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Top Recipes of 2018!

We cooked up a storm in 2018, and these recipes stuck out as your (and my) favorites. Here's to new year of great healthy vegetarian food!

...grilled cheese croutons! Mango Black Bean Ginger Rice Bowls When January hits and you crave fresh, vibrant foods – this is your bowl. It’s full of crispy veggies, hearty black...

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Pickled Red Onions

Want to jazz up your next salad or bowl? Add pickled red onions! Tangy & sweet, they're the best way to give almost any dish a bright pop of flavor!

...with my favorite veggie burger, these falafel burgers, and my classic black bean burger. Top them onto any Mexican dish! They’d be delicious with these sweet potato tacos, these many-veggie...

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Macaroni Salad

This macaroni salad recipe is a crowd-pleasing side dish! A creamy dressing, crunchy veggies, and pickles pack it with delicious textures and flavors.

...and chill it until you’re ready to serve. The flavors get better the longer it sits in the fridge! Enjoy this salad as a side dish with veggie burgers, black...

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Grilled Potatoes

These easy grilled potatoes are crispy on the outside, creamy in the middle, and filled with smoky flavor. They're a delicious summer side dish!

...Pair them with a simple protein like BBQ tofu, or serve them alongside veggie burgers or black bean burgers at your next cookout. Round out the meal with a classic...

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Roasted Sweet Potatoes

I make these roasted sweet potatoes nonstop from the first day of fall to the last day of spring! Enjoy them as a side dish or in tacos, bowls, and more.

...burgers or black bean burgers, BBQ jackfruit sandwiches, chili, and tacos, but really, they’re great with just about anything. In a grain bowl. Use them in this buddha bowl or...

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Asparagus Salad

Nothing says, "Spring!" like this asparagus salad recipe. It's light and refreshing, made with crisp veggies, feta, and a creamy avocado dressing.

...Serve it with cookout fare like veggie burgers or black bean burgers, a pasta dish like Spaghetti Aglio e Olio or Fettuccine Alfredo, or any protein you like. It also...

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Grilled Carrots

Carrots are one of my favorite veggies to throw on the grill! Sweet, smoky, and perfectly tender, these grilled carrots are a delicious summer side dish.

...black bean burgers, or this saucy tofu sandwich. The carrots are tasty on their own, but I especially love them with drizzles of a flavorful sauce like one of these:...

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Cauliflower Salad

This cauliflower salad is a picnic-perfect side dish! It's bright and delicious, featuring a creamy dressing, fresh herbs, and crunchy raw cauliflower.

...cauliflower salad is a great side dish for summer cookouts. Pair it with veggie burgers or black bean burgers and other BBQ side dishes like these: Easy Pasta Salad Watermelon...

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35 Easy Memorial Day Recipes

Our best Memorial Day recipes! We've rounded up summer salads, sides, dips, desserts, and more—everything you need for a delicious cookout.

...to grill! Easy Black Bean Burger These one-bowl burgers are ready in 30 minutes! Portobello Mushroom Burger Don’t underestimate humble mushroom caps! Grilled with balsamic and tamari, they become juicy,...

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Caprese Pasta Salad

This Caprese pasta salad recipe is perfect for summer picnics! It's super bright and fresh, filled with tomatoes, basil, and a light balsamic dressing.

...with veggie burgers or black bean burgers and other summery sides like grilled corn, potato salad, and coleslaw. I also love it for lunch. It pairs perfectly with a side...

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11 Best Vegetarian Tacos

Looking for a fun dinner? Make vegetarian tacos! Read on to find some of my favorite veggie taco recipes, as well as a guide to making your own.

...ground black pepper 6 tortillas, warmed 1 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed 1 avocado, diced Chopped fresh cilantro 1 serrano pepper, sliced, optional Crumbled Cotija cheese, optional Avocado...

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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.