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Simple Sauteed Spinach

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Sautéed spinach (or any greens) with garlic and a squeeze of lemon (or vinegar) is a simple formula that lets spinach shine and will never go out of favor.

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Spice-Rubbed Game Hens with Rhubarb-Date Chutney

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This elegant dish is wonderful for entertaining, as you can make the chutney in advance and prepare the hens the morning or afternoon of the party. While the skin can be crispy and flavorful, you can cut 24 grams of fat per...

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Corn & Tomato Saute

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This quick sauté makes great use of two summer classics—corn and tomatoes. You can use your favorite herb, or whatever you have on hand, in place of the tarragon.

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Roasted Asparagus with Pine Nuts

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Roasting is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to cook asparagus. Here we give it an extra flourish with a quick sauce of reduced balsamic vinegar and a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts.

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Creamy Cauliflower Puree

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This savory side dish is a healthy stand-in for mashed potatoes. Vary it by adding shredded low-fat cheese or chopped fresh herbs.

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Minted Peas & Rice with Feta

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The flavors of fresh mint and feta enliven this dish. Toss any leftovers with some cooked shrimp for a satisfying, easy lunch.

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Dark Roast Creme Brulee

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Inspired by a recipe developed by Chef Patrick Grangien at Cafe Shelburne in Shelburne, Vermont, this lightened version has less than half the calories and one-eighth the fat of a classic brulee.

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