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

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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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Classic Macaroni & Cheese

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An easy recipe for a homemade classic. The key to keeping the sauce creamy is to melt the cheese at a low heat while stirring constantly. Serve with a good portion of steamed veggies for a complete meal that no one can complain about. Tip: If your family doesn’t like their mac & cheese, baked, […]

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Spicy Baked Fish

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Cooking great fish doesn’t get any simpler than this! Choose your spice mix to match your side dishes for the evening for a flexible and scrumptious way to cook fish any day.

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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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Skillet Steak & Potatoes

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Steak and potatoes is a crowd favorite, and this quick and easy variation will not disappoint. It’s a great way to stretch steak to included unexpected guests at the dinner table. Tip: While you can cook the potatoes fresh for this dish, it’s best made with leftover baked potatoes that have had time to chill […]

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Spaghetti with Turkey Meat Sauce

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Scrumptious, fresh-as-you-like meat sauce served over spaghetti is one of the easiest American favorites to master. If you’re able to make just the right amount for the folks you’re serving, you can up your pasta game with this easy trick: cook your pasta until it’s not quite al dente, drain all but ½ cup of the pasta […]

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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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