Rhubarb-Pear Nests

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Spiralized pears offer an interesting texture and reduce the cook time, but if you don’t have a spiralizer, you can also dice the pears into small pieces. When picking a granola, look for options that are lower in added sugars and higher in fiber.

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Pesto Potato Egg Cups

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If you don’t have a spiralizer, grate the potatoes as if you’re making hash browns. Getting the potatoes to brown nicely means making sure they don’t stick, and giving them room to breathe, so make sure you use a large enough skillet with a good non-stick surface.

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No-Bake Pecan Carrot Bars

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If you have a spiralizer, you can use the ricing option to make carrot “rice” as an alternative to grating the carrots. Play around with the balance of nuts, nut butters, and dried fruit to make it your own. Look for nut butters that have one ingredient (nuts!) and dried fruit that is either unsweetened […]

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Bountiful Bruschetta Boats

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Turn that garden bounty into a refreshing and lovely meal by using cucumbers as a serving base for a delightful bruschetta-like topping. This recipe was shared with Guiding Stars by Evie Clark as part of the Guiding Stars Associate BBQ “Stars on the Side” Recipe Contest. Tip: This recipe will look fresher made with white […]

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Lemon-Garlic Zoodles with Shrimp

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Treat yourself to a little shrimp with this dish that is simple to make and delicious. Bring the heat up or down to your personal preference by adjusting the crushed red pepper.

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Roasted Butternut Brains

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Squash can be a tricky vegetable to put under the blade of the spiralizer, but the flavor and texture are worth the effort. Once you get comfortable with butternut, branch out into other squashes by slicing the squash into suitably sized pieces. Consider tossing with some sliced cloves of garlic or pumpkin spice for fun […]

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