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You can make this easy, flavorful side dish spicy or mild. It's gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
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This is an easy, nutritious dish with Asian flavors. It can be made with meat added for a one course meal, or with only veggies for a side dish or ...
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This sauce can be used in a variety of Asian dishes. You can toss it with noodles or use it as a condiment with satay, lettuce wraps, or raw veggies.
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A healthy, make-ahead, grab-and-go salad that's a complete meal in a jar. Vegan, gluten- & dairy-free.
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This flavorful sauce can be used for dipping or drizzling with lettuce wraps, pot stickers, dumplings, or spring rolls. It also makes a great meat ...
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This delicious, healthy recipe can be served as a family-style meal, an appetizer, or a party buffet. It makes a big batch - enough to eat now, fre...
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This healthy, fresh, easy salsa has unlimited variations and uses. It's a beautiful, delicious combination of ingredients.
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The delicious flavors of this sauce make it hard to believe it's a quick and easy dinner. This is a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey. Or...
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Tortilla bowls are fun to use to hold taco fixin's, tacos salads, and more. For a step-by-step photo tutorial that illustrates how to make your own...
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This slow cooked, mildly seasoned, low-fat pork is versatile for use in a variety of Mexican dishes.
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Chiles, corn, and low-fat cheese, make this a flavorful, healthy recipe with the wholesome goodness of stone ground cornmeal. Great with chili & soup.
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A fun, easy recipe for Italian Chicken Parmesan wrapped up like a Mexican burrito. A whole grain tortilla, lean chicken, & spinach make it a health...
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The vegetarian rice is a yummy side with Mexican food. It's also a nice complement to Indian dishes and curries.
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Pesto has many uses. It is easy to make and freeze to have ready to enhance foods for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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This is a big batch that can feed a crowd or frozen for future meals. Use large meatballs as a separate meat entree, with spaghetti, or sliced for ...
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This traditional fresh salsa is loaded with nutrients, yet low in calories and fat. Serve it as a dip or condiment with Mexican food, stir it into ...
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It's easy to make your own curry powder to use in a variety of dishes.
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It's easy to make this delicious, creamy, spreadable topping that's always a treat for serving, cooking, or gift-giving. Go to main blog post for s...
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You can cook this delicious, creamy spreadable topping right in the jars that are used for serving or gift-giving. Go to main blog post for step-by...
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These decadent little treats are ready-made portion control. Only 2 Weight Watchers points per brownie bite!
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This salsa has the deep flavor of roasted chiles and tomatoes, but can be prepared in only 10 minutes. Recipe can be easily halved for a smaller qu...
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This salad is similar to the one served at The Pasta House Company in St. Louis. It's good paired with any meal, not just Italian food.
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A healthy, make-ahead, grab-and-go salad that's a complete meal in a jar. Vegan, gluten- & dairy-free.
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This easy flavorful chicken makes a delicious filling for tacos, burritos, chimichangas and enchiladas. It's also great on nachos and taco salads.
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This mix is a healthier, tastier alternative to those packets from the grocery store. It can be used to season ground beef or turkey, and also used...
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A family favorite for many years, this spread makes the best garlic bread ever. Use if for garlic toast or tin foil bread.
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Turmeric and coconut milk add a flavor & nutrition boost to this colorful rice dish. Serve it with Indian or Thai food or grilled chicken or fish. ...
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The marinade for this chicken has coconut milk and herbs that both brine and flavor the chicken breasts. The result is moist, tender, and loaded wi...
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This classic, basic recipe is an easy method that allows the creamy, rich avocado flavor to take center stage. Optional add-ins are suggested, too....
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These fun, festive mini dips taste too good to be healthy; but they are! You'll WOW your friends when you bring out a platter of these at your next...
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These sticky, finger-lickin' wings are both sweet and spicy. It's easy to make a mild version, too. They are easy, crowd pleasing party food.
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Make this easy blend to quickly add Italian flavors to a variety of dishes.
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These easy & delicious margaritas can be made ahead, frozen in mason jars, and enjoyed at any time.
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This is a fun, sweet & tangy twist on traditional spicy salsa and chips. It's versatile and can be served as an appetizer, with breakfast or brunch...
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This traditional fresh salsa is loaded with nutrients, yet low in calories and fat. Serve it as a dip or condiment with Mexican food, stir it into ...
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This is a classic Italian pasta sauce that can be made with either fresh or canned tomatoes. It is good served as is or with browned ground meat ad...
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These easy, healthy fries have a crunchy outside crust flavored with taco seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
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This is a recipe for a fast and delicious sandwich, dripping with savory marinara sauce and melted cheese. It can be made out of leftover chicken a...
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Pesto is all it takes to transform plain pasta into a savory, yummy dish.
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This easy, delicious appetizer can be prepared in a matter of minutes.
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The pesto gives a flavor boost to this popular appetizer. This is as fast and easy as it gets!
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These are fun to serve because not only do they taste good, but they are also colorful pretty, easy!
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These flavorful beans are a tasty side with Mexican food, burgers, pulled pork, and grilled meats. The mildly spicy sauce makes these beans a perfe...
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This salsa is made from fresh ingredients and has a deep roasted flavor. The heat can be adjusted by omitting or leaving the seeds from the chiles.
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Take advantage of summer's bounty of vegetables and can this salsa to enjoy throughout the year. Jars of salsa make great gifts, too!
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A recipe with tomatillos, green chiles, and jalapenos to eat fresh now or can or freeze for later. Great with chips, as an enchilada sauce, or stir...
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This flavorful meat makes a delicious filling for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.
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An easy, healthy sauce with a hearty flavor and texture.
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Make a punch bowl full of this crowd-pleasing party recipe that combines the delicious flavors of white sangria with marinated citrus and margaritas.
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This sweet/tart/spicy fresh salsa is loaded with nutrients, yet low in calories and fat. Serve it as a dip or condiment with Mexican food, stir it ...
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These are so easy to make. They have no added fat and are a healthy alternative to cookies. Serve them with fruit salsa, ice cream, or a sweet dip.
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Eat as a healthy main dish, side salad or wrap. Vegan and gluten-free friendly, too. Great for make-ahead, grab-and-go lunches & picnics, too.
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This is a crowd pleasing menu that will get you raves every time. It's versatile, fun, and most of it can be prepared in advance.
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These Italian treats are already healthier than most cookies and made even healthier in this recipe with the combo of whole wheat flour, olive oil,...
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Easy, make-ahead crowd pleasing party or family food. Make the meatball patties on the stove top or in a slow cooker. Assemble sliders a day ahead.
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These easy croutons use whole grain bread and replace butter with olive oil, for a much healthier recipe than traditional croutons. These spicy cr...
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These easy croutons use whole grain bread and replace butter with olive oil, for a much healthier recipe than traditional croutons. They add delici...
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It's the frosting on these bars that puts them over-the-top. Whole wheat flour and reduced fat makes them less naughty than traditional pumpkin bar...
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