Pesto Sauce

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Pesto is a delicious way to give veggies, meats, and grains a little pep. Making a nicely balanced, nutritious version can feel challenging when you consider the amount of cheese and salt that goes into many pestos. This recipe gets you there: all the flavor with the nutrients you need.

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Pear & Blue Cheese Flatbread

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This classic combination of pears, walnuts, and blue cheese is used to create a delicious gourmet flatbread. Have patience with the onions: while you can stop when they are just golden, the robust flavor imparted by taking the time to caramelize them properly is well worth the added effort. Tip: If you’re using sweet onions, […]

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

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You can find sweet potato fries in just about any restaurant these days, but making them at home gives you the freshest flavor and complete control over your seasonings.

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Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks

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When the garden is bursting with zucchini, coat them with breading and watch them disappear. Experiment with adding dried herbs and spices to the flour mixture. Poultry, Cajun or Mexican seasonings are a few flavor profiles that come to mind, but the possibilities are endless.

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Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Lemon

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Sometimes really great ingredients are key to simple cooking. Add your favorite herbs to give this dish a more personal feel. Tip: To halve your cherry tomatoes quickly, place them between two plates and, keeping gently pressure on the top plate, run a sharp knife between the two plates.

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Orange & Toasted Almonds Green Beans

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Orange zest adds a zing to the enticing, nutty aroma of toasted almonds that add crunch and an attractive garnish to fresh green beans for a side that’s sure to become a family favorite. Tip: To toast sliced almonds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly […]

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Old-Fashioned Fruit Crumble

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Use your favorite fruits to make this dessert your own–frozen berries are especially good. If you’re willing to freeze your ramekins, you can also cover them tightly before baking and store in the freezer. Bring up to room temperature to bake.

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Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

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Using all whole wheat flour makes a heavy dense crust. Here the whole wheat is combined with all purpose flour so you get the goodness of whole grain in a delicious crust with just the right texture.

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