Black Bean & Bell Pepper Salsa

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This recipe makes enough to feed a high school football team, and with protein-packed, fiber-rich black beans playing quarterback, it’s bound to be a touchdown for keeping athletes full. Don’t feel obligated to stick exactly to the recommendations of peppers and onions. If you’ve got a different combination of onions and peppers in your fridge waiting […]

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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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Lentil & Macaroni Soup

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Lentils are a wonderful food to stock in your pantry. Using odds and ends of vegetables and canned tomatoes, this hearty soup comes together quickly. For the best leftovers, cook the macaroni separately and add per serving so it doesn’t go soggy in the fridge. Tip: If you can’t find tomatoes packed in puree at […]

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Spaghetti with Beets & Greens

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Beets are a delightful vegetable. They’re sweet and earthy…and they turn everything pink! Nowhere does their fantastic natural dyeing power show so beautifully as in this spaghetti dish, where the spaghetti goes bright pink, which looks downright tempting with the lovely greens. This dish isn’t complicated, and it’s a great way to invite kids to […]

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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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Easy Banana Bran Breakfast Cookies

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Nutritious breakfast cookie recipes can be hit or miss on the flavor front. This one is simple and tastes mildly of bran. It’s a very flexible base to work with. Add in chopped apples or ripe pears for little bites of flavor. Make it more of a meal by adding a few tablespoons of chopped […]

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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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