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Joyful, satisfying, reliable recipes

Hi there, my friend! If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s this: you deserve to love what you cook. Since 2008, I’ve helped millions of people around the world make meals they’re proud of, and I’d love to do the same for you.

Healthy comfort food

Beans + Lentils

Vegan Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)

Beans + Lentils

Cooked Red Lentils (Adapted from Ottolenghi)

Turkey

BBQ Meatloaf with Ground Turkey

Soups

Vegan Minestrone Soup

Breakfast and Brunch

Veggie Breakfast Scramble with Savory Roasted Potatoes

Stews

Vegan Chili with Pinto Beans and Corn

Make this for dinner tonight

Sandwiches

Chicken Caprese Sandwich with Prosciutto

Pasta + Noodles

Vegan Rice Noodles Recipe: Quick, Easy, Flexible, Fabulous

Soups

Chicken Poblano Soup with Corn, Black Beans, and Potatoes

Pasta + Noodles

Pasta alla Puttanesca: An Umami Lover’s Dream

Salads + Bowls

Flank Steak Salad with Blue Cheese & Avocado

Ingredient spotlight: Mushrooms

Stews

Mushroom Lentil Stew with Spinach

Pasta + Noodles

Stuffed Pasta Shells with Ricotta, Spinach, and Mushrooms

Soups

Miso Soup (with Mushrooms and Spinach, if You Like)

Grains

Mushrooms and Rice with Spinach

Sides

Easy Side Dish: The Best Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe

Sauces and Condiments

Shiitake Bacon (Vegan Bacon Bits)

Hello!

I’m Carolyn Gratzer Cope, founder and publisher of Umami Girl. Join me in savoring life, one recipe at a time. I’m a professional recipe developer with training from the French Culinary Institute (now ICE) and a lifetime of studying, appreciating, and sharing food.

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Soups

Seasonal favorite

Chicken

Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs with Leeks, Mushrooms & White Wine

Dutch oven chicken thighs with leeks and mushrooms are simmered to tender perfection in a savory white wine sauce. Don’t miss this elevated comfort food.