A New Way to Do Toast and 5 Other Things We Discovered on Instagram This Week

Each week we round up our favorite food photos on Instagram—it's all part of #CookIt, our hashtag that captures what happens after you find the recipe. This week we found signs of spring, a new way to toast, and much more.

By Matt Duckor

April 5, 2016

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Spring's here, guys. This pea and fava bowl proves it.

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Hummus toast is our new favorite toast.

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Veggie nachos are a thing. These are topped with spicy tofu, homemade salsa, veggies, beans, & almond milk mozzarella.

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Okay, this one's not exactly cooking, but doesn't this hunk of gouda look epic?

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(Not quite) Meatless Monday. Because bacon.

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The only way to make banana muffins more awesome? Add chocolate chips and a bit of cinnamon.

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