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Homemade Lemonade

This homemade lemonade recipe is just the thing for a hot summer day. Made with 3 simple ingredients, it's sweet, refreshing, and deliciously tart.

...own, or serve it as part of a summer meal with classic cookout fare like veggie burgers, pasta salad, fruit salad, and corn on the cob. How to Store Homemade...

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Kale Caesar Salad

This kale Caesar salad features tender greens, garlic croutons, and a creamy homemade dressing. Serve it as a flavor-packed side or a meal all on its own.

...black pepper to taste, and enjoy! Kale Caesar Salad Serving Suggestions Topped with the avocado and chickpeas, this kale Caesar salad is a wonderful healthy lunch. It’s also a crowd-pleasing...

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The Ultimate Vitamix Giveaway

Pre-order our new cookbook Simple Feel Good Food for a chance to win a high-speed blender, food processor, and immersion blender from Vitamix!

...for making the Sweet Potato Paneer Burgers, Freezer Carrot Cake Bars, and SO many more recipes in Simple Feel Good Food! Finally, the Vitamix Immersion Blender is perfect for blending...

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Introducing Simple Feel Good Food

My new book Simple Feel Good Food is officially out TODAY! It's packed with 125+ make-now and make-ahead recipes. Keep reading for a preview!

...Meals, like Sweet Potato Paneer Burgers And 8(!) three-part meal plans. You can read more about this feature in Sunday’s blog post! But there are plenty of other recipes too!...

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Eggplant Salad

This eggplant salad recipe is a celebration of summer produce! It's bursting with fresh flavor from grilled eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs.

...classics like veggie burgers to Mediterranean fare like falafel. You could add it to a mezze platter or pack it up for a picnic with Caprese sandwiches. When it comes...

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Eggplant Lasagna

You won't find any noodles in this eggplant lasagna recipe, but trust me—you won't miss them. Tender roasted eggplant is a delicious substitute.

...and veggie burgers off the grill, I’m ready to add comfort foods to our regular rotation. Eggplant lasagna, coming right up! If it’s not clear from the name, this eggplant...

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25 Kitchen Essentials That Every Home Cook Needs

The right tools make cooking easy and efficient! Here are the must-have kitchen essentials, ranging from basic utensils to high-quality cookware.

...get one! For me, it’s one of the top kitchen essentials. I use it to make dips, sauces, veggie burgers, pie crust, and more. This 7-cup Cuisinart processor is sized...

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Roasted Mushrooms

Learn how to roast mushrooms in the oven! These easy roasted mushrooms have a meaty texture and rich, savory flavor. They're a delicious side dish!

...Portobello Mushroom Burgers Grilled Mushrooms Roasted Mushrooms rate this recipe: 4.92 from 12 votes Prep Time: 10 minutes mins Cook Time: 20 minutes mins Total Time: 30 minutes mins Serves...

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25 Easy 4th of July Appetizers

These easy 4th of July appetizers will get your Independence Day cookout off to a delicious start! They include fun finger foods, party dips, and more.

...snack platter offers something for everyone. Folks can graze on marinated gigante beans, cheeses, olives, veggies, and more! Serve with red, white, and blue toothpicks for a little Independence Day...

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20 Easy 4th of July Desserts

Our best 4th of July desserts! Round out your Independence Day menu with one of these delicious sweet treats. Find pies, ice cream, cookies, and more!

...to your Independence Day BBQ—you can’t go wrong here! Fruity 4th of July Desserts Strawberry Shortcake Use a mix of blueberries and strawberries for extra 4th of July flair! Blackberry...

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Rainbow Orzo Salad

Make this fresh, fun orzo salad recipe for your next picnic! With lots of fresh herbs, juicy mango, and crisp veggies, it's summer food at its finest.

...cob, grilled veggies, and any of these hearty vegetarian main dishes: Best Veggie Burger Black Bean Burger BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches Portobello Mushroom Burger Cauliflower Po’ Boy Sandwich Enjoy! More Favorite...

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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.