Vegan Quesadilla Recipe
When Jack’s devouring a vegan quesadilla, you know it’s good. He’s the biggest cheese lover I know, but he would happily eat 2 (erm, 3…) of th...
08-02-2021 21:41
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How to Cook Black Beans
When I opened the pantry last weekend, I found a bag of dried black beans that I’d been meaning to cook for weeks. With all the recipe testing that ...
08-02-2021 21:41
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Love & Lemons Cooking Club – February!
Back in October, I created the Love & Lemons Cooking Club to celebrate our wonderful community of readers. It’s super simple – each month, I choos...
04-02-2021 21:44
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Chili Cheese Fries
Jack and I are SO excited to dig into a plate of these chili cheese fries this weekend. We’re not big football fans, but it wouldn’t be Super Bowl...
04-02-2021 21:44
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Easy Kale Pesto
When I have a bunch of kale in the fridge, I almost always save a few leaves to make this kale pesto recipe. I especially love making it in the winter...
30-01-2021 21:41
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Tortellini Soup
This tortellini soup recipe has always been one of my favorites, but I gained a new appreciation for it this week. Over the last few days, a big, blus...
30-01-2021 21:41
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Tofu Scramble
I love starting my day with a protein-packed breakfast like this tofu scramble! It’s energizing, flavorful, and satisfying, the sort of thing thatâ€...
25-01-2021 21:49
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30 Vegan Breakfast Recipes
So often, I hear from readers who are looking for vegan breakfast ideas. It makes sense – for many of us, eggs and yogurt are pretty standard breakf...
25-01-2021 21:49
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Veggie Power Bowl
If you need a little something to brighten your day (your week, your month, or even your year…), make this power bowl! It has so many vivid colors a...
19-01-2021 21:54
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Sesame Ginger Dressing
If you’re looking for an easy way to liven up your weekly meal prep or lunch routine, this sesame ginger dressing is exactly what you need! It’s n...
19-01-2021 21:54
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19 Best Winter Salad Recipes
Let’s hear it for winter salad recipes! In a season that’s packed with cozy soups and comfort food, they’re a reminder that fresh, seasonal prod...
19-01-2021 21:54
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How to Make Soft Boiled Eggs
There’s something so crave-able about a perfect soft boiled egg. The tender white, the runny yolk. If you ask me, it’s something everyone should k...
19-01-2021 21:54
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Forbidden Black Rice
As I rummaged through my pantry last spring, I found a canister of black rice that I’d forgotten about. Jack and I hadn’t been to the store in wee...
19-01-2021 21:54
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Love & Lemons Cooking Club – January!
For us, last month’s Cooking Club recipes really hit the spot! In December, we saw snow, sleet, and gloomy day after gloomy day. We pretty much crav...
08-01-2021 21:41
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Easy French Toast
This classic French toast recipe is one of my favorite things to make for brunch. Whether it’s Christmas, New Year’s, Mother’s Day, or a regular...
06-01-2021 21:43
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What is a Plant-Based Diet"
Happy New Year! Every January, the most common question readers ask me is, “What is a plant-based diet"” “Plant-based” is such a trendy term t...
06-01-2021 21:43
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Rosemary Focaccia Bread
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...
06-01-2021 21:43
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35 Best Vegan Appetizers
These easy vegan appetizers prove how fun plant-based eating can be! As I compiled this list over the weekend, I found myself itching to make each one...
06-01-2021 21:43
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Almond Butter Cookies
This almond butter cookies recipe was a happy accident. The first time I made it, I had one of my I-need-a-cookie-and-I-need-it-now cravings, and I he...
06-01-2021 21:43
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31 Easy Plant-Based Recipes
I’m popping in today to highlight some of my favorite plant-based recipes! If you saw my post over the weekend, you know that I get tons of question...
06-01-2021 21:43
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Roasted Vegetables
I eat some variation on this roasted vegetables recipe at least once a week. Not only is it delicious (I can’t get enough of those crisp, browned ed...
06-01-2021 21:43
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33 Delicious Kale Recipes
On the internet, kale recipes were all the rage a few years ago. But in my kitchen, they’re just as cool as ever. What can I say" Kale is versatile,...
06-01-2021 21:43
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Steamed Dumplings
Over the years, Jack and I have made so many steamed dumplings together. Like all our favorite cooking projects (sushi, bao buns), steamed dumplings h...
06-01-2021 21:43
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Love & Lemons Cooking Club – November!
Happy November! First, a HUGE thank you to everyone who sent in a photo for our October Cooking Club. Your kind messages, fun stories, and cute pictur...
06-11-2020 21:46
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Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
When I asked Jack to sample this mashed cauliflower recipe, I told him it was mashed potatoes. Call me cruel, but I wanted his honest opinion. He love...
06-11-2020 21:46
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Sautéed Broccoli
I’ll say it: I don’t cook sautéed broccoli often enough. I don’t know why, but whenever I have a head of broccoli on hand, my first impulse is t...
30-10-2020 21:44
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15 Fresh Beet Recipes
One of my many missions in life is to create fresh beet recipes that will win over even the biggest beet skeptics. Luckily, Jack has given me ample pr...
30-10-2020 21:44
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Vegan Frosting
The next time you need to dress up cookies, bars, or cake, make this vegan frosting recipe! Made with just 4 ingredients, it’s an easy way to turn e...
30-10-2020 21:44
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How to Cook Wheat Berries
When I lived in Austin, I bought wheat berries all the time from the bulk bins at our grocery store. But when we moved to Chicago, I couldn’t find t...
30-10-2020 21:44
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Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta
The first time I made this butternut squash pasta sauce, Jack couldn’t stop talking about it for days. “That sauce!”, he kept saying. “That sa...
30-10-2020 21:44
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Apple Cake
I first tried this apple cake recipe on a gray, rainy Monday. I had a mountain of work to plow through, but I managed to carve out enough time to chop...
30-10-2020 21:44
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Pumpkin Bars
If you’re looking for a fun, festive, and sweet-but-not-too-sweet treat to make for Halloween, this easy pumpkin bars recipe is just the thing for y...
30-10-2020 21:44
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Sautéed Beet Greens
Just look at those beautiful beet greens! So often, vegetable stems, stalks, and tops like beet greens are written off as scraps and tossed in the tra...
30-10-2020 21:44
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Wheat Berry Salad
I can’t think of a better way to start the week than by sharing this wheat berry salad recipe with all of you! I try not to play favorites when it c...
30-10-2020 21:44
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Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing
If I’m making a salad in the fall, there’s a good chance that I’ll drizzle an apple cider vinegar dressing on top. Maybe it’s because fall is ...
30-10-2020 21:44
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Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts
This pear salad recipe celebrates some of the fall produce that we don’t talk about often enough. For just a moment, we’re all going to forget abo...
10-10-2020 21:44
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Homemade Cornbread
If my Midwestern upbringing taught me one thing, it’s that there’s nothing better than a slice of cornbread and a bowl of chili on a cold fall nig...
10-10-2020 21:44
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Join The Love & Lemons Cooking Club!
Can you believe that it’s the first weekend in October" At this point, there’s no denying it: fall is here! With the new season, Jack and I are sp...
04-10-2020 21:44
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Pumpkin Pie Spice
It’s pumpkin spice season! Though I’ll never be the kind of person who runs out to get a pumpkin spice latte on the first day of fall, I do enjoy ...
03-10-2020 21:42
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Jalapeńo Poppers
If anything could turn me into a sports fan, it’d be these baked jalapeńo poppers! Like all the best game day snacks (looking at you, salsa and guac...
03-10-2020 21:42
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Air Fryer Cauliflower
This air fryer cauliflower recipe will make any evening at home more fun! As the seasons change, Jack and I are spending more time inside, which also ...
22-09-2020 21:42
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Gluten Free Banana Bread
I’ve gotten so many requests for a gluten free banana bread recipe over the years, and I couldn’t be more excited to share this one with you! Tast...
22-09-2020 21:42
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Sweet Potato Salad
I hope you’re all excited, because this sweet potato salad recipe is the first of many fall salads that I have coming your way this season! I love s...
22-09-2020 21:42
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Tartar Sauce
When I told Jack I was working on a homemade tartar sauce recipe, he replied, “Oh, are you using cream of tartar"” I immediately burst out laughin...
22-09-2020 21:42
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Cast Iron Skillet Pizza
I may not be excited about summer winding down, but I am excited that it’s finally cool enough to crank up the oven and make cast iron skillet pizza...
22-09-2020 21:42
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60 Fall Recipes and Dinner Ideas
I’m always sad to see summer go, but as I compiled this list of fall recipes over the weekend, I couldn’t help but look forward to the new season....
22-09-2020 21:42
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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