Use this to dress your salad or as a dipping sauce for cut vegetables. Don't like cilantro? No problem, just swap it out for Italian parsley or dill.

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Use this spice blend on any grilled meat or fish: try pork, steak, shrimp, or even salmon! You will want to make a big batch of the spice rub to always have some on hand.

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Choose summer's ripest peaches for this refreshing lemonade. It's ready in no time--you can keep the skins on the peaches, which speeds up prep work.

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This refreshing and not-too-sweet beverage is almost too pretty to drink. Almost!

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A budget version of the rustic Spanish favorite. An herbed-citrus olive pesto adds color and intensifies the flavor.

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Watermelon is a favorite summer dessert, but it makes a lovely salad, too. Here, creamy citrus dressing pairs with the sweet melon and crunchy celery.

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This sauce hails from Argentina, a country that's known for tasty grilled meats. Pair this with grilled beef, pork, chicken and even fish. It's also a great dipping sauce for grilled vegetables and whole-wheat bread.

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Vinaigrettes are perfect as salad dressing, a dipping sauce for steamed vegetables, and a marinade for lean cuts of meats.

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Biting into a perfectly crispy fried shrimp is so satisfying. The 10 grams of fat per serving? Not so satisfying. This dish has all the crunch, with much less fat.

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Try this spicy Asian paste in your slow-cooker stews, broth based soups, or combined with yogurt as a zippy sandwich spread.

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When I want chocolate mousse, only the real deal will do. This version is low in fat, but it's still creamy and rich. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool!

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Roasted peppers and almonds pair with fresh parsley in this tangy Spanish-inspired sauce.

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I love this spread this over whole wheat toast for breakfast with nut butter or to thicken my fall soups. My son Josh loves it with bananas. You won't believe I didn't add any sugar!

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Think outside the pie! This pumpkin smoothie is a sweet and healthy treat that kids will love.

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We tend to think of herbs as garnishes, but parsley takes a starring role in this fresh pesto.

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One bite and you're transported to Louisiana!

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What a treat these burgers are! I love how the tangy flavor of the sauce and the peppery notes of the greens play off the savory burger.

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This light recipe is great for lunch, supper, or both. It serves eight, so cook once and eat twice!

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Slow cookers aren’t just for meat! This is a tasty, affordable one-pot vegetarian meal that’s filling and perfect for your slow cooker.

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A steakhouse quality supper ready in under 10 minutes!

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The perfect soup to warm your belly on a cold night or soothe you when you're sick.

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Serve these holiday cookies with a cup of tea or lowfat vanilla ice cream.

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This almond shortbread recipe replaces my mom's buttery shortbread.

So good, you'll think someone brought home takeout!

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This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest.

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What a great dish for one of those nights when your kids have a late soccer game! Brown the meat, layer in the ingredients, set your slow cooker on low, and go! From "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight."

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Ditch those packets from the supermarket, and whip up a batch of this simple, tasty taco seasoning!

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This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! Cooking fish or chicken in parchment-paper packets is a technique known as en papillote.

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Think you dislike beets? Not after trying this recipe! Roasting brings out the beets' natural sweetness, and the feta offers a nice, salty contrast.

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All the taste of a loaded baked potato, in a hearty soup.

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There is room for red meat in a healthy lifestyle. The key is choosing lean cuts and healthful cooking methods.

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Whether you're suffering from nausea, heartburn, or just in need of a cool and refreshing snack or breakfast idea, this is the perfect nutritious pick-me-up. Leftover shake can be frozen in pop molds or 5 ounce paper cups with popsicle sticks.

Fast, easy & delicious! Oh, and low cal! Perfect to get your morning started.

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I am known for my pancakes, so trust me on this one!

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These moist pancakes are lightly spiced for the palate of my young child. If you like a bit more pizazz, you can increase the spices or add others. Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice both work nicely here.

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Lemony coriander and smoky cumin pair perfectly with sharp Cheddar in this grown-up spin on scalloped potatoes.

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