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Vegan Meatballs

The BEST vegan meatballs! Made with mushrooms, walnuts, and black beans, they're crisp on the outside, tender in the middle, and full of savory flavor.

These vegan meatballs are the best I’ve tried. They’re intensely flavorful, made with roasted mushrooms, a mix of savory spices, and balsamic vinegar for tang. They also have the perfect...

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Sauteed Asparagus

Ready in 10 minutes, this sautéed asparagus recipe is an easy spring side dish! Lemon juice adds a bright pop of flavor to the tender spears.

...bowl or a plate of polenta. The best thing about this sautéed asparagus recipe, though, is that however you serve it, it really lets the asparagus shine. It cooks up...

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Strawberry Tart

You won't find any dairy or gluten in this delicious strawberry tart recipe! Instead, it has a bright coconut cream filling and a nutty almond crust.

...the best ones you can find. If strawberries aren’t in season, try swapping in another fruit. Blueberries, raspberries, or sliced peaches would all be great. Coconut cream – Instead of...

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Puff Pastry Brie Bites

These brie bites are one of my favorite holiday appetizers! I love how the crisp puff pastry and rich, creamy cheese play off the sweet fig jam on top.

...to make! Here’s how it goes: Start by cutting the brie into 24 small pieces. They might not be exactly equal, but do your best to cut them to a...

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Ultimate Crudité Platter

Move over, grocery store veggie tray - here's the ultimate crudité platter for any party! Full of sweet & savory components, it's a delicious appetizer.

...How to Make the Best Crudité Platter The best crudité boards include a mix of these components: Lots of fresh veggies – I use tomatoes, blanched snap peas, Persian cucumbers,...

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Red Sangria

Learn how to make sangria with this easy recipe! This wine punch is cool, refreshing, and serves a crowd, so it's perfect for summer entertaining.

...more about the best wine for sangria in the callout below. Fresh fruit – Oranges, apples, and lemons are the fruits most commonly added to classic red sangria. I sometimes...

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Asian Slaw

This Asian slaw recipe is filled with my favorite summer ingredients - fresh herbs & peaches - and tossed in a tangy miso dressing. Perfect for picnics!

...Salad Best Broccoli Salad Cucumber Salad Greek Salad Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Or any of these 37 Best Salad Recipes! Asian Slaw Recipe Type: Side dish Author: Jeanine Donofrio Prep time:...

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Easy Fruit Dip

This fruit dip is creamy, flavorful, and lightly sweet. Easy to make with 5 ingredients, it's perfect for parties, picnics, and as a healthy snack!

...Dip Best Guacamole Or any of these 35 Best Party Dip Recipes! Easy Fruit Dip rate this recipe: 5 from 6 votes Prep Time: 5 minutes mins Total Time: 5...

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Cherry Tomato Couscous Salad

This Israeli couscous salad recipe is packed with raw & roasted cherry tomatoes, feta, chickpeas & herbs. Perfect for a picnic or packing for lunch!

...so PRETTY. I often get asked about my food photography/styling tips and my best tip is always: Whatever dish you have, smother it in herbs! Aside from lots of fresh...

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Yellow Split Pea Soup

Yellow split peas fill this cozy soup with plant-based protein, cashews add richness, and smoked paprika and fresh corn give it a sweet, smoky flavor.

...recipe takes the best parts of that traditional soup – smoky flavor, tons of plant-based protein – and heads in a totally new direction. It’s 100% vegan, sweet and savory,...

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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.

...it exceptional. Mixed greens – Use whatever tender greens you like best! I often make this pear salad recipe with a mix of baby kale, spinach, and chard, but baby...

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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.