Guiding Stars

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Spicy Shells with Sausage and Kale

A fresh serrano chili packs the heat in this chicken sausage and pasta number. Kale boosts nutrition, making this a fast one-dish dinner.

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Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl

Boneless chicken thighs cook up quickly but stay juicy in this easy version of a restaurant favorite. Pairing it with brown rice adds fiber, while guacamole brings major flavor.

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Tuscan Veggie and White Bean Stew

Inspired by Tuscan ribollita, this comforting stew is thickened with leftover bread and features wallet-friendly beans and kale.

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Roasted Asparagus over Herbed Couscous

Fresh spring herbs like chives and mint make the perfect accompaniments to sweet asparagus and fluffy couscous in this tasty side dish.

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Yukon Gold and Sweet Potato Gratin

No need to choose between sweet and regular potatoes with this creamy, dreamy side dish seasoned with fragrant rosemary and sage.

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Spiced Chickpeas and Beef over Couscous

This recipe features earthy spices like cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric. Quick-cooking couscous means this dinner hits the table in a flash.

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Strawberry Salsa(with video)

A combo of sweet and savory with a touch of heat, this salsa hits all the notes. Serve with chips or spoon over grilled chicken or fish.

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Vegetarian Sheet Pan Nachos(with video)

Baking nachos on a large sheet pan means maximum melty cheese coverage of your tortilla chips. Avocado, tomatoes, and herbs lend a pop of fresh flavor.

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Herbed Salmon Burgers

Fresh herbs add moisture and loads of flavor to these easy-to-whip-up salmon burgers. Going low-carb? Serve them wrapped in lettuce.

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Orzo Salad with Grilled Chicken

Rice-shaped orzo pasta is the perfect base for lots of fresh veggies, herbs, and crowd-pleasing grilled chicken.

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Salad with Green Beans and Potatoes

This vibrant salad makes the most of peak summer produce like tomatoes and green beans, pairing them with a creamy yogurt dressing that’s easy to whip up.

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Eggplant and Tomato Spread(with video)

A take on classic eggplant baba ghanoush, this dip adds grilled tomatoes for additional smokiness and sweetness. Leftovers can do double duty as a pasta sauce.

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Pozole Rojo with Chicken(with video)

Dried red chilies are worth seeking out. Their roasty, toasty flavor brings complexity to this quick and easy soup brimming with hominy and spices.

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Southern-Style Mac and Cheese Casserole(with video)

This masterpiece is everything you could ever want in the classic dish—elbow noodles, two kinds of melty cheese, and bits of ham.

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Seafood Gumbo

Revamped for the weeknight hustle, this New Orleans comfort classic still delivers mega flavor and is chock-full of veggies.

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Chickpea and Brown Rice Bowl

Quick-pickled cabbage joins forces with fiber-rich whole grains and beans. A dressing of tahini, a sesame seed paste, gives the dish a Middle Eastern vibe.

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BLT Salad

A garlicky, creamy dressing brings all the flavors of your favorite summer sandwich together, now in salad form.

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Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Tzatziki

Homemade Greek yogurt dip complements these peppery grilled drumsticks, which are the perfect finger food for picnics.