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Modern Recipes for the Family Table

Latest Recipes!

A white bowl filled with creamy yellow polenta, topped with shredded cheese, with a silver spoon resting in the dish.

Slow Cooker Polenta

A close-up of tortellini with butternut squash, sautéed kale, grated parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs. The colorful dish is garnished with cracked black pepper for a vibrant finish.

Tortellini with Butternut Squash, Kale, and Sage

Close-up of balsamic roasted carrots glazed with a shiny coating, garnished with small sprigs of fresh green herbs, served in a white dish.

Balsamic Roasted Carrots

A baked cheesy dip in a round white dish, golden and slightly browned on top, with a creamy texture and crispy edges, placed on a white surface.

Baked Onion Dip

Sliced vegan steak with a shiny glaze sits on a white plate, showing a moist, tender texture. A fork and knife are visible in the background.

Vegan Steak

A close-up of a fork holding a bite of cheesy creamed onions topped with golden, crispy breadcrumbs. The background is blurred, showcasing a plate of creamy pearl onions and some green garnish.

Creamed Onions

Neatly tied green bean bundles with twine, garnished with lemon zest, are arranged on a white plate. A slice of lemon is visible in the background.

Green Bean Bundles

A creamy soup with chunks of potatoes, sliced sausage, and garnished with chopped parsley, served in a white bowl with a spoon.

Vegan Sausage and Potato Soup

A white baking dish filled with cubed bread pieces mixed with chopped celery, herbs, and seasonings, resembling a classic stuffing or dressing before baking.

New England Stuffing

Close-up of roasted breakfast potatoes mixed with caramelized onions and herbs, served in a dish with a metal spoon. The crispy, golden brown potatoes look perfect for a hearty morning meal.

Crispy Roasted Breakfast Potatoes

A bowl filled with green bean casserole, topped with crispy fried onions and breadcrumbs, mixed with creamy sauce and green beans.

Caramelized Onion Green Bean Casserole

A close-up of a creamy dip topped with breadcrumbs and chopped pickles, served on a white plate. The dip appears thick and garnished for added texture and flavor.

Dill Pickle Dip

A close-up of a sandwich filled with a hearty lentil and vegetable mixture in a tomato-based sauce, served on a soft, round bun.

Lentil Sloppy Joes

A close-up of a creamy cauliflower salad with chopped red onions and herbs, all coated in a white dressing and garnished with fresh dill on a white plate.

Cauliflower Potato Salad

A flatbread topped with roasted vegetables including butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, leafy greens, and shredded cheese, displayed on a white surface with green herbs in the background.

Roasted Vegetable Pizza

A close-up of a creamy corn chowder soup with diced potatoes, corn kernels, chopped green onions, and celery, served in a white bowl with a fork.

Corn and Potato Chowder

A close-up of a baked bread stuffing casserole in a white dish, featuring golden brown bread cubes mixed with herbs and celery.

Mashed Potato Stuffing

A bowl of creamy cauliflower soup, garnished with chopped chives and black pepper, served in a white dish.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Grilled tofu skewers topped with chopped herbs are arranged on a platter, garnished with fresh basil leaves in the center. The meat is golden brown with visible grill marks.

Italian Grilled Tofu

A white bowl filled with creamy fettuccine pasta mixed with wilted spinach, garnished with a light sauce. The background has a blurred hint of greenery.

Creamed Spinach Pasta

A bowl of vegan steak fried rice features hearty chunks of plant-based beef, diced carrots, green beans, peas, and chopped green onions, all garnished with black pepper. A pair of wooden chopsticks rests on the bowl’s rim.

Vegan Steak Fried Rice

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 

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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!

Learn more about me

Cookies and Cake Recipes

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

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars ~ Easy and creamy no-bake fall dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust and spiced pumpkin cheesecake filling.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies ~ Chewy and sweet almond butter cookies studded with dark chocolate. Dairy-free recipe.

Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond Rhubarb Coffee Cake ~ Easy and rustic crumb cake studded with fresh rhubarb and sliced almonds. Egg-free recipe.

Almond Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Bars ~ Sweet treat that's super easy to make with a buttery oatmeal base, layer of rich chocolate and peanut butter, and a crumbly oatmeal topping.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

Vegan Molasses Cookies ~ Soft and chewy molasses cookies that will fill your kitchen with the aroma of warm spices!

Vegan Molasses Cookies

Rich and fudgy brownies made with just 4 simple ingredients! 20 minutes bake time.

Vegan Cake Mix Brownies

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Pasta Recipes

A white bowl filled with creamy fettuccine pasta mixed with wilted spinach, garnished with a light sauce. The background has a blurred hint of greenery.

Creamed Spinach Pasta

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

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

Mushroom Risotto ~ Creamy risotto with the rustic flavors of cremini mushrooms and fresh thyme. Serve as a main course or hearty side dish. Vegetarian or Vegan.

Mushroom Risotto

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Cozy Soup Recipes

A creamy soup with chunks of potatoes, sliced sausage, and garnished with chopped parsley, served in a white bowl with a spoon.

Vegan Sausage and Potato Soup

A close-up of a creamy corn chowder soup with diced potatoes, corn kernels, chopped green onions, and celery, served in a white bowl with a fork.

Corn and Potato Chowder

A bowl of creamy cauliflower soup, garnished with chopped chives and black pepper, served in a white dish.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

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

Corn and Potato Soup ~ A quick and hearty soup with tender potatoes, sweet corn, and a rich, flavorful broth. Make it vegetarian or vegan.

Corn and Potato Soup

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Sandwiches, Tacos, and Burger Recipes

A close-up of a sandwich filled with a hearty lentil and vegetable mixture in a tomato-based sauce, served on a soft, round bun.

Lentil Sloppy Joes

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 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

Black Bean Sliders ~ Made with fresh ingredients and pantry staples, these plant-based mini burgers come together in under 30 minutes!

Black Bean Sliders

Black Bean Quinoa Tacos ~ Hearty black beans and quinoa cooked with taco spices, lime, and onion, then warmed in crispy shells and ready for your favorite taco toppings. Vegan tacos.

Black Bean Quinoa Tacos

Garden Herb Cucumber Sandwiches ~ Classic cucumber sandwiches with fresh herbs and simple seasonings.

Garden Herb Cucumber Sandwiches

BBQ Tofu Sandwiches ~ Crispy tofu with smoky spices and tangy barbecue sauce piled high on toasted burger buns.

BBQ Tofu Sandwiches

French Onion Sliders ~ Vegan beef sliders with sweet caramelized onions. Serve as an easy weeknight dinner or Game Day snack!

French Onion Sliders

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Comforting Casserole Recipes

A close-up of a fork holding a bite of cheesy creamed onions topped with golden, crispy breadcrumbs. The background is blurred, showcasing a plate of creamy pearl onions and some green garnish.

Creamed Onions

A white baking dish filled with cubed bread pieces mixed with chopped celery, herbs, and seasonings, resembling a classic stuffing or dressing before baking.

New England Stuffing

A bowl filled with green bean casserole, topped with crispy fried onions and breadcrumbs, mixed with creamy sauce and green beans.

Caramelized Onion Green Bean Casserole

A close-up of a baked bread stuffing casserole in a white dish, featuring golden brown bread cubes mixed with herbs and celery.

Mashed Potato Stuffing

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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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

Green Chile Pasta ~ Tender pasta shells coated in a creamy cheese sauce infused with the subtle heat of green chiles. Easy weeknight dinner!

Green Chile Mac and Cheese

A white dish filled with stuffed baby red potatoes, each half topped with melted cheddar cheese and chopped green onions, arranged neatly in rows.

Stuffed Red Potatoes

Banana Bread Cake ~ The comforting flavor and texture of banana bread with the indulgent richness of a cake!

Banana Bread Cake

BBQ Tofu ~ Savory pan-seared tofu combined with the rich smokiness of barbecue sauce. Ready to serve in 20 minutes or less!

BBQ Tofu

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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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