Orchard Beef Stew

Winter Beef StewOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

Using fruit at the end of a long cooking time adds both acidity and sweetness to this otherwise classic stew. Tip: The long cooking times necessary to make lean cuts as tender as possible mean that this recipe is well-suited for slow cooker modification. Brown the meat with the onions and wait until the final […]

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Sage Apple Skillet Chicken

Skillet Chicken with Apples and SageTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

This recipe is the taste of fall in a savory meal. Juicy apples perfectly sauce tender chicken while red peppers play counterpoint to the flavor. Serve over a bed of steamed or braised greens or with a side of mashed sweet potatoes.

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Seared Curried Chicken & Veggies

Seared Curried Chicken & VeggiesTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Curry powder brings a little color and a lot of flavor to an otherwise simple stir-fry for a quick dinner that can be modified to use up whatever bits of veggies you have in the fridge. Serve hot over your favorite whole grain, such as brown rice or quinoa.

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Scallops & Sweet Peas

Scallops & Sweet PeasTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Scallops and peas are a perfect combination for a quick steamed dinner. If you can’t find pea sprouts, serve the peas and scallops over a bed of fresh mixed salad greens.

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Spicy Island Beef Kebabs

Spicy Island Beef KebabsOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

Using sweet spices like allspice to flavor meat and veggies is a classic flavor profile of Jamaican cooking. Adding plantains to the kebab brings not only the spices but the vegetables of the Caribbean to your grill.

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Sweet & Sour Veggie Bites

Sweet & Sour Veggie DumplingsOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

These dumplings are a wonderful vegan main course that eats similarly to classic sweet and sour meatballs. Serve them with a heaping pile of steamed veggies and brown rice for a well-rounded and scrumptious meal.  

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Cabbage Roll Skillet

Cabbage Roll SkilletThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Cabbage rolls, a traditional dish of rice and ground meat wrapped in cabbage and cooked in tomato sauce, are delicious. Rolling the stuffing and allowing the rice to cook, however, is a process that makes them a special occasion dish. This speedy skillet offers all the flavor of a cabbage roll without all the trouble […]

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Acorn Squash with White Beans & Sage

Acorn Squash with White Beans & SageTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Sage is the perfect fall flavor to complement sweet roasted acorn squash. Cannellini beans, also called white kidney beans for their classic kidney shape, make the simple dish a filling vegetarian main course. To make it an entree, double the serving size.

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