11 Easy Eggplant Recipes

Even eggplant skeptics will fall for these tasty eggplant recipes! With pasta, salads, dips, and more, they include something for everyone.

Of all the vegetable recipes I post, eggplant recipes are the most divisive. Early on, this surprised me, because eggplant recipes have always been some of my favorite foods to eat. As a kid, I never wanted to stop playing at dinnertime, except when my mom was making eggplant Parmesan. And when I started to explore vegetarian cooking on my own, grilled eggplant was one of the first dishes I mastered. But if I’ve learned one thing through writing Love and Lemons, it’s that not everyone likes eggplant. I’ve heard it called spongy, bitter, and bland, and to that I…

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Get The Ultimate Guide to Summer Salads!

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The Ultimate Guide to Summer Salads is a 5-part email series. In it, I share tips, tricks, and recipes to help you make delicious salads this summer! Discover the building blocks of a flavorful summer salad, plus get some of my best salad recipes sent straight to your inbox. Sign up here to get the guide: By signing up, you’ll receive the 5-part salad series as well as our Love & Lemons newsletter three times a week. Of course, you can unsubscribe at any time.

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Introducing Simple Feel Good Food

My new book Simple Feel Good Food is officially out TODAY! It's packed with 125+ make-now and make-ahead recipes. Keep reading for a preview!

Today’s the day! My new cookbook Love & Lemons Simple Feel Good Food is officially out in the world, and I can’t wait for you to cook from it. My inspiration for this book came from you, the Love & Lemons readers. You’ve taught me that we all want to eat healthy, delicious food, but we have different ways of getting there. Some people like easy recipes that they can make right now. And others like to plan ahead. Simple Feel Good Food is for these two types of cooks. Half the recipes are at the ready recipes, which are simple to make…

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19 Asparagus Recipes to Make This Spring

Celebrate spring with our best asparagus recipes! Fresh, bright, and easy to make, they include pastas, risottos, salads, side dishes, and more.

I start daydreaming about asparagus recipes as soon as I notice the first signs of spring. If I see daffodils shooting up in front of a neighbor’s house, I crave an asparagus frittata. If I glimpse green buds forming on a tree, I want a bowl of asparagus soup. And if the temperature rises above 60°F, I’m already at the grocery store getting the ingredients for pasta primavera. What can I say? After a long winter filled with root veggies and squash, asparagus recipes are an exciting change. They’re fresh, bright, and often quick to prepare—the beginning of the easy,…

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35 Best Party Dip Recipes

Throwing a party? You need some easy dip recipes in your back pocket! Find our 35 best below. They include spinach artichoke dip, guacamole, and more!

If you’re looking for dip recipes for your next party or gathering, you’re in the right place! I’ve rounded up 35 of my best below. Some, like spinach artichoke dip, are creamy and cheesy. Others, like homemade salsa, are zesty and bright. But all of these dip recipes have one thing in common: they’re serious crowd-pleasers. Whether you’re throwing a Super Bowl party, a holiday celebration, or a chill summer bbq, you can’t go wrong with any of these fun, flavorful dip recipes. You and your guests will love them. Pass the chips! Our Best Dip Recipes Spinach Artichoke Dip This…

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Vegan Potato Soup

This vegan potato soup recipe is creamy and comforting—without any cream. We love it with toppings like vegan bacon and green onions!

We’re obsessed with this vegan potato soup recipe! Easy to make with 10 key ingredients, it has a thick and creamy texture and rich, smoky, tangy flavor. If you have any leftovers, it tastes even better on the second day, but in our house, a pot of this soup never lasts long. The magic of this vegan soup is that it’s super creamy…but not from cream. Blended potatoes and white beans are what make it rich and velvety. On a cold day, it’s a perfect warming, good-for-you meal. I think you’ll love it! Vegan Potato Soup Ingredients Tasting this soup,…

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Vegan Banana Muffins

These vegan banana muffins are incredibly moist, soft, and flavorful—all without dairy or eggs! They're easy to make with simple ingredients.

These vegan banana muffins are just as good as any made with dairy or eggs! They have a moist, tender texture and sweet banana flavor that always makes me reach for a second…and sometimes even a third. They’re a delicious breakfast or snack, and if you fold some chocolate chips into the batter, they can even pass as dessert. Freezer-friendly, easy to make, and entirely plant-based, this vegan banana muffins recipe has been one of my favorite treats for years. Try it the next time you have ripe bananas you need to use up. I think you’ll love it! Vegan…

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10 Kitchen Gifts for The Cook in Your Life

Delight your favorite home cook with one of these kitchen gifts! They range from small gift ideas to must-have cookware and all-star appliances.

This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission when you make a purchase through links on our site. Hey friends! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! I’m not sharing a recipe today, because I’m personally all cooked out after yesterday, and I thought you might be too. Instead, I’m highlighting 10 great kitchen gifts now that the next holiday season is upon us. In my opinion, these kitchen gift ideas are all must-have items for people who love to cook. If you have a passionate home cook in your life, you’d blow them away with any of…

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Easy Pie Crust

Learn how to make pie crust with this easy pie dough recipe! It yields a flaky, buttery crust that's perfect for using in your favorite homemade pies.

Meet my best pie crust recipe! I tested and tweaked this recipe to perfection a few years ago, and now, it’s the only one I use. I love it because the crust comes out tender and flaky every time. Made with 100% butter, it also has a delicious buttery flavor. This pie crust recipe is easy to make. Adapted from J. Kenji López-Alt, it comes together in the food processor with 5 basic ingredients. Below, I’m sharing the complete recipe, plus step-by-step photos and tips. Even if you’re new to making pie crust, you can master this recipe. I hope you…

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The Ultimate Guide to Soup Season is a 5-part email series. In it, I share tips, tricks, and recipes to help you make delicious soup this fall and winter! Learn how to stock your soup season pantry, how to adapt soup recipes, and more! Sign up here to get the guide: By signing up, you’ll receive the 5-part soup series as well as our Love & Lemons newsletter three times a week. Of course, you can unsubscribe at any time.

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I'm Jeanine Donofrio, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and recipe developer. I share fresh, delicious vegetarian recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and flavors.

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