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Prettiest Spring Vegetable Platter

A fresh, healthy way to serve veggie crudite at your next happy hour or party! Vegan and gluten free options, with dip, wine, and cheese pairings.

...bean dill dip. Both are rich, yet fresh… perfect for crisp spring vegetables and wine. Make them in advance and store them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve....

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Homemade Vanilla Hazelnut Milk Latte

Delicious homemade hazelnut milk flavored with maple, cinnamon, nutmeg & vanilla is perfect with coffee or espresso! Great for lazy weekends. Vegan.

...Milk Latte Serves: just over 4 cups Ingredients 1 cup hazelnuts, soaked overnight 3 ½ cups filtered water 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean*...

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Coconut Macaroons

Here it is: the only coconut macaroons recipe you'll ever need! They're crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, and oh-so-good with a chocolate drizzle.

...(see note) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped (I skipped and added more vanilla extract) 3 1/2 ounces non-dairy dark chocolate 1 teaspoon coconut oil Instructions...

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A Friends Giving Menu

A non-traditional menu for Thanksgiving with friends (a.k.a Friendsgiving)

...this one is delicious AND happens to be good for you. Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas Because it’s my party, I can have Thanksgiving Enchiladas if I want to. 🙂...

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Gaby’s Strawberry Shortcake

This classic strawberry shortcake recipe is a lovely, fresh dessert! I made mine fancy by mixing fresh basil into the simple strawberry filling.

...of 1 vanilla bean Instructions To make the strawberries: Combine the strawberries and sugar in a large bowl and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight...

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49 Best Healthy Snacks

Stomach growling in the middle of the afternoon? Tide yourself over with one of these healthy snacks! They include granola bars, dips, and more.

...protein-rich Middle Eastern dip. Slather it onto pita or scoop it up with veggies for a refreshing spring or summer snack. White Bean Dip This creamy, lemony white bean dip...

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Kohlrabi Slaw

Made with toasted hazelnuts, red onions, and apples, this easy kohlrabi slaw is crisp and refreshing. It's a light, lovely side dish for any autumn meal.

...a wonderful addition to a Thanksgiving dinner! Serve it with classic side dishes like green bean casserole, mashed sweet potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce. For more Thanksgiving ideas, check out...

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28 Easy Summer Appetizers

These easy summer appetizers will be a hit at your next cookout or BBQ! They include creative crudité platters, delicious dips, and more.

...and sweet summer fruit. Antipasto Platter Make this stunning snack platter for an Italian-inspired summer gathering! It boasts marinated mozzarella balls and gigante beans, a few cheeses, fresh veggies, olives,...

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40 Best Super Bowl Food Ideas

The best part of Super Bowl Sunday? The snacks! Below, you'll find easy Super Bowl food ideas to help you make a crowd-pleasing game day spread.

...sauce for dipping. Quesadillas Scallions, jalapeños, and black beans amp up the flavor in these easy quesadillas. Serve them with salsa and plenty of guacamole! Pico de Gallo This easy...

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Farro Salad

Farro adds delicious chewy texture and nutty flavor to this fresh, versatile salad recipe. Enjoy it for a healthy lunch, or serve it as an easy side dish.

...this salad substantial enough to eat for lunch, but it’s a great dinner side dish too. Pair it with your favorite protein, or serve it alongside brothy beans, a baked...

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Behind the Scenes at Love & Lemons

Ever wondered how we come up with recipes? Find out below! I'm answering some of your most common questions in this behind-the-scenes peek.

...or more. We made this green bean casserole maybe five times the year we developed it. Neither of us ate green bean casserole at Thanksgiving that year – we’d had...

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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.