https://www.loveandlemons.com/ Healthy, whole food, vegan and vegetarian recipes Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:37:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://www.loveandlemons.com/hugo-spritz/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/hugo-spritz/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:37:17 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=85318
Have you ever tried a Hugo spritz? This Italian cocktail is bubbly and bright, with floral notes from elderflower liqueur and herbal depth from fresh mint. It’s just as refreshing as an Aperol spritz, its better-known cousin, but it doesn’t have any of Aperol’s bitterness. Instead, it’s lightly sweet and delicate. It’s one of my favorite cocktails to sip on a hot summer day—always on a patio, and preferably in Italy…though more likely in my own backyard. Luckily, this Hugo spritz recipe is easy to make with 5 ingredients, so it couldn’t be simpler to mix up at home. Hugo […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/hugo-spritz/feed/ 0 https://www.loveandlemons.com/blackberry-cobbler/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/blackberry-cobbler/#comments Sun, 22 Jun 2025 14:47:31 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=85256
This blackberry cobbler recipe is easy and delicious. Juicy, tangy blackberries meld into a golden batter that’s soft and moist in the middle and crisp around the edges. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a mouthwatering summer dessert. I’ve shared several biscuit-style cobblers in the past—there’s a yummy Summer Fruit Cobbler in Simple Feel Good Food, and I also have this great blueberry cobbler on the blog. But this blackberry cobbler recipe is my first attempt at a cake-y, batter-style cobbler. Friends, I’ve been missing out.  Since this style of dessert was new to me, I loosely based […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/blackberry-cobbler/feed/ 1 https://www.loveandlemons.com/strawberry-banana-smoothie/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/strawberry-banana-smoothie/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:00:27 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=9866
In the last few weeks, I’ve made this strawberry banana smoothie recipe more times than I can count. Now that it’s summer, my whole family has been having it for breakfast almost every morning. Thick, creamy, and sweet, it’s super refreshing on a hot day. This strawberry smoothie recipe couldn’t be simpler to make. It calls for a handful of basic ingredients and comes together in the blender in less than 5 minutes. It’s the kind of thing you can easily pull off for breakfast on a busy weekday morning (yes, even if you have a toddler running around!) or […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/strawberry-banana-smoothie/feed/ 32 https://www.loveandlemons.com/chocolate-zucchini-bread/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/chocolate-zucchini-bread/#comments Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:42:28 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=38326
This double chocolate zucchini bread is moist, fudgy, and delicious. In the summertime, it’s my favorite way to satisfy a chocolate craving. It tastes just as decadent as a rich chocolate cake, but it’s packed with shredded zucchini. Eating your vegetables has never tasted so good! Like my classic zucchini bread recipe, this recipe makes two loaves. They disappear pretty quickly in our house, but if you have extra, pop one loaf in the freezer for another day, or share it with a friend! They (and you) will love this chocolate zucchini bread. Quick note: I recently re-tested and updated […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/chocolate-zucchini-bread/feed/ 193 https://www.loveandlemons.com/tom-collins-cocktail/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/tom-collins-cocktail/#respond Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:39:25 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=84996
It’s probably not surprising that I love a Tom Collins cocktail. This sparkling gin drink is only one step removed from homemade lemonade, after all. Made with gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda, it’s bright, fizzy, and super refreshing. Plus, because it’s a long drink, meaning that the alcohol is mixed with a good amount of soda water, it’s not as strong as some other cocktails. This makes it perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. If you’re new to making cocktails at home, I think this Tom Collins recipe is a great place to start. You […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/tom-collins-cocktail/feed/ 0 https://www.loveandlemons.com/fathers-day-grilling-recipes/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/fathers-day-grilling-recipes/#respond Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:52:40 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=85084
Father’s Day is coming up this weekend! To celebrate, my family is getting together for a backyard cookout (complete with my favorite Father’s Day side dish—see yesterday’s post!). In case that’s how you’re celebrating too, I’ve rounded up 10 easy grilling recipes below. They include fun appetizers, simple sides, mouthwatering mains, and even a dessert—all of which you can cook on the grill. They minimize cleanup and maximize the time you get to spend outside, which I consider a huge win on any summer holiday. I hope you find some you love…and to all the dads reading, happy Father’s Day! […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/fathers-day-grilling-recipes/feed/ 0 https://www.loveandlemons.com/recipe-spotlight-broccoli-salad/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/recipe-spotlight-broccoli-salad/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:03:20 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=85099
On Mother’s Day, we make brunch. On Father’s Day, we grill! That’s how it is in my family, anyway. While we might sit down to a frittata or Dutch baby on Mother’s Day morning, by the time Father’s Day rolls around, the weather is wayyyyy too nice for an indoor meal. So my family gets together in the late afternoon for a cookout. My brother-in-law Josh is in charge of the mains (thanks, Josh!), and I’m on side dish duty. I like to change up the menu from year to year, but there’s one recipe that I make every single […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/recipe-spotlight-broccoli-salad/feed/ 1 https://www.loveandlemons.com/7-layer-dip/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/7-layer-dip/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:03:53 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=84980
7 layer dip might be my favorite party appetizer of all time. If you’re not familiar, this delicious dip combines creamy refried beans with zesty avocado, taco-spiced sour cream, tangy cheddar cheese, and loads of fresh fixings. It’s like bean dip meets guacamole meets pico de gallo and more. I mean, come on—pass the tortilla chips, please! This classic 7 layer dip recipe is based on my mom’s. She made it for every party and gathering when I was growing up, which meant I spent many of those parties and gatherings next to the snack table, piling a little paper plate with […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/7-layer-dip/feed/ 3 https://www.loveandlemons.com/fruit-salad-recipe/ https://www.loveandlemons.com/fruit-salad-recipe/#comments Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:04:13 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=49322
This classic fruit salad recipe has become one of our go-to summer side dishes. It’s fresh, it’s colorful, and—best of all—it’s kid-friendly. Our kiddo has always loved fresh fruit, so when I want to bring a dish to a gathering that I know he’ll go for, fruit salad wins every time. I call for a vibrant blend of pineapple, mandarin oranges, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, and kiwi in this recipe, but I want to say up front that this fruit salad is super flexible. I’m sharing some of my go-to subs and swaps below, but honestly, almost any fruit tastes delicious with […]

]]> https://www.loveandlemons.com/fruit-salad-recipe/feed/ 8 https://www.loveandlemons.com/love-lemons-cooking-club-june-5/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:01:39 +0000 https://www.loveandlemons.com/?p=84881
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 leave a comment on the recipe’s blog post. 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 June challenge today with our coleslaw recipe, and I hope you’ll join in the fun. Here’s how it works: The Prize: A $100 Whole Foods Gift […]

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