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Asian Peanut Noodles with Chicken & Vegetables

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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Baked Chicken Parmesan Pasta Sauce

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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Cilantro Lime Basmati Brown Rice

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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Classic Basil Pesto

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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Classic Italian Meatballs

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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Golden Coconut Brown Rice

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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Marinara Sauce

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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Pasta with Pesto

Pesto is all it takes to transform plain pasta into a savory, yummy dish.

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Pesto Brown Rice Pilaf

This rice is easy, healthy and delicious. It makes a great side for meat or seafood. Add veggies and meat to make it a meal.

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Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Pasta Sauce

An easy, healthy sauce with a hearty flavor and texture.

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