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No Bake Cookies

These 7-ingredient no bake cookies are filled with oats, peanut butter, and cocoa powder. They're chewy, fudgy, and easy to make—no oven required!

...bake chocolate oatmeal cookies are the best way to satisfy a cookie craving. Try them the next time you’re in the mood for something sweet. I think you’ll love them!...

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Made with Yukon gold potatoes and lots of roasted garlic, these garlic mashed potatoes are creamy, rich, and flavorful. An easy, delicious side dish!

...the best creamy texture, I rice the potatoes first. Then, I use a regular potato masher to break up any chunks. If you don’t have a potato ricer, that’s ok!...

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Baked Ziti

This baked ziti recipe is the easiest way to feed a crowd! Saucy, cheesy, comforting, and flavorful, this fuss-free pasta is always a hit.

...creamy layer in the center of the baked ziti. Whole milk ricotta cheese will have the best creamy texture. Garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and red pepper flakes – I use...

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Curried Lentil Salad

Prepare to fall in love with this lentil salad recipe! It's filled with bold curry flavor, it's fresh, yet satisfying, and it even tastes great on day two.

...Check out this post for more healthy lunch ideas and this one for more meal prep tips! Don’t forget the lime! I like this lentil salad best when it’s super...

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Sauteed Mushrooms

Learn how to make the BEST sautéed mushrooms! Meaty, savory, and super simple to make, they're a delicious, easy veggie side dish.

...ingredients, you’re ready to cook! Here are my best tips for sautéed mushroom success: Don’t wash them, wipe them! Generally, when I cook with fresh produce, I wash it under...

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How To Cut Cabbage

Learn how to cut cabbage for slaws, stir fries, soups, and more! This step-by-step guide teaches you how to slice it into wedges, shreds, and squares.

...Coleslaw Vinegar Coleslaw Broccoli Slaw Cabbage and Cauliflower Tacos Okonomiyaki Mango Ginger Rice Bowl Or any of these 17 Best Cabbage Recipes! You can find even more delicious cabbage recipes...

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Spaghetti and Meatballs

My spaghetti and meatballs recipe may be meat-free, but it's still delicious, thanks to hearty, smoky veggie balls and homemade marinara sauce.

spaghetti and meatballs

...post for my best tips on freezing sauces and balls! More Favorite Pasta Recipes If you love this recipe, check out this post for 25 more easy pastas, or try...

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Air Fryer Cauliflower

If you're craving a savory side dish or snack, make this air fryer cauliflower recipe! Spices like smoked paprika and cayenne fill it with bold flavor.

...side dish for veggie burgers or sandwiches. It’d be fantastic with any of these recipes: Best Veggie Burger Easy Black Bean Burger Portobello Mushroom Burger Quinoa Burger BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches...

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How to Store Vegetables to Keep Them Fresh

Grocery shopping for a week or more? Learn which veggies to buy, how to store them to keep them fresh, and how to use them in a way you'll love!

...them in one of these recipes: Fettuccine Alfredo Best Broccoli Salad Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup Turmeric Pickled Cauliflower on page 297 of Love and Lemons Every Day Cabbage How long...

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20 Fresh Summer Pasta Recipes

These summer pasta recipes are packed with peak-season produce like tomatoes, basil, and zucchini. Try one for a fresh, easy weeknight dinner!

I’ve written a LOT of summer pasta recipes over the years. The reason is simple: anytime I come home from the farmers market with a pile of the season’s best...

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21 Sides to Spice Up Your Taco Tuesday

Not sure what to serve with tacos? You're in the right place! With dips, veggies, rice, and more, these tasty sides give you plenty to choose from.

...is all about the tomatoes, so use the best ones you can find! Along with lime juice and zest, they make it juicy, tangy, and bright. Mango Salsa Luckily for...

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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.