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Basil Pesto Recipe

Pesto is one of my favorite condiments to keep on hand. Try these easy, fun pesto recipe variations to brighten pasta, salads, roasted veggies & more!

...clove ¼ teaspoon sea salt freshly ground black pepper 2 cups basil leaves ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for a smoother pesto ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese,...

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Fig & Arugula Flatbread

Topped with fresh figs, pine nuts, arugula & creamy almond-lemon spread, this healthy flatbread makes a sweet & savory late summer appetizer or entree.

...taste Juice and zest of one small lemon 1/2 to 3/4 cup water 1-2 tablespoons olive oil Fresh black pepper Instructions Roll out the raw pizza dough. Mince some garlic...

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Summer Squash & Corn Orzo

Use up your summer zucchini squash haul with this light pasta recipe. Pine nuts & corn add crunch to this healthy 30-minute dish. vegan & gluten-free option

...fresh black pepper Instructions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo until al dente, referring to your package for exact cooking times. Drain, reserving...

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Fig & Arugula Wheat Berry Salad

This hearty grain & greens salad makes a healthy side or main in fall or late summer. Packed with fresh veggies & herbs, it can be made vegan & gluten-free!

...1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup Sea salt and fresh black pepper To assemble: 1 1/2 cups cooked wheat berries or quinoa for gf* 2 cups arugula or other baby...

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Peach & Pesto Crostini

Serve these crostini as a summer vegetarian appetizer. Sweet grilled peaches atop crisp bread & fresh mint pesto will have everyone going back for seconds.

...Juice and zest from 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more if desired Pinches red pepper flakes Sea salt and fresh black pepper Instructions Slice peaches into 6 segments...

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Edamame Dumplings

These homemade dumplings filled with edamame, basil, ginger, miso & tahini make a delicious 30-minute vegan dinner! Perfect for spring & summer weeknights.

...and fresh black pepper Instructions Combine the edamame, basil, scallions, garlic, ginger, miso, tahini, lemon juice, and sriracha in a food processor and pulse to create a somewhat chunky consistency....

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Miso-Maple Sweet Potato Tacos

These Asian-inspired glazed sweet potato tacos are topped with a creamy cilantro-coconut sauce. Serve them for a healthy meat, dairy, and gluten free meal!

...and some slices of creamy avocado. And a good squeeze of lime. (For protein, feel free to add in some black beans, or serve some on the side).   [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:87]...

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Tuna Cakes with Yuzu Yogurt

Make this lightly adapted version of Yotam Ottolenghi's Tuna Cakes with Yuzu Yogurt for an elegant and healthy at-home appetizer.

...good yogurt sauce, this one is mixed with grated cucumber, yuzu (or you could use lime juice), and black mustard seeds. The night after I made these, I also figured...

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Sesame-Ginger Chickpea Cakes

These vegetarian sesame-ginger chickpea cakes make impressive healthy homemade appetizers. Cilantro lime yogurt sauce adds creamy texture & tons of flavor.

...cilantro 1 cup panko breadcrumbs A few pinches sesame seeds Sea salt and fresh black pepper For the yogurt sauce: Heaping 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil...

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Roasted Cauliflower Hazelnut Salad

I love eating this spiced cauliflower salad at the holidays. It's filled with juicy pomegranates, crunchy hazelnuts, fresh parsley, and crisp celery.

...short on time. In 20 minutes or less, we consumed pounds of food… a tomato and burrata salad, roasted beets, green beans & peas, kohlrabi slaw, a couple of sweet...

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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.