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This vegan orzo vegetable dish can be a main meal or side dish

  • 1 cup orzo
  • 14 ounces vegetable broth
  • 2 1/2 cups mixed fresh or frozen vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, tomato, corn, edamame and green onions
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Parsley, chopped for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons vegan Parmesan cheese
4.4/5 (7 Votes)

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A Greek version of the classic 7-layer dip that combines hummus, olives, grilled vegetables, tzatziki, bulgur, toma...

  • BULGUR:
  • 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, about 3/4 cup
  • 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mint, chopped
  • 3/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup bulgur
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • TZATZIKI:
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • GRILLED VEGETABLES:
  • 1 small eggplant, sliced to 1/2-inch thick
  • 1/2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise to 1/2-inch thick
  • olive oil, to coat
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup hummus, preferably roasted red pepper flavor
4.4/5 (7 Votes)

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Hoisin-Glazed Halibut With Bok Choy and Bulgur is the Hoison sauce-laced, Asian-inspired, slightly spicy, main cour...

  • 1 cup bulgur
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 heads baby bok choy, about 1/2 pound total, quartered lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless halibut, striped bass, or cod fillets
  • 1 fresh Fresno red chili, sliced
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

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Our family LOVED this side dish/dessert at Thanksgiving

  • TOPPING:
  • 4 whole medium sweet potatoes
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup milk (I used 2% and it worked out fine)
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, optional
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3/4 stick butter
4.4/5 (7 Votes)

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FABULOUS! Everything you need is right here to make our families favorite stuffing, K's Sausage & Oyster Dressing

  • 1/4 pound package Neese's sausage with sage
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, sliced
  • 1/4 cup green and or red bell peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 1/2 cups crumbled day-old cornbread
  • 1 cup Pepperidge Farm cubed Herb Seasoned stuffing
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (check for desired consistency)
  • 1/2 can reduced fat cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (16 ounce) can shucked raw oysters, drained and rinsed
4.2/5 (10 Votes)

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Who says Halloween isn't healthy? This snack idea is a fun way to get your kids (and adults) to eat a few more serv

  • Bananas
  • Tangarines
  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Regular chocolate chips
  • Celery
4.1/5 (42 Votes)

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Your bread machine makes this pulla bread recipe easier

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 stick butter, minus one tablespoon
  • 1 heaping teaspoon ground cardamom (more or less, to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups flour (preferably King Arthur)
  • 2 teaspoons yeast (not rapid-rise type)
4.1/5 (23 Votes)

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You don't have to go out to enjoy the taste of these cinnamon roll favorites! Serve them warm and drizzled with lot...

  • For the dough:
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 4 and 1/2 - 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • For the filling:
  • 1 and 1/4 cups light brown sugar
  • 2 and 1/2 Tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup (8 Tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • For the cream cheese frosting:
  • 2 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • pinch of vanilla powder ( or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 and 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
4/5 (18 Votes)

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This is a terrific recipe for a classic fried spring roll

  • 2 ounces glass noodles, sometime referred to as cellophane noodles
  • 3/4 pound ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup julienned carrots, about 1 small
  • 1/2 cup green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced yellow onion, 1/2 small
  • 1/2 cup julienned taro or potato
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 12 (7-inch) square spring roll wrappers
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • Chinese hot mustard, for dipping
  • Sweet chile sauce, for dipping
4.2/5 (24 Votes)

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Classic panini packed with all your favorite ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons basil pesto
  • 8 (1-ounce) thin slices sourdough bread
  • 8 ounces sliced cooked turkey breast
  • 2 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese
  • 8 (1/8-inch-thick) slices tomato
  • Cooking spray
4.3/5 (17 Votes)

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Lighten things up with these refreshing fruit skewers with sweet poppy seed dip

  • FRUIT KABOBS:
  • 6 cups fresh fruit like strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, honeydew and cantaloupe, peeled and cut into bite-size cubes or slices
  • 8 to 10 wooden skewers
  • POPPY SEED DIP:
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seed
4.2/5 (17 Votes)

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You can bake and freeze the pastry for these little puffs in advance, but wait to add the cheesy, creamy herb filli...

  • PASTRY:
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, cut up
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs, divided
  • FILLING:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese with chive and onion
  • 3 ounces soft goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, snipped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill or basil, snipped
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4.2/5 (26 Votes)

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