Vegetarian (or easily adapted) Recipes

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Easy Caesar Salad Dressing

My Classic Caesar salad dressing (with no raw egg or anchovies) is quick and easy to make and tastes amazing on a variety of greens. Add anchovies if you wish!   Whether you’re in the mood for a classic Caesar salad with chopped romaine or crave a heartier variation that will keep in the fridge…

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

Shredded Brussels sprouts pair with classic Caesar dressing for an easy-to-assemble salad that’s crisp, colorful, and loaded with flavor. Top with a favorite protein to transform the versatile side dish into a complete meal. Leftovers hold up for several days in the fridge!   I love a really good salad. A good salad will complement…

Green Beans Almondine

Nutty, buttery, and bright, this perfectly seasoned dish can be partially prepped in advance. Easy enough for a weeknight dinner but 100% worthy of a holiday meal. Truly so much more than the sum of its parts!    Somehow, I managed to graduate college before ever tasting the traditional green bean casserole. The classic holiday…

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Muffins

The classic flavor of banana bread meets wholesome baked oatmeal in these personal-size muffins that are ideal for busy mornings. There’s an option for added protein, and the muffins freeze well too! I’ve been sitting on this recipe for years, regularly whipping up a batch for grab-and-go breakfasts and hearty snacks whenever a couple of…

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you don’t have a pumpkin cookie recipe (or even if you do!) this one will be the new standard in your household. Lightly spiced, chocolatey, and chock full of pumpkin and oats, this cookie hits all the right notes. And the best part is that it doesn’t have to be perfect to taste great!…

Sushi Stacks

Layered with shrimp, cucumber, avocado, and rice, and then drizzled with spicy mayo, these easy sushi stacks are fun to make and will satisfy your sushi craving!    To say I am excited about today’s recipe is an understatement. It’s a fun family favorite for sure, but it’s also the first in my new kids cooking video…

Easiest Steamed Edamame

The flavor-packed pop of perfectly cooked edamame is easy to achieve with a simple technique – in about 5 minutes. A crowd-pleasing appetizer, for sure, but the quick prep makes them a convenient side dish and snack as well.    A bag or two of edamame is a freezer standby in our house. Often enjoyed…

Cumin Lime Coleslaw

Thanks to its crisp texture, vibrant flavor and impressive versatility, this super simple side dish might just become a new favorite way to eat your veggies. Three cheers for Cumin Lime Coleslaw!   When I ask my family what they’d like for dinner, the answer may be pulled pork, spicy shrimp, or mac and cheese,…

Easy Baked Beans

Don’t love soupy baked beans that make everything else on your plate soggy? This easy, wholesome, flavor-packed recipe is for you!    My family never liked baked beans. Until this recipe.  Once I understood why they disliked the classic fare, and I reflected back on my own early opinions of baked beans, a recipe that everyone…

Crispy Tofu Broccoli Bowl

If you’ve never tried tofu, this recipe is a great place to start. Brimming with a variety of textures and flavor, this easy and filling tofu bowl is anything but bland. As a bonus, all the components of the bowl can be enjoyed on their own as well.    When Emily was preparing her latest…

Viral Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Rice Cake

The viral recipe gets an easy upgrade for a better ratio of peanut butter and chocolate to rice cake. And with one tablespoon of peanut butter and just two teaspoons of chocolate per rice cake, it’s a mostly healthy snack too!   I don’t often follow the trends—although my kids wouldn’t likely call me a…

Shirley Temple for Grown-Ups

A grown-up rendition of an adored childhood drink, this pretty cocktail is quick to make and can be easily scaled to make a pitcher-full.   When I think of a Shirley Temple, I can’t help but smile. One of the first restaurants my parents took my sister and me to as young girls was The…

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