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Romaine Salad with Chicken, Apricots & Mint

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This bright and summery entree salad, which uses a savory apricot puree as both marinade and dressing, makes a refreshing change from the standby Chicken Caesar. The salad also works well with sliced peaches or nectarines.

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Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Creamy Chive Sauce

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Here's a sauce so delicious, it's missing only one thing: a little crunchy bread to dip in it. Make It a Meal: Serve with steamed asparagus or cauliflower, mashed potatoes or orzo pasta, and a glass of Vinho Verde.

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Creamy Tomato Bisque with Mozzarella Crostini

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You don't have to lard a soup with cream to achieve a lush consistency. Here, a little rice and silken tofu thicken this French-inspired soup.

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Ham-&-Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Making a pocket in the chicken breast to hold the stuffing is easy with a good, sharp, thin-bladed knife. Browning the chicken in a skillet before baking gives it a beautiful golden color, and finishing in the oven ensures that...

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Mixed Greens with Berries & Honey-Glazed Hazelnuts

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For a sophisticated starter, try this colorful salad, which marries fresh berries, caramelized nuts and tangy feta cheese. Pureed berries form the base of the dressing, giving it a velvety texture and rich flavor.

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Blueberry-Maple Muffins

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Flaxseeds give these wholesome muffins a nutty taste (although you can substitute 3/4 cup rolled oats) and maple syrup provides the subtle sweetening.

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Mini Mushroom-&-Sausage Quiches

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These crustless mini quiches are like portable omelets. Turkey sausage and sauteed mushrooms keep them light and savory.

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Grilled Orange Chicken Fingers

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Serve with carrot sticks and dip and kids will love this meal: they can eat everything with their fingers. The simple, sweet glaze for the chicken can be whipped up fast; marinating time is just 15 minutes and the marinade...

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Easy Salmon Cakes

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If you are trying to boost your intake of omega-3s, try this simple favorite. It is a great way to use convenient canned (or leftover) salmon.

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Pear & Red Onion Gratin

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Bosc pears are strong-flavored and hold their shape when cooked, making them well suited for this savory side dish. It's a terrific accompaniment for a glazed ham or grilled sausage or most any roasted meat or poultry.

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