Sweet Potato Wedges with Apple Cider Reduction

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Forget yam casserole with marshmallow on top. Forget sweet potato fries. Once you taste the absolute perfection of the simple cider reduction, you’ll be ruined for other sweet potatoes for life. Tip: The cider reduction gels as it cools, so be sure to serve it while it’s fresh and hot.

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Cauliflower & Chickpea Curry

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The trick to making a good curry is to layer and time the cooking of ingredients to make sure that the final dish perfectly showcases the textures of the vegetables which have been seasoned at just the right moment. This one gets it right.

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Portobello Stir Fry Salad

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Eating your vegetables is a pleasure when you heap carefully flavored stir-fried veggies onto a smartly dressed green salad. The combination of warm veg and cool greens is a treat for both texture and flavor.

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Tasty Sweet Tots

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Tater tots are beloved by kids…and many grown-ups, let’s be honest. This version combines yams with beans and uses baking to produce a more nutritious variation that’s more flavorful than the regular potato version. Tip: Yams and sweet potatoes are not quite the same, but if you can’t find yams, sweet potatoes are a suitable […]

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Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges

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Sweet potatoes need nothing more than a little spice to bring out their inner pizzazz. Enjoy these as an easy snack or a side for your favorite entree.

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Linguine with Seared Mushrooms

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Fire-roasted tomatoes and capers spice up this incredibly easy pasta dish without overwhelming the delicate flavor of oyster mushrooms. If you’re working on replacing meat with more plant-based foods, mushrooms are a wonderful, hearty alternative to meat, and this dish showcases how to use them with a classic pasta dish. Tip: If oyster mushrooms are […]

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Fall Fruit Salad

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Fruit salad can be amazing any time of year, and the fall is no exception. Look for tart apples and very ripe pears for the best balance of flavor and texture. To make this into a meal, use it to top warm oatmeal and add a serving of walnuts.

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Pomegranate Dressing

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Dressings are the main culprit when it comes to taking a healthy salad and hampering its nutritional benefits. With this simple, light vinaigrette, you can enjoy a delicious salad with full flavor knowing that your vegetables are dressed for nutrition success.

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