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    Cozy, healthful stews

    These dreamy winter bowls are equally full of comfort and nourishment.

    • Mushroom Lentil Stew with Spinach
    • Happy-Making Kale and Chickpea Stew
    • Mushroom Bourguignon with Mashed Potatoes (+ Vegan Option)
    • White Bean Stew with Potatoes and Corn

    Whole grains

    Here are a few cozy and delicious ways to serve whole grains.

    • Warm Quinoa Salad with Lentils and Cauliflower
    • Mushroom Farrotto with Leeks and Chestnuts
    • Mushrooms and Rice with Spinach
    • Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

    Winter greens

    These veggies thrive in cold weather — why not join them?

    • Roasted Fennel Recipe
    • Sautéed Kale with Garlic and Parmesan
    • Buffalo Roasted Cauliflower (Two Ways)
    • Instant Pot Collard Greens (Southern-Style Recipe)

    Juices & smoothies

    Sip your way toward simplicity with a few favorite fresh juice and smoothie recipes.

    • Juicing for Beginners (+ a Green Juice Recipe for Beginners)
    • Beet Juice Recipe (Boost Athletic Performance or Simply Sip)
    • Banana Spinach Smoothie
    • The Frozen Monkey: Coffee Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

    Latest recipes

    • Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp with Garlic-Sage Butter
    • Fall Kale Salad with Delicata Squash
    • Salmon Benedict
    • Lobster Benedict
    • Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup
    • Pork Dumplings

    Featured reviews

    • Thrive Market Review & Unboxing Video 2022
    • ButcherBox Review & Unboxing Video 2022

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    What is umami?

    Umami is the fifth taste: a savoriness that makes a recipe greater than the sum of its parts.

    High-umami recipes

    Here are some our favorite recipes with high levels of naturally-occurring umami.

    • Vegan Buddha Bowl with Forbidden Rice
    • Sautéed Chickpeas
    • Tahini Dressing
    • White Bean Crostini
    • White Bean Dip
    • Bell Pepper Sauce
    • Thanksgiving Must-Haves
    • Vegan Thanksgiving Menu

    Favorite cocktails

    Here at Umami Girl, we are BIG cocktail fans. We’re equally enamored with classic cocktails like the Dirty Martini, the Manhattan, and the Last Word, // craft cocktails created by modern bartenders, like The Grape Gatsby // and simple cocktails of our own creation.

    • The Americano Cocktail
    • French 76
    • Elderflower French 75 with St Germain
    • Empress 75
    • Soixante Quinze Gin Champagne Cocktail (French 75)
    • Simple Syrup for Cake or Cocktails (& Variations)

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    Hi there, I'm Carolyn Gratzer Cope, founder and publisher of Umami Girl (Est. 2008). Join me in savoring life, one recipe at a time. Learn more.

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