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Chunky Thick Red Lentil Soup
This spicy lentil soup is fast to make and very satisfying. The color is simply gorgeous! It takes its flavor from a Turkish traditional recipe.
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This delicious pasta classic is made with a butternut squash cream sauce. It is topped with just a little bit of cheddar cheese, making it both delicious and healthy!
Meal Prep Recipe: Hard Boiled Eggs
Here is an easy way to make hard-boiled eggs that peel well. Eggs are about $3-4 per dozen so one serving (2 eggs) averages about .58 cents. If you hard boil them ahead of time you can use them on salads, bowls, ramen, and pita pockets. Win!
Lighter Lasagna
This recipe uses silken tofu along with ricotta cheese to create a creamy filling that is lower in fat and calories.
Vegetarian Enchiladas
Enjoy enchiladas filled with roasted butternut squash, black beans, and cheddar cheese—a hearty, flavorful meal perfect for any occasion. The recipe is below!
Winter Salad With Grapefruit and Pomegranate
This salad came together with a trip to the late fall farmer's market, showcasing what's in season. A mix of greens, grapefruit, and pomegranate create a refreshing blend, all topped with a zesty lemon yogurt dressing.
Bok Choy and Mushroom Ramen
Using rice noodles, bok choy, mushrooms, eggs, and corn in a ramen bowl makes an authentic Japanese dish that is healthy, inexpensive, and delicious.
Roast Turkey Breast Holiday Dinner
Buying a turkey breast saves money, time, and cleanup. It is perfect for a smaller group.
Burger Grazing Board
A grazing board offers a variety of benefits, making it a popular choice for gatherings and everyday eating. It encourages healthy, mindful snacking by providing an array of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, cheeses, and more, offering balanced nutrients in one presentation. Grazing boards are visually appealing, enhancing the dining experience and making social occasions more inviting. They are also highly customizable to accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions, from vegetarian to gluten-free options. Additionally, they promote sharing, conversation, and a relaxed dining atmosphere, making them perfect for events or casual get-togethers. Here is a fun family grazing board recipe using a burger theme.
Chicken and Acorn Squash Sheet Pan Dinner
By placing chicken, winter squash, veggies, and seasonings on a sheet pan you have an easy dinner that is ready to go any weeknight.
Chili and Cornbread Casserole
This easy recipe will be received happily by all! It features ground chicken, 3 beans, and squash and is topped with cornbread.
Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
You don't have to wait for butternut squash to be in season to make this soup. For our 15-minute soup, use frozen butternut squash from your grocer's freezer.
Butternut Squash Lasagna
This vegetarian lasagna recipe is lightened with a little tofu in the filling and a white sauce made with oat or skim milk. It assembles so fast and is a memorable dish.
Vegetarian Walnut Meat Tacos
These meatless walnut tacos are delicious and easy, especially if you prep the ingredients ahead of time.
Vegetable Lentil Soup With Kale and Potatoes
This hearty soup cooks in 30 minutes. Lentils don't need soaking, providing a wealth of nutrients and fiber. The variety of veggies, including mushrooms, curly kale, carrots, and potatoes, make the soup an entire meal that is great for a weeknight.
Kale Lemon Salad
Crispy, colorful kale, crunchy veggies, and super-rich lemony tahini dressing, what's not to love?
Warm Fall Salad
Fabulous salad using fall root veggies for color and hearty texture. Try it!
Zucchini, Lemon, and Ricotta Penne Pasta
A delicious end of summer early fall recipe that uses a lot of fresh zucchini from the garden or farmer's market. A small amount of artisan ricotta melts over the top to finish it. No one will mind that it is meatless.
Minted Watermelon Salad
Here is a delicious salad that will keep everyone slurping up all of the watermelon. It is great for lunch, dinner, and dessert.
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