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My Favorite Way to Use Up Hard Boiled Eggs

I have a bunch of hard boiled eggs left over after Easter every year. This fresh, easy egg salad recipe is my favorite way to use them up!

...Egg salad, bland? This recipe is anything but. Protein-packed, delicious, and easy to make in just 10 minutes, it’s the best way to use up hard boiled eggs. If you...

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Homemade Pasta

Learn how to make pasta at home! This 4-ingredient homemade pasta recipe is easy to make, and it yields chewy, delicious noodles every time.

...to the dough and the pasta water for the best flavor. Find the complete recipe with measurements below. How to Make Pasta Ready to learn how to make pasta? Check...

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Basil 101: Growing Tips + 28 Recipes

You've made Caprese salad and pesto, but what next? Get the most out of basil season with these 28 basil recipes + my best growing tips!

...Basil – My Best Tips If you’re thinking about starting to grow basil, here are a few pointers I’ve learned over the last few summers: It’s cold-sensitive, so if you’re...

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Greek Salad

This easy Greek salad recipe is our new favorite summer side dish! Just 7 ingredients + a simple Greek salad dressing make it refreshing & delicious.

...And the best past? Because the vegetables are in their prime, this Greek salad recipe is flavorful and refreshing with just a few ingredients. You only need 7 ingredients +...

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Minestrone Soup

This minestrone soup recipe is a delicious version of the classic Italian vegetable soup. Serve it with crusty bread for an easy vegetarian meal!

...Minestrone Soup Serving Suggestions This recipe is best right after it’s made, as the pasta absorbs the broth as it sits in the leftover soup. If you want to make...

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We're launching a FREE email course! In five parts, it outlines my best tips for healthy and delicious vegetarian eating. Read on for the details!

...my 5-Part Guide to Healthy & Delicious Vegetarian Eating in response to some of the most common questions readers ask me. It includes my best tips for cooking healthy comfort...

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Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Make these zucchini boats for an easy summer dinner! They're fresh and filling, stuffed with a delicious mixture of breadcrumbs, herbs, and cheese.

...zucchini recipe (originally inspired by the stuffed zucchini in the Ottolenghi Simple cookbook) many times. Following these tips yields the best results: Squeeze out as much water as you can...

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Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes

If you've never had burrata, you have to try this easy recipe! The rich cheese pairs perfectly with fresh tomatoes, peaches & a vibrant lemon-thyme oil.

Over the years, I’ve written a lot about how the best summer recipes are simple ones (see here, here, or here). Because summer fruits, veggies, and herbs are such powerhouse...

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Tortellini Soup

On a cold night, this tortellini soup recipe will be your best friend! Packed with fresh veggies and pasta, it's warming, flavorful, and easy to make.

...Salad Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Green Bean Salad Or any of these 19 Best Winter Salad Recipes! Round out the meal with homemade focaccia or good crusty bread. Enjoy! More...

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2015 ACL Austin Restaurant Guide

Looking for the best food in Austin for SXSW, F1, or Austin City Limits? This food guide will show you the best spots in Austin, from a local!

...neighborhood: Near Downtown: La Condessa – my favorite mexican food & best guacamole Josephine House – pretty spot, good wine, dinner, brunch flagship Whole Foods – the Disneyland of Whole...

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Matcha Latte

Learn how to make a matcha latte with this easy, 3-ingredient matcha latte recipe! It's creamy, cozy, and filled with antioxidants - perfect for cool days.

...drop of maple syrup. That’s it! Enjoy. What Is the Best Matcha Powder? Buying matcha for the first time can be confusing – there are so many brands, and they...

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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.