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Arugula Pesto

No basil? No problem. This arugula pesto is creamy and bright, with a peppery kick from the arugula. We love it on pasta, veggies, and more!

If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you know that I love riffing on pesto. Vegan pesto, kale pesto, broccoli pesto… This arugula pesto recipe is my newest...

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No-Bake Energy Balls

My family loves this energy balls recipe! Chewy, nutty, and easy to make with 8 ingredients, these energy bites are a delicious healthy snack.

...balls together. Honey – For moisture and sweetness. Substitute maple syrup to make this recipe vegan. Chopped peanuts – For nutty crunch. Unsweetened shredded coconut – For chewy texture and...

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Love & Lemons Simple Feel Good Food

Simple Feel Good Food, our NEW cookbook, is filled with fresh, delicious recipes that you can make now or make ahead. Get your copy today!

...grocery lists!) and Make-Ahead Desserts All the recipes are vegetarian, and over 100 are vegan or have a vegan option! Some of our favorite recipes include Savory Chickpea Waffles –...

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Date Balls

These date balls are the BEST healthy snack! Made with Medjool dates, oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips, these high-fiber treats taste like cookie dough.

...few tablespoons make these date energy balls perfectly cohesive. Mini chocolate chips – Use dairy-free chips to make this recipe vegan. I like the Enjoy Life brand. And sea salt...

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20 Easy 4th of July Desserts

Our best 4th of July desserts! Round out your Independence Day menu with one of these delicious sweet treats. Find pies, ice cream, cookies, and more!

...to your Independence Day BBQ—you can’t go wrong here! Fruity 4th of July Desserts Strawberry Shortcake Use a mix of blueberries and strawberries for extra 4th of July flair! Blackberry...

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Creamy Dill Sauce

This creamy lemon dill sauce is delicious on grilled and roasted vegetables, salads, and more. Made with 6 ingredients, it comes together in minutes.

...use a good one. I like Sir Kensington’s Classic Mayonnaise, Avocado Oil Mayonnaise, and Vegan Mayo. My homemade vegan mayo would work here too! Onion powder and garlic – They...

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Roasted Cauliflower Tacos

If you love easy recipes that pack a huge punch of flavor, these roasted cauliflower tacos are for you. They're healthy, delicious, and simple to make.

...margaritas to drink. An epic taco night. Prepare black beans, refried beans, or pinto beans, cilantro lime rice, and/or Mexican street corn salad to serve on the side. Set out...

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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!

...For vegan pesto, simply skip the cheese. That’s it! It’s really simple to make, and it’s easy to vary according to the season or your mood. It will keep for...

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Quinoa Risotto

This creamy quinoa risotto is just as delicious as traditional risotto, but it comes together with half the fuss! Top it with roasted veggies, and enjoy.

...it! Quinoa Risotto Ingredients & Method Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy vegan risotto: Quinoa! There’s so much to love about this little pseudo-grain. It’s gluten-free, it’s protein-rich,...

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Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Jumpstart your day with this Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl! With fresh fruit, toasted nuts, and warm spices, it's refreshing, healthy, and satisfying.

...+ quinoa + whole cinnamon sticks. You could also get creative with your spices. Nutmeg, cardamom, and/or vanilla bean would all be welcome here. Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Variations To your...

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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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