Pumpkin Raisin Oatmeal

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A great way to start your autumn day. If you enjoy steel cut oats but never have the time, try swapping the rolled oats for steel cut and make this spicy fall recipe in a slow cooker to wake up to a memorable smell.

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Pear Almond Salad

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Keep a sharp eye for fresh pears in the fall for a sweet, creamy salad topping you’ll go back to time and again. Carrots and toasted almonds balance the soft pear with a good, crunchy snap. Tip: Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly gold and fragrant, stirring occasionally.

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Rotini Florentine

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Speedy and using nothing you can’t store in a freezer or pantry, this recipe is the perfect trick to keep tucked up your sleeve for impossibly busy nights. To round it out as a meal, add leftover chicken or a can of white beans.

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Roasted Veggie Bowl

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This is a very basic healthy dish that can be easily modified with your favorite salt-free seasoning blends to give you some quick and easy meals with a bit of variety throughout the week. Try tossing it with your favorite Guiding Stars-rated pasta sauce or add in some fresh chopped tomatoes with a bit of […]

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Tomato Corn Salad

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If you’re cooking fresh corn, cook a few extra ears and chill them overnight to make this easy seasonal salad. Eat it as it’s own dish or as a topping for any basic meat dish.

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Lentil Spinach Salad

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Make a few extra lentils when you’re making dinner and set some aside to turn into this super easy lunch salad the next days. A lot of flavor in this dish will come down to which lentils you choose and how you cook them…lentils leftover from this dish would work very nicely, so increase the […]

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Caramelized Onion Crostini

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Thinking onions aren’t enough to give an appetizer amazing flavor? Think again. Caramelize these onions just right and your guests won’t even care if you decide to skip the olives. Tip: If you’re in a rush, you can caramelize onions faster by turning up the heat, but the best flavor comes from letting the cooking process […]

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Mini Potato Pancake Canapés

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Potato pancakes are a lovely appetizer or accompaniment to any brunch. This recipe is easy to scale up to feed a crowd, especially if you have an electric griddle with a large surface to allow you to serve more hot and fresh at the same time.

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