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MY FAVORITE KALE SALAD

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This Kale Salad by Sarah Jampel is my current addiction. There are multiple steps, but the resulting salad is worth the effort. It is a sturdy salad that will last a few days in the fridge, so make a big batch. You will thank me!

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

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Eggplant Parmigiana is a festive dish loved by everyone. In this version, by Love and Lemons, the eggplant is baked not fried, making is simpler and healthier than traditional Eggplant Parmigiana.

LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI AND MINT

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This Lemon Pasta with Zucchini and Mint is a mash up of two traditional Amalfi Coast recipes -- Spaghetti al Limone and Spaghetti alla Nerano. It is the perfect way to use up your summer crop of zucchini and can be served hot, room temperature or even as leftovers cold out of the fridge.

CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

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A family favorite, this chicken tortilla soup gets extra flavor from toasting and hand-grinding the spices. An array of garnishes make it fun to eat. If you don't eat the whole pot it freezes perfectly.

RIBOLLITA SOUP RECONSTRUCTED

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Ribollita is a classic Tuscan peasant soup that harkens back to the Middle Ages.Ribollita is delicious, packed full of nutrition and very economical to make. This reconstructed version adds bread at the end of the cooking process.

CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP WITH FETA & ORZO

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This chicken meatball soup with orzo is loaded with turmeric and ginger, making it comforting, whether you are sick or just need a chill meal.

RHODE ISLAND CLAM CHOWDER

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Broth based clam chowder is a lighter, vegetable dense version of clam chowder. Made with clams, bacon, potatoes, celery, carrots and lemon juice, this may be your new favorite clam chowder.

CAESAR DRESSING

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This is the last Caesar dressing recipe you will ever need. It is umami rich and delicious. Makes enough for multiple salads. Also delicious drizzled on roasted vegetables or avocado toast.

MISO SALAD DRESSING

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Miso salad dressing is an umami-rich and delicious dressing to use on salads or drizzle on roasted vegetables. This recipe makes enough for multiple salads and will save in the fridge for a week or more.

CHILLED CORN & BUTTERMILK SOUP