Asian Avocado & Pink Grapefruit Salad

Asian Avocado & Pink Grapefruit SaladOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

You’ll love the way this Asian-inspired dressing will play with the creamy nuttiness of avocado and the bright, puckery notes of grapefruit. Pairs beautifully with tofu, fish, and chicken. Tip: If you don’t keep a spice grinder in your house, you can wrap the coriander seeds in tinfoil or a plastic bag, and beat the […]

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Autumn Vegetable Succotash

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This easy cooked variation on succotash is a lovely, light addition to any meal. Sage gives it the flavor of fall, but you can easily adjust it by swapping in whatever herbs you’re using in your main dish. Stir in some canned beans and serve over brown rice to round it out as a vegetarian […]

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Asian Spinach Salad with Orange & Avocado

Asian Spinach Salad with Orange & Avocado.One Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

Simple and refreshing, this tasty salad is easy to make. It will be at its best in the winter, when citrus is at its finest, making it a lovely choice for ringing in the new year.

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Apricot Mushroom Pilaf

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This fragrant brown rice pilaf is an elegant whole grain dish that can be a hearty light vegan or vegetarian entree or, in smaller portions, a side to pair with just about any main dish. It’s use of less common ingredients that are still easy to source makes it a lovely choice for a special […]

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Grilled Veggie Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

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This simple concept for a salad is going to be at its best with whatever veggies are in season and fresh. It’s the perfect side for a grilling day, but if you’re not grilling, you can make it on the stovetop just as easily. Tip: If you have a grill pan, this is the perfect […]

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Asian Noodle Bowl

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This is not pad thai, but if you and your family like pad thai, you might find the lightly sweet, peanuty sauce to be an easy way to approximate the more complicated dish. Vary the vegetables to use up odds and ends in your fridge or swap in your favorites.

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Roasted Plum Tomatoes

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The simple delights of garlic, tomatoes, and good olive oil are brought together gently by a slow roasting process to deepen and meld the flavors.

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Holiday Rice Salad

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This light and refreshing salad will satisfy your family and friends at the holidays. Tip: To toast the pecans, place in a dry, non-stick skillet over medium heat and toast until fragrant, stirring often (3-4 minutes).

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