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Caprese Salad

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Summer-ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella need only a sprinkling of fresh herbs, salt and pepper to shine in this simple summer salad.

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Asparagus with Delicious Dip

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This recipe for super-fresh asparagus brings out its mellow sweetness, along with a delicious mayo, lemon, garlic and chipotle dip. A perfect veggie dish for an appetizer or side.

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Fresh Cranberry-Clementine Relish

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Clementines, with their thin, sweet skin, bring a kid-friendly spin to traditional cranberry-orange relish, which can be too bitter.

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Sauteed Mushrooms

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This recipe for sautéed mushrooms can be served on its own, as a side, or over beautifully sautéed chicken, as the two flavors complement each other well. Adapt it as you will: add small amounts of chopped herbs (rosemary, say, or tarragon) or add lemon juice and capers to the pan sauce to make a version of a piccata (we make it this way a lot at home).

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Roasted Cauliflower Salad

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Roasting brings out the incredible sweetness of the vegetables in this dish. Get Catherine Newman's delicious recipe here.

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Black Bean & Tomato Salsa

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Adding canned beans to a spicy salsa is an easy way to boost fiber and improve nutritional value. This salsa is also a good accompaniment for burgers or Scrambled Egg Burritos.

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Roasted Apple Butter

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Making apple butter in the oven, rather than on the stovetop, produces a delectable spread with a distinctive caramelized flavor. This is a healthful alternative to commercial varieties, which usually contain added sugars.

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Butternut Squash & Pepita Dressing

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This rich, crunchy stuffing is the perfect side to the Southwestern turkey. Look for pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) at health-food stores and in the Southwestern aisle of gourmet markets.

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Japanese Cucumber Salad

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This Japanese inspired cool, crisp salad is as elegant and well balanced as it is simple.

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Basic Basil Pesto

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Simplicity reigns in this traditional sauce—just basil, garlic, cheese and olive oil. Our one modification?

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