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Sautéed Patty Pan Squash

Show off the summer's cutest veggie in this easy patty pan squash recipe! Seasoned with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, it's a delicious, easy side dish.

...This sautéed patty pan squash recipe would be a perfect side dish for almost any summer meal. We often pair it with a pesto pizza or Margherita pizza. It also...

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What are Leeks? (And How to Cook Them)

Leeks add sweet, oniony flavor to soups, stews, pastas, and more! Read on to learn how to cut and cook them, and find some of my favorite leek recipes.

...recipe. On pizza. Add sautéed leeks to any homemade pizza or the Pizza with Apples, Leeks & Lemon Zest Labneh on page 183 of Love & Lemons Every Day. What...

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Roasted Tomatoes

Want to punch up the flavor in your next pizza or pasta? Try adding roasted tomatoes! They're deliciously chewy & tart with an irresistible umami flavor.

Roasted Tomatoes

...Use them in a big veggie lasagna. Top them onto homemade pizza. I like to use them instead of the sun-dried tomatoes on my favorite vegan pizza! Eat them right...

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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!

...Cast Iron Skillet Pizza If you use store bought dough (or keep a stash of homemade dough in the freezer!), homemade pizza is an unbeatable kid-friendly weeknight dinner. Here, I...

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31 Healthy Freezer Meals

On busy nights, these easy freezer meals will help you get a healthy dinner on the table without a lot of fuss. They include cozy soups, pastas, and more!

...freeze for up to 3 months. Homemade Pizza Dough The next time you make homemade pizza, double the dough! Once it rises, freeze half in an airtight container for another...

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30 Best Zucchini Recipes

Not sure how to use all that summer squash? These easy zucchini recipes are here to help! They include tasty ideas for dinner, dessert, and more.

...humble French stew is late summer in a bowl! For extra staying power, top it off with a poached egg and serve with crusty bread. Herb Garden Zucchini Pizza If...

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Basil Pesto Recipe

Pesto is one of my favorite condiments to keep on hand. Try these easy, fun pesto recipe variations to brighten pasta, salads, roasted veggies & more!

...dollop it on grilled vegetables, pasta, spaghetti squash, salads, eggs, toasted bread, pizza, sandwiches… you get the idea. With just a few easy steps, it makes anything an instant tasty...

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Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts

Sweet, juicy pears balance a tangy balsamic vinaigrette in this pear salad recipe. Simple, elegant, and delicious, it's a perfect autumn side dish.

...with Kale Fettuccine Alfredo Easy Baked Ziti Best Vegetarian Lasagna Margherita Pizza (or any homemade pizza!) Easy Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Stuffed Acorn Squash For more fall dinner ideas, check out...

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Shaved Fennel Salad

This simple shaved fennel salad recipe is crisp, bright, and refreshing. Customize it by adding orange segments, apple, or a handful of fresh mint.

...Italian-inspired dishes like pasta, pizza, and polenta. Try serving it with any of these recipes: Vegetarian Lasagna Margherita Pizza Mushroom Risotto Fettuccine Alfredo What do you like to serve with...

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16 Recipes to Welcome Spring

Happy Spring! If you're looking for light & bright recipe inspiration as the seasons change, read on to see 16 meals I can't wait to make this spring.

...please on busy spring weeknights. Try changing it up by experimenting with different combinations of herbs & greens in the pesto! 8. Farmers Market Asparagus & Potato Pizza – To...

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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.