Strawberry-Spinach Salad with Champagne Dressing

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This salad is as easy as it gets, and with fresh strawberries, you’ve got a sure-fire crowd pleaser that will be equally welcomed at a fresh summer cookout or elegant dinner party. Tip: If you have a hard time finding champagne vinegar, any wine-based vinegar will work as a substitute.

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Strawberry Mint Spritzer

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This beautiful and refreshing drink is quickly puréed in a blender or food processor. You could freeze the strawberry mixture in ice cube trays and make slushies with the cubes later or in a popsicle mold for icy summer treats.

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Stir-Fried Zucchini

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When everyone and their brother is trying to unload a garden’s worth of zucchini on your doorstep when you’re not home, try this recipe. That mountain of zucchini won’t seem so daunting then. If only they’d leave the onions and the ginger too… Tip: If you like a little heat, try adding a few red […]

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Squashed Rosemary Potatoes

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Rosemary, onion, and chicken stock take these potatoes from simple side to an elegant dish that would shine at any dinner party.

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Squash & Leek Lasagna

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The squash is grated and the leeks are sautéed and then layered with a creamy white sauce and whole wheat pasta for a dish that will revolutionize pasta night in your house. Tip: To toast pine nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 […]

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Spinach-Stuffed Sole

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This simple recipe is a rich and flavorful way to present flat, white fish. If sole isn’t available, consider using flounder or halibut instead. Tip: The best way to get perfectly cooked meat or fish is always to use an instant read thermometer, but if you don’t have one, a general rule of thumb for cooking […]

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Spinach Dip

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Use this mild, herby vegetable dip with any of your favorite veggies, or serve it with pita crisps or Italian bread.

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