Baked Veggie Egg Rolls

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These star-worthy egg rolls are a great addition to your appetizer selection! A complex blend of flavorful vegetables and spices create an excellent taste sensation. Bake these off just before you’re ready to serve for the crispest roll.

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Acorn Squash with White Beans & Sage

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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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Winter Squash & Kale Risotto with Pine Nuts

Winter Squash & Kale Risotto with Pine NutsThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Risotto is a dish that builds flavor on a foundation of slow, careful cooking. The ingredients are simple and easy to work with, making it a wonderful dish for new cooks to learn. It’s easier than you might imagine and produces results that will wow experienced chefs.

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Potato Pearls

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These little bite-sized potato puffs bring plenty of flavor to the table. The recipe works best with sticky potatoes like Yukon golds. If you eat them right out of the oven, you may find them to be a little explosive, but let them sit for 20 minutes before serving and you’ll have a tasty tidbit […]

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Maque Choux

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Spicy, crunchy, and delicious, maque choux is a traditional corn dish of southern Louisiana that comes from the melding of Creole and Choctaw cuisine. You can serve it as a side or add a little protein like shrimp or chicken and serve it over rice to turn it into a meal.

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Speedy Bok Choy & Asian Mushrooms

Speedy Bok Choy & Asian MushroomsTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Cooking without oil is a great Asian technique for keeping the amount of fat in your diet on the low side. This simple side uses broth to keep the aromatics from sticking, creating a delicious sauce in the process. Serve with your favorite protein over whole grains.

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Spicy Peanut Green Beans

Spicy Peanut Green BeansOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

A luscious, Asian-style peanut sauce is the perfect way to perk up green beans to take them from a simple side to a genuine treat. Make extra—they reheat nicely and make a fantastic snack.

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Mighty Mushroom Gravy

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Great gravy starts with umami, and mushrooms bring a flavor that pairs well with vegetarian and omnivore dishes alike. The earthy flavor of mushrooms bolsters the vegetable broth to make a gravy that will please all of your dinner companions.

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