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SPRING ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD

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Looking for a tasty, make-ahead dish? Try this Israeli couscous salad packed with snap peas, herbs, and nuts, perfect for a light lunch or outdoor gathering.

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI SOUP

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Craving comfort? This White Chicken Chili Soup blends chili and soup, loaded with beans, chicken, and fresh toppings—ideal for winter dinners!

ORZO SALAD WITH LEMON, ASPARAGUS AND CRUNCHY BREADCRUMBS

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Elevate your salad game with my version of Ali Slagle's quick, wholesome orzo salad, blending bright lemon, roasted veggies, and crunchy homemade breadcrumbs.

FARRO, YELLOW SQUASH AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

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This farro, yellow squash and pomegranate salad makes for a great fall side dish or even a main course. The farro is cooked in apple cider vinegar, giving it a sweet depth of flavor. Roasted squash, pomegranates, golden raisins, pistachios and feta cheese create a balanced sweet-savory goodness.

FARRO SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI AND RADISH

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This riff on Charlie Bird's Farro salad is suitable for a vegetarian meal or makes a nice accompaniment to a protein. It is wonderful for lunch the next day.

PASSION FRUIT SALAD DRESSING

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This passion fruit salad dressing is so good you will be tempted to drink it. I particularly like it with butter lettuce, some fruit, maybe a little goat cheese and chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts.

SMOOTH GAZPACHO WITH HOMEMADE CROUTONS

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This ultra creamy and smooth gazpacho whips up in your blender in minutes and is sure to become a new summer favorite.

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!

MUSHROOM, ZUCCHINI AND FARRO SALAD FOR DINNER

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Mushroom, Zucchini and Farro Salad for Dinner is a delicious, healthful, vegetarian meal. Bonus: leftovers can be made into a wonderful frittata suitable for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner.

CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP WITH FETA & ORZO