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Tomato Bruschetta

Capers and olives add complexity to this fresh tomato bruschetta recipe. It's simple and delicious - perfect for warm summer nights.

...store it in the fridge. But wait to grill the bread slices until the last minute – they’re best when they’re still warm from the grill. I also recommend assembling...

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Steamed Dumplings

This steamed dumplings recipe is one of our favorite cooking projects! Thanks to kimchi and shiitakes, the filling is spicy, savory, and delicious.

...the remaining filling ingredients. Next, assemble the dumplings. Scoop a heaping teaspoon of the filling into the center of a dumpling wrapper. Dab the edges of the wrapper with cold...

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Vegan Chocolate Cake

The BEST vegan chocolate cake recipe! It's moist and deeply chocolatey, with a rich chocolate frosting made from a secret healthy ingredient.

...Gently loosen the sides of each cake with a knife. Remove the cakes from the pan and place back on the racks to cool completely. Frost the cake and serve!...

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Spicy Seared Okra

One of the best okra recipes out there! Simply sautéed with jalapeño, nuts, tomatoes & garlic, okra becomes an addictive dish you won't stop craving.

...without becoming slimy. The genius part is the way they finish it with sherry vinegar. It gives them a sweet, tangy, almost pickled kind of flavor… you’ll start eating these...

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Baked Tomato Cheese & Bread Soup

A grilled cheese and tomato soup all in one, this layered cheese and bread baked tomato soup is comfort food perfect for a cold winter day.

...large, deep pan over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in the butter until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the flour and stir well for...

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

These stuffed poblano peppers are the ultimate healthy dinner! They're fresh and light, easy to make, and filled with bold, zesty flavor.

...filling before you stuff the peppers. Then, bake them and top them with the fixings suggested above! With melty cheese on top. This one is Jack’s favorite. If you’re someone...

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Carrot Salad

This simple carrot salad recipe comes together in just 15 minutes! Tossed in a lightly sweet, cumin-spiced dressing, it's bright, aromatic, and refreshing.

...together the olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, honey, garlic, cumin, and salt. Drizzle the dressing over the carrots and toss to coat. Sprinkle on the pistachios and cilantro and toss...

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Spicy Chipotle Cornbread

Learn how to make cornbread with this easy cornbread recipe! Sweet, spicy & absolutely delicious, it's meant to be served with a hot bowl of soup.

...the couch. I have a few cornbread recipes here on the blog, but this spicy chipotle version is my new favorite. To the (vegan) cornbread base, I add chopped chipotle...

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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.