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Cauliflower Pasta

Packed with bright and briny flavors, this roasted cauliflower pasta recipe is a simple, delicious dinner. Crispy toasted breadcrumbs take it over the top.

...serving it with any of these recipes: Simple Green Salad Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Caesar Salad Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Pear Salad with Balsamic and Walnuts...

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Asparagus Risotto

This asparagus risotto recipe is a fresh, satisfying vegetarian dinner. Serve it with a simple salad and a glass of white wine for a perfect spring meal!

...Lemon Vinaigrette Bright Spring Salad Simple Green Salad Strawberry Salad with Balsamic If you have wine leftover from cooking, pour yourself a glass to enjoy with the meal. Bon appétit!...

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Pasta Primavera

This pasta primavera recipe is light, fresh, and simple to make. Packed with colorful veggies, it's the perfect easy dinner for spring or summer night.

...bread and a side salad. Try serving it with any of these salad recipes: Simple Green Salad Italian Chopped Salad Arugula Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Zucchini Salad Bright Spring Salad...

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Kale Soup

Hearty and comforting, this white bean and kale soup recipe deserves a spot in your winter rotation. Crunchy homemade croutons take it over the top.

...on the side? The kale soup recipe pairs nicely with a salad. Serve it with any of these recipes: Farro Salad Wild Rice Pilaf with Roasted Sweet Potatoes Beet Salad...

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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.

...like no-knead bread or focaccia and a side salad. It would go well with any of these recipes: Italian Chopped Salad Simple Green Salad Tomato Salad Arugula Salad Pear Salad...

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Vegetable Soup

Make this easy vegetable soup recipe with whatever veggies you have on hand! Nourishing and light, it's perfect for warming up on cold nights.

...pepper for the cherry tomatoes, zucchini, or green beans. Use another leafy green, like spinach or chard, in place of the kale. Garnish bowls with chopped fresh parsley or basil,...

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Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Made with roasted tomatillos, this homemade salsa verde is zesty, spicy, and bright. It's SO much better than store-bought. Pass the tortilla chips!

...just green tomatoes, but fun fact: they’re not! Like tomatoes, tomatillos are in the nightshade family, but they’re actually a type of ground cherry. Their bright green skin is covered...

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Black Bean Chili

This easy black bean chili is thick, creamy, tangy, and delicious. Served with cornbread or tortilla chips, it's the perfect hearty meal on a cold night.

...jalapeño cornbread. If you’re craving something more, my sweet potato salad, broccoli salad, or homemade coleslaw would be great on the side. Roasted sweet potatoes, butternut squash, broccoli, or a...

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White Bean Soup

Diced green chiles and fresh lime juice pack this white bean soup with bright and tangy flavor. It's creamy, comforting, and SO simple to make!

...jalapeño cornbread. If you’re looking for another side dish, try pairing the soup with crispy air fryer cauliflower, sautéed kale, or a simple green salad. Enjoy! More Favorite Soup and...

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Simple Swiss Chard

So, you want to try Swiss chard? You're in the right place! Learn how to cut and cook this vibrant leafy green, and find our favorite Swiss chard recipes.

...green, red, or rainbow chard, I almost always cook the leaves. For me, they’re a little spongy and tough to use raw in salads, though baby chard, if it’s available,...

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How to Cook Bok Choy

Learn how to cook bok choy! Tossed in a sweet and savory sauce, this sautéed baby bok choy recipe is insanely flavorful and simple to make.

Right after radishes and asparagus, bok choy is one of the first vegetables to appear at our local farmers markets in the spring. I love this Asian leafy green. If...

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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.