Roasted Veggie Bowl

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This is a very basic healthy dish that can be easily modified with your favorite salt-free seasoning blends to give you some quick and easy meals with a bit of variety throughout the week. Try tossing it with your favorite Guiding Stars-rated pasta sauce or add in some fresh chopped tomatoes with a bit of […]

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Tomato Corn Salad

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If you’re cooking fresh corn, cook a few extra ears and chill them overnight to make this easy seasonal salad. Eat it as it’s own dish or as a topping for any basic meat dish.

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Lentil Spinach Salad

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Make a few extra lentils when you’re making dinner and set some aside to turn into this super easy lunch salad the next days. A lot of flavor in this dish will come down to which lentils you choose and how you cook them…lentils leftover from this dish would work very nicely, so increase the […]

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Caramelized Onion Crostini

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Thinking onions aren’t enough to give an appetizer amazing flavor? Think again. Caramelize these onions just right and your guests won’t even care if you decide to skip the olives. Tip: If you’re in a rush, you can caramelize onions faster by turning up the heat, but the best flavor comes from letting the cooking process […]

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Mini Potato Pancake Canapés

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Potato pancakes are a lovely appetizer or accompaniment to any brunch. This recipe is easy to scale up to feed a crowd, especially if you have an electric griddle with a large surface to allow you to serve more hot and fresh at the same time.

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Homestyle Biscuits

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Homemade biscuits add a personal touch to your meal. Serve this simple recipe alongside any of our wonderful soups or chilis to round out the meal. Tip: If you don’t routinely keep buttermilk on hand, you can achieve the same results by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice per scant cup of 1% milk.

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Black Beans & Rice

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Rice and beans, beans and rice–however you name it, this dish is a classic and a staple worth knowing how to make well.

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Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

Vegetarian Spaghetti SauceTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Nothing beats a great homemade spaghetti sauce. When it comes to vegetarian pasta sauce, the key to flavor is a good mix of vegetables.

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