Basic Pot Roast

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If you can’t find a chuck roast, keep an eye out for anything that is fairly low in fat, with an even distribution throughout the meat of what fat is there. Tip: If you’d like to make a lower fat gravy, skip the gravy step and try this instead: Heat low-sodium beef broth to a simmer. […]

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Asian Noodle Salad

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This fresh and delicious Asian salad can be served hot or cold, making it a decent option for a packed lunch. For the best results, cook the udon fresh the morning you’re planning on packing it. Udon doesn’t keep well in the fridge, but the veggies can easily be prepped in advance.

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Homemade Sausage Three Ways

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Pork sausage brings amazing flavor to dishes from a wide variety of cuisines, and it’s especially popular as chorizo or Italian sausage. By choosing lean meats and controlling the amount of added salt, you can enjoy delicious pork sausage as part of a nutritious meal. Tip: Double or triple the base: it freezes beautifully and packed […]

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Oven Fried Chicken Parmesan

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Chicken parmesan is a classic dish, a favorite comfort food, and surprisingly easy to adapt for a nutritious eating plan. Cooking the chicken in the oven, aside from being the easiest method for home cooks, also lets you get a crispy cutlet without the oil involved in deep frying.

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Tuscan-Style Tuna Salad

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This tuna salad is easy to make and perfect for a quick and light summer meal. Serve as a salad on a bed of fresh greens or as a sandwich on whole grain toast.

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Turkey Sweet Potato Soup

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This simple, flavorful soup is the perfect dish for using up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. It’s also wonderful with any soup-able leftover protein: chicken, beans, or extra firm tofu would all work as substitutes for turkey.

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Tilapia with Roasted Red Bell Peppers & Olives

Tilapia with Roasted Red Bell Peppers and OlivesTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

An elegant meal that’s easy to prepare and delicious to eat. For a richer flavor, switch the regular paprika with smoked paprika–it’s the perfect pairing with roasted peppers.

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