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Black Bean Veggie Burgers with Cilantro and Jalapeño

August 25, 2020 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

I like to think I’m a bit of a veggie burger connoisseur. I’ve ordered countless ones at restaurants over the years and tried even more recipes. It’s amazing how many bad veggie burgers there are out there! Many of the ones I’ve made have been the wrong texture or bland, until these.

These are hands down the best veggie burgers I’ve ever made. They’re flavorful, hearty, and the perfect texture. Dare I say these will even satisfy the carnivores in your life? Perfect for your next cookout or an easy weeknight dinner!

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Summer “chop chop”

July 23, 2020 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

My mom and I started making “chop chop” years ago. The name came from the fact that there’s a fair amount of chopping. We started making it to eat as a dip with tortilla chips, but always ended up eating it with a fork like a salad. Either way you eat it, it’s delicious!

Chop chop is easy to make all year (just sub thawed frozen corn for fresh), but is even better using fresh summer corn and cherry tomatoes. I started grilling the corn a few years ago and adds a wonderful depth to the salad. You technically don’t have to grill it, but I definitely encourage you to!

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