Garlic-Roasted Cabbage

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One of the simplest ways to work with cabbage, slicing it and roasting it with aromatic herbs and spices is also one of the most delicious ways to enjoy it. Play with the herbs and spices you have on hand to make this a special dish all your own.

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Holiday Slaw

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This simple slaw is a great dish to make with kids home for winter vacation–plenty for little hands to measure and chop! The wintery flavors are a perfect light side to serve with a pork roast.

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Rhubarb-Pear Nests

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Spiralized pears offer an interesting texture and reduce the cook time, but if you don’t have a spiralizer, you can also dice the pears into small pieces. When picking a granola, look for options that are lower in added sugars and higher in fiber.

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Bountiful Bruschetta Boats

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Turn that garden bounty into a refreshing and lovely meal by using cucumbers as a serving base for a delightful bruschetta-like topping. This recipe was shared with Guiding Stars by Evie Clark as part of the Guiding Stars Associate BBQ “Stars on the Side” Recipe Contest. Tip: This recipe will look fresher made with white […]

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Roasted Butternut Brains

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Squash can be a tricky vegetable to put under the blade of the spiralizer, but the flavor and texture are worth the effort. Once you get comfortable with butternut, branch out into other squashes by slicing the squash into suitably sized pieces. Consider tossing with some sliced cloves of garlic or pumpkin spice for fun […]

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Succotash Salad

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While you can make this recipe any time of year with frozen or canned corn, we suggest trying it with fresh corn at the height of summer. If you’re not a fan of lima beans, edamame makes a nice substitute and doesn’t need to be cooked. Gayle Laughton submitted this recipe to and won the […]

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Green Curry Stew

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Creamy coconut milk is the liquid base giving great flavor to this Thai-style green curry. Green curry paste is usually sold in the Asian section of most grocery stores. Serves this curry with an optional side of brown rice.

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Mushroom Egg Cups

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This is one breakfast (or brunch) option you can sink your teeth into! Chewy, tender mushrooms seasoned with thyme in soft, creamy baked eggs are wonderful straight from the cup or spooned onto whole-grain toast.

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