Chinese Chicken Patties

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Perfectly spiced with a touch of crunch from water chestnuts, these easy chicken patties are a unique protein to serve with your favorite veggie stir-fry.

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Company Chicken & Pasta

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Growing up, “company” chicken was the dish that came out on for honored adult dinner guests or family parties. This recipe is simple and inexpensive, though, which makes it a wonderful meal for any weeknight…and still delicious enough your company would be happy to come back for more.

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Creamy Herb Hummus

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A generous helping of parsley gives this easy hummus a bright green color, but if the flavor of parsley isn’t your favorite, consider swapping in cilantro or basil instead. Either would place well with the rich garlic and lemon flavors, but if you go with basil, you might consider swapping the cumin with a little […]

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Curried Squash Soup

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This savory squash soup has an easy cilantro cream topping that dresses it up, enriching the sweet curried spices with the tang of sour cream. Tip: If you have an immersion blender, you don’t need to wait for the soup to cool. Just add the squash directly to the saucepan and process in place.

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Fresh Asparagus Frittata

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While asparagus is fresh and in-season, there’s no better vegetable. If you get carried away with your asparagus purchases the way we do, a frittata is a simple and delicious way to enjoy asparagus at its best. Tip: If you choose to use leftover asparagus that’s already cooked, add the asparagus to the pan with […]

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Fresh Marinara Linguine

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This is best made in late summer when the tomatoes are in abundance in your garden or at the farmer’s market. Choose a whole-grain pasta to get the best nutritional benefit from this uncomplicated and classic marinara dish.

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Fresh Vegetable Tagine

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Moroccan tagine dishes are slow-cooked savory stews, usually served with couscous or bread. Look for whole wheat couscous or bread to get the best nutritional pairing.

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