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Thai-Style Grilled Zucchini & Eggplant Salad

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Thai-Style Grilled Zucchini & Eggplant Salad

This spicy, grilled zucchini and eggplant salad is amazing and goes well with grilled chicken or seafood. The vegetables are seasoned...

Mojo Mushroom Tacos with Kale Avocado Salad

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Mojo Mushroom Tacos with Kale Avocado Salad

The mushrooms soak up some of the marinade's juice, making a super flavorful, and meat-like, taco filling.

Red Lentil Penne with Vegetable Puttanesca

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Red Lentil Penne with Vegetable Puttanesca

The zucchini, eggplant, and chopped black olives are tossed in a tomato pesto sauce that is the perfect Meatless Monday dinner.

Japanese Salmon Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing

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Japanese Salmon Salad with Carrot Ginger Dressing

Here is a light and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner, and it takes minutes to prepare.

Almost Fall Salad with Honey Mustard Chickpeas and Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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Almost Fall Salad with Honey Mustard Chickpeas and Apple Cider Vinaigrette

I am easing into the fall foods, and I am starting with this salad. It says fall with the crispy, sweet apple chips, but it's still summery

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Greek-Style Quinoa Stuffed Pepper Salad

We love the flavors that are in a Greek salad- kalamata olives and feta cheese, and Greek vinaigrette made with red wine vinaigrette.

Fresh Watermelon and Arugula Salad with Lime-Mint Vinaigrette

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Fresh Watermelon and Arugula Salad with Lime-Mint Vinaigrette

A delightful combination of flavors to cool you off this summer.

Green Bean Salad with Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette

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Green Bean Salad with Lemon-Oregano Vinaigrette

This light and crisp salad is delightful and takes just minutes to prepare.

Burrata and Golden Beets with Raspberry Vinaigrette

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Burrata and Golden Beets with Raspberry Vinaigrette

So, when a co-worker told me about this delicious salad she had at a restaurant recently, I knew this could easily get recreated at home.

Quinoa & Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

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Quinoa & Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Perfect when the weather is warm, this colorful, light, summery salad is a combination of crunchy veggies with a lemon vinaigrette.

Quick Pan Roasted Salmon with Chickpeas and Kale

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Quick Pan Roasted Salmon with Chickpeas and Kale

With barely any prep work, you can have this Quick Pan Roasted Salmon with Chickpeas and Kale on your table in less than 25 minutes.

Blackened Mahi-Mahi (or Shrimp) Tacos with Corn Poblano Salsa

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Blackened Mahi-Mahi (or Shrimp) Tacos with Corn Poblano Salsa

We are Taco Tuesday enthusiasts! Tacos are such an easy, no-brainer, dinner, for me. Having a day devoted to one of your favorite foods

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Fall Tuscan Panzanella Salad

A fall salad of roasted fennel, ripe Anjou pears, and kale, with a balsamic cider vinaigrette for a take on an Italian panzanella salad.

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Greek Roasted Veggie Bowl

For a delicious, healthy, meatless option, try this Greek Roasted Veggie Bowl.

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Orange, Ginger, Five Spice Salmon

My Orange, Ginger, Five Spice Salmon is an easy sheet pan recipe, with little clean up at the end. Don't you love that?!

Salmon with Lemon Herb Sauce and Kale & Mushroom Couscous

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Salmon with Lemon Herb Sauce and Kale & Mushroom Couscous

This dish is easy enough for during the week and its company-worthy. Made with the simplest of ingredients and full of flavor.

End of Summer Grilled Peach Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

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End of Summer Grilled Peach Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

This end of summer, grilled peach salad is easy-breezy, and a refreshing side to dish to accompany any barbecue fare. Peaches, basil, and mo

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Cuban-Style Grilled Pork Tenderloin

A flavorful marinade made from orange and lime juices, this Cuban-Style Grilled Pork Tenderloin is tender and delicious, making this an easy

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Quinoa Cranberry Salad with Pepitas

Healthy, and easy to make, this quinoa salad is bursting with flavor from sweet, dried cranberries, and a hint of lime.

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Summer Slow Cooker Recipes

Your slow cooker can be just as useful to you in the summer as it is in the winter. I have put together some great slow cooker recipes...