Caramelized Onion Crostini

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Thinking onions aren’t enough to give an appetizer amazing flavor? Think again. Caramelize these onions just right and your guests won’t even care if you decide to skip the olives. Tip: If you’re in a rush, you can caramelize onions faster by turning up the heat, but the best flavor comes from letting the cooking process […]

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Beef, Wild Rice & Endive Salad

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This delightful marinated beef salad is best served warm, but works well as leftovers for lunch, cold or reheated. As written, it’s a little fancy, but it can be a great pantry-friendly recipe too. Play around with different fruits (fresh or canned in juice), olives, and greens to use up whatever you have on hand.

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Middle Eastern Beef Brochettes with Couscous

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Brochettes is another word for kebab, referring to the skewer itself, deriving from the French for “to spit.” These brochettes are a Middle Eastern-inspired dish which will quickly become a grilling favorite in your recipe repertoire. Couscous provides a fluffy and absorbent bed that will soak up the wonderful flavors.

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Beef, Mango & Barley Salad

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Tender beef roast, seasoned to perfection, is tossed with sweet roasted red peppers and balanced with the winning tang of lime juice and cilantro. Juicy ripe mango and chewy barley finish the dish. Served hot or cold, this is a dish you can enjoy in any season.

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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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Apple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet potatoes are great on their own, and we all especially love the treat of enjoying them extra sweet. Using apple juice concentrate and lovely flavors, this dish is a luxurious side that belongs on any Thanksgiving table.

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