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Consider serving butternut squash pasta with side dishes that create a refreshing contrast to the richness of the pasta, like a green salad with a tangy homemade salad dressing. Roasted vegetables such as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts or broccoli add both color and texture to the plate. For a complete meal, you could also include a protein like grilled chicken or sauteed shrimp.
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This lovely appetizer is almost too pretty to eat! Sweet watermelon cubes hold a refreshing topping that showcases cucumber, red onion and fresh herbs.
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"I never guessed my picky eaters would agree to try chickpeas, but they gobble them up when I disguise them this way," says Susan Brown from Saugerties, New York. "This chickpea recipe receives raves from my husband, young son and daughter and dinner guests, too. No one can guess my secret ingredient is nutritious legumes!"
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This black bean pasta was something I created as a teenager, back when I was a vegetarian. Now that my daughter doesn't eat meat, she asks for this dinner several times a week.
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Pumpkin pie vodka hot chocolate is the ultimate holiday cocktail. Made in a slow cooker and perfect for feeding a crowd, this creamy twist on a classic is a must-make for the holidays! —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri
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Chickpeas are a common ingredient in many dishes in Pakistan, where I grew up. I have combined the light spice of Pakistani foods with the love of deep-fried finger foods that many Americans, including my daughters, enjoy. To eat, dip this chickpea recipe in chilled yogurt. —Shahrin Hasan, York, Pennsylvania
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Nothing warms you up faster than a steaming bowl of this quick and easy butternut squash soup. Here is how to make it at home.
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The bright flavor of basil takes center stage in this pesto lasagna. Paired with a rich cheese sauce and layers of noodles, it's a potluck dish that will have guests asking you for the recipe
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Brioche French toast casserole is everything you love about French toast, and more. It's richer and more delicious, you can customize it all you like and best of all it just slides into the oven while you relax for 40 minutes.
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This chickpea cucumber salad is a refreshingly tangy side dish to serve alongside just about any meal. As the cucumbers absorb the ranch dressing, they become creamy, savory and downright delicious.
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There are lots of ways to make a crunchy homemade Chex Mix recipe. You might even want to whip up a double batch: one to keep and one to share!
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Air-fryer mozzarella sticks are the quick and easy homemade version of your favorite frozen snack food. Marinara sauce not required, but it is strongly recommended!
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If you're looking for the best tomato soup recipe, you've found it! Bursting with bright tomato flavor, this easy-to-make soup is the perfect partner for a gooey grilled cheese.
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Ube cheesecake is a recipe to pull out when you want a dessert that will wow guests with its flavor and appearance. Ube's signature purple color and its sweet, nutty flavor make it both exotic and easy to love.
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My husband first tasted this comforting casserole more than 10 years ago when he was still my fiance. Having enjoyed it so much, he said I needed to offer it at every Thanksgiving dinner. I was happy to oblige
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This sopapilla cheesecake recipe uses only a handful of ingredients, including refrigerated crescent roll dough. It makes it easy to assemble and gives the bars a flaky texture reminiscent of classic sopapillas.
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Hot water cornbread has a reputation as an affordable recipe that’s filling first and flavorful second. That doesn’t have to be the case - spice it up if you fancy - but it’s certainly a quick recipe that requires basic ingredients only.
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These muffins are so easy to put together. The lavender flavor really works well with lemon. If you've never baked with lavender, start with just 1 or 2 teaspoons for a more subtle flavor. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
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