https://www.loveandlemons.com Healthy, whole food, vegan and vegetarian recipes Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:03:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.9 https://www.loveandlemons.com/pumpkin-soup-recipe/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/pumpkin-soup-recipe/#comments Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:20:32 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=51521
Is there anything more autumnal than creamy pumpkin soup? A few weekends back, Chicago was seeing its first fall weather of the year. The air was crisp, a few leaves were turning yellow and red, and Jack and I were making our traditional Sunday trip to the farmers market. When we got there, I caught sight of a massive kabocha squash with vibrant orange skin. As soon as I saw it, I knew how I was spending my afternoon. On a cool day like that, there’s nothing I love more than making a big pot of soup. I scooped up […]

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This banana bread recipe is the best way to use overripe bananas. Now that we have a little one in the house, we’ve been buying a LOT more bananas than we used to. Sometimes (ok, often), we don’t get to all of them before they ripen, and I end up with a heap of dark brown, spotty bananas on my counter. Banana bread to the rescue! But not just any banana bread. While some popular recipes call for 2 or 3 bananas, this banana bread recipe calls for 4. I love that it lets me use up lots of bananas […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/banana-bread/feed/ 5 https://www.loveandlemons.com/pumpkin-pancakes/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/pumpkin-pancakes/#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:10:55 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=72327
Pumpkin pancakes are the perfect cozy breakfast for cool mornings. They’re moist, fluffy, and warmly spiced, and they beg for a drizzle of maple syrup on top. Add a cup of coffee to the mix, and what more could you want on fall weekend? If you ask me, not much! I’ll be making this pumpkin pancake recipe often this season, and I hope you will be too. It’s festive, delicious, and simple, made with basic pantry ingredients. If you’re a fan of fall flavors, you’ll absolutely love it. Ingredients You’ll Need for Pumpkin Pancakes Here’s what you’ll need to make this […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/pumpkin-pancakes/feed/ 10 https://www.loveandlemons.com/love-lemons-cooking-club-october-2/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:12:27 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=73478
Our Cooking Club is a fun way to celebrate the Love & Lemons community of readers. The concept is super simple—each month, I choose a recipe. You make it, and you email me a photo. At the end of the month, I randomly select one winner to receive a prize. I love the sense of community that comes from so many people cooking one recipe each month. We’re kicking off our October challenge today with our butternut squash mac and cheese recipe, and I hope you’ll join in the fun. Here’s how it works: The Prize: A $200 Whole Foods Gift Card! […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/butternut-squash-mac-and-cheese/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/butternut-squash-mac-and-cheese/#comments Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:29:27 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=72402
Butternut squash mac and cheese! If you thought the Trader Joe’s version was good, you’ll LOVE this homemade one. I adapted the recipe from my traditional macaroni and cheese. Instead of making a roux with flour and butter, I used pureed roasted squash as the base of the cheese sauce. The squash makes it insanely creamy (even creamier than classic mac!) and adds a subtle sweetness to the rich, cheesy flavor. Bonus: it sneaks in some extra nutrients too! This butternut squash mac and cheese has been a huge hit in our house. It’s comforting, delicious, and—thanks to the squash—just […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/butternut-squash-mac-and-cheese/feed/ 13 https://www.loveandlemons.com/types-of-squash/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/types-of-squash/#comments Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:00:12 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=71546
How many different types of squash have you tried? There’s good reason to go beyond butternut and zucchini. Each variety of summer or winter squash has its own unique taste and texture, and it lends itself well to different cooking methods and dishes. Delicata squash wouldn’t be my first choice for soup, for example, but acorn squash or kabocha would be fantastic. I might not stuff a patty pan squash, but I would sauté it to make a delicious side dish. Below, I’m breaking down 21 common types of squash and sharing my favorite ways to cook them. I hope […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/types-of-squash/feed/ 7 https://www.loveandlemons.com/coffee-smoothie/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/coffee-smoothie/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:50:06 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=26688
This coffee smoothie recipe is perfect for busy mornings. You know those days when you have time to make a cup of coffee or a healthy breakfast…but not both? Now you don’t have to choose! Blend up this coffee smoothie, and you can enjoy coffee + breakfast in a single glass. I love this one-and-done morning treat. Made with simple ingredients like coffee, frozen banana, almond butter, and dates, it’s super easy to put together, and it’s so delicious. The banana and almond butter give it an amazing creamy texture, and the dates make it rich and sweet. And of course, […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/coffee-smoothie/feed/ 28 https://www.loveandlemons.com/falafel/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/falafel/#comments Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:30:46 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=39345
I’ll never forget the first time I tried falafel. Stuffed into pita bread with fresh herbs, crisp veggies, and a big slather of hummus, it was crispy, rich, and bursting with earthy, aromatic flavor. I devoured the entire wrap in minutes, amazed at the medley of tastes and textures dancing across my tongue. Falafel has been one of my favorite foods ever since. I still order it out to eat whenever I get the chance, but these days, I more often make this homemade falafel recipe. What Is Falafel? I’m getting ahead of myself. What is falafel, anyway? In case […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/falafel/feed/ 228 https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegetarian-stuffed-peppers/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegetarian-stuffed-peppers/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:23:15 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=72821
These stuffed peppers deserve a spot in your dinner rotation! They’re the perfect combination of comforting and fresh, filled with a delicious blend of rice and beans and topped with melty cheese. Yes, they’re vegetarian, but these stuffed peppers are so tasty that everyone—meat eaters included!—will love them. I’ve shared other vegetarian stuffed peppers on the blog before, but this NEW recipe is hands down my favorite. Here’s why: The filling is so darn flavorful. It starts with a base of hearty brown rice, with black beans for protein and corn kernels for crunch. Onions, garlic, and tomato paste make it […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/vegetarian-stuffed-peppers/feed/ 1 https://www.loveandlemons.com/mango-smoothie/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/mango-smoothie/#comments Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:59:01 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=71222
This mango smoothie recipe is like sunshine in a glass! It’s cool and creamy, with a sweet, tangy tropical flavor and the cheeriest color around. It tastes so good that it could pass as dessert, but it’s really an easy, healthy option for any time of day. This mango smoothie recipe calls for 5 simple ingredients and comes together in under 5 minutes. What’s not to love about that? Mango Smoothie Recipe Ingredients Here’s what you need to make this healthy mango smoothie recipe: Frozen mango chunks – Grab a bag of frozen mango from your grocery store, or get […]

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