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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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Easy Basil Oil | Basil Infused Olive Oil!
Easy basil oil is made with just 5 simple ingredients and no fancy equipment! What will you drizzle it on? I love tasty sauces that amp up the flavor in whatever you add them to. And even better when they are super easy to make. This delicious basil infused olive oil checks both boxes. This…
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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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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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Simple Peanut Sauce – Made with common ingredients!
Simple Peanut Sauce combines the goodness of peanut butter with the zing of fresh lime juice, a touch of sweetness from honey, and a hint of heat from sriracha. It’s the perfect choice for dipping spring rolls, drizzling over salads, or using as a satay sauce. With ingredients commonly found in US grocery stores, you’ll…
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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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Easy Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These delicious brown butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are easy to throw together. Brown butter gives them an extra layer of flavor that will leave everyone asking “what’s in these cookies?” Somehow cookies have become a weekend tradition in our house. Which was fun for the first few weekends, but my waistline started to pay…
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Homestyle Guacamole – Packed with Flavor!
Homestyle Guacamole amps up the flavor with runchy veggies and tangy jalapenos to add texture and substance to this classic. Most people know that us Texans are fussy about our chili. But what you may not know is that we also get persnickety about plenty of other foods, including guacamole. I’ve heard all sorts of…
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Beet Salad with Arugula and Balsamic Vinaigrette – Very Easy!
Beet Salad with Arugula and Balsamic Vinaigrette is bright and savory. Tangy citrus pairs well with peppery arugula and warm savory roasted beets. A bit of goat cheese adds creaminess and some heft, and if you have them on hand, some nuts like pecans or walnuts add a great texture. Salads are a favorite meal…
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Pearl Couscous with Lemon, Garlic & Oregano
Pearl Couscous with Lemon, Garlic & Oregano is a delightful side dish that is packed with flavor. With its vibrant combination of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fragrant oregano, this recipe elevates simple pearl couscous to a whole new level. The Pearl couscous, also known as Israeli couscous, large couscous, or big couscous, provides a…
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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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Vegetarian Sushi Bowl Recipe – Delicious!
This Vegetarian Sushi Bowl recipe is packed with flavor and incredibly versatile. A delightful creation that brings together vibrant flavors in a colorful and nourishing way. Packed with an array of fresh and wholesome ingredients, this bowl is a vegetarian’s dream come true. From the perfectly cooked sushi rice to the tangy pickled vegetables and the…
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Quick Dill Pickles – Under 15 Minutes!
Quick dill pickles are zesty and tangy and best of all, crispy! Quick pickling as the name implies is done in about 15 minutes. But time isn’t the only advantage. Because they aren’t pickled long, quick pickled veggies stay nice and crisp. I’m a big pickle fan, and usually store bought pickles work…
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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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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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Oven-Dried Tomatoes | How to Dehydrate Tomatoes!
Oven-dried tomatoes taste amazing and are super easy. Drying the tomatoes condenses the flavor and makes them extra delicious. My garden is producing little tomatoes like crazy, and since I don’t have the wherewithal to eat pounds and pounds of tomatoes a day, I need to extend their longevity. Unfortunately, another thing I don’t have…
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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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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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Vegetable Shish Kebabs | Quick & Easy!
Vegetable Shish Kebabs are a delicious and flexible option for those seeking flavorful plant-based dishes. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetable kebab recipe features zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, red onion, and tofu cubes, roasted to perfection. With simple seasoning and the option to cook in the oven, these veggie kabobs are a delightful addition to any meal….
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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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Easy Elotes aka Mexican Street Corn
Easy Elotes come together very quickly for a perfect potluck dish. These are a crowd-pleaser! Make sure to make more than you expect, these go quick! Also known as Mexican Street Corn, Elotes are a simple and deceivingly delicious dish that everyone loves. The feedback I received on this dish included “this is the best corn…
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Custard French Toast with Strawberry Lemon Glaze | Easy!
Custard French Toast pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy strawberry lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner! There’s no such thing as bad French toast. But there is such a thing as amazing French toast, and this version is amazing. It starts with rich and flaky challah bread and moves to mixing…
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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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Carbonara with Cotija Cheese
Carbonara with Cotija Cheese and Roasted Poblano Peppers gives a southwestern twist to an Italian classic. I’m a big fan of carbonara. I probably make it at least once a month. Because I love it so much, I also think about ways I can incorporate more carbonara into my life, which is how I…
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Blue Basil Mezcal Margarita
Blue Basil Mezcal Margarita combines smoky mezcal and Thai basil to give this delicious margarita a tangy and earthy finish. I’m a sucker for a good margarita, but as much as I love them, I also love variation. This margarita has all the things I like about a classic; lime, slightly sweet, salty rim, booze….
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Queso Flameado with Mushroom Jalapeno “Chorizo”
Queso Flameado with Mushroom Jalapeno “Chorizo” gives you a bubbly skillet of melted cheese and spicy vegetarian chorizo perfect for scooping straight into your mouth with a fresh tortilla. Queso flameado is often a lesser-known cheesy appetizer. While almost everyone who has been to a Tex-Mex restaurant knows what Chile Con Queso is, Queso Flameado…
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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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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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Easy & Delicious Homemade Blue Cheese Dip Recipe!
Homemade Blue Cheese Dip is quick and easy! Simply mix up a few ingredients and you have a perfect dipping sauce! I am a huge fan of blue cheese dip, but the store-bought options never have enough blue cheese for my tastes. About half of this recipe is blue cheese crumbles, so it’s absolutely packed…
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Sweet Potato Harvest Bowl
This Sweet Potato Harvest Bowl is a hearty and healthy meal. A perfect balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and tangy. I love bowl meals. My rule of thumb is something hearty, something green, some sort of base, and a sauce. And usually, I add on avocado because I love avocado. The components linked in the…
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Balsamic Drizzle Recipe
This Balsamic Drizzle Recipe is perfect on pasta, salads, and roasted veggies. This sweet and tangy sauce is quick and easy to whip up. I love this sauce for 3 reasons. 1. It’s super tasty. 2. It’s incredibly easy. 3. It turns veggie skeptics into veggie lovers. Let’s take Brussels sprouts, I love them…
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