Delicious Oven French Fries

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Perfectly crispy fries seasoned with an excellent blend of spices stand on their own, without need of condiments that might bring more sugar or salt to the table than you care to invite. The spice mix in this approach to fries makes it easy to appreciate a well-done fry, unadorned.

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Fresh Salsa

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Fresh salsa is an easy treat to bring to a party. Use it as a topping for fish, mix it in with some beans and corn for a mini meal, or eat it straight with whole grain chips–this is a recipe you want in your arsenal.

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Green Bean Sauté

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This quick and easy side dish that will compliment almost any meal. Fresh green beans will bring the most flavor to the dish, but frozen work beautifully too.

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Florets in Lemon Sauce

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The beauty of lemon and garlic is that there isn’t a vegetable they couldn’t improve. If you’ve got odds and ends of veggies in your freezer or crisper drawer, add them or swap them in. This simple concept is perfect for most veggies.

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Italian Vegetable Bake

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Don’t take the ingredients here as a directive, but as inspiration. If you’ve got an odd concoction of veggies waiting to be saved from the compost bin, bake them up together with canned tomatoes and garnish with a sprinkle of cheese to make sure they get enjoyed instead of tossed.

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Spinach & Artichoke Dip

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You will not regret making this scrumptious dish a regular guest at your parties. It’s even easy enough to make surprise appearances in your snack routine. For the best texture, be sure to squeeze the spinach as thoroughly dry as you can, letting it rest for a few minutes in between squeezing to make sure […]

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Eggplant Ricotta Bake

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This spin on the layered vegetable lasagna takes advantage of fresh vegetables to create rich, wonderful flavors. Follow it with a dessert of ripe summer fruit.

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Lentil Chili

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Chili doesn’t get any easier than this! Enjoy this dish with your favorite cornbread or a crisp, light side salad.

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