Half-Scratch Pumpkin Ravioli

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Hey, you. Yes…you. The one who looked at homemade ravioli and got nervous. Take a closer look at this recipe. It uses prepared wonton wrappers in places of homemade pasta for a delicious dish that’s half the work of most homemade ravioli. Go on, give it a try. Tip: Any squash will work, home-roasted or […]

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Quinoa Pizza Balls with Ranch Sauce

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This is the kind of dish you’ll need to file under “peculiar but fun.” And flavorful. The hands-on messiness of forming the quinoa balls and the reliable kid-pleaser that is ranch dressing make these a great recipe to try with your kids.

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Cashew-Date Snack Bars

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Creamy cashews, sweet dates, and classic peanut butter. That’s all this recipe requires. It’s a snap to prepare and a perfect recipe for inviting kids to help you in the making of snacks for the week ahead.

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Tomatoes with Vegan Pesto

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The flavor of perfectly ripe tomatoes is brought out by broiling and garnished with an easy pesto. This is the ideal appetizer for a late summer shindig. Look for local tomatoes for the freshest flavor. Tip: Tomatoes ripen towards the end of grilling season. If you have a grill pan, you can also make these […]

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Sesame Mushrooms

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Mushrooms are a wonderful main course for a vegetarian meal or hearty side with a carnivore’s entree. These would make a wonderful topping with simple buckwheat soba. Tip: If you have time, let the mushrooms marinate for 20-30 minutes before baking.

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Mango-Jicama Guacamole

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If you’ve seen jicama in the store and shied away from it, this recipe is the perfect excuse to give it a try. Similar to a potato, this root adds nutrition and flavor to the smashing combination of mango and avocado.

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Peanut Butter & Fruit Rolls

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This easy snack is perfect for kids to make themselves and perfect to pack in a lunchbox. If your child’s classroom is peanut-free, sunflower seed butter makes a nice, allergy-safe alternative.

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Tortillas

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Simple corn tortillas use very few ingredients and require no complicated kneading processes or long rise times, making them one of the most basic breads you can learn to bake. Tip: To keep the dough from sticking to your press or pie plate, split a large plastic freezer bag along its seams and place the […]

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