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Adding vegetables to certain doughs, such as in pizza, bread, savory muffins or crêpes, gives us a wide range of possibilities to tinker with traditional recipes and turn them into something completely new, with much more striking and appetizing flavors and colors. And along the way it gives us a solution to get the kids at home to eat them more often and, sometimes, almost without even noticing.

The recipe for savory spinach pancakes (you may also know them as "spinach fritters") is a clear example of this.

On August 15, coinciding with India's Independence Day, World Indian Cuisine Day is celebrated — a cuisine that is becoming more popular every day, whether due to its culinary richness or the increasingly widespread health benefits of using spices.

Good weather is already here! We want to be in the sun to recharge our energy, we crave walks along the beach by the sea, and we want to eat without complications — menus made up of light small plates and appetizers that take little time to prepare but have that cheerful, festive touch that summer brings.

Greek-style cooked beans are incredibly easy to make: the oven will be on for a few minutes, but I assure you that this recipe for cooked beans topped with feta cheese and honey is very simple to prepare, resulting in a complete and very tasty dish.

Zucchini takes center stage in this skillet bread recipe: the zucchini bread recipe becomes a staple once you've made it just once. The zucchini gives the bread plenty of juiciness, while goat cheese adds intensity. You have to try it!

Is there anything in the world more comforting than a soup? There might be, but nothing will make you feel better than enjoying a good hot bowl of this dish. I love soups and creams, of all kinds and consistencies. The latest one I made is this vegetable minestrone soup, with a few tweaks to suit my tastes and made in record time thanks to the pressure cooker.

Shall we make a vegetable tian like you’ve never seen before? It’s an eggplant, carrot, and zucchini tian, and what makes it special is its lengthwise-cut presentation, which gives it an elegant and truly appetizing look.

You can make a delicious, healthy snack the easiest way: this spiced chickpea recipe is an irresistible nibble, and it only takes you one minute to prepare — then dry them!

You probably know I love exploring simple recipes that fill the table with delicious sides without requiring much extra time in the kitchen. So today I bring the recipe for lemon asparagus, a dish that can be a starter if you want to enjoy it on its own, or an appetizer (I'll tell you how), and it's certainly the perfect vegetable to accompany a meat or fish dish.

This miso mushroom recipe offers a delicious and surprising combination of sweet and savory flavors. Today's recipe is undoubtedly a perfect everyday option, because you'll make it in no time and it will liven up any meal with its flavor and contrast.

We bring you the popular English shepherd's pie recipe in a vegetarian version full of flavor and energy, just as this dish should be. The traditional shepherd's pie is a classic British frugal-cooking dish—simple and hearty—that makes use of leftover roast meat from festive meals and is crowned with a layer of gratinéed mashed potato.

Have you tried making stuffed vegetables? It's easy, attractive and elegant and a very practical and very tasty option. At this time of year it's when we eat stuffed vegetables the most at home. It's an elegant and different way to enjoy vegetables, and you can make a good impression on a festive day by bringing a light first course