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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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Vegetarian Nam Jim (Thai Dipping Sauce)
Vegetarian Nam Jim (Thai Dipping Sauce) recipes can be hard to come by. So much Thai food has fish sauce in it, and dipping sauces are usually no exception. This sauce uses other umami filled flavors so that you won’t feel like it’s missing anything. Nam Jim (or Nam Chim) means dipping sauce in…
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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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Crying Tiger with Tofu (Tiger Cry)
Crying Tiger with Tofu is a delicious and unique dish. Crispy fried tofu combines with spicy Thai chili Nam Jim, Thai basil, and sticky rice for a delicious and balanced dish. I got the inspiration for this dish from my favorite Thai restaurant in Austin, Sway. They used to have a dish called Tiger Cry…
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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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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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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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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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Taco Truck Green Sauce Recipe – Easy!
This Taco Truck Green Sauce Recipe lets you make that delicious sauce available at every taco truck in your own kitchen. And it’s so easy. What is Taco Truck Green Sauce? It’s hard to even figure out what this sauce is called. I’ve seen it called “Creamy Jalapeno Salsa”, “Salsa de Mayonesa”, “Salsa Dona”, “Green…
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The Best Vegetarian Chili Recipe
This is the BEST Vegetarian Chili Recipe. It’s savory, spicy, and vegan too! Check out our fun ideas for chili toppings! As a Texan, I have some opinions about chili. While many of my Texas compatriots will argue with outsiders about beans vs no beans, I’m far more concerned with flavor, specifically flavor development. What…
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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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Tex-Mex Power Bowl with Lime Crema
This Tex-Mex Power Bowl combines bright lime crema and creamy avocado with savory roasted veggies and seasoned rice for a delicious meal. This is one of those dishes that tastes best when you get a little of everything on your fork. A warm savory veggie, with seasoned rice and beans, creamy avocado, and bright lime…
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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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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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Moo Shu Vegetables – Sheet Pan Meal
Moo Shu Vegetables is a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal. This vegetarian moo shu recipe is packed with fresh veggies like cabbage, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms. The simple ginger sesame sauce adds a delicious punch of flavor without overpowering the vegetables. I love how this moo shu vegetable recipe is…
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Lemon Garlic Spinach
Lemon garlic spinach is a super quick and healthy side. We use plenty of garlic and brighten it up with tangy lemon. I buy a lot of spinach for salads. I eat not a lot of spinach in salads. So I need spinach recipes that make it super easy and delicious to eat all…
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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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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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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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Cheesy Polenta Recipe with Roasted Beets
This polenta recipe with roasted beets is easy and savory. It’s perfect for weeknights and cold weather. There is much debate over how to cook the perfect polenta. Similar to grits, it’s a dish made with cornmeal, and if you do it right, it’s super easy. You’ll want to use plenty of liquid and stir…
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The BEST Nashville Hot Tofu Sandwich!
Nashville Hot Tofu is perfectly sandwiched between buttery bread with crisp quick pickles. Lightly dressed creamy coleslaw adds a little extra crunch, and a little something to take the edge off the heat. Here’s What I Learned About Nashville Hot As a Texan, I know a little something about being prideful about food being prepared…
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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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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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Tex-Mex Breakfast Casserole – Easy!
Tex-Mex Breakfast Casserole is one of my favorite ways to start the day. This dish is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for feeding a crowd. It’s a combination of potatoes, eggs, cheese, and veggies that bakes up beautifully in the oven. The best part? You can easily customize this recipe with your favorite Tex-Mex flavors. This…
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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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Peach Panzanella Salad
Peach Panzanella Salad is a fun twist on classic Panzanella. It’s a great way to use delicious in-season peaches. Panzanella is basically a bread salad. Which means I basically love it more than any other salad. It’s usually savory, with tomatoes and onions, and often other veggies. This version is a little sweeter,…
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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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Easy Vegetarian Bierocks Recipe – Uses canned biscuits!
This Easy Vegetarian Bierocks Recipe comes together quickly with the help of canned biscuits. I remember eating these at my grandparent’s house when my aunt and uncle would come down to visit. This version is a little different; they actually made the dough! And while the homemade dough is great, using premade biscuits means these…
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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 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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The BEST Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Sauce!
Pasta Primavera with Balsamic Pasta Sauce is delicious and flexible. Perfect for when you have a variety of vegetables on hand. The versatile sauce tastes great with every vegetable. My favorite part of gardening is that I have tons of fresh produce ready to eat, and I grew it myself. Which will always be so…
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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!
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