Glazed Carrots

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Glazed carrots are a well-loved tradition for weekend dinners and holidays. This version uses 100% juice in place of more processed sugars for a sweet-tart option that will delight your taste buds. Tip: If you don’t want to slice carrots, use baby carrots and cover for the first 10 minutes of the cooking process.  

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Chicken Kebabs with Asian Spice Paste

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A moist spice rub acts as a thick marinade in this recipe to produce deeply flavorful, moist chicken that can be readily served with your favorite vegetable dishes.

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Creamed Onions

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This is one of those marvelous dishes were better health and better flavor can meet in the middle. Ditch those bland frozen, pre-sauced onions this year and wow your guests with the robust flavor of these homemade creamed onions. Tip: Fresh onions are a lovely treat, but if the work of peeling doesn’t appeal to […]

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Couscous Salad

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Couscous is a great textural element to build a salad around, providing a simple, easily dressed base that pairs flexibly with your favorite veggies and dried fruits. This side is an especially excellent option for summer cookouts. Tip: If you don’t have currants in the cupboard, use whatever unsweetened dried fruit you have on hand. […]

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Baked Acorn Squash with Pineapple

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Forget brown sugar. Say hello to pineapple to give your squash that extra hint of sweetness. The robust flavor also makes it no sacrifice to cut down on salt as the tart element of pineapple plays with the warm spices for a well-rounded dish.

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Vegetarian Pot Pie

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This pot pie is not simply a humble vegetarian replacement for the classic chicken pot pie. It stands on its own as a monument to the art of pot pies. Fennel, mushroom, onion, and carrot make the flavor utterly sing. Try this recipe with caution—it may ruin you for other, less nutritious pot pies forever. […]

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Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans

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Make this easy and delicious meal when chard is in season locally to make sure the greens bring their buttery best to this combination of bite-sized pasta and simple beans.

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