African Ground Nut Stew with Sour Cream Topping

African Ground Nut Stew with Sour Cream-Chive ToppingTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Peanuts and tomatoes may sound like strange bedfellows if you haven’t had much experience with north African cuisine, but in our humble opinion, it’s a combination that merits your attention. The sweetness and acidity pair perfectly with sweet potatoes, creating a rich, flavorful stew that you’ll want more of.

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Bean & Cheese Quesadilla

Bean and Cheese QuesadillasTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Turn meatless Monday into quesadilla night! With this fresh veggie salsa, hearty and sweet pinto beans, and a touch of cheese, your whole family will look forward to vegetarian eating. For a little more zip, swap out the plain Monterey Jack for reduced-fat Pepper Jack. Smoked cheddar or gouda would also taste lovely with this […]

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Spicy Stir-fried Tofu with Kale & Red Peppers

Spicy Tofu Stir-Fry with Kale and Red PeppersOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

Spice up stir-fry night with this great recipe! Smoky sesame oil and tart rice wine mingle with ginger, garlic, and hot pepper for an easy-to-make Asian experience that will delight your tastebuds. Serve with a little brown rice or go fusion-style and serve as the filling for a whole-grain tortilla.

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Simple Roasted Fingerlings

Simple Roasted FingerlingsTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Potatoes are often seen as a food to be avoided by people trying to eat nutritiously, but the truth is, they have a lot of good nutrition, especially if you pick a variety that allows you to eat the skin. Roasting is a wonderful way to bring out the best natural flavors of this root […]

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Jamaican Chicken Stew

Jamaican Chicken StewTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

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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Black-Eyed Pea Salsa with Mango

Black-Eyed Pea Salsa with MangoTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Serve with your favorite whole grain tortilla chips for a delicious snack! This sweet and spicy dip is filling and luscious and full of nutrients that will help you power through any day or stay peppy for any party.

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Fish Fillets in Wine Sauce

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It’s quick, delicious and healthy—a perfect recipe for playing with a little wine to cook fish. Whether the end result comes out picture perfect or messy, you can’t lose with the flavor.

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Moroccan Chicken & Couscous Salad

Moroccan Chicken & Couscous SaladTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Golden raisins add delightful bursts of sweetness to this lightly curried couscous that will sweep you away with the perfect balance of exotic spice and homey simplicity. Tip: If you want brighter color from your peas, search blanching instructions and use that process to lightly cook the peas before adding.

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