Blackened Fish Burgers

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Any sturdy fish will work in this recipe: swordfish, trout or salmon would all make reasonable replacements. If you can get fresh pineapple, you’ll love the end result. Cut the slices thick. Tip: Ripe pineapple is primarily yellow and smells obviously like pineapple even before cutting.

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Grilled Mango Chicken

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Chicken and mango, mango and chicken—is there a better combination for the grill in the summertime? Serve this dish up with a side of brown rice and some beautifully kebabed summer veggies for a colorful, flavorful al fresco meal.

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Mediterranean Chicken Pita

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Homemade tzatziki elevates this recipe from basic, good sandwich to basic, great sandwich, but if you’re in a hurry, store-bought will do the job.

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Mediterranean Antipasto Tuna Salad

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What’s better than tuna with mayo? This recipe: no contest. Tuna’s salty flavor is genius with beans, veggies, and capers. With ingredients this flavorful, any dressing more than a little lemon juice and olive oil would be overkill. Tip: If you want to make this ahead, keep the greens separate until right before you serve.

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Mediterranean Chicken Salad Pinwheels

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These pinwheels are a fantastic way to serve wraps for kids, or to create a nice appetizer at a party. If what you’re after is a simple, delicious wrap for your own lunch, just skip the slicing and tuck the wrap into a sandwich container to go.

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Ginger Egg Drop Soup

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If you want simple, easy comfort food, egg drop soup is a perfect treat. This broth is made with ginger for a bit of bite, which is perfect if you’re feeling a bit under the weather.

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Hummus Masabacha

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Hummus masabacha is, at its heart, just hummus with some whole chickpeas in it. The trick to really fantastic hummus masabacha is to start from scratch and infuse those chickpeas with tons of flavor by cooking them yourself. It’s slow: they need time to get thoroughly tender, but the effort is well worth the end […]

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Artichoke-Stuffed Chicken Thighs

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These easy chicken thighs are stuffed with flavor. Though canned artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes can be tempting for convenience, they can also have a lot of added sodium. Look for frozen artichokes and get your sun-dried tomatoes dry-packed, not in oil.

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