Rice Cooker Lentils & Rice

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Rice isn’t the only thing you can cook in a rice cooker. Rice cookers, which are designed to shut off or reduce heat at a certain point in their cook cycle, are often on the approved cooking equipment list for dorms. This dish, made with shelf-stable and inexpensive ingredients, is a perfect option for college […]

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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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Tomato Lentil Soup

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This recipe is a protein-filled elevation of tomato soup. Lentils are a wonderful food to learn to cook with if they aren’t yet a staple of your diet. Nutritious, cheap, and easy to flavor any number of ways, they’re a powerhouse ingredient for any kitchen, and especially kitchens minding a budget. This soup uses blending […]

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Grilled Chicken Pita

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Grilling brings out the best flavor and texture in eggplant, making it an excellent companion to chicken in this simple summer sandwich. Serve with a seasonal greens salad to round out the rainbow of vegetables more fully, and while you’ve got the grill out, toss some sweet peaches on there for a nutritious, luscious dessert.

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Flank Steak with Poblano Sauce

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Flank steak gets a bad rep for being the tough steak on the block, but we’re confident that with the help of this marinade (and, okay, maybe some pre-marinade tenderizing, if you want to go the extra mile), you can wow the stuffing out of your guests at your next barbecue. The thickness and large […]

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Flank Steak with Cracked Wheat Salad

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Flank steak is a wonderful option for sharing steak with guests. Marinated and grilled slowly, it’s a juicy and delightful treat to top a simple tabbouleh-like salad. Tip: Cracked wheat is the whole grain version of bulgur. If you need to, you can sub in bulgur.

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Grilled Brazilian Beef with Chimichurri

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Grill up something bold with this peppered steak and flavorful sauce. Fresh, bright flavor from greens and garlic cannot be beat as a topping for perfectly grilled beef.

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Grilled Steak with Spicy Mango Salsa

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The only meat yummier than a perfectly grilled steak is a marinated steak topped with a wonderfully balanced salsa. This mango salsa will set you tastebuds dancing, playing perfect counterpoint to simple couscous and fresh peas.

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