Search results...

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...

TO THE RECIPE >>>>

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...

TO THE RECIPE >>>>

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...

TO THE RECIPE >>>>

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:...

TO THE RECIPE >>>>

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...

TO THE RECIPE >>>>

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...

TO THE RECIPE >>>>

Creamed Corn

Learn how to make creamed corn! This easy recipe combines fresh or frozen corn kernels with a cheesy, creamy sauce. It's such a comforting side dish!

...as part of a weeknight dinner with any simply cooked protein, or add it to a BBQ menu with black bean burgers or veggie burgers. It’s also a great choice...

TO THE RECIPE >>>>

Carrot Salad

This simple carrot salad recipe comes together in just 15 minutes! Tossed in a lightly sweet, cumin-spiced dressing, it's bright, aromatic, and refreshing.

...veggie burgers or black bean burgers, crispy falafel, or a protein of your choice. If you’re serving it for brunch, try pairing it with any of these savory recipes: Vegetable...

TO THE RECIPE >>>>

Cabbage Salad

Move over, coleslaw! There's a new cabbage salad recipe in town. Crunchy, colorful, and tossed in a tangy dressing, it's an easy, delicious side dish.

...fantastic side dish for a picnic or cookout. Pair it with veggie burgers, black bean burgers, vegan hot dogs, BBQ tofu…whatever you happen to be grilling! Round out the meal...

TO THE RECIPE >>>>

Healthier Game Day Recipes

My favorite fun & flavorful vegetarian main dishes, appetizers, and snacks for game day! Plenty of vegan and gluten-free options included.

...peppers. Pile your veggies into bowls with an easy guac, simple chipotle beans, and pineapple salsa for a fun game day meal. Spicy Mango, Black Bean, and Avocado Tacos These...

TO THE POST >>>>

Sweet Potato Fries

Learn how to make crispy baked sweet potato fries in the oven! Olive oil, salt, and savory spices pack this healthy snack with irresistible flavor.

...Enjoy the fries as an appetizer or snack, or serve them as a side dish. They’re delicious alongside my black bean burgers, veggie burgers, and BBQ jackfruit sandwiches. More Tasty...

TO THE RECIPE >>>>
A food blog with fresh, zesty recipes.
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.