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Kale & White Bean Crostini

A healthy appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings! Toasted baguette is topped with marinated white beans and sautéed kale for a tangy, savory starter.

...rub with the open side of a cut piece of garlic. Set aside. Chop your kale in half down the center and then into thin slices (in the other direction)....

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Black Bean Tacos with Zucchini Salsa

Healthy beans & greens tacos and a creamy avocado-zucchini salsa make a crowd-pleasing spring or summer dinner. Vegan. Gluten-free option.

...the salsa is zucchini, onions, cilantro and lime juice. I mixed in some chopped avocado, and it became something special. The salsa is on the tangy side, so I cooked...

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Grilled Veggies with Romesco Sauce

Sweet, smoky, and tangy romesco sauce served with grilled veggies and ciabatta makes an easy, healthy weeknight summer dinner or appetizer. Vegan.

...on the grilled bread. Pop open a bottle of Cava, and pretend you’re on a patio somewhere in Barcelona. Romesco sauce adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, by Deborah Madison....

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Crostini Appetizers

Make a big, beautiful tray of easy crostini appetizers for your next gathering! With 6 flavor pairings, you'll have something for everyone.

...assemble. Our summer guests will vouch for how delicious they are, too! My Easy Crostini Appetizer Recipes I tried six of the new ALDI hummus flavors for these appetizer recipes,...

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Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl

This grain bowl recipe checks all the boxes: it has plant-based protein, lots of veggies, a vibrant sauce, and a scoop of sauerkraut for pop!

...until smooth. Then, roast the vegetables. Place the parsnips, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower on one large baking sheet. Place the broccolini on the second baking sheet. Drizzle the vegetables with...

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Dill Pickles

Learn how to make pickles at home! This easy 8-ingredient recipe yields crisp, tangy dill pickles that are a delicious snack or sandwich topping.

...be tasty, but these little guys take dill pickles to a whole new level. They’re super easy to make (the refrigerator does most of the work for you!), and they...

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25 Super Fun Baking Recipes

Have an afternoon at home? Bake! With breads, cakes, muffins, and more, these 25 easy baking recipes include something for everyone.

...you’ll want to eat them all day long. If you don’t have pistachios on hand, feel free to swap them for whatever nut you do. Lemon Shortbread Cookies A Love...

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How to Make Cashew Cream

This easy vegan cashew cream is a delicious dairy-free alternative to sour or heavy cream! It's creamy, versatile, tangy, and bright. What's not to love?

...until completely smooth and creamy. For Cashew Sour Cream, make the cashew cream recipe, but replace 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice with the white wine vinegar. Add the mustard...

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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.