Grilled Veggie Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

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This simple concept for a salad is going to be at its best with whatever veggies are in season and fresh. It’s the perfect side for a grilling day, but if you’re not grilling, you can make it on the stovetop just as easily. Tip: If you have a grill pan, this is the perfect […]

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Buckwheat Pancakes (Gluten-Free)

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If you choose the source of your buckwheat flour carefully, these pancakes are gluten-free. Using whipped egg whites gives them loft and tenderness to rival a traditional pancake–well worth the work.

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Savory Pancakes for Canapes

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Savory pancakes are an excellent base for simple canapes, and these buckwheat pancakes can be gluten-free if you choose the right flour. We’ve shown you an option topped with a simple crab salad, but the base is flexible: get creative!

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Asian Glazed Roasted Pork

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Takeout is never as good as home cooking. Try this pork the next time you’re craving the flavors you can’t get anywhere else. Tip: Marinades do their best work with a little time. You can get decent flavor with the quick marination suggested here, but if you can set the meat up to marinate the […]

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Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken

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Oven-fried chicken is a delicious treat, and worth the work. This dish is perfect for a slow weekend dinner. Use the leftovers to top salads or make sandwiches later in the week.

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Pasta Chicken Skillet

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables to create a delicious, easy meal. If you don’t have peas and carrots in the freezer, any odds and ends of frozen vegetables will do the job.

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Chicken Tostada

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Soft onions, tender chicken, and just a little cheese over corn tortillas make a perfect quick, light meal. Plan this recipe for the night after you’ve made a chicken dish for easy use of leftover chicken.

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Asian Noodle Bowl

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This is not pad thai, but if you and your family like pad thai, you might find the lightly sweet, peanuty sauce to be an easy way to approximate the more complicated dish. Vary the vegetables to use up odds and ends in your fridge or swap in your favorites.

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