Curried Vegetable Lo Mein

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Curry powder brings a sweet, bold flavor to a classic noodle stir-fry dish, giving a colorful array of veggies a little extra verve. Leftovers can be eaten cold or hot the next day. Tip: If you can’t find lo mein noodles at your grocery store, linguine is a reasonable substitute.

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Pumpkin Sage Muffins

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These savory vegan muffins are the perfect accompaniment to hearty soup or stew in the middle of winter. Don’t feel confined to sage: rosemary and thyme also make excellent additions to the flavor of pumpkin.  

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Melissa’s Green Breakfast Smoothie

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This smoothie is the morning go-to for our blog editor, who likes starting her day with good hydration, protein, and fiber. She likes a thinner smoothie because it’s easier to suck through a straw when she’s got to drink it on the road. If you prefer a thick smoothie, start with less water and thin […]

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Cashew Cheese Sauce

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Thanks to Anissa Pinkham for sharing this recipe with our team! Numerous additions can be added to this versatile sauce as it heats up in the pan. Try adding picante sauce, chopped jalapeños, diced green chilies, a pinch of cayenne, cumin, or your favorite hot sauce.

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Warm Hummus Flatbreads

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You will love this variation on pizza any night of the week. If you’re looking for something fun and different to throw on the grill, this recipe is perfect! Cook the veggies in a cast-iron skillet and use the grill instead of the oven to toast your breads and melt the cheese.

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Chia Seed Jam

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Chia seeds help provide extra gelling power that most jams rely on boiled sugar to achieve. This easy approach to jam values the flavor of the fruit over the sweetness for a topping you’ll love on toast, stirred into hot cereal, or paired with your favorite nut butter in a sandwich.

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Chicken Shahi Korma

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Cooking Indian food at home can seem daunting because of the number of spices involved, but in truth, the process of cooking this luxurious korma is not more complicated than any soup. If you don’t have the spices on hand, look for a spice shop that sells spices in bulk. You can buy smaller amounts […]

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Sheet Pan Maple Salmon Bake

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Even a quick marinade can do a world of good in bringing robust flavor to a speedy and simple meal like this. If you want to give the marinade more time to work its magic, toss the fish in the marinade in the morning. Tip: Only make as much of this as you want to […]

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