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Carrot Smørrebrød Crisps

Inspired by open-faced Danish Smørrebrød sandwiches, I made an all-veggie version using smoky roasted & marinated carrots instead of salmon.

...salt in the end, because the skins get peeled for the most part. This technique ends up giving the carrots an amazing smoky flavor. Once the carrots are roasted, the...

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Mango Salad

This mango salad recipe is about to become your favorite summer side dish! It's bright and refreshing, made with fresh herbs and a zesty lime dressing.

...mango here, I cut the fruit into thin strips that mimic the shape of the peppers and red onion. You have two options for how to do this: Peel the...

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Behind the Scenes at Love & Lemons

Ever wondered how we come up with recipes? Find out below! I'm answering some of your most common questions in this behind-the-scenes peek.

...freezer comes in very handy when we’ve had to do a lot of recipe tests. Only on very rare occasions do we have a fail so epic that it ends...

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33 Best BBQ Sides

These BBQ sides will be the highlight of any summer cookout! They include easy, fresh, and delicious recipes for grilled veggies, salads, slaws, and more.

...season the ears with butter, salt, and pepper, or slather them with one of these herb compound butters instead. Watermelon Salad with Feta On a boiling hot summer day, nothing...

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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.

...the herbs! They really make this recipe. In fact, the more the merrier. Don’t just pick one herb. These vegetable spring rolls are best with fresh cilantro AND basil AND...

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Eggplant Lasagna

You won't find any noodles in this eggplant lasagna recipe, but trust me—you won't miss them. Tender roasted eggplant is a delicious substitute.

...the marinara sauce on the bottom. Cover with a layer of the roasted eggplant slices, then top with half the ricotta mixture and dot with another ½ cup of the...

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Blackberry Crisp

This easy blackberry crisp recipe features juicy summer berries with a toasty oat and brown sugar topping. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

...the crisp with foil and continue to bake. The foil will slow additional browning on the top of the crisp, giving the filling more time to cook without the crumble...

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Stuffed Peppers

This easy stuffed peppers recipe is destined for your regular rotation! It's super simple, but the zesty rice filling makes it bold, fresh, and flavorful.

...Alternatively, make this recipe vegan! Instead of baking the peppers twice, you’ll just cook them once, before you fill them. After they bake, load them up with the filling, and...

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Cauliflower Fried Rice

Like regular fried rice, but with wayyy more veggies, this cauliflower fried rice recipe is a fun and flavorful meal. Add a fried egg to take it over the top!

...well in the center of the pan and pour in the eggs. Stir to scramble, then mix the scrambled eggs into the fried rice. Add the tamari mixture and the...

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Lemon Yogurt Cake

This lemon yogurt cake is my ideal dessert. It's a breeze to make, and it's moist, tender, and full of zesty flavor. A simple glaze takes it over the top.

...texture, mix the batter until the wet and dry ingredients are just combined. Allow the cake to cool completely. If you pour the glaze over the warm cake, it will...

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What are Leeks? (And How to Cook Them)

Leeks add sweet, oniony flavor to soups, stews, pastas, and more! Read on to learn how to cut and cook them, and find some of my favorite leek recipes.

...until they’re well-charred and tender. If you’re roasting them, halve them lengthwise, chop them into 1-inch chunks, and wash them using the method described above. Then, toss them with olive...

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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.