Yellow Squash Skillet Casserole

Yellow Squash Skillet CasseroleTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Quick, easy, nutritious, and darn tasty, this is the perfect casserole for a busy weeknight. If you’re getting produce from a CSA, use this as a template for cooking up just about any veg you’re not sure what to do with.

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Wild Rice with Dried Apricots & Pistachios

Wild Rice with Dried Apricots & PistachiosThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

A dish to ignite all the senses–the colors, smells, taste and texture will be sure to satisfy. Get creative with your use of nuts and dried fruit! If you don’t have apricots and pistachios, go ahead and use what you do have–pecans and raisins, for example, would be another great option.

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Whole Grain Buttermilk Biscuits

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These delicious biscuits belong in your regular rotation. They compete well with traditional biscuits for flavor and texture and bring more nutrition to your table–a whole grain no-brainer.

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Toasted Barley Pilaf

Toasted Barley PilafThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

This pilaf is dead simple, and it’s a fantastic alternative to a dish traditionally made with rice. If you’re exploring the possibilities for including less familiar whole grains in your diet, this is a dish worth learning.

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Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Baked Potatoes

Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Baked PotatoesTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and tangy capers are a great alternative to traditional baked potato condiments like sour cream. For the best nutritional value, choose the dry sun-dried tomatoes rather than those packed in oil. Tip: Cooking potatoes in the microwave is fast and easy. For the best texture, be sure to use 50% power.

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Stir-Fried Zucchini

Stir-Fried ZucchiniTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

When everyone and their brother is trying to unload a garden’s worth of zucchini on your doorstep when you’re not home, try this recipe. That mountain of zucchini won’t seem so daunting then. If only they’d leave the onions and the ginger too… Tip: If you like a little heat, try adding a few red […]

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