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All Vegetarian Recipes
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 Corn Casserole with Poblano Peppers!
Corn Casserole with Poblano Peppers is sweet, savory, and delicious. My family always argues over the last bit, so make enough for seconds! I’ve been making cornbread for years and years, I think at one point I lived on corn muffins. But it wasn’t until more recently that a friend introduced me to corn casserole….
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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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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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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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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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Easy Cheese and Chive Drop Biscuits
These easy cheese and chive drop biscuits are great with breakfast or dinner, or just as a snack. If you want a more simple biscuit, just omit the cheese and chives. I dream of being the person that rolls out flaky biscuits and has them in the oven in time for breakfast. But really,…
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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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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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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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Vegetarian Chile Relleno
Vegetarian Chile Relleno stuffs poblano peppers with delicious veggies like zucchini, onion, mushrooms, corn, and black beans. Poblano peppers are one of my favorite ingredients. While tamer than many peppers, poblanos still pack a nice kick, and the flavor is much more savory than most other peppers. This tasty dish combines charred poblano peppers,…
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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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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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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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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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Easy Southern Peach Cobbler | Fresh or Canned Peaches!
This Easy Southern Peach Cobbler is a quick dessert that is super simple and easy to throw together after a long day of entertaining. Make sure you have some vanilla ice cream to scoop on top. Should I use fresh or canned peaches for peach cobbler? Both fresh and canned peaches work great in peach…
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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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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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Homemade Pico De Gallo
Homemade Pico De Gallo is the perfect accompaniment for tacos, burritos, enchiladas – you name it! Keep it simple, or add some extra pizazz! Pico De Gallo translates as “Beak of Rooster”, but don’t worry, this dish is completely vegetarian and vegan! It tastes amazing as a topping for other dishes or eaten with chips…
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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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Easy Tzatziki Recipe – Low Sodium
This easy tzatziki recipe brings Greek-inspired flavors to your table. In just a few minutes, and with just a handful of ingredients, this homemade tzatziki sauce combines the traditional elements of Greek cuisine with a creamy twist. Made with simple ingredients including Greek yogurt, sour cream, fresh cucumber, garlic, and aromatic herbs, this tzatziki sauce…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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