Spinach Artichoke Gratin

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This classic recipe is lightened with fat-free cottage cheese, but is still rich in flavor with parmesan, lemon juice, nutmeg, and green onions. Serve as a side dish as itself or as a dip for an enticing platter of fresh veggies and whole-grain crackers.

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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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Soft Whole-Wheat Dinner Rolls

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Homemade bread adds a personal touch to your meals, and this recipe will beat out the store-bought variety for flavor and nutrition. Make Ahead Tip: You can prepare the rolls through step 6 and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator and let rise until almost doubled in size (3 hours 30 minutes). Bake as directed.

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Seared Endive

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This is a wonderfully simple yet elegant way to enjoy your vegetables. Crisply caramelized, slightly sweet edges contrast with refreshing lemon for a complex and scrumptious side dish to serve up with fish.

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Salmon Chowder

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Full of flavorful vegetables, this chowder can serve as comfort food or a first course for a fancy dinner party. This luxurious chowder is lightened by using evaporated skim milk instead of cream, but the dish is plenty rich. Tip: If you’re making this on a budget, consider using frozen salmon to save money.

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Red & White Salad

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This colorful salad is fit for a holiday event. Mix it up and add some dried cranberries and red cabbage for extra flavor and crunch. Tip: We recommend champagne vinegar, but don’t feel like you need to buy it specially. Any good salad vinegar you have on hand will work well.

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Quinoa Risotto with Arugula & Parmesan

Quinoa Risotto with Arugula and ParmesanTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Who said risotto was limited to just rice? We use quinoa here, but all the other usual suspects are present: onion, garlic, broth, and parmesan. Some arugula, mushrooms, and a carrot add some nutrients, flavor, and texture to the mix to round out this dish.

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