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Grilled Okra with Smoked Paprika and Lime
Find veggie recipes from the Midwest author of The Vegetable Butcher cookbook, fresh ways to use strawberries and a cool michelada recipe in our May/June issue.
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Marinated Garlicky Tomatoes

Marinated Garlicky Tomatoes

Cara Mangini spoons these luscious tomatoes over crostini that she's smeared with goat cheese or ricotta, then tops each with extra basil. You can also fold them into pasta or cooked grains like farro, or serve them as a side dish with bread to mop up the juices. The recipe comes from The Vegetable Butcher cookbook.Marinated Garlicky Tomatoes 

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Sweet and Spicy Cabbage and Peanut Slaw

Sweet and Spicy Cabbage and Peanut Slaw

Fresh ginger and red pepper flakes add welcome zing, but the real surprise here is napa (aka Chinese) cabbage. Cara Mangini, of Little Eater in Columbus, Ohio, likes it for slaws because it's more tender than ordinary cabbage but still holds up better than lettuce. Sweet and Spicy Cabbage and Peanut Slaw 

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Strawberry "Cool Brûlée"

Strawberry Cool Brulee

This deceptively good, weeknight-easy dessert has a topping of yogurt and whipped cream with raw sugar that looks like creme brulee, but requires no cooking.Strawberry "Cool Brûlée" 

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Turkish Carrot Yogurt Dip

Turkish Carrot Yogurt Dip

White dips don't have to be humdrum. In this recipe from The Vegetable Butcher cookbook, Cara Mangini sautes grated carrot, pine nuts and garlic in olive oil, then stirs the mixture into Greek yogurt.Turkish Carrot Yogurt Dip  

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Michelada

Michelada

Imagine a refreshing cross between a bloody mary and a beer. That's a michelada. Our version is inspired by the TJ Red Michelada served at Taco Joint in Chicago.Michelada 

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Grilled Eggplant and Mozzarella Hero with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Basil Pesto

Grilled Eggplant and Mozzarella Hero with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Basil Pesto

This scrumptious mess of a sandwich is every bit as satisfying as a classic Italian sub--and if you prepare the tomato sauce and pesto in advance (or use purchased pesto), the sandwiches come together super fast. The recipe comes from Cara Mangini, of Little Eater in Columbus, Ohio.Grilled Eggplant and Mozzarella Hero with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Basil Pesto 

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Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs

Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs

We won't mince words: This is juicy, spicy, sticky, glorious barbecued chicken. One of the secrets? Chicken thighs. They cook fast, like breasts, but they have richer flavor and don't dry out. And nutritionally speaking, the two are more similar than you'd think.Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs 

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Sweet Corn and Black Bean Succotash

Sweet Corn and Black Bean Succotash

This cilantro-flecked confetti salad from Little Eater in Columbus, Ohio, can be served at any temperature. The Southwest-inspired dressing is mild, so the flavors of just-picked sweet corn and peppers shine through.Sweet Corn and Black Bean Succotash 

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Zucchini Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Drizzle

Zucchini Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Drizzle

With its subtle mix of warm spices, vanilla, maple and citrus (and tangy white icing), this is no ordinary zucchini cake. The recipe comes from The Vegetable Butcher cookbook, by Cara Mangini.Zucchini Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Drizzle 

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Avocados with Strawberry Caprese

Avocados with Strawberry Caprese

The classic combination of strawberries and avocado gets a creative twist with the addition of fresh mozzarella and basil. The salad looks cute served "on the half shell," but you can also chop the avocado to serve it more casually.Avocados with Strawberry Caprese 

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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Zucchini, Almonds and Feta

Quinoa Salad with Roasted Zucchini, Almonds and Feta

You could make a meal of this dish: caramelized zucchini, crunchy almonds, salty cheese and hearty quinoa, all dressed in honey-basil vinaigrette. The recipe comes from Little Eater, in Columbus, Ohio.Quinoa Salad with Roasted Zucchini, Almonds and Feta 

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Swiss Chard Crostata with Fennel Seed Crust

Swiss Chard Crostata with Fennel Seed Crust

Dried herbs, garlic and fennel give this rustic tart a familiar Italian sausage-like flavor. The olive oil-based pastry comes together in a snap in the food processor. The recipe comes from The Vegetable Butcher cookbook, by Cara Mangini.Swiss Chard Crostata with Fennel Seed Crust 

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Grilled Okra with Smoked Paprika and Lime

Grilled Okra with Smoked Paprika and Lime

Laced with citrus, smoke and sea salt, grilled okra is a funky, utterly novel side dish or happy hour nosh. Compared to other cooking methods, grilling keeps okra's slime factor in check. The technique and recipe come from The Vegetable Butcher cookbook.Grilled Okra with Smoked Paprika and Lime  

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    1 of 13 Marinated Garlicky Tomatoes
    2 of 13 Sweet and Spicy Cabbage and Peanut Slaw
    3 of 13 Strawberry "Cool Brûlée"
    4 of 13 Turkish Carrot Yogurt Dip
    5 of 13 Michelada
    6 of 13 Grilled Eggplant and Mozzarella Hero with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Basil Pesto
    7 of 13 Chipotle-Maple Chicken Thighs
    8 of 13 Sweet Corn and Black Bean Succotash
    9 of 13 Zucchini Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Drizzle
    10 of 13 Avocados with Strawberry Caprese
    11 of 13 Quinoa Salad with Roasted Zucchini, Almonds and Feta
    12 of 13 Swiss Chard Crostata with Fennel Seed Crust
    13 of 13 Grilled Okra with Smoked Paprika and Lime

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