Artichoke-Stuffed Chicken Thighs

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These easy chicken thighs are stuffed with flavor. Though canned artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes can be tempting for convenience, they can also have a lot of added sodium. Look for frozen artichokes and get your sun-dried tomatoes dry-packed, not in oil.

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Soft Pumpkin Bars

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If you use gluten-free oats, these bars can be completely gluten-free. If you don’t already have the full set of spices in your cupboard, you can replace them with 2 teaspoons of your favorite pumpkin spice mix.

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Slow-Cooker Beef Barley Stew

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Winter begs for warm stews that fill your house with the scent of dinner cooking all day long. Rich and earthy with the flavors of mushrooms, onion, beef and barley, your tastebuds will be as happy as your stomach with this meal.

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Pumpkin Overnight Waffles

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Yeasted waffles require a little forethought, but they’re simple to make and the gorgeous bready flavor and light texture make them entirely worth the prep time. This recipe makes a batch large enough to feed a crowd for Sunday brunch. If you’re cooking for one or two, make the whole batch anyway and freeze the […]

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Spiced Holiday Fruit Bake

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This dessert happens to be vegan and gluten-free…and also completely delicious. Take advantage of the availability of cranberries to enjoy this as a decadent holiday treat.

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Veggie-Stuffed Portobellos

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This speedy entrée is excellent in the summer, when fresh corn can be subbed in for the frozen and crispy new zucchini are abundant, but it works just as well for a quick weeknight dinner all year long.

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Pomegranate Millet Salad

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Millet is a fantastic grain to roll into your diet, and this salad is a gorgeous way to do it. Pomegranate is a perfect flavor to enjoy during the fall, when it’s in season, although some stores offer the seeds independently for longer than the whole fruits are available.

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Candy Corn Parfait

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There’s no candy or corn in this tasty fruit and yogurt parfait, but it packs a great flavor. Don’t feel stuck in a rut with the suggested fruit, either! Any yellow or orange fruit will have the same gorgeous effect, so play around with what your family likes.

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