Mustard Greens & Bulgur

Mustard Greens and BulgurThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Jump back, Jack! You will not believe that something this good for you can taste so good. Serve it as the main dish with a small portion of lean protein such as poached tilapia for a robustly filling meal that will leave you happy with your choices for flavor and health. Walnut oil is a […]

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Savory Millet Cakes

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This versatile side can work with a wide variety of meals. Whether with salad or lean meat, this filling dish is a great option to have on hand. Pairs great with your favorite Guiding Star-earning tomato sauce too!

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Kale Salad with Roasted Winter Squash

Kale Salad with Roasted Winter SquashTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

The trick to a phenomenal kale salad is all in the massage. That’s right: wash your hands well and get right in there. Massaging the simple dressing into the greens helps break up their hydrophobic (water resistant) surface to allow the flavor to penetrate deep while tenderizing the leaves to make a perfect bed for […]

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Cranberry Orange Sauce

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Drop the can opener and pick up a bag of cranberries. This simple and delightfully tart sauce is not only a delicious and less sugar-laden version of the beloved Thanksgiving relish, it’s also a beautiful addition to any holiday table.

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Mulled Cider

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Fresh cider is one of the joys we delight in during the chilly fall months, which means that it’s bound to make an appearance at parties from harvest time to New Year’s. Fortunately, it’s a treat that comes with little guilt. Dress it up for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or even Christmas for some responsible fun. Tip: […]

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Tropical Ginger Punch

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Replace the sodas and sugary punches with this delightful mix of tropical punches, which is enlivened by the kick of fresh ginger. If you like your ginger strong, mix this up well in advance of your party to give the liquid more time to become infused with ginger.

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Wassail

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Mix up your holiday celebrations with a little old-fashioned fun. This punch is inspired by traditional wassail, a drink which children would receive as thanks for singing carols to neighbors. Pair it with Steamed Blueberry Pudding for a twist on “figgy pudding” that will take your holiday party straight back to Dickensian England.

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Sweet & Sour Veggie Bites

Sweet & Sour Veggie DumplingsOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

These dumplings are a wonderful vegan main course that eats similarly to classic sweet and sour meatballs. Serve them with a heaping pile of steamed veggies and brown rice for a well-rounded and scrumptious meal.  

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