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Strawberry Salad with Balsamic

My sweeter take on a classic Caprese salad, this strawberry salad recipe is bursting with flavor from cherry tomatoes, basil, and tangy balsamic.

...richness and creamy texture Toasted pecans, for a nutty crunch And an easy balsamic reduction, to tie it all together! The tangy balsamic perfectly accents the sweet strawberries. Combine the...

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Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Cake

This olive oil cake is the perfect treat for dark chocolate lovers. It's not too sweet, deeply chocolatey, and delicious with a dollop of cardamom cream.

...recipes (not so many vegan ones), and overall tons of inspiration. I love the way Karen describes her collection of recipes: “food as it should be: nuanced, bright and gorgeous.”...

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Cherry Tomato Pasta

This cherry tomato pasta is my ideal summer dinner. Filled with bursty tomatoes, garlic, and basil, it's fresh, flavorful, and super easy to make!

...a match made in heaven! Its spicy, aromatic flavor is essential here. Pecorino cheese – It gives the pasta a rich, savory finish. If you’re vegan or dairy-free, feel free...

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Eggplant Rollatini

In this eggplant rollatini recipe, bubbly marinara surrounds tender eggplant slices rolled around a rich ricotta filling. It's SO comforting and delicious!

...a vegan alternative to the ricotta, check out the recipe card below. I’ve included my go-to recipe for a creamy plant-based “ricotta,” made from blended tofu and nutritional yeast. I...

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Zucchini Brownies

You won't taste the zucchini in this easy zucchini brownies recipe. It melts into the rich chocolate batter, making them amazingly gooey and moist.

...goods next: Chocolate Zucchini Bread Best Zucchini Bread Zucchini Muffins Chocolate Zucchini Cake Healthy Banana Bread Best Peanut Butter Cookies Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Or any of these 25 Super...

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Crispy Butternut Squash & Poblano Tacos

I'm head over heels for these butternut squash tacos loaded with crispy baked squash cubes, simple slaw, and a to-die-for creamy poblano sauce.

...time: 1 hour 20 mins Serves: 4 The sauce is the star of these crispy baked butternut squash tacos. Easily make it vegan by using vegan mayo. Ingredients 8 tortillas,...

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Sweet Potato Hash

I call this sweet potato hash a breakfast recipe, but honestly, we love it for any meal of the day. It's healthy, satisfying, delicious, and SO easy to make!

...hot sauce, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. A few other tasty options are pickled onions, pickled jalapeños, and smoky vegan bacon! Find the complete recipe with measurements...

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Healthy Dinner Ideas

These are our favorite healthy dinner recipes! Creamy White Bean Shells, Butternut Enchiladas, Sweet Potato Noodles, Lentil Bolognese & more!

...Kale Sun-dried tomatoes give this vegan spaghetti squash recipe a savory pop. Hearty from chickpeas & kale, it’s a great fall or winter weeknight dinner recipe. Herb & Garlic Mushroom...

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Artichoke Pasta

This artichoke pasta recipe is an easy, elegant spring dinner. It's tossed in a rich, flavorful lemon butter sauce and garnished with lots of fresh mint.

...This artichoke pasta recipe is an easy, elegant spring dinner. Make it vegan by substituting vegan butter and omitting the pecorino cheese. Ingredients 8 roasted baby artichokes, halved or quartered...

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Kale Guacamole

This kale guacamole has classic guac's addictive zesty flavor & creamy texture, but steamed kale leaves makes it extra green (and extra healthy)!

...this healthy guac on tortilla chips, but it’s also at home in this [url href=”https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegan-seven-layer-dip/”]Vegan 7-Layer Dip[/url] or topped onto burrito bowls! Ingredients 3 leaves curly kale, stems removed 3...

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Quinoa & Kale Veggie Quesadillas

Veggie quesadillas are one of my go-to weeknight dinners, and I love this kale & quinoa version. Don't skip the tomatillo salsa for dipping!

...1) and stuffed it between flour tortillas with cheese to make healthier-than-normal veggie quesadillas. If you’re vegan, skip the cheese and spread a layer of refried beans onto the tortilla...

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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.