31 Best Grill Recipes
It seems like it was just yesterday when Jack and I made our first grill recipes of the summer. Where does the time go" Labor Day might mark the unoff...
09-09-2020 21:41
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Austin-Style Migas
Looking back now, I can’t believe that there was a time when I hadn’t heard of migas. Growing up in the Midwest, I ate muffins for breakfast every...
09-09-2020 21:41
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Homemade Italian Dressing
Move over, bottled Italian dressing! This homemade Italian dressing recipe is super easy to make, and it tastes far better than any store bought kind....
02-09-2020 22:08
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Grilled Eggplant
Way back before Love and Lemons began, when I was first learning about seasonal vegetable cooking, grilled eggplant was one of my favorite things to m...
24-08-2020 21:44
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12 Easy Eggplant Recipes
Of all the vegetable recipes I post, eggplant recipes are the most divisive. Early on, this surprised me, because eggplant recipes have always been so...
24-08-2020 21:44
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Sautéed Yellow Squash
Who else loves yellow squash" Like zucchini, it starts to take over my fridge at this point in the summer, but I really can’t complain. This tender,...
13-08-2020 21:42
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Grilled Watermelon
Have you ever grilled watermelon" This summer, I’ve been grilling just about everything that enters my kitchen, and I finally got around to giving g...
11-08-2020 21:40
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How to Make Homemade Croutons
Who doesn?t love croutons" They add texture and complexity to creamy bowls of soup, bulk up light summer salads, and make just about any meal more fun...
09-08-2020 21:43
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Grilled Corn on the Cob
Let’s make grilled corn on the cob! Can you sense my excitement" Here in the Midwest, sweet corn season doesn’t arrive until the end of July. When...
06-08-2020 21:39
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Cherry Clafoutis
I first made this cherry clafoutis recipe a few weeks ago, after a trip to the farmers market. Here in the Midwest, the cusp of July and August marks ...
04-08-2020 21:42
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Easy Gazpacho
It’s no secret that I love gazpacho. Over the years, I’ve shared a gazpacho recipe with watermelon, one with corn, another with carrots, and still...
02-08-2020 21:38
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50 Fresh Tomato Recipes
When I made our grocery list this week, one thing was clear: Jack and I were going to be eating a lot of tomato recipes. I needed cherry tomatoes, hei...
30-07-2020 21:38
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What are Capers + 10 Caper Recipes
I’ve always loved capers, but lately, I’ve been cooking with them like crazy. It doesn’t seem to matter what I’m making – pasta, eggs, a sal...
28-07-2020 21:40
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Tomato Bruschetta
Growing up in the Midwest, the term “bruschetta” meant one thing: toasted bread topped with diced tomatoes, a little basil, and maybe a sprinkle o...
28-07-2020 21:40
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Baked Zucchini Chips
Move over, potato chips! If you’re craving a salty, crunchy summer snack, these baked zucchini chips are exactly what you need. The first time I tes...
23-07-2020 21:42
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Romesco Sauce
This romesco sauce recipe is one of my favorite things to make in summer. After Jack and I visited Barcelona for the first time, I made all kinds of S...
21-07-2020 21:42
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Mint Mojito
When life gives you mint leaves, what do you make" This mint mojito recipe! When Jack and I planted our little back deck garden this summer, I immedia...
19-07-2020 21:40
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Zucchini Salad
This zucchini salad recipe is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds! I love the way the raw zucchini ribbons curl around the crunchy pine nut...
16-07-2020 21:41
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How to Make Veggie Noodles
Did you know that you can make veggie noodles out of cucumber, carrots, kohlrabi, and more" We’ve all heard of zucchini noodles by now, but lots of ...
14-07-2020 21:40
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Easy Black Bean Burger
This black bean burger recipe is going to be your new best friend. The hearty patties are charred on the outside, tender in the middle, and packed wit...
12-07-2020 21:40
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Dill Pickles
The first time I tried this dill pickle recipe, I wondered why on earth I’d spent so many years buying pickles at the grocery store. Sure, store bou...
09-07-2020 21:39
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Nicoise Salad
I first fell in love with Nicoise salad when Jack and I visited the city where it originated: Nice, France. While we were there, I ordered it everywhe...
06-07-2020 21:43
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Grilled Potatoes
I’m all about mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, and roasted potatoes in the fall and winter, but when summer rolls around, grilled potatoes are my #1...
04-07-2020 21:39
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Summer Fruit Salad
Over the years, I’ve posted all sorts of salads with fruit (see here, here, or here), but I’ve never posted a classic fruit salad recipe. I don’...
02-07-2020 21:40
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Creamy Coleslaw
This easy coleslaw recipe is great for just about any occasion – a weeknight dinner, a fourth of July cookout, or a fun picnic lunch. Like all my fa...
30-06-2020 21:38
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Strawberry Shortcake
If I were to give you one piece of advice this week, it would be to make this strawberry shortcake recipe. Rustic, decadent, and completely delicious,...
28-06-2020 21:37
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Daily Harvest New Scoops & Flatbreads
Special thanks to Daily Harvest for partnering on this post. Before this spring, Jack and I went out for dinner at least once a week, and we often pic...
26-06-2020 21:39
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Socca Recipe
When Jack and I visited Nice, France, I ate two things as much as I could: Niçoise salad and socca. If you’re not familiar with socca, it’s a savo...
25-06-2020 21:39
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51 Easy Picnic Food Ideas
It’s picnic season! Your blanket’s ready, your cooler’s out, and you can’t wait to get outside. Now, all you need is good picnic food to take ...
25-06-2020 21:39
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Radish Salad
I immediately thought, “Radish salad!”, when I opened our CSA box a few weeks ago and found a heap of gorgeous radishes inside. Often, radishes pl...
25-06-2020 21:39
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Easy Macaroni Salad
This macaroni salad recipe is my fresher take on the kind I ate growing up. If you’re familiar with classic macaroni salad, you know that it’s usu...
25-06-2020 21:39
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Caprese Sandwich
Sometimes, the best things in life are the simplest, and this Caprese sandwich recipe is here to prove it. It’s super easy to make, but it’s still...
25-06-2020 21:39
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22 Easy Chickpea Recipes
Confession: I love chickpea recipes so much that I almost named this blog “Chickpea Chick.” In retrospect, I’m glad I went in a different direct...
03-04-2020 21:55
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Love & Lemons Every Day Cookbook Birthday!
Hi all! I’m popping in today to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the launch of our second cookbook, Love and Lemons Every Day. To all of you who ...
02-04-2020 21:59
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Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Spaghetti aglio e olio translates to “spaghetti with garlic and oil.” The traditional dish contains little more than these ingredients. It might b...
31-03-2020 22:00
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25 Healthy Rice Recipes
In all the hype around cauliflower rice and quinoa, it’s easy to forget the magic in good old rice. It may not be as trendy as other whole grains (o...
29-03-2020 21:58
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25 Best Bean Recipes
If the grocery store shelves are any indication, we’re all on the hunt for good bean recipes right now. I don’t know what it’s like where you ar...
25-03-2020 22:03
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How to Cook Beans
Canned beans are convenient, but in terms of affordability, taste, and texture, dried beans have them beat. If you’ve never cooked dried beans befor...
24-03-2020 21:56
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Produce Prep Part 2: Freezing Vegetables
Welcome to Part 2 of my guide to storing vegetables! On Friday, I wrote about my favorite vegetables that keep for at least a week at room temperature...
22-03-2020 21:55
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Produce Prep Part 1: Storing Vegetables
Like so many of you, Jack and I spent last weekend going from store to store, looking for supplies like hand soap, toilet paper, and, of course, groce...
20-03-2020 21:56
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25 Super Fun Baking Recipes
There’s no more joyful way to spend an afternoon than baking. I do most of the cooking in our house, but baking recipes are the ones that bring Jack...
16-03-2020 21:58
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30+ Healthy Pantry Recipes
There’s nothing I love more than making a delicious meal out of what I have on hand. It’s thrilling to reach into the cupboard and pull out a can ...
14-03-2020 21:57
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Citrus Salad with Fennel & Avocado
If a tomato salad is the best part of summer, a citrus salad is surely its winter counterpart. When tender greens and bursty berries are still months ...
12-03-2020 21:56
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What is Fennel" (And How to Cook It)
Everyone goes crazy for kale, but if I had my way, fennel would be all the rage too. It’s one of the most underrated vegetables, and if you’re not...
11-03-2020 21:57
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Bibimbap
This bibimbap recipe will make anyone fall in love with bowl food. When I talk about bowl food, I mean any recipe that consists of a base, such as noo...
08-03-2020 21:58
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How to Cook Rice on the Stove
Rumor has it that you need a rice cooker or an Instant pot to cook fluffy, tender rice at home. Well, I’m here to tell you that the rumors aren’t ...
08-03-2020 21:58
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Easy Gochujang Sauce
As far as flavor goes, there’s nothing like gochujang sauce. I first made it to drizzle over homemade bibimbap, but once I had it on hand, I began t...
08-03-2020 21:58
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How to Make Sunny Side Up Eggs
Sunny side up eggs have to be one of the simplest foods to cook. Nevertheless, we’ve all had ones that are scorched on the bottom and raw on top, ru...
05-03-2020 22:07
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Cream of Mushroom Soup
Before I met Jack, I associated cream of mushroom soup with green bean casserole. I thought of it as an ingredient, not a dish on its own, and mushroo...
03-03-2020 22:01
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No-Knead Bread
If you’re curious about bread-making, no-knead bread is a fantastic place to start. This method was made famous by Jim Lahey, owner of Sullivan Stre...
01-03-2020 22:00
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Polenta with Chimichurri & Mushrooms
It’s getting to be that point in winter where what I crave more than anything is spring. Slowly but surely, the days are getting longer, and I’m s...
23-02-2020 21:58
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Creamy Polenta
Everyone raves about Italian pasta and pizza, but if you ask me, polenta deserves just as much love. A north Italian porridge made of coarsely ground ...
22-02-2020 21:57
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Chimichurri Sauce
Jack and I went to Argentina on our honeymoon, where I fell in love with chimichurri. I have a weakness for any vibrant green sauce made with fresh he...
21-02-2020 21:58
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Sautéed Mushrooms with Tamari
Sauteed mushrooms are so simple, yet so flavorful at the same time. They’re the perfect example of how when you use good-quality, plant-based ingred...
18-02-2020 21:58
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Healthy Freezer Meals
On busy nights, freezer meals are the first thing I turn to in order to get a quick, wholesome, and delicious dinner on the table. This might come as ...
16-02-2020 21:56
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A Week of Healthy Smoothies & Snacks
There?s nothing I love more than starting my day with a produce-packed smoothie. Eating a big serving of fruits and veggies first thing makes me feel ...
14-02-2020 21:56
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Steamed Bao Buns
Making these steamed bao buns is our idea of the perfect Valentine’s date. See, Jack and I enjoy going out to eat, but never on Valentine’s Day. T...
13-02-2020 21:56
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25 Easy Pasta Recipes
Pasta recipes are some of these most versatile dishes out there. Cooking a romantic dinner for two" There’s a pasta recipe for that. Need a quick an...
12-02-2020 21:56
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30 Best Vegan Desserts
These vegan desserts are here to prove that you don’t need butter, eggs, or cream to create something that’s sweet, rich, and decadent. Once you s...
09-02-2020 22:01
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Gluten Free Pancakes
In the last few weeks, making this recipe for gluten-free pancakes has become our Saturday morning routine. Jack beats the egg whites into soft peaks ...
06-02-2020 22:01
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Fettuccine Alfredo
Traditional fettuccine Alfredo contains 5 basic ingredients: pasta, butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. If you’ve been reading the blog for a...
03-02-2020 22:02
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Alfredo Sauce
If you’re wondering what to make for dinner tonight, this homemade Alfredo sauce recipe is undoubtedly the answer. It’s rich and nutty, with an ir...
03-02-2020 22:02
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Sheet Pan Nachos
If you’re watching the Super Bowl this weekend, you have to make this nachos recipe. If you’re not watching the Super Bowl this weekend, you still...
01-02-2020 21:56
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Best Homemade Brownies
For years, I couldn’t seem to find a recipe for brownies that met my standards. Anytime I made homemade brownies, I wanted them to be just like the ...
28-01-2020 22:00
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Perfect Baked Potato
A perfect baked potato is hard to beat. The outside is brown and crisp, coated in a crust of sea salt. Pierce the skin, and your fork gives way to a s...
26-01-2020 21:58
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Homemade Taquitos
Who would have guessed that moving to Chicago would have made me a taquitos fan" Just after Jack and I moved here, a new bar opened up down the block ...
23-01-2020 22:01
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What is Jackfruit"
Who would have thought that jackfruit – a sweet, funny-looking tropical fruit – would become a trendy meat substitute" Lately, I’ve been seeing ...
23-01-2020 22:01
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Curried Lentil Salad
This lentil salad recipe is my ideal winter lunch. It’s fresh and filled with veggies, but it’s hearty and satisfying at the same time. Curry spic...
21-01-2020 22:01
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Healthy Lunch Ideas
Good healthy lunch ideas are like gold. In the middle of a busy work day, lunch is the longest break I take. It’s a time to reset, to relax, and to ...
19-01-2020 21:57
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Homemade Granola
If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent hours in the granola aisle at the grocery store, trying to find just the right kind. You know the one –...
14-01-2020 21:58
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Kimchi Brown Rice Bliss Bowls
I hope you’ve all had a great start to the New Year! I’m popping in today to share these super fun, super healthy Kimchi Brown Rice Bliss Bowls. T...
10-01-2020 21:56
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What is Tempeh" (+ Best Tempeh Recipes!)
Have you tried tempeh" If you follow a plant-based diet or are interested in eating less meat, it’s a fantastic source of protein. Unlike tofu, temp...
09-01-2020 21:59
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Easy Peanut Sauce
Does anyone else absolutely love peanut sauce" Creamy, spicy, savory, and a little sweet, it’s a sauce that I’m equally happy drizzling over dinne...
07-01-2020 22:00
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Roasted Broccoli with Meyer Lemon
Do you have any favorite broccoli recipes" I love it in just about anything – broccoli salad, frittatas, pasta, etc. – but my favorite way to eat ...
07-01-2020 22:00
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Fresh Spring Rolls
Spring rolls are one of my favorite things to make when I’m trying to eat healthier after the holidays. I love stuffing rice paper wrappers with lot...
07-01-2020 22:00
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Avocado Toast, 5 Ways
When avocado toast came onto the scene years ago, lots of people wrote it off as a trend. But as someone who still eats it for breakfast or lunch a fe...
05-01-2020 22:00
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85 Best Vegan Recipes
Most days in our house, Jack and I eat vegan recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Of course, there are exceptions, but the food I most enjoy cook...
02-01-2020 22:05
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Many-Veggie Vegetable Soup
This vegetable soup recipe is cozy, healing, and warming – just the thing for cold nights, days when you’re craving a healthy reset, or any time y...
31-12-2019 21:56
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Classic Mimosa Recipe
If I’m hosting a special occasion brunch, you can bet that mimosas will be on the menu. Light, fresh, and festive, they’re perfect for celebrating...
29-12-2019 22:08
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Best of 2019
Happy (almost) New Year! Does anyone else feel like 2019 has flown by" To me, it seems like it was just yesterday that we were at the farmers market b...
27-12-2019 21:57
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Shakshuka with Harissa
In Israel and throughout the Middle East, shakshuka is a traditional breakfast food, but I love this recipe so much that I could eat it at any time of...
24-12-2019 21:54
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Homemade Caesar Dressing
Purists will tell you that you can’t make a good Caesar dressing without an egg yolk, anchovies, and Worcestershire sauce. But here’s the thing: w...
17-12-2019 22:03
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Caesar Salad
If there’s any recipe that’ll convince someone that they love salad, it’s this Caesar salad recipe. Its base is chopped romaine lettuce and cris...
17-12-2019 22:03
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Creamy Potato Soup
We’re obsessed with this potato soup recipe! It’s lusciously creamy and filled with bold, smoky, tangy flavor. If you have any leftovers, it taste...
15-12-2019 21:58
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50 Easy Appetizers
Do you have any go-to easy appetizers" When I’m entertaining, I often turn to a simple, seasonal crostini or cheese board, but at this time of year,...
12-12-2019 21:56
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are a contentious item in our house. Here’s why: Whenever I take a batch out of the oven, I choose one to sample. I take a bite, s...
10-12-2019 21:53
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The BEST Spinach Artichoke Dip
If you want to impress guests at your next holiday party, make this spinach artichoke dip! It’s creamy, cheesy, and rich with briny artichoke flavor...
05-12-2019 21:55
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How to Make Oatmeal
If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you know that oatmeal has never been my thing. But this fall, after I tried Amy Chaplin’s whole oat p...
03-12-2019 21:55
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Sugar Cookies
When I was a kid, my family’s sugar cookie recipe was the first thing that brought us back into the kitchen after Thanksgiving. We’d spend the wee...
01-12-2019 22:00
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Gift our Cookbooks for a FREE Recipe E-book
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, let?s talk about holiday gifts! In case you?re new around here, my latest cookbook, Love & Lemons Every Day, ...
29-11-2019 21:52
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Baked Brie with Pomegranates
This baked brie recipe might just be the best holiday appetizer out there. Of course, it’s delicious. What could be better than rich, melty brie pil...
26-11-2019 21:55
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Oven Roasted Potatoes
Today, I’m making the case for roasted potatoes. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it seems like mashed potatoes and potato gratin are all ...
25-11-2019 21:55
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Focaccia with Rosemary
Nine times out of ten, if we’re making bread at home, we’re making focaccia. When Jack first started baking bread, he made lots of rustic ciabatta...
21-11-2019 21:58
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Rice Pilaf with Pomegranate Arils
How pretty is this rice pilaf" If you’re looking for an easy holiday side dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor, this recipe is just the thing for you...
19-11-2019 21:54
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50 Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, and apple pie may have permanent spots on your Thanksgiving menu, but if you’re anything like me, you like to throw...
17-11-2019 21:58
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Thanksgiving Stuffing
I enjoy green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and creamed spinach, but without question, my favorite Thanksgiving side dish is the stuffing. I’ve a...
14-11-2019 21:56
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Maple Roasted Acorn Squash
Today, I’m sharing this maple roasted acorn squash recipe in the spirit of simplicity. As the holidays approach, I’ve been thinking more and more ...
12-11-2019 22:00
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Easy Mashed Potatoes
The standard for mashed potatoes is high in our house. See, Jack grew up eating his Uncle Billy’s perfect mashed potatoes, and he still reminisces a...
11-11-2019 22:00
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Creamed Spinach
When Jack was growing up, his mom made creamed spinach for Thanksgiving every year. He still raves about her famous recipe, so this year, I used it as...
05-11-2019 21:55
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Best Pumpkin Pie
Growing up, my favorite part of Thanksgiving was the pumpkin pie. All year, I?d look forward to that creamy, cinnamon-y, custardy filling. I loved pum...
03-11-2019 22:07
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