https://www.loveandlemons.com/tag/spices/ Healthy, whole food, vegan and vegetarian recipes Thu, 28 May 2026 22:32:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.loveandlemons.com/best-veggie-burger-recipe/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/best-veggie-burger-recipe/#comments Wed, 20 May 2020 13:28:41 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=31045
Say hello to the BEST veggie burger recipe! Of course, that’s just my opinion, but once you try it, I think you’ll agree. For one, these patties are grill-able! And if you’d rather be spending time in the sun than in the kitchen, you can even make them a day or two in advance. But that’s not all. This veggie burger has an amazing meaty texture and savory, smoky flavor. It’ll keep its shape when it’s stuffed inside a bun, and it’s delicious with fancy fixings or with good old ketchup and mustard. Unlike many packaged veggie burgers, its incredible […]

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These sweet potato tacos are one of my favorite weeknight dinners. Filled with chili-spiced roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, and a bright, creamy avocado lime sauce, they’re delicious, satisfying, and so simple to make. I first shared the recipe years ago, and it’s been a staple in my rotation ever since. Before we get to the recipe, I wanted to mention how flexible these sweet potato tacos are. I roast the sweet potatoes with chili powder, but you could use other spices like cumin, coriander, and/or smoked paprika. I call for black beans, but pinto beans are equally tasty. And I’m […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/sweet-potato-tacos/feed/ 142 https://www.loveandlemons.com/guacamole-beyond-burgers-w-spicy-sweet-potato-wedges/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/guacamole-beyond-burgers-w-spicy-sweet-potato-wedges/#comments Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:45:07 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=31337
When I first tried to become vegetarian (many years ago), the concept was so new to me that I didn’t really know what to eat. My go-to easy “meals” were those tiny cardboard-flavored frozen veggie burgers. I’d eat them for dinner and I’d bring them to cookouts… they tasted terrible and everyone around me thought I was a little crazy. It wasn’t long until I quit frozen veggie burgers altogether. A few weeks ago, we gave the Beyond Burger a whirl and wow(!), have plant-based burgers come a long way! First off, you’ll actually find them in the meat case […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/guacamole-beyond-burgers-w-spicy-sweet-potato-wedges/feed/ 8 https://www.loveandlemons.com/pound-cake-recipe/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/pound-cake-recipe/#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2018 13:15:44 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=31149
I hope you’re all having a great weekend! Ours has been pretty chill – we went to the farmers market, Jack played video games, and I did some baking. I’m excited to share this lovely little pound cake recipe with you because I think it’s the perfect Sunday afternoon treat. It’s lightly sweet and nicely spiced. Yogurt makes it tangy while giving it a nice puffed up look. It’s moist with that perfect cake-y crumb that you want in a quick bread. My Pound Cake Recipe To be fair, I’m stretching the term “pound cake” a little here. It’s traditionally […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/pound-cake-recipe/feed/ 31 https://www.loveandlemons.com/turmeric-cauliflower-fried-rice/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/turmeric-cauliflower-fried-rice/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:41:47 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=30108
Hello from Kyoto, Japan, where we’re currently on vacation and awake way too early and embracing the jet lag that has now made us morning people. I have to say, it’s kind of nice to start the day super early. Who knew one could accomplish so much in a day when you wake up at 5am?! While I’m not giving up actual rice anytime soon, and certainly not while we’re in Japan, I love my cauliflower rice, and I especially love this turmeric-spiced cauliflower fried rice with creamy cardamom yogurt sauce. It checks all of those necessary weeknight-friendly recipe boxes: […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/turmeric-cauliflower-fried-rice/feed/ 45 https://www.loveandlemons.com/falafel-burger-recipe/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/falafel-burger-recipe/#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2018 18:10:04 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=29642
This falafel burger recipe comes from our friends Sonja and Alex’s new book Pretty Simple Cooking, and we’re completely obsessed with it! Unlike many veggie burger or falafel recipes, this one uses simple ingredients that you’ll be able to find in nearly any grocery store. It’s easy to put together, and it’s absolutely delicious. The patties have a nice hearty texture and a robust, aromatic flavor, thanks to a slew of spices and fresh herbs. They’re the kind of thing I’d be happy to eat for dinner any night of the week, as they’re fresh and healthy, but flavorful and satisfying […]

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I’ve mentioned this before on the blog, but this past year we made a huge move from Austin to Chicago, where I’m originally from. Years and years ago (when I first met Jack who lived in Austin) I was SO excited to leave and to live somewhere warm… forever! I didn’t miss fall, I didn’t miss the seasons, I basked in the sun in December and I loved every minute of it. As far as I knew, I would never be back but, well, life has a way of changing in unexpected ways and here we are! On a warm […]

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So, by now you all know that I don’t drink regular milk. I do enjoy cheese occasionally, and I love greek yogurt, but regular milk… no matter if it’s just a little, it’s just not my thing (although, my entire family loves it and I’m totally fine with that – to each their own!). Suffice it to say that I’ve been drinking, baking with, and altogether enjoying non-dairy milk for years, but I had yet to discover how lovely and delicious homemade PECAN milk is until now. This post is in partnership with Pure Leaf Tea Home Brewed Teas because […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/vanilla-pecan-milk-chai-lattes/feed/ 80 https://www.loveandlemons.com/butternut-squash-hummus-with-feta-pomegranates/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/butternut-squash-hummus-with-feta-pomegranates/#comments Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:52:58 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=29055
I hope you need a last-minute Thanksgiving appetizer because this butternut squash hummus dip is so insanely good! While I was making it, I couldn’t stop eating it. Now that the leftovers are in the fridge, I can’t walk by the kitchen without grabbing a cracker for a quick swipe. It’s easy to make, especially if you’re roasting butternut squash for another recipe – just roast an extra cup of cubed squash and swirl this hummus together in no time. It’s thick, creamy, tangy, and nicely spiced from the cumin, coriander, and a bit of cayenne. Now the important part […]

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This apple crumble pie recipe was the first pie that Jack and I made together. Even though we spent countless Thanksgivings together in Austin, we never baked pie. We’d either stay home and skip it, opting for a simple crumble or crisp instead, or we’d be head to a Friendsgiving, where someone else would supply the pie that year. But this year, we finally decided to take on the challenge! As Jack says, I have a “soft spot for soft apples,” so we knew that apple pie would be our pick. I also can’t get enough of baked fruit under […]

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