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If you’re looking for delicious and healthy meat-free recipes, look no further! From savory mains to sweet treats, we’ve got you covered with a variety of tasty dishes that are sure to satisfy any appetite. Our vegetarian recipes are not only nutritious, but they are also easy to prepare, making them perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Whether you’re a vegetarian or just looking to add more plant-based meals to your diet, you’re sure to find something you love in our collection. So why not give them a try and see how delicious and satisfying vegetarian eating can be?
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Mini Sweet Peppers Recipe with Lime Crema
This mini sweet peppers recipe combines sweet and tangy peppers with savory seasonings and bright lime crema. Mix up the seasonings to add your own twist! I absolutely adore shishito peppers, and I love the way random peppers are super hot. However, I understand that not everyone likes that level of heat. And sometimes I…
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How to Roast Garlic – Easy!
How to roast garlic. This super simple recipe yields a creamy caramelized garlic that tastes amazing smeared on bread or tossed with pasta. This recipe is so simple I hesitate to call it a recipe. However, it has come to my attention that many people have never had the glorious creation that is roasted garlic….
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Brunch Casserole with Gruyere Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Brunch Casserole with Gruyere Cheese and Caramelized Onions is amazing as a main dish or a side dish! I love making this for special occasions, the gruyere cheese makes it feel extra fancy. It’s a great Mother’s Day breakfast casserole, Christmas breakfast casserole, and Easter breakfast casserole! Ingredients for Brunch Casserole with Gruyere Cheese and…
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Hatch Chile Enchiladas
Hatch Chile Enchiladas are a delicious and easy dish made with spicy green chiles, refried beans, and plenty of cheese. Add some optional garnishes for extra flavor. Hatch Chiles are New Mexican chiles grown specifically in the Hatch Valley. If it wasn’t grown in the Hatch Valley, it’s not a Hatch Chile. But don’t…
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Mediterranean Pasta Salad | Quick & Easy!
Mediterranean Pasta Salad is tangy and creamy with a delicious shallot dressing. With creamy mozzarella and rich veggies, it’s perfect for lunch, or as a potluck dish. Key Steps for a perfect Mediterranean Pasta Salad How to shock pasta? Halfway fill a large mixing bowl with ice and water. Keep the pasta in a strainer…
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Butternut Squash Coconut Milk Soup
Butternut Squash Coconut Milk Soup is a Thai influenced bowl of comfort. This recipe only has about 10 minutes of active time, and the squash smells amazing while it roasts. Butternut squash goes perfectly with Thai flavors. The slightly sweet squash stands up wonderfully to the spicy and savory flavors of red curry, Thai…
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Mashed Gold Potatoes
Mashed Gold Potatoes are super quick and easy, and our secret ingredient packs them with flavor. Yukon Gold potatoes are perfect for mashing, especially for people like me who like mashed potatoes a little lumpy. Their smooth texture is perfect for that blend of texture and creaminess. The trick to adding even more flavor…
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Esquites / Elote en Vaso / Corn in a Cup | with Hatch Chiles!
Esquites, also known as Elote en Vaso (corn in a cup) are the delicious cousin to elotes. This version is made with spicy Hatch chiles and delicious cotija cheese. Esquites are a perfect side for a crowd. They are super quick and easy to make, and everyone loves them. When I’m serving a large group…
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BBQ Baked Beans Recipe – Savory!
This BBQ Baked Beans Recipe gives you delicious tomato-based beans that are tangy and spicy. They go perfectly with heavier sides like creamed corn and sweet cornbread. Note: These do not taste like the sweet beans the Golden Retriever sells. I actually like those beans, but I don’t want them all the time. These are…
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Vegetable Paella
Vegetable Paella is a fun and delicious way to feed a group. This recipe is easy to customize to your tastes! Paella is a classic Spanish dish that usually contains chicken, rabbit, and snails. Meaning it isn’t usually vegetarian friendly. But luckily, this dish is actually very easy to make vegetarian-friendly and vegan-friendly since it…
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Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce
Sundried tomato cream sauce with mushrooms, green onions, and pecorino romano cheese is delicious comfort food. Make it spicy with crushed red pepper. Do you ever end up with a random pound of pasta and no idea what to do with it? Do you ever feel like all your life’s problems can be solved with…
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Vegetarian Pasta Recipes – Top 10 BEST!
Vegetarian pasta recipes are perfect for adding some creativity to your meals. Vegetarian pasta recipes are some of the most versatile and delicious dishes that any home cook can make. Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian or just looking for a meatless meal option, there are countless pasta recipes out there to suit your tastes. On…
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Banh Mi Tacos – Vegetarian!
Banh Mi Tacos pack a flavor punch with salt and pepper tofu, fried eggs, quick pickled veggies, and delicious sauces. The name is a misnomer though since we’ve swapped the classic French bread for a tortilla. I adore banh mi sandwiches, the combo of crusty bread with crispy fillings and savory sauces is one of…
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Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce is perfect as a condiment for harvest bowls, a delicious sauce for dipping bread in, or as a pasta sauce. This super simple sauce is a family favorite. It’s bright and delicious, and it goes wonderfully on all sorts of foods. Let me know what you try it on in…
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Sesame Tofu with Dark Soy Sauce Recipe – Easy!
This Sesame Tofu with Dark Soy Sauce Recipe is crispy, easy, and delicious! The pan-fried tofu only has 1 ingredient in the breading. Spice to your tastes! Sesame tofu used to be one of my favorite take-out dishes, but after making it myself I’ve started to get really picky about the way the tofu is…
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Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing
Thai salad with peanut dressing is a hearty and filling salad. The peanut dressing adds amazing flavor and texture. As far as I know, this isn’t really a Thai salad, it’s more Thai inspired. A few of the Thai restaurants I frequent serve a little salad before the meal that’s basically a few leaves…
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Easy Rainbow Summer Rolls
Delicious and easy rainbow summer rolls are perfect for hot summer months. They are light and fresh, and versatile. Fill them with crisp veggies for a lighter snack, or add tofu for a heartier meal. I love summer rolls for a poolside snack. They are easy to grab and so refreshing in the middle of…
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How to Make Sushi Rice Recipe
This recipe for How to Make Sushi Rice is super easy and simple. The rice turns out perfectly every time. Sticky rice is one of my favorite sides. It goes so well with many of the super spicy and flavorful main dishes that I love. This recipe is for really simple sticky rice, but…
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Easy Honey Butter Biscuits | Kid-approved!
Easy Honey Butter Biscuits come together in about 20 minutes using pantry staples. Kid-approved! These quick biscuits are a family favorite. The best part is since they are drop biscuits they are super quick and easy to make. This is a great starter recipe for kids, my four-year-old loves mixing and measuring the ingredients (with…
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Mushroom Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Brunch Pasta
Brunch pasta with Mushroom “Bacon”, egg, & cheese is a fun play on a classic. Mushroom “bacon” seasoned with smoked salt replaces pork, and instead of scrambled or fried, the eggs are combined with cheese for a carbonara-like dish perfect for brunch. The best part of brunch is how creative you can get. It…
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Jalapeno Pimento Cheese – Easy!
Jalapeno pimento cheese is a kicked-up version of a Southern classic. Like it even spicier? Add more peppers until it’s perfect for you. Is there anything more Southern than pimento cheese? Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and pimentos. Growing up we often had a tub of it in the fridge, I like it, but never enough to…
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Vodka Thyme Lemonade
Vodka Thyme Lemonade cocktail is perfect for a hot summer day. Sweet, tart, and herbal components team up for an elevated refreshment. Techniques for a perfect Vodka Thyme Lemonade Steep the thyme. If you have the time (get it), steeping the thyme increases the herbal essence without overpowering the drink. Use superfine sugar. Superfine…
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Easy! Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic Drizzle
Caprese Pasta Salad can be served warm or cold, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, or a potluck dish. Techniques for a perfect Caprese Pasta Salad Definitely make the balsamic drizzle, it tastes amazing with the creamy mozzarella. What if you can’t find ciliegine or bocconcini mozzarella? Don’t worry! Just get any fresh mozzarella and…
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Sweet Potato Tacos with Poblano Cream Sauce
Spicy sweet potato tacos have the perfect balance of sweet, savory & spicy. Roasted sweet potatoes and charred corn balance with mildly spicy poblano peppers and creamy avocado. Top it all off with a savory poblano cream sauce and some pickled onions. Serve with hot sauce on the side if you like it even spicier. …
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Fried Oaxaca Cheese Tacos with Mango Salsa
These fried Oaxaca cheese tacos combine crunchy fried cheese with savory poblano peppers, sweet mango, and a spicy homemade red pepper sauce for a mouthful of flavor in every bite. I used to feel like frying food was a big hassle, but once I simplified it, it became a lot easier. I just put some…
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The BEST Recipes with Lots of Tomatoes!
Recipes with Lots of Tomatoes! Is your tomato plant growing more tomatoes than you think you can eat? Or maybe a kind neighbor dropped some delicious tomatoes off at your doorstep? Or perhaps the farmer’s market tomatoes looked too good to pass up and you went a little overboard? I can’t be the only one…
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The BEST Poblano Pepper Recipes!
Poblano Pepper Recipes Poblano peppers are a large green pepper originating from Mexico. Many of the most common poblano pepper recipes are versions of chile relleno (stuffed peppers), but don’t let that trick you! These peppers are just as versatile as they are tasty. When dried, poblano peppers are called ancho peppers, similar to how…
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Dressing for Roasted Vegetables – 4 Ingredients
This Dressing for Roasted Vegetables only has 4 ingredients but it’s still loaded with flavor. Simple yet delicious, this recipe combines the rich tang of balsamic vinegar with the sweetness of honey. It’s the best dressing for roasted vegetables, whether you’re making a warm veggie platter or a roast vegetable salad. This versatile balsamic dressing…
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Cucumber, Tomato, Onion Salad – Low Sodium
Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad is simple and delicious. It combines fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onions, creating a delightful medley of flavors and textures. This salad is perfect for hot summer days when you want something light and satisfying. The combination of tomatoes and cucumbers is balanced and refreshing, while the addition…
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Quick Pickled Red Onions – Easy!
Quick Pickled Red Onions are a simple and delicious way to add a tangy punch of flavor to any dish. These versatile onions can be used to enhance everything from salads and sandwiches to tacos and grilled foods. With their vibrant pink color and crisp texture, quick pickled red onions are not only a flavorful…
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At Southern & Modern, we focus on family-friendly vegetarian recipes. These meals are (mostly) healthy, and kid-approved. Our goal is to help you create delicious meals that make your life easier, giving you time back to spend with the people you love. We want to help you make quick and easy meals that your family will love!
Our easy recipes have something for everyone. We have some recipes that are great for people who are trying to eat healthily, and others that are just great for a delicious meal. Even if you’re not a vegetarian, we have a wide variety of recipes that will appeal to you. You’ll find everything from simple sides to appetizers to entrees and desserts. We have a little something for everyone!
These quick and simple dishes are perfect for busy people. We understand that you can’t always spend all day in the kitchen. We’ve created recipes that are simple and easy to make. Just follow our directions and you’ll be able to create a delicious and healthy meal for your family.
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