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Strawberry Basil Smoothie

Strawberry Basil Smoothie

June 20, 2016

This gluten-free, vegan strawberry smoothie gets an unexpected burst of flavor from fresh basil.  The other day I went to make a green smoothie for breakfast only to discover...we had no greens. Well, technically, I did find something that had been baby spinach in a previous life, but was ...

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Pesto Chicken Polenta Bowls with Burst Tomatoes

Pesto Chicken Polenta Bowls with Burst Tomatoes

February 18, 2016

Well hello! Long time no see. I can't believe it's been over a week since my last post. But what a week! For starters, Owen was sick and stayed home from school. I don't know about other mom bloggers, but I basically find it impossible to test recipes or take photos while simultaneously being in ...

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Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowls with Basil Yogurt Dressing

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowls with Basil Yogurt Dressing

December 1, 2015

This might be the healthiest thing you will ever eat. No joke. The other day, our fridge was full but empty at the same time. You know what I mean. It always stresses me out, because on the one hand, I don't want to go to the supermarket when we have a lot of food in the house, but on the ...

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Basil Ice Cream with Mint and Chocolate

Basil Ice Cream with Mint and Chocolate

August 20, 2015

When I first bought my ice cream machine, in 2008, things got a little bit crazy. It was just so easy to convince myself that I was making something healthy. It's only milk and eggs! I thought. All natural! Before I knew it, Alex and I had devoured quarts of bourbon vanilla, maple walnut, and ...

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Tomato Salad with Sweet Pea “Ricotta”

Tomato Salad with Sweet Pea “Ricotta”

July 10, 2015

I have this weird little frustration with caprese salads. There is always too much cheese. The standard ratio is 50/50--one slice of mozzarella for every slice of tomato. But I feel like the cheese should act more like a creamy accessory to a platter of bright, summer tomatoes bursting with tart ...

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Hi! I'm Lucy. Turnip the Oven is my vegetable-focused food blog, but sometimes I'm sidetracked by dessert. My recipes are simple and approachable, and I use fresh, seasonal ingredients. I hope I inspire you to eat more plants…and cookies.

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