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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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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This 30-minute broccoli cheddar soup recipe is the ULTIMATE comfort food! It's rich, creamy, super cheesy, and loaded with tender veggies.

...croutons. If you’re looking for something more to serve with it, I recommend a simple veggie side dish like one of these: Sautéed Green Beans Green Bean Salad Sautéed Brussels...

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower

A stunning main or side dish, this whole roasted cauliflower is tender, delicious, and simple to make. A quick harissa sauce adds bold flavor.

...them off with roasted chickpeas, or serve them on top of a swoosh of hummus or white bean dip. These bean-based spreads will add delicious creamy texture and a boost...

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35 Best Party Dip Recipes

Throwing a party? You need some easy dip recipes in your back pocket! Find our 35 best below. They include spinach artichoke dip, guacamole, and more!

...stir in cooked black beans for a heartier dip. Remoulade Sauce My dip of choice for air fryer fried pickles! It’s rich and tangy, with a spicy kick. Corn Salsa...

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Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

I scream, you scream, we all scream for HOMEMADE ice cream! This sweet treat is rich, creamy, packed with vanilla flavor, and insanely easy to make.

...– For sweetness. Vanilla extract – For warm vanilla flavor. If you happen to have vanilla bean paste on hand, it’s a fun alternative. It gives the ice cream the...

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50 Best Easter Side Dishes

These Easter side dishes include our best recipes for potatoes, spring salads, seasonal veggies, and more. Choose some to complete your holiday meal!

...meal! Easter Vegetable Side Dishes Sautéed Green Beans You can make these simple lemon green beans in under 10 minutes, so they’re a great side dish to whip up at...

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25 Best Thanksgiving Appetizers

Kick off your holiday feast with these easy Thanksgiving appetizers! They include fun, festive ideas like stuffed mushrooms, baked brie, and more.

...a notch by sprinkling homemade croutons on top. White Bean Dip This simple lemon, garlic, and white bean dip is easy to customize. Toss in fresh herbs like rosemary or...

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35 Best Friendsgiving Food Ideas

Our best Friendsgiving food ideas! Find easy recipes for a festive fall gathering—crowd-pleasing appetizers, fun drinks, desserts, and more.

...pecan and oat topping instead. Green Bean Casserole I grew up eating green bean casserole made with canned cream of mushroom soup, so trust me when I tell you that...

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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.