Scallop Piccata on Angel Hair

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Perfectly browned scallops on a bed of whole-grain pasta are ornamented with a light wine sauce and dashed with capers for that spark of salt in your mouth. This is a rich dish, so serve it in small portions with a hearty side of fresh vegetables for an elegant, nutritious meal perfect for that special […]

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Tequila Chili Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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A chili with cauliflower and tomatillos served over baked sweet potatoes?  You’ve got to try it. The tequila and lime zest add that something that other vegetarian chilis will be jealous of. Tip: If tomatillos are expensive or hard to source in your area, you can substitute Roma tomatoes.

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Rice & Quinoa Dressing With Mushrooms & Kale

Rice & Quinoa Dressing With Mushrooms & KaleThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Sage and white wine bring the taste of Thanksgiving to this unique stuffing that beats traditional white-bread stuffing for nutritional value with two varieties of whole grain and wholesome greens. Flavored with a perfect balance of aromatic vegetables, this dish will bring a rich and wonderful flavor to your holiday table.

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Fennel Barley Risotto

Fennel Barley RisottoThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Fennel is a delicious plant from bulb to seed. The mild flavor is reminiscent of licorice, but in a light and fresh way that primarily adds sweetness to the dishes it accompanies. This barley dish, which is made in a slow cooker to achieve a risotto-like texture, is the perfect place for fennel to show […]

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Turkey Marsala

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Turkey marsala is a classic dinner option that will show your cooking skills to best advantage with guests…even if you don’t have very many cooking skills yet. Serve this easy entree with your favorite brown rice pilaf and a heap of in-season vegetables.

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Simple Seared Scallops

Simple Seared ScallopsThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Crisp on the outside, tender on the inside: searing is a simple cooking method that treats scallops exactly right. Serve these over a bed of seasonal greens and enjoy.

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Shiitake & Button Mushroom Soup

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If the words “mushroom soup” conjure up a can of condensed soup that your grandmother poured into various casseroles as a sauce, do yourself the favor of seeing mushroom soup through new eyes. Made fresh mushrooms, with a delicate balance of herbs and savory veggies, mushroom soup is a wonderful side, and yes, sauce, that […]

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Jamaican Chicken Stew

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Jamaican cuisine is characterized by its rich use of spices and herbs, and especially the use of allspice in savory dishes for a sweet undernote to complex and well-balanced flavors. This curry-like stew is an easy introduction to this delicious approach to spicing up your food.

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