Grilled Asparagus Lemon-Thyme Farro Salad
Welcome to grilling week! This week, each of the 3 recipes I’m going to post will all involve the grill. The sun is finally shining and we’re gett...
23-05-2018 21:51
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Asparagus Ribbon, Mint & Pea Pesto Toasts
If you love asparagus, but the people you’re living with don’t, this post is for you. Even if you’re just blasé about asparagus, like I used to ...
20-05-2018 21:55
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Chickpea Pan Bagnat Sandwiches
It’s an understatement to say that I love a Niçoise salad. When we went to Nice, I ate at least one every single day that we were there… sometimes...
17-05-2018 21:55
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Very Veggie Spring Green Breakfast Casserole
I love a good frittata. Frittatas are my go-to choice for brunch if Jack and I are hosting a couple of people. Now that we’re living around more fam...
10-05-2018 21:54
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Mother’s Day Recipes + a Giveaway!
Mother’s Day is this weekend! That sure came up quick! In case you need some recipe inspiration, here are a few of my favorites that I think would b...
09-05-2018 21:56
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Strawberry Coconut Cream Tart
I hope you all had a great weekend! It felt like summer around here and it was amazing. We went for a long breezy walk to the farmers market, sat out ...
07-05-2018 21:55
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Cashew Broccoli Soba Noodles
Happy Wednesday! Currently, we’re en route from Japan where we ate a lot of soba noodles. Of course, we didn’t eat them quite like this – in Jap...
02-05-2018 21:52
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Cauliflower Turmeric Rice
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 ha...
24-04-2018 21:54
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Strawberry Basil Shortcakes
I love strawberry shortcake so much. As I’ve gotten older, a funny thing has happened where I’ve become less obsessed with chocolate desserts and ...
21-04-2018 21:52
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Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
If there?s one dish that I make most often for family and friends, it?s vegetable lasagna. It?s probably the first big dinner that I ever learned to m...
15-04-2018 21:52
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5-Day Meal Plan Recap + Grocery List
As promised, here?s a recap of the 5-day meal plan that I posted this past week. First things first, why did I all of a sudden meal plan for 5 days (a...
12-04-2018 21:56
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Meal Plan Day 5: Curried Cauliflower Soup
Today is the last day of my 5-part meal plan and it’s a good one! I love this soup! It?s so darn simple to make and it?s so delicious with the curry...
09-04-2018 21:55
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Meal Plan Day 4: Broccolini & Brussels Sprout Orecchiet
Happy Saturday and welcome to Day 4 of my meal plan week! In case you haven?t been following, here are Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3. Once again, I?m trying...
07-04-2018 21:53
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Meal Plan Day 3: Quinoa & Kale Quesadillas
Aaaand meal planning week continues on Day 3 with these Quinoa Kale Quesadillas. Just to recap, I’m trying something new this week where I’m posti...
05-04-2018 21:57
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Big Green Kale Salad with Creamy Kale Pepita Pesto
Hi, and welcome to my week of meal planning: Day 2! In case you missed yesterday’s post, here’s what’s happening: I started with one base meal â...
04-04-2018 21:56
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Meal Planning + Mean Green Grain Bowls
This week, we?re talking (er? I?m talking) about meal prep! Why" Well first and foremost, it?s because our meal planning journal, The Love & Lemons Me...
03-04-2018 21:55
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Announcing!! The Love & Lemons Meal Record & Marke
Meet the newest member of our L&L family: The Love & Lemons Meal Record and Market List! Also known as the prettiest meal planning journal you’ve ev...
26-03-2018 21:58
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Creamy Vegan Baked Pasta with Brussels Sprouts
Happy first week of spring! With summer on the horizon, at least in my still-Austin-based mindset, I really want to be making lighter and brighter foo...
23-03-2018 21:59
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Kale Pesto Mushroom Pistachio Bowls
Last August, we decided to move to Chicago. When we first walked around what would become our new neighborhood, it was sunny, warm, children were play...
16-03-2018 21:55
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Chocolate Zucchini Cake with Matcha Frosting (Vegan)
I woke up the other morning and thought… Matcha Frosting! Then I realized that with St. Patrick’s day coming up, cake with green frosting would be...
14-03-2018 21:57
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Cauliflower Rice Kimchi Bowls
You probably already know about my love for cauliflower rice by now, but something I’ve never posted about are kimchi bowls… or kimchi anything fo...
12-03-2018 21:57
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Our Trip to the French Wine Region of Beaujolais
In 2015, I had the amazing opportunity to visit vineyards all over the Rhone Valley. I loved every bit of it – the hilltop views, the lavender field...
28-02-2018 21:55
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Valentine’s Layered Smoothie
Nothing says love like a smoothie, right" ? I love love love Valentine’s day, but not in the fancy-dinner-prix-fixe dinner sort of way. I love it fo...
14-02-2018 21:51
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Falafel Burgers with Yogurt Dill Sauce
One of the best things about starting our blog are the friends that we’ve made along the way… the kindred spirits who share the same passion for c...
06-02-2018 21:54
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Vegan Seven Layer Dip
I have a huge weakness for seven layer dip. Growing up, my mom made it for SO many holidays and gatherings. I?d be sure to grab a seat at the table ri...
03-02-2018 21:53
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Healthier (Vegan) Stuffed Potato Skins
I wanted to share this fun healthi(er) “game day” recipe before the Super Bowl even though, admittedly, we’re not big football fans. And by “w...
29-01-2018 21:53
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Healthy Lunch Recipes to Take to Work
I think lunch is the most important meal of the day. Ok, that’s not true, I think ALL meals are the most important meal of the day, and it’s a rar...
17-01-2018 21:56
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Brown Rice and Adzuki Bean Bowls
Hi, my name is Jeanine and I?ve been an Instagram addict from the beginning. I love seeing what?s going in on other people?s lives, what they?re makin...
15-01-2018 21:58
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Vegan Tomato Soup w/ Grilled Cheese Croutons
During my first semester in college, I gained about 25 pounds. For a short person like me who never had any prior issues with food or weight, it was d...
11-01-2018 21:54
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Pesto Pasta with Arugula
The first snow came early in Chicago this year. It was barely November and we were driving to an appointment. It was snowing, and then all of the sudd...
09-01-2018 21:56
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Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
Happy 2018! Usually I start a new year by posting smoothie bowls, salads and all of my favorite light and fresh things, but… well… it’s -3 degre...
02-01-2018 21:54
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No-Noodle Sweet Potato Sage Lasagna
I’m so excited about this recipe because, who doesn’t love lasagna in the middle (err… beginning) of winter! Growing up, lasagna was my favorite...
31-12-2017 21:55
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Cinnamon Brown Sugar Baked French Toast
Tell me, what’s your breakfast weakness" Pancakes" Waffles" Mine is French toast. Eggy bread that’s soft in the middle and crisp around the edges ...
22-12-2017 21:49
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KitchenAid® Artisan Stand Mixer Giveaway!
I’m SO excited about this giveaway because I think EVERY kitchen needs a KitchenAid® Artisan® Stand Mixer! My grandmother had one, my mom has one, a...
20-12-2017 21:52
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Cranberry Pistachio Chip Cookies
With Christmas just one week away, I thought I’d share some cookies… finally! Admittedly, I’m a little late with the holiday treats this year, b...
18-12-2017 22:12
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2017 Cookbook Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again! You’ve gone through your list and checked it twice… yet there are still a few friends and family members left and ...
15-12-2017 21:50
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Zucchini & Sweet Potato Noodle Minestrone
I always talk about how much I love soup and now that it’s winter (in Chicago! Ack!), I’m more obsessed than ever. I love making it, I love eating...
11-12-2017 21:47
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Shredded Brussels Sprout & Cranberry Salad
I just woke up to a snowy white Saturday morning, which means that it’s the perfect day for… salad! Ok, maybe I’m the weird one that just loves ...
09-12-2017 21:49
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Home for the Holidays (+ mulled wine!)
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 ...
07-12-2017 21:46
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Apple Cinnamon Crunch Overnight Oats
It’s December! How did that happen already" With the holidays quickly approaching, you’re busy (and I’m busy!)… all the more reason to have a ...
05-12-2017 21:48
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Vanilla Pecan Milk Chai Lattes
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 i...
27-11-2017 21:49
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Butternut Hummus with Feta & Pomegranates
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 s...
21-11-2017 21:46
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Homemade Apple Crumble Pie (vegan)
Hi all, this is Jeanine’s husband Jack and, well, it’s fall. We all know what that means… pie! Lots of it. Pie was a fixture for my holiday meal...
17-11-2017 21:49
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A Friends Giving Menu
Thanksgiving is next week, which means this weekend is for Friendsgiving! What I love about Friendsgiving is that it?s more than ok to change up T-giv...
16-11-2017 21:46
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Simple Roasted Beets with Citrus
By now you probably know who’s bringing the stuffing, the mashed potatoes, the gravy, and the pumpkin pie. Well at least I do. I know if I’m going...
15-11-2017 21:45
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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Many Ways
For so many years, I didn?t think I liked sweet potatoes. It turns out, I LOVE sweet potatoes and I don’t like marshmallows (which is how they were ...
13-11-2017 21:49
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Butternut Squash & Leek Stuffing
My favorite part about Thanksgiving food – the stuffing! Why soggy-baked bread tastes so good, I have no idea, but it just does. Maybe it?s because ...
10-11-2017 21:44
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Cauliflower Parsnip Mash w/ Roasted Garlic
A few years ago, we made a cauliflower mashed potato recipe that was a huge hit for the holidays. Well, we’re hosting Thanksgiving this year and I d...
08-11-2017 21:44
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A Spiced-Up Fall Squash Salad
Do you do Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving" Or both" This year we’re having the traditional Thanksgiving with my family on actual Thanksgiving, and a f...
06-11-2017 21:44
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Roasted Delicata Squash with Apples & Sage
It’s November, so let the countdown to Thanksgiving begin! My favorite part about this holiday: the sides! Of course there are the essentials: stuff...
03-11-2017 21:46
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Vegan “Cheesy” Broccoli Soup
Awhile back I posted a photo of this gorgeous pile of broccoli on Instagram with a call out for broccoli recipe requests. If you replied there, thank ...
01-11-2017 21:50
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Harvest Haven Salad & a trip to Madison
The other day, we were having dinner with the family and my mom said ?so, do you want to host Thanksgiving this year"? My first instinct was – heck ...
30-10-2017 21:48
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Herb & Garlic Mushroom Pasta
It seems like every day these days is some new National ___ Day… National Dog Day, National Donut Day. But today is extra special, because today is ...
25-10-2017 21:43
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How to Make Matcha
When it comes to food ?trends,? I?m usually so late to the game. Chia pudding, smoothie bowls, cauliflower smoothies? I didn?t see any of those foods ...
23-10-2017 21:45
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Favorite Vegetarian Soup Recipes
Depending on where you live, it may or may not be quite soup weather yet. The temps are cooling off over here in the midwest, but to be honest, I’d ...
19-10-2017 21:47
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Pumpkin Tortilla Soup
We?re halfway through October and I suppose I?m behind on pumpkin season :). I haven?t made pumpkin bread, I haven?t made pumpkin cookies, in fact, I ...
16-10-2017 21:47
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Pasta World Championship in Milan & Parma
It?s been a crazy few months. We moved into our new place in Chicago, almost immediately left for a whirlwind trip that took us through France and Ita...
14-10-2017 21:43
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Crispy Butternut Squash & Poblano Tacos
Even though we all officially celebrated the first day of fall a few weeks ago, my season starts the day I roast a butternut squash. I love love love ...
11-10-2017 21:49
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Creamy White Bean Shells with Broccoli
I finally got my pantry in order. Ok, that’s not totally accurate – it’s a mess of nuts, seeds, oats, and flours all piled on top of each other ...
09-10-2017 21:48
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Our Chicago Kitchen Sneak Peek
In case you hadn?t heard – we?ve moved to Chicago! Long story short, last spring we left our beloved city of Austin and came to Chicago (where I?m o...
06-10-2017 21:43
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Apple Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Something that?s at the top of my fall bucket list: apple picking. Ok, I haven?t actually made a fall bucket list, but I should because I have all the...
03-10-2017 21:45
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8 Favorite Pasta Recipes
If I had to name 3 loves off the top of my head right now: #1 my husband Jack, #2 Italy, and #3 pasta. If you read the introduction in our cookbook, y...
27-09-2017 21:52
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Spicy Chipotle Cornbread
It?s fall and yes, I?m still crazy about the corn BUT hear me out – this cozy cornbread recipe is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite bowl of...
23-09-2017 21:47
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Mini Tomato Frittatas with Dill
A few weeks ago, Jack stopped by the farmstead and came home with a small haul of vegetables. As he walked in the house with bags of produce, he pulle...
18-09-2017 21:51
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Spinach Hummus Lunch Wraps
This month, we have a ton of airplane travel coming up. Not to complain, but travel is one of those things where I LOVE the destination(s), but don?t ...
11-09-2017 21:45
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Peach Affogato & some link love
Remember way back in the day when blogs were new and everyone did “Follow Friday"” I’m thinking of bringing that back because sometimes I’m ju...
10-09-2017 21:43
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Overnight Oats with Blueberry Chia Jam
Before I tell you about this recipe, I wanted to make a quick announcement to our Chicago friends – this Saturday I?ll be attending the Renegade Cra...
07-09-2017 21:41
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Zucchini Lasagna with Zucchini “Ricotta”
Well, hello September! How did that happen" It?s back to school season and even though no one in our family is going back to school (although how cute...
05-09-2017 21:46
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Breakfast Panzanella
If you caught Monday’s post, you might have noticed that I made a pretty big panzanella. I think it looked a little smaller in the photos, but it wa...
03-09-2017 21:44
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Sweet Corn Gazpacho
I know, I know, I’m still going with the sweet corn... The other day, Jack was driving out to the suburbs to pick up a few things at my parent’s h...
31-08-2017 21:41
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Tomato, Peach & Corn Panzanella
Everyone seems to be posting fall recipes lately and I have one thing to say about that: too soon! It?s technically still summer and we?ve been enjoyi...
28-08-2017 21:42
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Iced Tea with Fancy Herbal & Fruity Ice
This post was created in partnership with Pure Leaf. You might not know this little factoid about myself and Jack, but we freaking love iced tea. Blac...
25-08-2017 21:48
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Sweet Corn Recipes
The other day, I professed my love of midwest sweet corn and as a result, I got a ton requests for more ways to use corn while it’s in peak season. ...
23-08-2017 21:44
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Corn & Green Bean Tomatillo Tacos
So… long story short, we came to Chicago this past spring, and expected to be gone by now. Instead, we spent time with family and found a house here...
21-08-2017 21:42
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Creamy Avocado Lime Smoothies
A few months ago, Jack and I were in Dallas at a popsicle shop that had this dairy-free avocado lime pop that I went crazy for. I’ve been meaning to...
17-08-2017 21:45
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Lemony Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Orzo
You know those days when you feel like there’s nothing in the fridge, but then suddenly you’re able to rally enough ingredients to pull together a...
15-08-2017 21:44
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Almond Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
Six years of blogging and there is not ONE zucchini bread recipe on this site! I’m not sure how that happened, but we’re changing that today :). I...
09-08-2017 21:48
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Blackberry Basil Pizza
Hey, long time no blog! So sorry about that! Things have been a little crazy over here since we’re moving in just a few days. I hope you’ve been a...
02-08-2017 21:44
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Cool Summer Recipes for Hot Days
Last week, we spent a few short days in NYC during that hot hot heat wave. We did a bunch of walking, a bunch of sweating, and whenever we’d sit dow...
25-07-2017 21:44
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Mix & Match Veggie Quesadillas
We’ve been overloaded with decisions lately. “Where to live"” has been the question of the year, but I’m happy to say that we’re finally in ...
18-07-2017 21:52
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Taco Bowls with Cucumber Jalapeńo Ranch
I’ve had this one planned for awhile now. Every few months, I’d glance at my upcoming list of potential recipes and start salivating over the idea...
10-07-2017 21:42
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Heirloom Tomato Bean-LT Sandwiches
I love a faux BLT, especially during this time of the year when the T’s are in top form. Admittedly, I was never a bacon lover so just putting veggi...
05-07-2017 21:40
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A Festive Fruit Salad with Lemon & Ginger
My best 4th of July memories are all about watermelon and pool parties. When I was younger, we used to go to the community pool and they hosted this r...
01-07-2017 21:47
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Cucumber Mango Miso Noodle Bowls
A few weeks ago, while I was making a list of potential upcoming summer recipes, I asked Jack “hey, what’s a recipe you really want me to make"”...
26-06-2017 21:44
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Skinny Lemongrass Mojitos
Summer has officially begun this week – and we’re making mojitos! I hope your herb garden is ready because instead of the basic mint mojito, these...
22-06-2017 21:42
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Grilled Ratatouille Tartines
I love ratatouille – eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes all mingling together with flavors of fruity olive oil, thyme, oregano, and fresh bas...
19-06-2017 21:45
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Farmers Market Asparagus & Potato Pizza
If you caught Monday?s post, I wrote all about my strategy for coming up with a dinner recipe while shopping on the fly at the farmers market. And, dr...
15-06-2017 21:47
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How to Shop the Farmers Market for Dinner
The farmers market is my happy place for meal inspiration. When I feel really stuck in a cooking rut, I head to local weekend markets. Collecting fres...
12-06-2017 21:40
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Super Fun Summer Smoothies!
Every so often, I get on these mean green daily smoothie kicks that in all honesty, can get a little TOO green over time. The kick starts with delicio...
06-06-2017 21:42
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Avocado Strawberry Caprese Salad
Years ago, Jack and I went on vacation to the island of Capri where we ate Caprese salads every day. We?d sit at hilltop restaurants overlooking the t...
04-06-2017 21:42
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Vegan PB Cookie Dough Milkshakes
There’s a vegan restaurant that we love in Chicago called The Chicago Diner. Jack and I make it a point to stop there nearly every time we’re in t...
01-06-2017 21:45
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Orange Peel Black Tea Sangria
Happy Long Weekend! Jack and I are off to the farmers market this morning but I wanted to pop in quickly and share this sangria recipe. I posted it on...
28-05-2017 21:45
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Vegetarian Mushroom Meatball Subs
Lately, Jack and I have been spending a lot of time with my family in Chicago. One thing my husband especially loves about this area is the plethora o...
24-05-2017 21:44
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Vegetarian Memorial Day Recipes
Memorial Day is coming up next weekend! Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply bringing a side dish (hi, I’m Jeanine – the family salad ma...
22-05-2017 21:45
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Healthy Green Breakfast Tacos
If you ask anyone in Austin where they get their favorite breakfast tacos, you?ll get a different answer from every person. Austinites have opinions a...
17-05-2017 21:45
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Kathryne’s Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
I often get asked ?How did you start your blog"? and ?Do you have any tips for me if I?m just getting started"? I?m not very good at answering these q...
15-05-2017 21:44
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Blueberry Fennel Flatbread w/ Whipped Feta
If you caught last week?s post about my CSA box tips, you might recognize some of those ingredients here in this recipe. What I love most about my ?su...
09-05-2017 21:44
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Coconut Mango Muffins
Muffins have such a special place in my heart. Growing up, my family ate muffins for breakfast nearly every day and it was awesome. My sister and I wo...
04-05-2017 22:02
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CSA Box Strategies + a Farmhouse Salad
I?ve talked about this over and over on here, but one of my favorite ways to incorporate fresh produce into my meals is through my local Texas CSA del...
01-05-2017 21:48
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Sweet Potato Avocado Tartare
I’m so behind with the trends. Do you know that avocado toast has become avocado “toast” with quotation marks" People are using sweet potatoes a...
25-04-2017 21:46
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