Roasted Tomato Soup

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Commercially produced tomato soups often rely on added sugar and salt for flavor. This recipe uses roasting to concentrate the sugars naturally present in the vegetables and a lovely blend of fresh herbs for a more nutritious take that’s absolutely delicious. Great with a chunk of warm crusty bread.

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Lemon Garlic Roasted Chicken

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Traditional, simple, and delicious, this recipe uses a classic poultry cooking technique called spatchcocking, or butterflying, to open the chicken up. It’s a good technique to learn, because it lets you roast a whole chicken in under an hour! Tip: While the chicken is cooking, roast a pan of your favorite veggies on the lower […]

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Lemon Garlic Angel Hair Pasta

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Lemon and garlic pair with fresh ingredients for a sauce that will bring a lovely, light zing to your angel hair pasta. Both the sauce and the pasta in this recipe cook up in a flash, making it ideal for a last minute dinner, perfect for using up the last tomato in your fruit basket.

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Fresh Marinara Linguine

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This is best made in late summer when the tomatoes are in abundance in your garden or at the farmer’s market. Choose a whole-grain pasta to get the best nutritional benefit from this uncomplicated and classic marinara dish.

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Chicken Marinara

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Chicken marinara is a well-loved dish, and it doesn’t need much modification to make it a nutritious dinner option. The key to flavor with no added sugar is a long, slow simmer time, so plan this for a day when you can do a little meal prepping while the sauce bubbles away in the background.

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Steamed Greens

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Kale is only one of the many greens you can prepare with this simple and excellent approach to cooking greens. Any hearty, dark, leafy green you find in season will work with the flavors of garlic, salt, pepper, and a touch of vinegar to add a nutritious side to your meal.

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Roasted Carrots

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Roasting brings out the best flavor in many vegetables, concentrating the sweetness. This fundamental cooking skill is easy to master with a simple combination of carrots and onions.

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Chickpea Hummus (without Tahini)

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Cilantro and cumin give this hummus a decidedly southwestern spin. Serve it with whole grain tortilla chips or, better yet, fresh veggies for some excellent snacking. Garnish with a splash of hot sauce for a little extra color and to punch the flavor up a notch. Tip: If you need to make this in a […]

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