Asian Apple Chicken Salad

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Mild chicken and sweet-tart apples are the perfect base for showcasing the favorite flavors of Asian dressings. The flavor is given further rich complexity with fresh herbs.

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Fresh Spring Rolls with Sesame-Tamari Grilled Steak

Fresh Spring Rolls with Sesame-Tamari Grilled SteakTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

If steak isn’t your thing, try substituting shrimp or extra-firm tofu. Or just use extra veggies and noodles. Remember that when assembling the rolls, arranging the ingredients in neat parallel lines gives the best visual effect when you cut them in half to serve.

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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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Stuffed Peppers

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A simple modification on a classic recipe, these stuffed peppers are a delicious and nutritious entrée that everyone will love. Have extra garden produce you want to use before it goes bad? Try layering the stuffing over halved zucchini or even adding extra veggies like carrots or summer squash to the filling.

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Spaghetti with Clam Sauce

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Linguine is the classic pasta choice for clam sauce. If you’re trying to get more whole grains, however, whole-grain linguine can be tough to find. Whole-grain spaghetti, however, is readily available, and in our opinion, it does a fine job carrying the flavor. Tip: To toast pine nuts, place in a small dry skillet over […]

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Southwestern Potato Skins

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Tailgating just got better. Turns out your can have your potato skins and good nutrition too. Feel free to get creative with the vegetables you use—piling these robust skins high with roasted tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and peppers will up your nutritional value without adding many calories. Tip: The recommended serving size on this recipe makes […]

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Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans

Skillet Gnocchi with Chard and White BeansOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

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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Pecan-Crusted Chicken

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Looking for a new chicken recipe? You won’t regret trying this one! Nutty, crunchy pecans and smokey chipotle give tenderized chicken a delightful bite.

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