Chicken Chard Soup

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Change your chicken soup routine with a hefty amount of garlic and a good serving of fresh chard. For a complete and comforting winter meal, serve with good whole-grain rolls.

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Pear Crostini

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Serve up a simple, nutritious appetizer at your next get together. The sweet pear and sharp cheese make a tasty combination with the filling edamame. This recipe would also work well with a wide range of fruit – try mixing it up with whatever is in-season and on sale at your grocery store.

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Coconut Chili Fish Curry

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Serve this spicy-sweet curry over brown rice or quinoa with a side of fresh greens. For a vegan option, switch the fish with roasted cauliflower. Steamed veggies such as broccoli, green beans or edamame would all make an excellent base to soak up the delicious sauce.

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Tomatillo and Roasted Pepper Dip

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Spice up your next meeting with this powerfully hot dip. Serve with corn tortillas lightly toasted in the oven and broken into pieces.

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Fig & Wheat Berry Salad

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This simple warm salad will revolutionize your lunch routine with a powerful combination of flavors, textures and nutrients. Savor with a portion of lean, grilled chicken and serve over seasonal greens.

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Navy Bean Hummus

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For a fresh variety on a nutritious party favorite, make this white bean hummus. Adjust the garlic to your taste. To mix it up, play around with adding finely chopped vegetables, like artichoke and spinach or roasted red peppers. Serve with fresh, whole-grain pita bread.

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Garlic White Bean Dip

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Roasting brings a sweet note to the powerful flavor of garlic which shines in this simple dip. Mix up the fresh herbs to star your favorite flavors. Serve with whole wheat pita bread or fresh veggies.

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Carrot Chips

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Looking for a boost of vegetables and a crispy snack? Baking carrots on a low heat setting creates nutrition-rich chips that are perfect for indulging your craving for crunch. The trick to getting good crunch is thin slices.

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