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Creamy Avocado Dip

This smooth and creamy avocado dip is a crowd-pleasing spring or summer appetizer. Serve it with crackers and lots of fresh veggies for dipping!

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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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Shaved Fennel Salad

This simple shaved fennel salad recipe is crisp, bright, and refreshing. Customize it by adding orange segments, apple, or a handful of fresh mint.

...other good options, check out my guide to the best mandoline slicers. One note on using a mandoline: It’s easy to cut yourself on the sharp blade. A cut-resistant glove...

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Grilled Asparagus

This grilled asparagus recipe is my favorite spring and summer side dish. Simply seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper, it's fresh and delicious.

Grilled asparagus is the best spring and summer side dish! It’s tender, juicy, and lightly charred, and it cooks in minutes on the grill. Seasoned simply with olive oil, salt,...

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Socca Recipe

Have you ever tried socca? This gluten-free chickpea flatbread hails from Nice, France, and it makes a delicious appetizer, side dish, or light meal.

...cohesive flatbread. Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes and up to 12 hours before you cook it. Eat it right away. Socca is best hot from the...

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Nicoise Salad

You won't miss the tuna in this vegetarian spin on a Niçoise salad! Olives, artichokes, capers, and lemon vinaigrette fill it with bright, briny flavor.

...Hard boiled eggs – A Niçoise salad essential! Check out this post for my best tips on making easy-to-peel hard boiled eggs with perfect yellow yolks. Potatoes – Any variety...

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Coleslaw Dressing

This homemade coleslaw dressing recipe will take any coleslaw to a whole new level! Made with just 5 ingredients, it's creamy, tangy, and delicious.

...need 5 simple ingredients to make this homemade coleslaw dressing: Mayo – For the best flavor, use really good mayonnaise in this recipe. If I’m using store bought mayo, my...

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Easy Bruschetta

Learn how to make bruschetta! This classic Italian appetizer is simple and delicious. Fresh tomatoes and basil top crisp slices of toasted bread.

This bruschetta recipe is simple and classic. Topped with juicy tomatoes, ribbons of basil, garlic, and a touch of balsamic, it’s a delicious reminder that the best way to enjoy...

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Grilled Corn on the Cob

It wouldn't be summer without grilled corn on the cob! Learn how to cook it 2 ways—in and out of the husk—so that it's sweet, juicy, and nicely charred.

...For the best texture and flavor, cook the corn just until light char marks form and the kernels are bright yellow. And one more option… If you love the look...

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Grilled Eggplant

Lightly charred and full of smoky flavor, grilled eggplant is a delicious side dish. Dress it up with a fresh couscous topping, or enjoy it on its own!

...store. You can grill almost any eggplant variety, so choose whatever kind looks best, or use a mix. When you’re ready to cook, slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch-thick rounds or...

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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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