Apple Slaw

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This coleslaw is a minor variation on the classic theme, adding apples for their sweet-tart crunch, ginger for some light heat and bold flavor, and soy sauce for umami.

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Banana Bread

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Who doesn’t love banana bread? It’s a cozy favorite for packing in lunches or enjoying on a cold weekend afternoon. This updated version of the classic is just as tasty and more nutritious and you’ll be delighted to have this recipe in your box. Tip: For the best results, make your own flaxseed meal from […]

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Sweet Potato Tapas

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Tender sweet potato slices topped with cranberry-celery chutney are the perfect evocation of Thanksgiving no matter what the season. For a stronger taste of the holidays, play around with a bit of chopped apple or your favorite poultry seasoning to give this simple dish your own flair.  

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Mediterranean Antipasto Tuna Salad

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What’s better than tuna with mayo? This recipe: no contest. Tuna’s salty flavor is genius with beans, veggies, and capers. With ingredients this flavorful, any dressing more than a little lemon juice and olive oil would be overkill. Tip: If you want to make this ahead, keep the greens separate until right before you serve.

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Colorful Veggie Slaw

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There’s nothing quite like a bright burst of color to make a plate more appealing and make veggies look enticing. This slaw is a minor variation on a cookout classic—test it in place of your old family recipe at your next summer shindig.

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Oil-Free Curried Roasted Vegetables

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Don’t feel like you have to go out and buy all these different vegetables. This cooking technique is perfect for using up odds and ends of veggies you have in the fridge. Just remember to steam the starchy vegetables for a nice texture throughout the dish.

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Hummus Masabacha

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Hummus masabacha is, at its heart, just hummus with some whole chickpeas in it. The trick to really fantastic hummus masabacha is to start from scratch and infuse those chickpeas with tons of flavor by cooking them yourself. It’s slow: they need time to get thoroughly tender, but the effort is well worth the end […]

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Parmesan-Thyme Mushrooms

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Mushrooms compete with meat for satiety, making them a brilliant choice for vegetarian main courses or sides to cut down on the meat on your plate. These particular mushrooms are bursting with flavor provided by fresh herbs, cheese, and a hint of wine. Tip: To make these a main course, reduce the number of servings.

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