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41 Best Carrot Recipes

What are your favorite carrot recipes? If you said classic carrot cake or baby carrots and dip, you’re probably not alone. But I’m sharing 40+ of my best carrot recipes here in the hopes that you’ll try cooking this bright orange vege…

Crustless Quiche

This low-carb Crustless Quiche is light and delicious, perfect for breakfast or brunch (or even a light dinner)! Made with leftover ham or ham steak, broccoli and cheese. Crustless Quiche For those looking to lighten their meal or simply save on prepar…

Fish Cakes

Crispy fish cakes with roasted pepper sauce can be made with any white fish, canned salmon, or even crab. Bake them or air fryer them! Fish Cakes These homemade baked or air fryer fish cakes are healthier than deep frying. Anytime I have leftover fish,…

Avocado Egg Salad

This avocado egg salad uses half the egg yolks and adds lots of healthy fats from avocado. An easy healthy, high protein lunch! Avocado Egg Salad The avocado makes this egg salad extra creamy without using a lot of mayo. It’s a delicious protein-…

Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices 

Easy Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices make a sweet, crunchy, protein-packed lunch! Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices If you love my chicken salad you’re going to love this healthy Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices! It’s a refreshing …

Butternut Squash Soup

This cozy Butternut Squash Soup is sweetened with apple and seasoned with warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and paprika. It’s made with coconut milk, so it’s also dairy-free and vegan. Butternut Squash Soup This creamy Butternut Squash Soup is so g…

Dumpling Soup

This dumpling soup recipe has a not-so-secret ingredient: frozen potstickers! They make this soup supremely quick and easy. It’s just the thing for nights when you’re really craving the comfort and convenience of takeout, but you somehow co…

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

This hearty chicken pot pie soup tastes just like chicken pot pie, only as a hearty soup. It’s packed with protein and veggies in every bite! Chicken Pot Pie Soup Chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food, and this creamy, chunky soup is loaded with…

Quesadilla Recipe

Quesadillas! They’re delicious, satisfying, and—most importantly—EASY. They’re one of my favorite back-pocket meals, something I can whip up using basic ingredients when I need a simple dinner or work-from-home lunch. I’ve made a lot …

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Vegetarian Roasted Red Pepper Soup is a comforting, vibrant soup offering a perfect blend of sweetness, smokiness, and warmth. Roasted Red Pepper Soup Whether you’re looking for a cozy meal on a chilly evening or a vibrant starter to serve with a…

Korean-Inspired Salmon Rice Bowl

I’m obsessed with this quick Korean-inspired Gochujang Salmon Rice Bowl. It’s a flavorful meal in under 30-minutes! Air fryer or oven! Gochujang Salmon Rice Bowls I eat salmon every week, so I have tons of salmon recipes on repeat in my house. To…

Ribollita

Ribollita, a classic Tuscan soup, is the definition of a delicious meal made with simple ingredients. We’re talking really simple—this flavorful Italian soup was originally a way to stretch leftovers. It was made by reheating bean and vegetable s…

Mushroom Toast

Mushroom Toast with labneh or cream cheese served on sourdough toast is a fast and easy breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Mushrooms on Toast There’s something uniquely satisfying about the rich, earthy flavors of mushrooms. When paired with the crisp,…

Chana Masala

This chana masala recipe is about to become the star of your weeknight dinner rotation. It calls for pantry ingredients. It cooks in one pot. And though it comes together in just over 30 minutes, most of the cooking time is hands off, so you can tackle…

BBQ Chicken Tenders in Air Fryer

The kids will love these crispy air-fried BBQ chicken tenders breaded and dunked in a sweet, fiery BBQ sauce! Serve them with some corn on the cob or a big salad. Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Tenders If you love your air fryer as much as I do, you’ll lo…

Lentil Soup

This lentil soup recipe might surprise you. Sure, it’s simple. But that doesn’t mean it’s bland or boring. This lentil soup is packed with hearty greens, tender vegetables, and fiber- and protein-rich lentils. Fresh herbs and spices f…

50 Best Vegetarian Recipes

If you want to find vegetarian recipes, you’re in the right place! ALL the recipes on Love & Lemons are vegetarian, and after 10+ years of blogging, I have hundreds of easy vegetarian meals on the site. To get you started, I’ve rounded …

Crustless Quiche

This crustless quiche recipe is for those of us (ahem, me) who love quiche but don’t love making pie crust. Like a classic quiche, it’s flavorful and satisfying, the rich egg custard studded with broccoli, herbs, and cheese. But without a c…

King Crab Legs

King crab legs are a high protein seafood choice that can transform any meal into a special occasion. They are also easy to prepare! King Crab Legs Known for their size and sweet, tender meat, king crab legs are not just a treat for the palate but also…

Spinach Salad

This spinach salad recipe is simple, fresh, and delicious. A version of my mom’s favorite salad, it’s filled with crisp apples, dried cranberries, red onion, creamy goat cheese, and toasty candied pecans. A bright apple cider vinaigrette ti…

Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

My favorite way to use leftover turkey is to make a delicious pot of turkey noodle soup. It’s also an excellent way to clean out your refrigerator! Turkey Noodle Soup Don’t throw out the turkey bones after Thanksgiving! Making homemade turkey stock wit…

Meximelt

This healthier Meximelt copycat recipe is made with ground turkey seasoned with my homemade taco seasoning wrapped in a tortilla with melted cheese and pico de gallo. Easy and delicious! Meximelt The Meximelt has always been my favorite thing at Taco B…

White Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

The best White Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili recipe (Slow cooker or Instant Pot) made with pumpkin puree, ground turkey and green chili & spices. Turkey Pumpkin White Bean Chili This is my favorite white bean turkey pumpkin chili recipe!! A perfect fal…

Air Fryer Chicken Bites

These easy, high-protein Air Fryer Chicken Bites, made with boneless skinless chicken breast chunks, are perfect for a quick dinner! I make a batch and use the other half for meal prep for the week. Air Fryer Chicken Breast Bites These easy naked Air F…

Autumn Kale Salad with Chicken

A healthy, fall Kale Salad with Chicken made with roasted butternut squash, apples, pecans, and goat cheese with a maple-Dijon vinaigrette. Fall Kale Salad with Chicken This healthy fall chopped salad combines the warm flavors of fall in a light, crisp…

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