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Strawberry Compote

Make this easy strawberry compote in just 20 minutes! Bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, it's a delicious topping for ice cream, waffles, and more.

...chop the strawberries. The size of the pieces of fruit is up to you—the larger they are, the chunkier the compote will be. Next, combine all the ingredients in a...

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Cilantro Lime Crema

Plain old sour cream can't compare to this zesty cilantro lime crema recipe. It's easy to make, and it adds bold, bright flavor to tacos, burritos, and more!

...complex than regular sour cream or my go-to alternative, Greek yogurt. The lime juice gives it zesty brightness, the cilantro freshens it up, and a little onion powder adds addictive...

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Elote Recipe

Level up grilled corn on the cob with this easy elote recipe! Smothered with mayo, chile, cheese, and lime, it's creamy, tangy, smoky, and sweet.

...in my recipe for grilled corn on the cob—with the husks and without. Either will work here. However, having some char on the corn kernels really enhances the smoky flavor...

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San Marzano Pizza Sauce

This San Marzano pizza sauce is perfect for Margherita pizzas and more. Made with 5 simple ingredients, it's fresh, flavorful, and easy to make!

...to spread directly onto pizza dough. So simple! How to Use San Marzano Pizza Sauce Once you’ve spread the sauce on your pizza, top it however you’d like! I’m a...

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How to Make Grits

Learn how to make grits with this easy recipe! We love this rich, creamy Southern dish topped with eggs, fresh veggies, or a simple pat of butter.

...salt – To make all the flavors pop! Find the complete recipe with measurements below. How to Make Grits You can find the complete recipe with measurements at the bottom...

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35 Easy Memorial Day Recipes

Our best Memorial Day recipes! We've rounded up summer salads, sides, dips, desserts, and more—everything you need for a delicious cookout.

...These ones are chewy, fudgy, and packed with rich chocolate flavor. Lemon Bars Lemon desserts = the best summer desserts! With a buttery shortbread crust and pucker-y lemon curd filling,...

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How to Make Iced Coffee

Learn how to make iced coffee at home! Easy to customize with any milk or sweetener, this recipe is just as delicious as iced coffee from a coffee shop.

Iced coffee is my favorite way to start a warm spring or summer day. Sorry, hot coffee—when the temps are high enough, only the iced stuff will do. In the...

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Caprese Pasta Salad

This Caprese pasta salad recipe is perfect for summer picnics! It's super bright and fresh, filled with tomatoes, basil, and a light balsamic dressing.

...allow the pasta to cool. If you toss the hot pasta with the other salad ingredients right away, the fresh basil and onion will wilt. While the pasta cools, make...

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Vegan Nachos with Cashew “Cheese”

A hearty vegan & gluten free nacho recipe with TVP-based taco meat & cashew cheese. Topped with guacamole and pico, these are perfect for spring & summer.

...powder) 1 tablespoon tahini 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 cup lemon juice Sea salt For the taco “meat”: 1/2 cup textured vegetable protein granules (TVP) 1/2...

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Poached Eggs, Greens & Couscous

A light, 30-minute vegetarian dinner for spring weeknights. Poached eggs top sautéed greens & Israeli couscous. Brightened with a squeeze of lemon.

I think I might make a new category on the side bar over there to the right. In addition to “savory” and “sweet”, I could soon fill an entire category...

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Peanut Soba Noodles with Kale

This soba noodle bowl loaded with green veggies, herbs, and zesty, sweet, and spicy peanut sauce makes a healthy 30-minute weeknight dinner. Gluten-free.

...blanch the vegetables in boiling water and transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.) Pour the dressing and noodles into the skillet and toss with the...

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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.