Baked Okra Bites

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You don’t need to deep fry to get a crispy tender treat. These breaded beauties are coated with flavor and cooked at a high heat in the oven to create the Maillard reaction that’s responsible for the good golden crunch that complements the softness of okra so wonderfully.

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Avocado Vinaigrette

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Creamy dressings can make salad a delight, but often at the expense of the nutritional value of the salad. Using avocado as your creamy fat helps make sure that the fat in your dressing is bringing the best nutritional value to the table.

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Black Bean Soup

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This will work in a slow cooker but watch the liquid and add more as needed.

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Asian Cabbage Salad

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Serve this at your next barbecue. It’s a nice alternative to the usual mayonnaise-laden slaws. The crisp, fresh flavor is perfect for any hot summer day and you’ll especially love it with a nicely grilled fish.

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Arroz con Pollo

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Arroz con pollo or chicken cooked with rice is a common dish in Latin America and a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.

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Apple, Onion & Cranberry Stuffing

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Classic stuffing is amped up with some apples and cranberries. Combining white and whole-wheat bread offers delicious combination of flavor and texture. Stale bread and crusty bread work best for stuffing, so saving the heels of your sandwich bread in the freezer is a great, economic way to approach this recipe. Tip: If you prefer […]

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Apple Walnut Tossed Salad

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Salads can be a great way to make sure you’re getting enough fruits and veggies, but they can also be a pitfall for salt and fat if they’re overdressed. The trick to finding a good balance is filling the salad with ingredients so flavorful you won’t want more than the lightest dressing.

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Apple & Fennel Roasted Pork Tenderloin

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Cut the vegetables into thick even pieces so they maintain their shape and don’t get too soft. The deglazing sauce is terrific, so don’t skip this step.  If you enjoy the flavors in this dish but would prefer a heavier focus on vegetables, add in your favorite roasting veggies (parsnips and sweet potatoes would be […]

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