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Easiest Chia Pudding

This simple chia pudding recipe is one of my favorite make-ahead breakfasts. Creamy & lightly sweet, it's a healthy way to start the day!

...could change it up! Vary your fruit topping by season. In the spring, use macerated strawberries. In the summer try cherries or peaches. In the fall, stewed apples (from this...

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Festive Fruit Salad with Lemon & Ginger

No summer picnic is complete without a fresh fruit salad, and this bright recipe, with a simple lemon-ginger dressing, is my absolute favorite.

...top makes it extra bright and festive! Ingredients 1/2 honeydew, cut into about 15 stars 1/3 seedless watermelon, cut into about 15 stars 2 cups sliced strawberries 1 cup mini...

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Summer Blackberry Basil Pizza

We all love tomatoes & basil, but berries & basil are another perfect match. Try this sweet/fresh combo on this easy, delicious summer basil pizza.

...basil recipe on the blog, but Love & Lemons is no stranger to other fruit + basil combos (see here and here). Try using halved strawberries, blueberries, or diced peaches!...

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Healthy Breakfast Smoothies

Learn how to make 5 different fun and healthy breakfast smoothies! These cool, refreshing smoothies are my go-to start to a summer day.

...banana Strawberry Goji: big handful of strawberries, sliced 1/4 cup dried goji berries Peach: 1 peach, sliced handful of raspberries 1/2 tablespoon almond butter Mango Maca: slices from 1/2 of...

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How to Make Frozen Yogurt

Learn how to make frozen yogurt with this easy frozen yogurt recipe! Luscious, rich & creamy, it beats soft-serve froyo any day.

...minutes before digging in. And don’t forget the toppings! Berries (I like fresh strawberries!), toasted nuts, shredded coconut, or dark chocolate chips would all be great choices. Let me know...

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Mother’s Day Recipes + a Giveaway!

A group of my favorite recipes that will be perfect for Mother's Day - brunch recipes, group recipes, seasonal recipes and dessert!

...recipe ever. It’s a sweet breakfast that’s filled with so many good-for-you things like oats, almonds, hemp seeds, coconut flakes, strawberries, and bananas. This Shakshuka with Spinach and Harissa is...

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Peach Sangria

Ginger, basil & mint give this peach sangria recipe a delicious herbal kick. Cold & refreshing, it's just the thing for hot summer days.

...feel free to omit them for a more traditional peach sangria. While I used yellow peaches, you could swap them for white peaches or add sliced apples, oranges, or strawberries...

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My Favorite Easy Summer Recipes

A round up of simple vegetarian summer dishes that elevate peak-season produce. Find ideas for delicious soups, salads, pastas, sandwiches, and more!

...strawberries for extra sweetness, avocado for creamy texture, and pecans for a little crunch. With these add-ins, this simple salad is a crowd pleaser even without perfect tomatoes! Spicy Mango...

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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.