Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Lemon

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Sometimes really great ingredients are key to simple cooking. Add your favorite herbs to give this dish a more personal feel. Tip: To halve your cherry tomatoes quickly, place them between two plates and, keeping gently pressure on the top plate, run a sharp knife between the two plates.

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Orange & Toasted Almonds Green Beans

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Orange zest adds a zing to the enticing, nutty aroma of toasted almonds that add crunch and an attractive garnish to fresh green beans for a side that’s sure to become a family favorite. Tip: To toast sliced almonds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly […]

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New Potato & Pea Salad

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This dish is a cut above a regular potato salad. The dressing is made with white wine, coarse grained mustard, and fresh dill. It’s not to die for, but it’s pretty good.

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Irish Soda Bread

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In some classic Irish soda bread recipes the buttermilk is replaced with yogurt or stout. Knead just enough to form a ball so that your bread stays tender–more like a biscuit than bread.

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Home-Fried Potatoes

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With the addition of rosemary and dry mustard, these home fries are a cut above your typical diner fare. Tip: Make these fried potatoes a day or two after you’ve made extra boiled or roasted potatoes. Potatoes that have been chilled before frying will crisp up better in the frying process.

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Grilled Peach Salsa

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Nothing compares to the bright, sweet-tart, lip-smacking combination of fresh fruit, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro and mint. Make a double batch and invite your friends. Slather it on your fish, your burgers, and your baked potatoes.

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Red Pepper Green Beans

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If you’re in a hurry, you can use frozen green beans for this recipe. Garlic, chili paste, and sesame oil coat the green beans and red pepper with a spicy, smokey flavor that is absolutely luxurious. Tip: If you use frozen beans, you can skip steps 1 and 2, as beans are blanched before freezing […]

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Ginger-Marinated Grilled Portobello Mushrooms

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If you’re an omnivore and someone raves to you about the joys of vegan grilling, you might squint in doubt. Don’t: these flavor-packed mushrooms are incredible and satisfying, no matter your dietary preferences.

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