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Pumpkin Waffles

Spice up your fall weekends with these easy pumpkin waffles! They're crisp on the edges, tender in the middle, and filled with delicious pumpkin flavor.

...still nice and hot. Then, I let the others cool and stash them in an airtight bag in the freezer. They reheat perfectly, so in the fall, I try to...

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Lemon Shortbread Cookies

These lemon shortbread cookies are a fan favorite, and once you try them, you'll see why! They're tender, buttery, and filled with bright lemon flavor.

...without them! They fill these treats with bright lemon flavor. Fresh thyme – My twist. 🙂 I adore the combination of lemon and thyme in these cookies. It’s so surprising...

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Coffee Smoothie

Learn how to make a coffee smoothie to kickstart your morning! Made with banana, almond butter, and more, it's a delicious healthy breakfast or snack.

...hot!—when you make the smoothie. Frozen bananas – They make the smoothie thick and creamy. Almond milk – To get the blender moving. Another plant-based milk, such as oat milk,...

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Sweet Miso Udon

In this Japanese-inspired bowl, sweet miso sauce coats udon noodles, mushrooms, & tofu. Vegan with a gluten free option and takes under 30 minutes!

...cooked down. Add the tofu and cook another couple of minutes. Add the cooked noodles (if you can time this well, add them right from the boiling water so the...

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Roasted Cauliflower, Raisins & Capers

This roasted cauliflower dish has to be one of my favorite vegetarian sides. It's sweet, salty, bright & tangy. Serve it over quinoa to make a full meal!

...first had a similar version alongside a salmon dish at Mulberry, a restaurant/wine bar that we frequent. However, since this has been on the menu, we’ve been “frequenting” a little...

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...Which were delicious (and not pictured here, but will come soon…) { Click here for the lemon tahini miso dressing recipe. I put it over veggies I happened to have...

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Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers

Crisp on the outside and moist in the middle, this sweet potato burger has a wonderful earthy flavor from rosemary & paprika.

...paprika, salt & pepper. Form into patties. They will be messy; that’s ok. Put the panko on a plate and coat the outside of each patty with the crumbs. Place...

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Zucchini Carpaccio Salad

This summer salad bursts with flavor from a basil-parsley vinaigrette. Quick enough for weeknights or busy weekends, this gluten-free dish is a must-try.

...the basil gives it an essence of pesto. I’ve put the leftover dressing over everything – drizzled it over eggs, sandwiches, over pizza right after it’s come out of the...

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Lemon Fennel Toasts

Lemony fennel salad & creamy dill yogurt sauce top toast to make an easy sweet and salty appetizer for spring. Also delicious with smoked salmon or cheese!

...fennel sit and marinate in the juices for a few minutes while you prep the rest. Make the dill yogurt: Mix the yogurt, dill, lemon juice, agave, olive oil, garlic,...

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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.