Tandoori Chicken

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The tasty marinade is the key to this recipe, but don’t limit yourself to plain chicken in using it! Indian spice combinations work very well with vegetables as well. Serve with brown rice for a side of filling whole grains to round out your meal.

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Lentil Cakes with Masala Sauce

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Ginger, cilantro, and garam masala flavor these tasty cakes. Serve on a bed of greens or in a wrap with the masala sauce serving as a dressing. Tip: Buckwheat flour is used in many gluten-free recipes. If you can’t find it, Millet flour is a good gluten-free replacement and whole wheat flour is fine if […]

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Cold Hummus Pizza

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Hummus is an awesome appetizer, but it’s easy for guests to end up trapped by the snacks table or having to juggle a place full of dips and different veggies. Turning the classic snack into a single dish that can be eaten with one hand makes this dish a convenient offering.

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Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad

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The salad ingredients are simple and familiar, which makes it easy to prepare. The dressing is something pretty special, bringing the dish together for a creamy, delicious treat you’ll love to make over and over.

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Cashew-Date Snack Bars

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Creamy cashews, sweet dates, and classic peanut butter. That’s all this recipe requires. It’s a snap to prepare and a perfect recipe for inviting kids to help you in the making of snacks for the week ahead.

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Tomatoes with Vegan Pesto

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The flavor of perfectly ripe tomatoes is brought out by broiling and garnished with an easy pesto. This is the ideal appetizer for a late summer shindig. Look for local tomatoes for the freshest flavor. Tip: Tomatoes ripen towards the end of grilling season. If you have a grill pan, you can also make these […]

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Spicy Lentil Wraps with Red Pepper Paste and Tahini Sauce

Spicy Lentil Wraps with Red Pepper Paste and Tahini SauceTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Homemade red pepper paste brings rich, robust flavor to a simple filling packed with protein and whole grain. Choose a whole wheat wrap or lavash to encompass the marvelous mix of fillings for a nutritious sandwich that you’ll be so glad to add to your lunchtime routine.

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Mango-Jicama Guacamole

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If you’ve seen jicama in the store and shied away from it, this recipe is the perfect excuse to give it a try. Similar to a potato, this root adds nutrition and flavor to the smashing combination of mango and avocado.

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