Spaghetti with Beets & Greens

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Beets are a delightful vegetable. They’re sweet and earthy…and they turn everything pink! Nowhere does their fantastic natural dyeing power show so beautifully as in this spaghetti dish, where the spaghetti goes bright pink, which looks downright tempting with the lovely greens. This dish isn’t complicated, and it’s a great way to invite kids to […]

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Winter Squash & Kale Risotto with Pine Nuts

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Risotto is a dish that builds flavor on a foundation of slow, careful cooking. The ingredients are simple and easy to work with, making it a wonderful dish for new cooks to learn. It’s easier than you might imagine and produces results that will wow experienced chefs.

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Easy Banana Bran Breakfast Cookies

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Nutritious breakfast cookie recipes can be hit or miss on the flavor front. This one is simple and tastes mildly of bran. It’s a very flexible base to work with. Add in chopped apples or ripe pears for little bites of flavor. Make it more of a meal by adding a few tablespoons of chopped […]

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Potato Pearls

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These little bite-sized potato puffs bring plenty of flavor to the table. The recipe works best with sticky potatoes like Yukon golds. If you eat them right out of the oven, you may find them to be a little explosive, but let them sit for 20 minutes before serving and you’ll have a tasty tidbit […]

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Maque Choux

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Spicy, crunchy, and delicious, maque choux is a traditional corn dish of southern Louisiana that comes from the melding of Creole and Choctaw cuisine. You can serve it as a side or add a little protein like shrimp or chicken and serve it over rice to turn it into a meal.

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Speedy Bok Choy & Asian Mushrooms

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Cooking without oil is a great Asian technique for keeping the amount of fat in your diet on the low side. This simple side uses broth to keep the aromatics from sticking, creating a delicious sauce in the process. Serve with your favorite protein over whole grains.

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Bean & Cheese Quesadilla

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Turn meatless Monday into quesadilla night! With this fresh veggie salsa, hearty and sweet pinto beans, and a touch of cheese, your whole family will look forward to vegetarian eating. For a little more zip, swap out the plain Monterey Jack for reduced-fat Pepper Jack. Smoked cheddar or gouda would also taste lovely with this […]

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Quick Southwest Skillet

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Add some southwestern flair to your day with this quick and easy recipe! If you have leftovers, this dish also works well as a cold pasta salad, making it an excellent option for a cookout, a picnic or even just a nice cold lunch for the office. If you like a little more heat, serve […]

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