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Potato Leek Soup

This creamy potato leek soup recipe is comforting and delicious! Easy to make with simple ingredients, it's one of our favorite fall and winter meals.

...vegetable broth also works here. I love to pair this soup with slice of crusty bread, a grilled cheese sandwich, or a simple green salad for a comforting meal. I...

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Carrot Salad

This simple carrot salad recipe comes together in just 15 minutes! Tossed in a lightly sweet, cumin-spiced dressing, it's bright, aromatic, and refreshing.

...sandwich, or I top it with crispy roasted chickpeas and enjoy it on its own. More Favorite Salad Recipes If you love this carrot salad, try one of these fresh...

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How to Julienne Carrots

Learn how to julienne carrots 2 ways! These easy methods yield crisp, slender matchsticks that are perfect for soups, stir fries, salads, and more.

...and crunch! Avocado Toast or Banh Mi Sandwich – Pickled carrot and daikon matchsticks add sweet, tangy flavor to these hearty recipes. Vegetarian Bibimbap – I love their crisp texture...

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Asparagus Salad

Nothing says, "Spring!" like this asparagus salad recipe. It's light and refreshing, made with crisp veggies, feta, and a creamy avocado dressing.

...packs up nicely for a picnic (just add the herbs at the last minute!). Pair it with a Chickpea Salad, Caprese, or Egg Salad Sandwich (see this post for a...

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Orzo Salad

This orzo salad recipe is perfect for summer picnics and cookouts! Feta cheese, olives, and a zingy Greek dressing fill it with bold flavor.

...a main dish, try making one of these recipes: Best Veggie Burger Easy Black Bean Burger BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches Portobello Mushroom Burger Chickpea Salad Sandwich If you have any leftovers,...

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Broccoli Slaw

Creamy and colorful, this easy broccoli slaw recipe is a delicious side dish. Pack it up for a picnic, or serve it for dinner with whatever you're grilling!

...Black Bean Burger Portobello Mushroom Burger BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches Crispy Cauliflower Po’ Boy Sandwich For a simpler meal, serve this broccoli slaw as a side with your favorite protein. We...

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Grilled Onions

Learn how to make perfectly grilled onions! Sweet, tender, and full of umami flavor, they're a delicious side dish or topping for burgers, tacos, and more.

...on this black bean burger with grilled pineapple and chipotle sauce. In a sandwich. Try adding them to your next grilled cheese! On pizza. Sweet and savory grilled onions are...

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BLT Pasta Salad

This BLT pasta salad recipe is a fun twist on the classic sandwich. Packed with fresh veggies and avocado, it's a flavorful side dish or light lunch.

...BBQ sandwiches. Round out the meal with other summer side dishes like fruit salad, grilled vegetables, or corn on the cob. Enjoy! More Favorite Pasta Salads If you love this...

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Air Fryer Onion Rings

These air fryer onion rings are such a fun appetizer or snack! They're crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and filled with sweet onion flavor.

...the onion rings part of a meal, serve them as a side dish with any burger or sandwich. We love them with these veggie burgers, black bean burgers, and BBQ...

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Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Love chipotle sauce? Love ranch? Then you have to try this chipotle ranch dressing recipe! It's creamy, tangy, smoky, savory, and super easy to make.

...you, I can’t get enough of it. It’s creamy, tangy, smoky, and savory, with a little bit of heat from the chipotles. Use it as a sandwich spread, a salad...

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Baked Potato Wedges

These baked potato wedges are an easy, delicious side dish or snack! They're crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and coated in a savory garlic seasoning.

...them with this veggie burger, this black bean burger, or a portobello mushroom burger. Sandwiches and wraps. Serve them alongside a grilled cheese sandwich or falafel. Chili. I love these...

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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.