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It's leek season! Perfect for this leek and rice soup it's simple and delicious soup that is comforting and soothing

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Simple and delicious, we love Banh Mi. They are so easy to make at home, especially if you have a rotisserie or leftover chicken. YUMMM!

Simple and delicious, we love Banh Mi. They are so easy to make at home, especially if you have a rotisserie or leftover chicken. YUMMM!

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This is one of my favorite Asian-style soups. I like to add the spicy kick of jalapeno at the end.  Its taste is comforting, but far from dull.

This is one of my favorite Asian-style soups. I like to add the spicy kick of jalapeno at the end. Its taste is comforting, but far from dull.

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Using olive oil to make sweets may seem counterintuitive, but it doesn’t just belong in salads and savories, it makes great cakes too.

Using olive oil to make sweets may seem counterintuitive, but it doesn’t just belong in salads and savories, it makes great cakes too.

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This delicious winter salad uses a super quick version of the classic French remoulade sauce. The sauce blends wonderfully with the earthiness of the celery root and pops the sweetness of the apples.

This delicious winter salad uses a super quick version of the classic French remoulade sauce. The sauce blends wonderfully with the earthiness of the celery root and pops the sweetness of the apples.

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This dish is a rather chic way of eating your greens while chowing down on a bowl of olio aglio pasta.

This dish is a rather chic way of eating your greens while chowing down on a bowl of olio aglio pasta.

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This all-veggie version of classic tortilla soup is simply delicious. It’s light and fresh tasting, yet totally satisfying to eat. You certainly won’t miss the meat.

This all-veggie version of classic tortilla soup is simply delicious. It’s light and fresh tasting, yet totally satisfying to eat. You certainly won’t miss the meat.

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Chestnut rice is classic Japanese comfort food. Starchy chestnuts and sticky rice are the perfect combination for a cold winter night.

Chestnut rice is classic Japanese comfort food. Starchy chestnuts and sticky rice are the perfect combination for a cold winter night.

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The chipotle adds an extra smokey, even meaty flavor to this cozy dish. Eat this hearty vegetable stew with a piece of good cornbread.

The chipotle adds an extra smokey, even meaty flavor to this cozy dish. Eat this hearty vegetable stew with a piece of good cornbread.

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This easy cake is delicious as a simple dessert with raspberries, or as a sweet treat with a cup of good coffee. Truly a chocolate lover

This easy cake is delicious as a simple dessert with raspberries, or as a sweet treat with a cup of good coffee. Truly a chocolate lover's dream!

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In this perfect roast chicken garlic is placed under the skin becoming a sweet and nutty compliment to roast turnips.

In this perfect roast chicken garlic is placed under the skin becoming a sweet and nutty compliment to roast turnips.

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This quick and easy curry is the perfect fall meal. Cooking the spices and aromatics first flavors the oil, which then infuses the whole dish...  {recipe}

This quick and easy curry is the perfect fall meal. Cooking the spices and aromatics first flavors the oil, which then infuses the whole dish... {recipe}

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This is the perfect healthy comfort food. Quinoa provides a complete protein while roasted veggies are perfectly sweet. A great simple meal for November.

This is the perfect healthy comfort food. Quinoa provides a complete protein while roasted veggies are perfectly sweet. A great simple meal for November.

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This somewhat untraditional pumpkin pie tastes absolutely fabulous. It is dairy-free and bursting with healthy ingredients. {recipe}

This somewhat untraditional pumpkin pie tastes absolutely fabulous. It is dairy-free and bursting with healthy ingredients. {recipe}

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These poached pears are so simple to make and with the addition of crystalized ginger, they are to die for! The perfect fall treat.

These poached pears are so simple to make and with the addition of crystalized ginger, they are to die for! The perfect fall treat.

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Roasted Grape and Walnut Salad. You

Roasted Grape and Walnut Salad. You'd never know how sweet grapes are until you roast them. They are the perfect compliment to creamy goat cheese and butter walnuts.

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Ripe bananas are baked in the oven and get wonderfully caramelized at the spots where they touch the baking tray. The not-so-secret ingredient is coconut oil, which gives them a truly tropical taste.

Ripe bananas are baked in the oven and get wonderfully caramelized at the spots where they touch the baking tray. The not-so-secret ingredient is coconut oil, which gives them a truly tropical taste.

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Egg Salad with Basil and Capers. This summery egg salad flavored with basil and capers, makes a great lunch sandwich, or even a protein packed breakfast.

Egg Salad with Basil and Capers. This summery egg salad flavored with basil and capers, makes a great lunch sandwich, or even a protein packed breakfast.

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Pumpkin Posole. The taste of kabocha and the white hominy used in posole are the perfect match.

Pumpkin Posole. The taste of kabocha and the white hominy used in posole are the perfect match.

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This scramble is tasty enough even for the most devoted meat eaters. it

This scramble is tasty enough even for the most devoted meat eaters. it's protein-rich and savory. Great for breakfast with toast, or for dinner with brown rice.

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Cucumber and Dill Salad. Few things are more refreshing in the summer than this light crunchy cucumber salad. It

Cucumber and Dill Salad. Few things are more refreshing in the summer than this light crunchy cucumber salad. It's the perfect side to spicy main dishes.

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Broiled Plums. You’ll find that even with the added sugar these broiled plums are still pleasantly tart -- the perfect treat when accompanied by creamy Greek yogurt.

Broiled Plums. You’ll find that even with the added sugar these broiled plums are still pleasantly tart -- the perfect treat when accompanied by creamy Greek yogurt.

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Miso Radish Salad. It doesn

Miso Radish Salad. It doesn't get much better than this slightly spicy, crunchy, and salty side!

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Cold soba noodles with spicy eggplant. This is such a wonderful dish for summer. It provides rich taste in a wonderfully refreshing and light dish.

Cold soba noodles with spicy eggplant. This is such a wonderful dish for summer. It provides rich taste in a wonderfully refreshing and light dish.

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White bean, tomato, and arugula salad. Perfect for summer picnics or an easy side salad.

White bean, tomato, and arugula salad. Perfect for summer picnics or an easy side salad.

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This is delicious! If you use a pressure cooker you can have this risotto on the table in 20 minutes. Beating in the butter and cheese in step 4 makes the risotto creamier.

This is delicious! If you use a pressure cooker you can have this risotto on the table in 20 minutes. Beating in the butter and cheese in step 4 makes the risotto creamier.

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This is a great salad on its own as an appetizer, or as a side dish with meat or fish. I have even used it as sauce for spaghetti, and as a topper for toasted baguette slices.

This is a great salad on its own as an appetizer, or as a side dish with meat or fish. I have even used it as sauce for spaghetti, and as a topper for toasted baguette slices.

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The subtle tanginess of goat cheese compliments earthy spinach and sweet cherry tomatoes. The lemon zest adds a delicious citrusy twist.

The subtle tanginess of goat cheese compliments earthy spinach and sweet cherry tomatoes. The lemon zest adds a delicious citrusy twist.

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Yummy chicken tenders– these are quick and easy to make, and tasty enough to please even the finickiest of kids. They beat store bought varieties hands down.

Yummy chicken tenders– these are quick and easy to make, and tasty enough to please even the finickiest of kids. They beat store bought varieties hands down.

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Chopped Steamed Vegetable Salad. Steaming or blanching vegetables makes their beautiful colors become even brighter. Top with a sesame remoulade.

Chopped Steamed Vegetable Salad. Steaming or blanching vegetables makes their beautiful colors become even brighter. Top with a sesame remoulade.

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This delicious crumble pairs a sweet and crunchy topping with a tart rhubarb filling that

This delicious crumble pairs a sweet and crunchy topping with a tart rhubarb filling that's full of sweet candied ginger surprises.

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Spicy Indian-Style Chicken Burgers. These are a delicious chicken version of kofta, the ubiquitous Indian and Middle Eastern version of meatballs.

Spicy Indian-Style Chicken Burgers. These are a delicious chicken version of kofta, the ubiquitous Indian and Middle Eastern version of meatballs.

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Rosemary Scented Olive Scones. Savory scones that are perfect for an afternoon pick me up with a hot cup of tea.

Rosemary Scented Olive Scones. Savory scones that are perfect for an afternoon pick me up with a hot cup of tea.

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Delicious gluten-free meringue-like almond cookies. Only make as many as you can eat because you will eat them ALL.  No, really.

Delicious gluten-free meringue-like almond cookies. Only make as many as you can eat because you will eat them ALL. No, really.

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