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33 Best BBQ Sides

These BBQ sides will be the highlight of any summer cookout! They include easy, fresh, and delicious recipes for grilled veggies, salads, slaws, and more.

...If you’re already firing up the grill to make veggie burgers, black bean burgers, or another tasty entree, why not toss on some veggies, too? They’ll cook right alongside the...

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Forbidden Black Rice

Forbidden black rice is nutty, delicious, and chock-full of nutrients like iron and fiber. Read on to learn how to cook this striking, good-for-you grain!

...eating our way through boxes of pasta and bags of white rice, the black rice was an exciting change. Thanks to its nutty flavor and striking purple hue, black rice,...

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Dill Pickles

Learn how to make pickles at home! This easy 8-ingredient recipe yields crisp, tangy dill pickles that are a delicious snack or sandwich topping.

...pickle chips onto veggie burgers, mushroom burgers, cauliflower po’ boys, black bean burgers, or BBQ jackfruit sandwiches at your next cookout. Alternatively, serve spears alongside one of these sandwiches for...

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25 Healthy Rice Recipes

These easy recipes will make you excited to cook (and excited to eat) rice! With curries, sushi, bowls, and more, we've got rice recipes for everyone.

...lime dressing would be fantastic here. Adzuki Bean Bowls No adzuki beans? No worries! These fresh, tasty bowls work equally well with black beans, edamame, or even baked tofu. Portobello...

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60 Easy Dinner Ideas

Wondering what to make for dinner? You're in the right place! Below, you'll find easy dinner ideas to satisfy any craving. Think tacos, pasta, and more!

...worry – if you can’t find adzuki beans, you can still enjoy this wholesome bowl. Black beans or baked tofu would be a great substitute. Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl A...

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50 Best Vegetarian Recipes

Find our best vegetarian recipes below! Ranging from hearty veggie burgers to healthy grain bowls, they're easy, flavorful meals that everyone will love.

...roasted broccoli, bell peppers, and snap peas, to name a few! Portobello Mushroom Burgers They’re juicy, meaty, umami, and so easy to make. Serve these 20-minute burgers on toasted buns...

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45 Easy Summer Dinner Ideas

Tired of the same old recipe rotation? Change things up with these easy summer dinner ideas! They include pastas, pizzas, tacos, salads, and more.

...black bean burgers come together in 30 minutes flat. Fajita Veggies Serve them with tortillas, guac, and pico de gallo for a fast, fresh summer dinner. Portobello Mushroom Burger Tamari...

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40 Easy Weeknight Dinners

Refresh your recipe rotation with these easy weeknight dinners! They include pastas, tacos, soups, and more. The whole family will love them!

...weeknight dinner. Easy Black Bean Burger A homemade veggie burger that comes together in under 30 minutes?! I kid you not. This Black Bean Burger is smoky, savory, and SO...

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Smoky Sweet Potatoes with Black Beans & Corn

Chipotle dressing, mango salsa, and pickled onions infuse this dish with bold summer flavor. Serve it as a side dish, or enjoy it as a meal on its own!

...– I love how its sweet, zesty flavor contrasts with the smoky sweet potatoes. Black beans – They add plant-based protein and yummy earthy flavor. Fresh corn – I leave...

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51 Best Salad Recipes

A big, bountiful salad is the best way to celebrate delicious seasonal produce! Here are 51 stunning salad recipes I love to make again and again.

...and punchy add-ins like roasted tomatoes, olives, and feta. Bean and Lentil Salad Recipes Beans and lentils can be bland on their own. But toss them into a salad with...

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Mango Salad

This mango salad recipe is about to become your favorite summer side dish! It's bright and refreshing, made with fresh herbs and a zesty lime dressing.

...burgers, black bean burgers, or portobello mushroom burgers. Round out the meal with a few more BBQ sides, like a pasta salad, black bean salad, or Mexican street corn salad....

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Photograph of Jeanine Donofrio and Jack Mathews in their kitchen

Hello, we're Jeanine and Jack.

We love to eat, travel, cook, and eat some more! We create & photograph vegetarian recipes from our home in Chicago, while our shiba pups eat the kale stems that fall on the kitchen floor.