White Bean & Roasted Garlic Dip

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This dip is as healthy as it is delicious! The secret to the flavor is roasted garlic. If you’ve never roasted garlic before, do yourself a flavor and roast a few extra heads while you’ve got the oven on and use it in any recipe that calls for garlic. Or just eat it slathered on […]

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Tomato & Avocado Salsa

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An exquisite salsa that you will fall in love with every time. Serve it with whole grain tortilla chips as a snack. Add it to a salad in place of dressing for lunch. Toss it together to top tacos to complete dinner. Use leftovers to top scrambled eggs the next morning. This salsa will work […]

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Spinach Dip

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Use this mild, herby vegetable dip with any of your favorite veggies, or serve it with pita crisps or Italian bread.

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Spicy Corn Salsa

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You can use this salsa as a dip for tortilla or pita chips or use it as a topping for rice, beans, fish, burritos, burgers, chicken… you get the idea. Anywhere you’ve got a summer celebration going on, there’s sure to be a use for this simple, versatile salsa. Tip: If you’d like to make […]

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Pesto Sauce

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Pesto is a delicious way to give veggies, meats, and grains a little pep. Making a nicely balanced, nutritious version can feel challenging when you consider the amount of cheese and salt that goes into many pestos. This recipe gets you there: all the flavor with the nutrients you need.

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Lima Bean Spread with Cumin & Herbs

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You might think the humble lima bean little more than a vegetable to threaten small children with, but in this herbed and spiced spread, it’s a brilliant treat served either as a dip for veggies and chips or a spread for a vegetarian sandwich.

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Lemon Basil Dressing

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This dressing can be used on your favorite green or potato salad or as a dip for bread or a marinade for fish or chicken. The fresh, summery flavors will pair well with just about anything.

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Chunky Guacamole

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This is a very traditional guacamole recipe that won’t let you down. Opt for a sweet onion if you have it. Feel free to add more cilantro or jalapeño to adjust it for your tastes.

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