Spinach Artichoke Gratin

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This classic recipe is lightened with fat-free cottage cheese, but is still rich in flavor with parmesan, lemon juice, nutmeg, and green onions. Serve as a side dish as itself or as a dip for an enticing platter of fresh veggies and whole-grain crackers.

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Spicy Tomato & Lentil Soup

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Why don’t we make soup more often? It’s so easy, comes together in a flash with common pantry ingredients, and warms the soul. Serve this with a grilled hummus and veggie sandwich or a green salad.

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Spicy Corn Salsa

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You can use this salsa as a dip for tortilla or pita chips or use it as a topping for rice, beans, fish, burritos, burgers, chicken… you get the idea. Anywhere you’ve got a summer celebration going on, there’s sure to be a use for this simple, versatile salsa. Tip: If you’d like to make […]

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Spiced Red Cabbage

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Warm spices, apples, and a splash of vinegar spice up this cabbage making a nice fall harvest side dish.

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Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash

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These squash halves are meals unto themselves and a fun presentation for guests. Not only are they easy to make even for a larger group, they’re also incredibly tasty. Leave hot sauce on the table so folks can set their own level of heat.

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Soft Whole-Wheat Dinner Rolls

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Homemade bread adds a personal touch to your meals, and this recipe will beat out the store-bought variety for flavor and nutrition. Make Ahead Tip: You can prepare the rolls through step 6 and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator and let rise until almost doubled in size (3 hours 30 minutes). Bake as directed.

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Sesame Crusted Tofu

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Here the tofu slices are browned before being dredged in bread crumbs and sesame seeds and then browned again, forming a nice toasty crust. Serve with soy sauce and a quick stir-fry of your favorite vegetables. If you can’t find black sesame seed, just sub in regular sesame seeds.

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Seared Scallops with New Potatoes & Field Greens

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This uncomplicated and delicious warm salad is the perfect dish for those early summer trips to the farmers’ market. Use your favorite tender greens and whatever baby potatoes you can find.

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