Vegan Basil Walnut Pesto

Vegan Basil Walnut Pesto spread up top a row of sliced tomatoes.

One a hot September day when you drive around town in your car with the broken air-conditioning, your shirt sticking to you and the sun beating down beautiful and hard, it’s nice to come back to your kitchen, pull herbs from your windowsill, nuts from the cabinet, and assemble something fresh and simple to eat. …

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Garlic Scape Pesto

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Thursday through Sunday, I was away in the northwoods with no Internet, little phone signal, creatures crawling in the walls in the middle of the night (!!) and daily dinners at supper clubs where the only vegetables were potatoes. It’s a funny world to escape to for a greens-loving girl, but, every year when I …

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Mediterranean Spinach and Cheese Crepes

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Are you seeking a savory homemade crepe recipe you can make for lunch or dinner? These spinach and cheese crepes find inspiration from fresh and bold Mediterranean flavors, using melt-in-your-mouth greens, creamy Greek yogurt, briny crumbled feta, and freshly grated lemon zest. Learn how to make the recipe now.

7 Types of Basil for Adding Floral Vibrance to Your Meals

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With different varieties and cultivars, basil is an herb that offers a range of flavors and aromas. Learn how to use our seven favorites in the kitchen. We recommend what works well for classics like Italian pesto, and what will surprise and delight in recipes like buttery shortbread and refreshing popsicles. Read more.

Roasted Asparagus, Cheese, and Sausage Frittata

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Our Italian-inspired frittata dish has it all for an easy and hearty breakfast, with tender roasted asparagus, seared and crumbled sweet sausage, and generous amounts of cheese. Keep the presentation effortless and casual by serving this savory creation cut in large wedges directly in the pan. Read more.

Simple Crustless Vegetable Quiche

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Do you love quiche, but don’t want to deal with the crust? Our crustless, veggie-packed version forgoes that laborious crust and gets right to the savory filling. With a mix of asparagus, onion, bell pepper, and cheese, this is a healthier recipe to enjoy for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Read more now.

8 Essential Tools and Appliances for Raw Food Chefs

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Interested in beginning a raw food diet? Get ready to give your appliances a workout. Better yet, invest in the best gadgets and tools for the job. From knives to food dehydrators, we suggest our top choices to help you prep efficiently in the kitchen, whether you’re a raw food newbie or a seasoned chef. Read more.

69 Finger Food Appetizers Perfect for Holiday Parties

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With the holiday season in full swing, there are so many potlucks to attend and parties with friends, family, and coworkers. But what are you going to serve? Our roundup of the best finger food appetizers has everything you’ll need. Find the best ideas to satisfy a variety of diets now with our homemade recipes.

Seasoned Olive Oil for Dipping Bread

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Do you jump for joy every time a restaurant has a complimentary bread basket? Bring that same display of hospitality into your own home with our seasoned olive oil. Flavored with herbs, garlic, cheese, and vinegar, it’s the best accompaniment for dipping slices of crusty bread. Read more now for the easy recipe.

19 of the Best Beet Recipes

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Do you believe life is better with beets? You’ll love our collection of recipes celebrating every part of this veggie, from roots to leaves. We love it all: soups, salads, wraps, patties, and more. Intensely earthy and sweet, there’s certainly a place for this bold ingredient in your cooking repertoire. Read more now.

Stuffed Eggplant with Beef and Vegetables

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Are you a little tired of eating eggplant parmesan? Learn a new way to cook your fresh aubergines with this homemade recipe for stuffed eggplant with succulent ground beef and assorted vegetables. We top the filled eggplant halves with breadcrumbs and cheese, and bake them to perfection in the oven. Read more now.

Build Healthy Work-from-Home Lunches with 5 Basic Ingredients

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Working from home can be a grind, but looming deadlines, multiple responsibilities, and an unconventional schedule shouldn’t mean you can’t eat well. Empower yourself to build quick and healthy lunches while working from home all week long by always having five basic ingredients on hand. Read more now.