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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Strawberry-Spinach Salad with Champagne Dressing

Strawberry-Spinach Salad with Champagne DressingTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

This salad is as easy as it gets, and with fresh strawberries, you’ve got a sure-fire crowd pleaser that will be equally welcomed at a fresh summer cookout or elegant dinner party. Tip: If you have a hard time finding champagne vinegar, any wine-based vinegar will work as a substitute.

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Strawberry Mint Spritzer

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This beautiful and refreshing drink is quickly puréed in a blender or food processor. You could freeze the strawberry mixture in ice cube trays and make slushies with the cubes later or in a popsicle mold for icy summer treats.

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Stir-Fried Zucchini

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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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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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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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Red Lentil Salad with Dried Fruit & Toasted Pine Nuts

Red Lentil Salad with Dried Fruit & Toasted Pine NutsThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Quick-cooking red lentils and bulgur make up the bulk of this hearty salad. Lemon juice and lemon zest add zip to the sweet dried fruits, mint, and cinnamon. The sweet and tart combination is a classic Middle Eastern flavor profile, and worth devouring.

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