Guiding Stars

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Skillet-Roasted Pork Chops with Grapes and Rosemary

Using an oven-safe skillet allows you to sear the pork before finishing it in the oven. Grapes and balsamic vinegar provide a sweet-tart counterbalance to the savory flavor of rosemary.

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Slow-Roasted Beef with Potatoes and Carrots

Roasting low and slow transforms an inexpensive cut of beef into a succulently tender piece of beef in this sheet pan dinner that makes enough for two meals.

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Slow-Roasted Salmon over Beets

Freshly squeezed orange juice brings a touch of sweetness to heart-healthy salmon and nutrient-packed beets in this sheet pan dinner that requires only 5 ingredients.

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Spaghetti Squash with Buffalo Shrimp

In this guilt-free twist on a bar menu classic, spicy shrimp and tangy blue cheese are paired with strands of roasted squash for a nutritious and delicious sheet pan dinner.

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Turkey Sausage with Roasted Tomatoes

Zucchini noodles and roasted red onions bring good-for-you flavor to this low-carb sheet pan dinner that’s sure to please.

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Spaghetti with Garlicky Greens and Shrimp

Try this nutritionist-approved tip: Combine whole-grain pasta and white pasta to get your family used to the added fiber. Lean protein and veggies mean everyone leaves the table satisfied.

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Chicken Tikka Masala with Veggies

With all the big flavors and convenience of takeout, store-bought masala simmer sauce makes a flavorful base for chicken and loads of vegetables in this better-for-you version of a classic curry.

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Black Bean Enchiladas

Pack extra nutrients into the green salsa with the addition of frozen kale in this riff on a Tex-Mex-inspired classic that vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will love.

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Chickpea Veggie Burgers

The convenience of canned chickpeas and frozen riced cauliflower and broccoli makes these veggie burgers easy to throw together anytime.

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Mushroom Marsala Pasta

Whole-grain rotini and earthy baby bella mushrooms join forces in this better-for-you vegetarian pasta dinner that clocks in under 20 minutes.

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Sesame Beef Rice Bowl

Precooked rice accompanies fast-cooking sirloin beef for a 15-minute dinner brimming with broccoli and protein-rich edamame.

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Baked Chicken Breasts with Red Pepper Pesto

Upgrade jarred pesto with a purée of roasted red peppers for a flavorful sauce to accompany crowd-pleasing chicken in this quick 5-ingredient dinner.

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Baked Hash Browns with Eggs(with video)

Eggs bake right on top of hash browns in this vegetarian, 5-ingredient sheet pan recipe that is perfect for breakfast or a weekend brunch.

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Broiled Salmon over Spinach

This 10-minute, 5-ingredient, keto-friendly dinner features salmon with a tangy horseradish sauce and nutrient-packed microwave-steamed spinach.

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Seared Shrimp with Salsa(with video)

Transform that leftover jarred salsa in the fridge into a simple but satisfying 5-ingredient spicy quinoa bowl.

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Kale Salad with Tuna

Store-bought dressing, canned tuna, and packaged greens are the key ingredients in this lightning-fast 10-minute meal that makes a great lunch or dinner.

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Instant Pot Beets with Feta

The Instant Pot steams whole beets in half the time of other cooking methods in this simple but delicious side salad that pairs them with tangy balsamic vinegar and fresh herbs.

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Homemade Vegetarian Refried Beans

Creamy, satisfying refried beans are a cinch to make at home using canned pinto beans and a few pantry seasonings. Spoon onto crispy tostadas, tacos, or nachos, or serve as a side dish.