Champagne Greens

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Edible flowers aren’t always in season or easy to find, but if you can get them from your local farmer’s market, they’ll give this salad a unique twist. The dressing is the perfect proportion for any salad. Mix up a bigger batch and keep on hand for a ready-made dressing to accompany whatever fresh vegetables […]

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Golden Beet & Sunflower Salad

Golden Beet & Sunflower SaladTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

Golden beets are especially sweet. Often available from farmers’ markets in the fall, they’re a lovely seasonal treat. If you can’t find golden beets, regular beets will do nicely and are easy to find year-round.

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Get Your Greens Smoothie

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It’s quick, easy and nutritious. The perfect breakfast on the go. If you’ve got a garden or a local farmer’s market, this is a perfect recipe for playing with the freshest, local greens and fruit for the best flavor.

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Frisée Apple Cherry Salad

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A great salad has a nice balance of crisp, crunchy, and chewy textures. This salad fits that description with a balance of sweet, tart, and bitter flavors that cleanse the palate nicely between bites of other dishes.

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Double Green Smoothie

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This easy smoothie is a great nutrient-packed beverage for a breakfast on the go. The best part is that it’s designed to be flexible with what’s in your fridge. Out of kale but have collards? Swap ’em in. Cupboard empty of apricots and dates? What the heck, give raisins a go. Tip: For the best […]

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Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

Creamy Mashed CauliflowerOne Guiding Stars iconOne Guiding Stars indicate good nutritional value.

This variation on mashed potatoes is a great side dish to complement any meal. If you like a little bite to your potatoes, a little horseradish paste is a wonderful addition to garlic for pumping up the spice in this dish.

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Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & VegetablesTwo Guiding Stars iconTwo Guiding Stars indicate better nutritional value.

The creamy sauce for this pasta is based on plain yogurt, giving it a tangy that pairs perfectly with garlic and lemon juice for a robust sauce that perfectly complements asparagus and red peppers. If you don’t love dealing with shrimp, replace it with your favorite Guiding Stars-earning fish, such as tilapia or catfish. Tip: […]

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