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Creamy slow cooker risotto with bright green peas and fresh herbs, served on a white plate. The rice appears tender and slightly glossy, with peas evenly distributed throughout.

Slow Cooker Risotto with Spinach and Peas

Roasted red potatoes cut in halves, topped with melted cheese and sprinkled with fresh chopped parsley, served in a white dish.

Cheesy Ranch Potatoes

A stack of round, chewy oatmeal cookies separated by pieces of white parchment paper, with a blurred green and white background.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies 

A white plate filled with creamy make ahead mac and cheese, made with elbow pasta and a rich cheese sauce, garnished with a few small green herbs.

Make-Ahead Mac and Cheese

A white baking dish filled with a casserole made of cubed bread, zucchini pieces, melted cheese, and herbs, all mixed and baked to a golden brown.

Zucchini Stuffing Casserole

Four halves of stuffed yellow squash are topped with melted cheese, breadcrumbs, and chopped herbs, arranged on a white rectangular plate. The golden dish looks perfectly garnished and is set on a light surface.

Stuffed Yellow Squash

A baked casserole in a white dish, cut into twelve square pieces and garnished with chopped parsley on top. The casserole appears creamy with a golden, slightly browned surface.

Spinach & Cheese Polenta Bake 

A white plate filled with sliced celery salad, garnished with fresh dill and sprinkled with black seeds or spices. The salad appears fresh and vibrant green.

Celery Salad

A close-up of roasted vegetables, including carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and green beans, seasoned with herbs and served on a white plate.

Herb Roasted Vegetables

A white plate filled with spaghetti pasta salad, topped with black olives, cherry tomatoes, chopped green bell peppers, and shredded cheese. The colorful salad is presented on a textured white cloth.

Spaghetti Salad

A platter of roasted red potatoes mixed with fresh spinach leaves, seasoned with black pepper and herbs, served on a white dish.

Garlic Butter Potatoes and Spinach

A bowl of cooked pearl couscous garnished with chopped parsley, with four lemon slices arranged on the side. The dish is presented on a white background with a sprig of greenery in the corner.

Lemon Herb Couscous

A clear bowl filled with yellow salad dressing, speckled with green herbs, sits on a white surface with fresh greens visible in the background.

Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

A white bowl filled with cooked tortellini pasta, garnished with chopped fresh herbs and cracked black pepper, sits on a table with green leaves and herbs in the background.

Garlic and Herb Tortellini

A bowl of cheesy, baked dip topped with a whole roasted green chili pepper, with a plate of sliced bread in the background.

Shishito Pepper Cheese Dip

A close-up of a baking dish filled with several cheese-covered enciladas, topped with a creamy white sauce.

Pinto Bean Enchiladas

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Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad

A close-up of a mushroom sandwich with melted cheese, sautéed onions, green peppers, and parsley on a hoagie roll—served alongside potato chips. Great for fans of classic fare or hearty portobello mushroom sandwiches.

Portobello Mushroom Sandwiches

A plate of sautéed spinach, chickpeas, and diced onions is served with a fork on the side. The dish appears light and healthy, featuring green and beige colors.

Spinach with Chickpeas (Espinacas con Garbanzos)

A white bowl filled with fresh broccoli florets, garnished with chopped herbs and topped with a sprig of basil.

Pesto Broccoli Salad

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Asian Sesame Dressing

A close-up of a veggie burger with a chickpea patty, fresh green leaf lettuce, and a soft hamburger bun. The patty is lightly browned and speckled with herbs.

White Bean Burgers

A bowl of cooked spinach garnished with white sesame seeds, with a pair of wooden chopsticks resting on the rim. Fresh spinach leaves and a white napkin are visible in the background.

Japanese Spinach Salad

A bowl of cooked cavatappi pasta mixed with slices of zucchini, topped with grated cheese, chopped basil, and cracked black pepper.

Roasted Zucchini Pasta

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Green Bean Casserole ~ This traditional Thanksgiving casserole is made with all plant-based ingredients and it's everything you love about the classic!
Thanksgiving Recipes
Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies ~ Classic fall and holiday flavors in a buttery, easy to make, slice and bake cookie. Perfect for gifting!
Christmas Recipes
Spicy Pimento Cheese Pinwheels ~ A creamy mixture of dairy-free cheeses, mayonnaise, scallions, jalapeño pepper, pimentos, and spices are rolled into a flour tortilla and sliced into pinwheels. These crowd-pleasing appetizers can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Game Day Appetizers
Small Batch Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes ~ A half-dozen light and fluffy dairy-free cupcakes! Easy to whip up for one, two, or just a few.
Dessert Recipes


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Hi, I’m Holly!

Welcome to This Wife Cooks, a place to celebrate the art of preparing home-cooked meals.

Here, you will find everything from quick and easy dinners to comfort food classics and holiday favorites.

I’m a busy wife and mom with a passion for hospitality! Cooking for my family is one of my greatest joys. I hope you enjoy these creative and flavorful meat-free recipes!

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Labor Day Weekend Recipes ☀️

10 Best Summer Pasta Salads ~ These crowd-pleasing dishes are easy to make and perfect for sharing fresh flavors of the season!

10 Best Summer Pasta Salads

Caprese Burgers ~ The classic flavors of Caprese salad in a hearty and satisfying veggie burger!

12 Plant-Based Burger Recipes for Your Summer Cookout

Alabama Fire Crackers

Alabama Fire Crackers

A glass baking dish filled with vegan BBQ baked beans in a rich, thick reddish-brown sauce, viewed from above on a white background.

BBQ Baked Beans

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Pasta Recipes

A white plate filled with creamy make ahead mac and cheese, made with elbow pasta and a rich cheese sauce, garnished with a few small green herbs.

Make-Ahead Mac and Cheese

A white plate filled with spaghetti pasta salad, topped with black olives, cherry tomatoes, chopped green bell peppers, and shredded cheese. The colorful salad is presented on a textured white cloth.

Spaghetti Salad

A white bowl filled with cooked tortellini pasta, garnished with chopped fresh herbs and cracked black pepper, sits on a table with green leaves and herbs in the background.

Garlic and Herb Tortellini

A white bowl filled with farfalle pasta salad, garnished with chopped herbs, shredded cheese, and two lemon wedges. The salad includes chickpeas, herbs, and is seasoned with black pepper. A bunch of fresh herbs is in the background.

Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

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Cozy Soup Recipes

Colcannon Soup - Irish potato soup with hearty greens simmered in a rich, herb-infused broth. Easy one-pot meal for St. Patrick’s Day!

Colcannon Soup

Pinto Bean and Rice Soup ~ Simple and satisfying, this soup combines tender beans, fluffy rice, and fragrant herbs for a cozy meal.

Pinto Bean and Rice Soup

Chickpea Curry Soup ~ Protein-packed chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and warm spices in a comforting soup. Ready in 20 minutes. Vegetarian and Vegan.

Chickpea Curry Soup

Gnocchi Vegetable Soup ~ Quick and Italian soup with tender gnocchi and fresh veggies. Serve with crusty bread and a simple green salad.

Gnocchi Vegetable Soup

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Dessert Recipes

Holiday Pretzel Bites ~ Sweet-and-salty treats with just 3 simple ingredients. Perfect for parties, gifting, or holiday snacking!

Holiday Pretzel Bites

Mexican Cinnamon Cookies (Polvorones de Canela) ~ Easy to make, melt-in-your-mouth, cinnamon shortbread cookies.

Mexican Cinnamon Cookies (Polvorones de Canela)

Candy Cane Kiss Cookies ~ Peppermint-infused sugar cookies topped with Hershey's Candy Cane Kisses. Perfect cookie for a cookie exchange!

Candy Cane Kiss Cookies

Halloween Candy Cookie Bars ~ Got leftover Halloween candy? Turn those fun-sized chocolate bars into chewy, buttery cookie bars.

Halloween Candy Cookie Bars

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Comforting Casserole Recipes

A white plate filled with creamy make ahead mac and cheese, made with elbow pasta and a rich cheese sauce, garnished with a few small green herbs.

Make-Ahead Mac and Cheese

A white baking dish filled with a casserole made of cubed bread, zucchini pieces, melted cheese, and herbs, all mixed and baked to a golden brown.

Zucchini Stuffing Casserole

Minestrone Casserole ~ All the comforting flavors of minestrone soup in a hearty baked pasta casserole! Vegetarian or Vegan.

Minestrone Casserole

Cheesy Kale Pasta Bake ~ Tender pasta tossed with a creamy three-cheese sauce and fresh kale for an easy and comforting casserole.

Cheesy Kale Pasta Bake

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Recently Updated

Spring Risotto ~ Bright spring vegetables and creamy risotto topped with garden-fresh herbs. Perfect for Easter and springtime gatherings!

Spring Risotto

Parmesan Pasta Soup ~ Ditalini pasta in a rich and savory parmesan broth. Ready and on the table in under 30 minutes!

Parmesan Pasta Soup

Seasoned Pinto Beans ~ Quick and easy recipe for dressing up canned beans with a savory blend of herbs and spices.

Seasoned Pinto Beans

Green Chile Cheese Soup ~ Easy Vegetarian and Vegan Recipe ~ Rich and spicy soup featuring fire-roasted green chiles and cheddar cheese!

Green Chile Cheese Soup

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Hi, I’m Holly! I’m a busy wife and mom. I love cooking for my family and sharing creative and flavorful plant-based recipes.

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