Yogurt Guacamole

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Yogurt has a good amount of protein and a flavorful tang that makes a solid addition to guacamole, rounding out the nutritional profile and providing a fun variation on a favorite flavor.

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Summer Pea, Watermelon & Farro Salad

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If you love celebrating fresh, in-season ingredients, this salad is for you. The simple ingredients let the crisp sweetness of ripe watermelon and the bright tenderness of new peas shine through. Serve it up at your next picnic for a refreshing dish that can either take center stage for the vegetarians in your circle or […]

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Strawberry Salsa

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This sweet salsa will add a great zest to your table! Serve it with fish or chicken along with a splash of balsamic vinegar for an exciting spring freshness that can’t be beat.

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Tasty Cabbage Soup

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Cabbage is a great leafy green to use in soups as it holds up well under a simmer and keeps beautifully in leftovers. Paired with tomato paste and some of the favorite products of a late summer or early fall harvest, this recipe is a lovely option for making a garden-based meal towards the end […]

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Simple Roasted Fingerlings

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Potatoes are often seen as a food to be avoided by people trying to eat nutritiously, but the truth is, they have a lot of good nutrition, especially if you pick a variety that allows you to eat the skin. Roasting is a wonderful way to bring out the best natural flavors of this root […]

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Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

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Creamy red pepper sauce is a wonderful pasta sauce to top whole-grain pasta. Add your favorite lean protein such as beans or chicken and serve with a light salad of dark, leafy greens to round out the meal.

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Roasted Tomato Soup

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Commercially produced tomato soups often rely on added sugar and salt for flavor. This recipe uses roasting to concentrate the sugars naturally present in the vegetables and a lovely blend of fresh herbs for a more nutritious take that’s absolutely delicious. Great with a chunk of warm crusty bread.

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Shiitake & Button Mushroom Soup

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If the words “mushroom soup” conjure up a can of condensed soup that your grandmother poured into various casseroles as a sauce, do yourself the favor of seeing mushroom soup through new eyes. Made fresh mushrooms, with a delicate balance of herbs and savory veggies, mushroom soup is a wonderful side, and yes, sauce, that […]

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