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Super Fun Summer Smoothies!

Enjoy classic treats in smoothie form! These four fun drinks are inspired by blueberry muffins, PB&J, mint chip ice cream, and peaches & cream.

Every so often, I get on these mean green daily smoothie kicks that, in all honesty, can get a little TOO green over time. The kick starts with delicious well-balanced...

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Iced Tea with Fancy Herbal & Fruity Ice

A fun, summery, creative way to serve iced tea. Freeze herbs, fruits, citrus, and cucumbers (whatever you want, really) inside ice cubes!

...[url href=”https://www.pureleaf.com/us/products/iced-black-tea-with-peach” target=”_blank”]Pure Leaf Home Brewed Iced Black Tea with Peach Flavor[/url] pyramid tea bags 2 [url href=”https://www.pureleaf.com/us/products/iced-green-tea-with-citrus” target=”_blank”]Pure Leaf Home Brewed Iced Green Tea with Citrus Flavor[/url] pyramid tea...

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

This chocolate zucchini cake recipe is the ULTIMATE summertime treat! It's moist, fudgy, and decadent, with a rich dark chocolate flavor.

...extra rich and fudgy. Otherwise, you have three options for frosting the cake: Make matcha frosting! Matcha green tea turns this cashew-based frosting a striking green. Sweeten it naturally with...

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60 Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Stuck in a breakfast rut? Find over 60 healthy breakfast ideas below! With sweet, savory, easy & make-ahead options, we have something for everyone.

...milk or juice. Enjoy! Strawberry Banana Smoothie (pictured above) Avocado Smoothie Coffee Smoothie Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Green Smoothie Mango Smoothie Blueberry Smoothie Kale Smoothie Matcha Vanilla Smoothie Healthy Breakfast...

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31 Healthy Freezer Meals

On busy nights, these easy freezer meals will help you get a healthy dinner on the table without a lot of fuss. They include cozy soups, pastas, and more!

...covered, for 20 minutes. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, and chickpeas. Cover and cook for 10 to 15 more minutes, or until the green beans are tender....

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How to Use Radish Greens

We might think of radish greens as scraps, but in fact, they're just as delicious as radishes themselves. Find my favorite ways to cook them below!

...the greens well. Then, use them in any recipe that calls for radish greens, or try one of these two simple preparations: Radish Greens Pesto Making pesto is one of...

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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.

...dark green leaves. You won’t use the tough tops in most leek recipes, but still, don’t toss them! They add delicious oniony flavor to homemade stock. Store them in an...

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Miso Soup

Learn how to make miso soup at home! Brimming with savory, umami flavor, this easy recipe is a delicious side dish, starter, or meal on its own.

...green onions, and wakame. Drain the wakame and add it to the soup, along with the green onions and tofu. Simmer the soup over very low heat for 1 to...

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Twice Baked Potatoes

Learn how to make twice baked potatoes! They have crispy skins and a rich, creamy mashed potato filling. Melty cheddar cheese takes them over the top.

...adds tangy, nutty flavor. Green onions – For garnish! Their fresh, oniony flavor balances the rich potatoes well. And salt and pepper – To make all the flavors pop! Find...

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Easy Fried Rice

Got leftover rice? This easy fried rice recipe is the best way to use it up! I mix it with veggies and eggs in this delicious Chinese-inspired dish.

...a plate or baking sheet. Stick it in the fridge to cool and dry out for an hour before making this recipe. White onion, green onions or scallions, and garlic...

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Adzuki Bean Bowls

Never tried adzuki beans? Learn how to cook them for this tasty grain bowl recipe! And don't worry, if you can't find them, black beans work here too.

...to make the slaw for this bowl. Snow peas, cucumbers, green onions, or red or green cabbage would all be delicious. Cilantro – I love to finish grain bowls with...

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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.