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Muhammara

This recipe is my take on muhammara, the Syrian red pepper dip. Nutty, zingy, spicy, and sweet, it's best enjoyed with warm pita and fresh veggies.

...casual, no-cook summer dinner. Want more ways to use muhammara? Spread it on a sandwich with halloumi and grilled veggies. Dollop it onto a bowl with couscous, crispy chickpeas, diced...

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Tabbouleh

This version of tabbouleh - the Middle Eastern herb and bulgur salad - is zingy, fragrant, and SO refreshing. Perfect for a mezze platter or picnic!

...say, a veggie burger at a cookout or a Caprese sandwich on a picnic. But it especially shines alongside Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. Try pairing it with a falafel...

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Eggplant Caponata

Silky, sweet, and sour, this eggplant caponata recipe is a delicious summer appetizer. Serve it on crostini with lots of fresh basil for garnish!

...weeknight meal. Serve it over polenta with toasted pine nuts for crunch. Pile it onto toast and top it with a poached or soft-boiled egg. Slather it onto a sandwich...

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Sweet Potato Hash

I call this sweet potato hash a breakfast recipe, but honestly, we love it for any meal of the day. It's healthy, satisfying, delicious, and SO easy to make!

...breakfast hash, try one of these healthy breakfast recipes next: Baked Eggs Best Shakshuka Breakfast Sandwich Best Breakfast Burrito Austin-Style Migas Breakfast Potatoes Tofu Scramble Or any of these 60...

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Homemade Buffalo Sauce

Learn how to make buffalo sauce! Rich, spicy, and tangy, this easy homemade version rivals any store-bought wing sauce I've tried.

...sandwich. Drizzle it over crispy smashed potatoes. The sauce will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, so you’ll have plenty of time to...

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Vegan Caesar Dressing

This 5-minute vegan Caesar dressing is just as good as the classic kind! Cashews make it creamy, and capers add delicious tangy, briny flavor.

...Use it as the sauce on a sandwich or wrap. Try it in these healthy lunch wraps! Drizzle it over roasted veggies like Brussels sprouts or broccoli. Use it as...

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Spicy Mayo

You need this spicy mayo recipe in your life! Creamy and tangy, with a delicious kick, this simple condiment livens up sushi, tacos, and more.

...black bean tacos. Spread it on a sandwich or veggie burger, like this banh mi or this plant-based burger. Use it as a dipping sauce. It’s irresistible with sweet potato...

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The 4 Best Tofu Presses of 2025

If you cook tofu often, a tofu press is a must-have gadget. We tested and reviewed the best tofu presses to help you pick one for your kitchen!

...how to cook tofu first. Then, try one of these delicious tofu dishes: Best Baked Tofu Fajita Grilled Tofu Seared Tofu Banh Mi Sandwich Crispy Air Fryer Tofu Tofu Sofritas...

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Chickpea Salad

Fresh veggies, herbs, and a zesty dressing add bold flavor to this chickpea salad recipe. Healthy and satisfying, it's perfect for picnics and lunches!

...Chopped Salad Easy Pasta Salad Or any of these 51 Best Salad Recipes! Can’t get enough chickpeas? Try this chickpea salad sandwich next! Chickpea Salad rate this recipe: 5 from...

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Strawberry Compote

Make this easy strawberry compote in just 20 minutes! Bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, it's a delicious topping for ice cream, waffles, and more.

...On chia pudding. The BEST grab-and-go breakfast. On toast. By itself or with butter, peanut butter, or almond butter. On a sandwich. Think strawberry compote + arugula + brie. How...

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Fresh Spring Rolls

Stuffed with noodles, tofu, veggies, and fresh herbs, these spring rolls are SO refreshing! Serve with peanut sauce for a delicious vegetarian appetizer.

...nicely with any of these recipes: Peanut Noodles Sesame Soba Noodles Crispy Sesame Tofu Banh Mi Sandwich Fresh Spring Rolls rate this recipe: 5 from 7 votes Prep Time: 30...

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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.