Chicken Piccata with Pasta & Mushrooms

Chicken Piccata with Pasta and MushroomsOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

This dish has a rich, lemon-caper sauce that compliments not only chicken, but would also work well with lean pork, such as medallions cut from a tenderloin roast. Serve with a lightly dressed side salad.

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Beef Stew with Fennel & Shallots

Beef Stew with Fennel and ShallotsTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

The fennel adds a mild licorice layer of flavor background to this hearty stew. Rich with the flavors and textures of pearl onions and mushrooms, this robust stew takes your standard beef stew up a notch.

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Apple, Onion & Cranberry Stuffing

Apple, Onion & Cranberry StuffingTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Classic stuffing is amped up with some apples and cranberries. Combining white and whole-wheat bread offers delicious combination of flavor and texture. Stale bread and crusty bread work best for stuffing, so saving the heels of your sandwich bread in the freezer is a great, economic way to approach this recipe. Tip: If you prefer […]

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Roasted Salmon with Veggie Sushi Salsa

Roasted Salmon with Veggie Sushi SalsaThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Salmon doneness is strictly a matter of preference. The good thing about oily fish like salmon and tuna is that, unlike meats, peeking inside to see how done it is won’t really affect the final outcome. Fish won’t lose any appreciable moisture through the cut you make. Serving Suggestion: Pair with steamed rice, a fresh green […]

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Pumped-Up Pumpkin Bread

Pumped-up Pumpkin BreadOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

Pumpkin is one of fall’s favorite flavors, and this huge batch of bread will fix your craving whether you’re baking for a bake sale, a party, or stocking your freezer up with easy snacks. This sturdy batter can be turned readily into bread, muffins or cookies to make serving fit the need of the occasion. […]

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