Guiding Stars

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Farro Salad with Cherries, Cucumber, and Mint

This light salad has the perfect balance of crunch, sweetness, and creaminess from the cucumber, cherries, and goat cheese. Serve with grilled chicken, steak, or pork.

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Chicken-Cherry Salad Sandwiches

These colorful and flavorful chicken salad sandwiches are a perfect way to use fresh cherries in a savory recipe.

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Salmon Burgers(with video)

Canned salmon and beans pack these burgers full of protein and flavor while still staying affordable.

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Italian Pastina with Egg and Cheese

This easy, creamy, and affordable pasta dish is a bowl full of comfort and sure to become a new family favorite.

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Almost-Instant Mac & Cheese

This delicious stovetop mac & cheese has only five ingredients and comes together in a snap with the help of store-bought cooked pasta.

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Sloppy Joe Nachos

This easy, fast, and kid-friendly dinner is ready in 15 minutes and combines two classic comfort foods: nachos and sloppy joes.

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Cajun Chicken over Rice

Bring Bourbon Street to your table with this hearty dinner featuring the “Cajun holy trinity” of peppers, onion, and celery.

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Orange Beef Stir-Fry

Crisp-tender snow peas and juicy steak are the base for this Chinese takeout–inspired supper.

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Longevity Noodles

The longer the noodle, the longer the life, as Chinese legend dictates, so be sure to slurp instead of cutting or breaking them.

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Soba Salad with Edamame and Peppers(with video)

Keep shelled edamame in your freezer to make adding plant-based protein to salads and stir-fries easy anytime.

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Salad with Chicken, Walnuts, and Golden Raisins

Rotisserie chicken, prewashed greens, and bottled vinaigrette are the key ingredients for this five-minute dinner.

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Quinoa Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado(with video)

Peppery arugula, sweet-tart grapefruit, and creamy avocado top this satisfying grain salad that makes a perfect lunch or light dinner.

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Twice-Fried Plantains with Green Herb Sauce

The secret to perfect tostones? Fry the sliced rounds once at low heat until tender. Then, flatten and fry them again to make the exterior crispy and addictive.

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Spiced Black Bean Soup

Cut the prep time of budget-friendly dried beans with the help of an Instant Pot, which doesn’t require them to be soaked ahead of time.

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Beet Hummus

This gorgeous hummus works as a vegetarian appetizer with raw veggies or spread onto whole wheat toast for a balanced breakfast.

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

This easy, four-ingredient recipe pairs crispy prosciutto with sweet, tender asparagus for an addictive appetizer or side dish.

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Savory Cashew Cream Cheese

Spread this cashew-based vegan “cream cheese” onto celery sticks, crackers, or whole-grain toast for a healthy afternoon snack or breakfast that’s loaded with protein.

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Artichokes with Creamy Lemon Dipping Sauce

Make the most of spring with this 5-ingredient appetizer that features steamed artichokes and a creamy sauce for dipping.