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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?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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….
Thai Style Potatoes
These Thai Style Potatoes taste amazing with a sweet and spicy vegetarian Nam Jim. Easily adjust the spice level to your tastes. The sauce on these potatoes is a family favorite, so I’m always thinking up other ways to use it. This time I was looking for a side for a summer barbeque, and this…
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…
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…
Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potatoes
Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potatoes are the perfect addition to a harvest bowl and are amazing as a standalone side. Easy to adjust the spice to your liking. These sweet potatoes are delicious, filling, and packed with flavor. They are amazing as a side dish, but I also love eating them on their own…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Moo Shu Vegetables – Sheet Pan Meal
Moo Shu Vegetables is made healthier in this version of one of my favorite take-out dishes. This recipe is completely plant-based, so it’s perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone wanting to eat more veggies. An easy substitute for the classic mandarin pancake makes this an easy and healthy weeknight meal. Techniques for perfect Moo Shu…
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…
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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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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