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Cast Iron Skillet Pizza

Try this cast iron pizza recipe once, and you'll never make pizza any other way! Thanks to the hot skillet, the crust is perfectly golden brown and crisp.

...and pile it with whatever pizza toppings you like best. Serve it with a salad. Like any pizza recipe, this one is fantastic with salad. To make a simple side...

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Twice Baked Potatoes

Learn how to make twice baked potatoes! They have crispy skins and a rich, creamy mashed potato filling. Melty cheddar cheese takes them over the top.

Twice baked potatoes are a potato lover’s dream. They combine all the best parts of a baked potato and mashed potatoes into one delicious side dish. These twice baked potatoes...

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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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Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

Say hello to the best vegan peanut butter cookies out there! These easy cookies have chewy middles, crumbly edges, and a fantastic nutty flavor.

As soon as I tried these vegan peanut butter cookies, I exclaimed, “They taste like Nutter Butters!” I meant it in the best way. They have a delicious crumbly texture...

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25 Easy 4th of July Appetizers

These easy 4th of July appetizers will get your Independence Day cookout off to a delicious start! They include fun finger foods, party dips, and more.

Need 4th of July appetizer ideas? We’re here to help! I’ve rounded up 25 of our best 4th of July appetizers below. They include show-stopping snack platters, fun finger foods,...

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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.

...eggplant recipes, check out these delicious summer recipes next: 30 Best Zucchini Recipes 50 Fresh Tomato Recipes 51 Best Salad Recipes 51 Easy Picnic Food Ideas 60 Easy Dinner Ideas...

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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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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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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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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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