Dilled Carrots

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This quick and easy recipe goes great with any meal as a tasty side dish. If you have a little bit of lemon zest or lemon juice, try them in place of the lemon pepper for a fresher flavor.

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Applesauce Oatmeal for One

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Oatmeal is always a warm, nutritious start to a cold, wintery day. This one is sweetened with applesauce and cinnamon. Shelf-stable ingredients make this a smart choice for cooking for your pantry.

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Curried Pork Tenderloin in Apple Cider

Curried Pork Tenderloin in Apple CiderThree Guiding Stars iconThree Guiding Stars indicate the best nutritional value.

Apples, onions and pork are natural companions and this dish brings them together in a whole new way. An apple cider reduction sweetens and intensifies the apple flavor and curry introduces a hint of exotic spice.

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Cucumber-Avocado Salsa

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If you want the crunch and heat of a good salsa, but aren’t a fan of tomatoes, this might be the salsa for you.  The three jalapeños make this dip quite zippy.

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Crispy Chicken

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The cornflakes make this chicken crispy even in the microwave. A dried poultry seasoning blend could be used here if you don’t have any rosemary. By using the microwave to cook a single breast, this recipe becomes the perfect quick meal option on a busy night.

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Creole Black-Eyed Peas

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Spice up your fiber intake with these creole-style peas. Keep your eye on this as it simmers for 2 hours.  You may need to add water to keep the peas from drying out. It’s worth the wait and the effort.

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Creamy Wild Rice Soup

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The creamy base for this soup is a pureed mix of leeks, celery, potatoes, and parsnips. This provides incredible flavor and texture without relying on cream. The cooked rice is added after pureeing to provide some contrasting texture for excellent mouthfeel. Tip: Make this dish with leftover rice from a previous meal for speedier prep.

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Creamy Polenta with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

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Coulis is a thick sauce made from pureed vegetables or fruit and used on meat, vegetable dishes or as a soup base. In this recipe, the coulis is stirred into the polenta and then baked until firm and cut into wedges.

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