Recipes

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Cauliflower Breadsticks

These cheesy cauliflower breadsticks are made with vegetables rather than grains but deliver all the savory, garlicky goodness of classic breadsticks.

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Air-Fryer Chickpea Fritters with Sweet-Spicy Sauce

Chickpeas are a common ingredient in many dishes in Pakistan, where I grew up. I try to incorporate the tastes of my home country when cooking for my American-born daughters. With these air-fryer fritters, I have combined the light spice of Pakistani foods with the love of deep-fried finger foods that many Americans, including my daughters, enjoy. —Shahrin Hasan, York, Pennsylvania

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Spaghetti Pomodoro

This spaghetti pomodoro recipe proves that simple doesn't mean basic! The classic Italian pasta dish transforms a handful of ingredients into a robust, full-flavored tomato sauce scented with fresh basil and finished with a dusting of Parmesan cheese.

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Cranberry Almond Balls

These cranberry almond balls are chewy and nutty, sweet and a bit savory. Whip up a batch of these no-bake energy bites to keep in the pantry for breakfast, snack time or dessert.

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Chickpea & Chipotle Tostadas

I often take a not-so-healthy dish and create something good for my family. My young twins love colorful meals they can eat with their hands, and this one fits the bill. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas

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Shrimp Pasta Salad

Shrimp pasta salad is creamy, crunchy and packed with tender shrimp. This protein-rich macaroni salad is perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for potlucks and picnics.

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Vanilla Cupcakes

Here is how to make foolproof gluten-free vanilla cupcakes. Trust us: They are just as fluffy and delicious as the wheat-filled classic.

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Cookie Butter Puppy Chow

I originally came up with this recipe because I wanted to bring a nut-allergy-friendly dish to family potlucks that still tasted delicious and seasonal. It got such rave reviews that now I make it all throughout the holiday season. —Kristin Bowers, Gilbert, Arizona

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Chicken Potpie

This gluten-free chicken potpie recipe is just as comforting as the classic! The filling is creamy and has a lovely warming flavor from the seasonings.

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Cabbage and Broccoli Stir Fry

This stir-fry's sweet and salty sauce is made predominately with miso, maple and butter. While you can use other veggies for this recipe, cabbage and broccoli are fresh and crisp, taking well to the sauce’s umami flavor. Serve the veggies over rice or rice noodles. —Pamela Gelsomini, Wrentham, Massachusetts

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Mashed Red Potatoes

In this recipe for creamy garlic mashed red potatoes, you can leave the vegetable peeler in the drawer. Keeping the skins on the potatoes gives these mashed potatoes a gorgeous rustic look.

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Slow-Cooker Quinoa Chili

This recipe turned my husband into a quinoa lover. I made it the day he got good news on a new job, and we'll always remember how excited we were as we ate this beautiful meal. —Claire Gallam, Alexandria, Virginia

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German Apple Cake

Bursting with pieces of juicy apple, warmly spiced with cinnamon and crowned with a sweet cloud of cream cheese frosting, this German apple cake is perfect for fall.

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Garden Chickpea Salad

Looking for a summer dish with a difference? Combine colorful crunchy veggies with soft feta cheese and good-for-you garbanzos. If you like, add sliced, cooked chicken or lamb. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

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Pancakes

Learn to make our airy, sweet, delicious gluten-free pancakes, and you can enjoy the beloved weekend ritual of pancakes

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Veggie-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

I made this one night when I wanted spaghetti squash, but it was too hot to turn on the oven. Filled with peppers, tomatoes and cheese, this tasty spaghetti squash cooks perfectly in the air fryer. —Grace Monahan, Middletown, New York

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Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Our peanut butter banana smoothie is a quick and easy recipe that lets you start your day in just 10 minutes.

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Shrimp Mac and Cheese

Indulge in this cheesy shrimp Mac and cheese recipe. It's a perfect blend of tender, al dente noodles and succulent shrimp smothered in a rich, gooey cheese sauce.

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Mediterranean Tuna Salad

If you think tuna salad means lots of mayonnaise, think again! Our Mediterranean tuna salad recipe mixes protein-packed canned tuna, chickpeas, veggies and vinaigrette into a colorful, healthy, never-boring salad or sandwich topper.

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Southwest Smothered Chicken

There's a party in every bite of this fiesta chicken dish. Let it spice up dinner tonight! If you're worried about the heat, simply reduce the amount of jalapenos.