan.
Desserts / Easy Recipes / Flexible Recipes / Gourmet Recipes / Vegan Recipes

Minonos with Nuts Ⓥ

A vegan version of Milano Slices™, Pepperidge Farm's® chocolate nut cookies.
Classic Recipes / Colorful Recipes / Easy Recipes / Flexible Recipes / Raw / Salads / Vegan Recipes

Mixed Salad

There are probably millions of salad possibilities, even for what you might think of as a simple mixed salad. Here are some typical ingredients and a few popular variations.
Drinks / Easy Recipes / Flexible Recipes / Vegan Recipes / Winter

Mulled Wine

Warm, spicy mulled wine is a wonderful winter drink.
American Recipes / Autumn / Classic Recipes / Comfort Food / Easy Recipes / Flexible Recipes / Quickies / Sauces / Thanksgiving / Vegan Recipes / Winter

Nut Gravy Ⓥ

This simple, nut- or seed-based gravy recipe will satisfy your cravings at Thanksgiving or any other time of year.
Breakfast / Brunch / Cooking Tips / Easy Recipes / Flexible Recipes / Kids' Recipes / Quickies

Omelette Ideas

Omelettes are very flexible - you can eat them plain or with anywhere from one to a dozen ingredients. Here are some possible additions and toppings for interesting omelettes.
Easy Recipes / Flexible Recipes / Picnics / Quickies / Raw / Salads / Spring / Summer / Vegan Recipes

Orange Salad

Both versions of this easy-to-prepare salad are wonderfully refreshing in the summertime.
Desserts / Flexible Recipes / Quickies / Raw / Summer / Vegan Recipes

Orange Sorbet

Light, refreshing, and 100% vegan!

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