Strawberry Almond Butter Smoothie

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Enjoy this smoothie for breakfast or to cool down on a hot summers afternoon. If you have frozen fruit, you can use it frozen and leave out the ice, which can be easier if your blender is lower in power.

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Marinated Mushroom & Pan-Fried Cauliflower Salad

Marinated Mushroom & Pan-Fried Cauliflower SaladOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

Juicy marinated mushrooms team up with crispy, cheese-coated cauliflower and fresh parsley for a lovely salad full of complex textures and flavors. The cauliflower will be at its best straight from the pan, but the mushrooms wouldn’t hurt from an overnight soak. To take this up a notch, let the mushrooms marinate overnight in the […]

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Navy Bean Soup

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Beans are a wonderful food to include frequently in your diet. They provide protein and fiber, and are easier on the environment than animal proteins. This soup uses a frequently overlooked part of the pig to flavor the beans for the best of both worlds. Tip: Ask the butcher counter at your local grocer for […]

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Mixed Greens with Mustard Dressing

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Take advantage of the farmers’ market in spring to get the freshest, highest quality ingredients for this salad with a variety of greens. For the best flavor, take a moment to scrub up and massage the dressing into your greens, which breaks up the naturally hydrophobic surface of the leaves to make sure you get […]

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Mixed Fruit Smoothie

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Use your favorite fruits to make a refreshing smoothie on a hot summer’s evening. We’ve recommended berries here, because they’re easy to work with in smoothies, but any fruit frozen in bite-sized pieces will work just as well.

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Lemon Blueberry Flax Muffins

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Whole-wheat flour and ground flax seed boost the nutritional value of these tasty muffins that pair the winning combination of lemon and blueberry for wonderful flavor.

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Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich

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A fantastic vegetarian meal, this fancy open-face sandwich will impress your guests and delight your tongue. Slice into bite-sized pieces before topping with cheese and broiling for delightful appetizers or make a whole baking sheet full to feed a crowd.

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Watercress, Pomegranate & Almond Salad

Watercress, Pomegranate & Almond SaladOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

With a sour burst of flavor and the rich earthy quality of toasted nuts, this crunchy salad will leave your mouth watering for more. If you struggle with seeding pomegranates, this video explains how to handle the job easily. Tip: Watercress and pomegranate seeds may be hard to source at the same time. There’s no […]

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