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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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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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Easy Veggie Stir Fry

This easy stir fry recipe features colorful veggies in a delicious sweet and savory sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, it's a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal!

...it’s gotten a lot tastier. I’ve perfected my sweet and savory stir fry sauce and learned to cook the vegetables so that they’re crisp-tender, not mushy. I’m sharing my best...

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Summer Fruit Tart

This no-bake fruit tart recipe is a delicious summer dessert! It's made with a creamy filling, fresh peaches and berries, and an easy graham cracker crust.

...bottom. Though one isn’t pictured here (oops!), this fruit tart recipe comes out best when you use a pan with a removable bottom (I had great results with this one)....

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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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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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Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e pepe is a classic Roman pasta with a glossy sauce made of pecorino cheese and black pepper. Learn how to make it with this simple recipe!

...creamy sauce, it’s best to grate it yourself. Pre-grated cheese typically contains anti-caking agents that can prevent the cheese from forming a cohesive sauce. Grate it finely. Finely grating the...

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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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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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