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Creamy, Plant Based Onion Dip (no dairy)

November 11, 2025 By Deanna @ Agile Test Kitchen Leave a Comment

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vegan onion dip with potato chips on a round white plate

In case you love sour cream 'n onion dip, but can't have the dairy, there are really good vegan alternatives that taste just like the 'real' thing. Add a few common spices and three kinds of onion for a cool, creamy vegan onion dip to serve with veg sticks or potato chips. For other plant […]

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Creamy Rockfish Salad (an inviting twist on classic tuna salad)

October 15, 2025 By Deanna @ Agile Test Kitchen Leave a Comment

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rockfish salad on whole wheat bread and dill sprig garnish

If you are looking for a way to use up leftover catch or simply want a milder, flakier alternative to canned tuna, try this Rockfish Salad. A little fresher, lighter, and more sustainable, it comes together within 20 minutes and doesn't have too much mayo either. This is a good salad to make anytime rockfish […]

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Heirloom Tomato & Tuna Salad (with canned tuna)

October 7, 2025 By Deanna @ Agile Test Kitchen Leave a Comment

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tuna tomato salad on a round white plate

When tomatoes are ripe, juicy, and plentiful, this Heirloom Tuna Tomato Salad highlights their sweet and savory flavors with some really nice canned tuna and quick marinated onions. A light vinaigrette ties it all together for a super simple, summary and quick meal. Why This Works Pair this salad with a beans and greens, easy […]

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11 Vegan BBQ Recipes (besides Vegetable Skewers)

September 25, 2025 By Deanna @ Agile Test Kitchen Leave a Comment

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Collage of 6 photos of vegan bbq recipes

For summer grilling season and backyard BBQs, meat dishes don't always have to play the starring role. Vegetables, legumes, and plant-based staples take on incredible depth and smoky character over the fire, making them more than just sidekicks. Consider these 11 ideas to please vegans, vegetarians, and vegetable lovers. Your meat eaters may enjoy them […]

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Presidential Glazed King Salmon (a la Barack Obama)

September 21, 2025 By Deanna @ Agile Test Kitchen Leave a Comment

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Glazed king salmon with sesame seeds and a side of broccolini

Many salmon recipes have some combination of soy sauce, sugar, and ginger, for a teriyaki like flavor. This one is a little bit different due to the additional unsuspecting ingredient. Created by Chef Art Smith for President Barack Obama, this recipe is certainly fit for a 'king,' and in this case specifically king salmon. Barack […]

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Blistered Air Fryer Shishito Peppers (5 min)

September 18, 2025 By Deanna @ Agile Test Kitchen Leave a Comment

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air fried shishito peppers with a lemon wedge on a round dark blue plate

Shishito peppers are a chef's favorite, and the air fryer delivers the same restaurant style charred edges and silky texture in 5 minutes or less. All you need is a drizzle of oil, a sprinkle of flaky salt, and a few minutes of cooking time to transform them into an alluring appetizer or side. You […]

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Easy Sauteed Rockfish with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

September 16, 2025 By Deanna @ Agile Test Kitchen Leave a Comment

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2 filets of sauteed rockfish with caper butter sauce in a black nonstick pan

This simple but classic recipe for rockfish is sure to please most palates with its combination of lemon juice, capers, and fresh parsley swirled into a creamy butter sauce. Make from start to finish within 15 minutes. If you need a quick, high protein and inexpensive meal, this recipe definitely checks all boxes. It does […]

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Pink Oyster Mushroom Pasta (vegan)

September 13, 2025 By Deanna @ Agile Test Kitchen Leave a Comment

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pink oyster mushroom pasta on a round white plate with a fork

If you can find pink oyster mushrooms, they are just about delectable in this dairy free pasta dish. Regular brown oyster mushrooms will work too due to the secret ingredient that gives this dish a pink/reddish hue. If you can find them, pink oyster mushrooms are often said to taste like seafood. I've also heard […]

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Rainbow Salmon Salad (with mango and leftover fish)

September 11, 2025 By Deanna @ Agile Test Kitchen Leave a Comment

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Thai Mango Salad on a blue oval plate

Feel like eating a rainbow? This Thai style salad is a refreshing way to enjoy leftover salmon with the creamy sweetness of mango and cool crunch of cabbage. All served with a light fish sauce dressing that has no oil. This recipe is inspired by Southeast Asian cuisines. The blistering heat in the countries of […]

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Copycat Boiling Crab Sauce (for the most delectable seafood boil)

September 9, 2025 By Deanna @ Agile Test Kitchen Leave a Comment

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Head on shrimp with boiling crab sauce and corn on the cob on a white newspaper background

This copycat sauce from the famed Boiling Crab restaurant makes any freshly simmered shellfish absolutely explode with finger licking flavor. Add in some boiled potatoes and corn on the cob, and you have a complete meal ready in about 30 minutes and not a whole lot of dishes to wash. The Boiling Crab is a […]

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    Creamy, Plant Based Onion Dip (no dairy)
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    11 Vegan BBQ Recipes (besides Vegetable Skewers)

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    Presidential Glazed King Salmon (a la Barack Obama)
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    Easy Sauteed Rockfish with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
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    Pink Oyster Mushroom Pasta (vegan)

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