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Easy Tomato Soup (no cream)

Easy Tomato Soup (no cream)

Sep 22, 2026

This budget-friendly and easy tomato soup uses canned tomatoes and comes together in under 20 minutes. It’s vegan, low-calorie, gluten-free, low-carb, and packe

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Easy Apple Fritters

Easy Apple Fritters

Sep 16, 2026

These easy apple fritters are gloriously moist and warm inside, crispy on the outside, and full of apple flavor in every bite. The recipe is super quick, easy,

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Mint Yogurt Sauce

Mint Yogurt Sauce

Aug 20, 2026

This easy mint yogurt sauce takes just 1 bowl and 5 minutes to prep, and it’s fresh, zippy, and versatile. Its lovely, bright flavor and texture pair well with

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Zucchini Bites

Zucchini Bites

Aug 2, 2026

These baked zucchini bites are delish, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for using up your summer zucchini. Serve them as an appetizer, side

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50 Italian Appetizers

50 Italian Appetizers

Dec 7, 2024

If you’ve got a holiday party or a special occasion on the calendar, this simple yet incredible collection of Italian appetizers will impress your guests!

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20+ Best Bean Recipes

20+ Best Bean Recipes

Mar 8, 2023

Today I’ll be sharing a collection of bean recipes that are amazingly delicious, easy to make, economical, and perfect for feeding your whole family.

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THE BEST WHITE BEAN SOUP

THE BEST WHITE BEAN SOUP

Nov 8, 2019

If you ever thought that beans are boring, this thick flavor-packed white bean soup will blow your mind! This is a simple, vegan, and budget-friendly recipe tha

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35+ YummY Cream Cheese Recipes

35+ YummY Cream Cheese Recipes

Feb 5, 2024

What can you do with a tub of cream cheese? These simple and quick cream cheese recipes are brilliant for making scrumptious meals and decadent desserts. No mat

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Hi, I'm Katia

Hi, I'm Katia!

I'm the founder, recipe developer and photographer behind The Clever Meal. My goal is to create and share easy, budget-friendly meatless recipes with bold Mediterranean flavors — every recipe is tested several times in my own kitchen before it reaches yours.

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