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Individual Chicken "Pot Pies"

The usual lard- or butter-laden crusts of this classic comfort dish are far from comforting. We’ve topped our “pies” with tasty whole-wheat biscuits, slimming the eats without forgoing flavor.

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Picadillo Chowder with Rice Browns
In Latin America, a picadillo usually consists of finely chopped well-seasoned meat and vegetables served alongside a bed of rice. Here, we’ve transferred the concept to the soup pot to spice up your cold winter nights.
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Quick Sweet Potato Fries
Thanks to the extra hit of fiber, sweet potatoes are a filling stand-in for white spuds. With just a light coating of olive oil, baking the potatoes adds a crispy, crunchy texture that garners Clean Eating approval while you indulge your craving.
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Quick Sirloin Roast with Twice-Baked Redskins
Switch butter and whole milk with reduced-fat cottage cheese whenever you want to whip together your own flavorful, naturally low-fat mashed potatoes.
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Almond Griddle Cakes with Cranberry Syrup
Making light, moist griddle cakes out of almonds is a snap! To create your own homemade flour, simply whirl unsalted almonds in a coffee grinder until most are ground. (Store-bought almond meal works well, too.)
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Honey-Cranberry Chicken with Orange-Paprika Rice
Sweet oranges and tart cranberries make a perfect pair when you want to perk up your plate with tang and color. Adding orange peel as you begin cooking your rice, and orange juice at the end of the process, lends a smooth flavor and fragrance.
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Sautéed Fish Sticks with Chips and Slaw
The success of the homemade potato chips in this $2 dish really depends on your knife – sharper knives cut thinner slices for crispier chips! Toss your chips with dill only after they’ve come out of the oven so the dried herb doesn’t burn.
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Grilled Chicken with Broccoli Florets
While our herbed chicken is delicious sans sauce, why not add a little clean fun to your meal by using the herb and mustard blend as a dip for both your bird and broccoli?
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Sweet & Sour Apio
Apio, a celery root dish favored by Sephardic Jews for centuries, is best served at room temperature and can be enjoyed as a salad, a side dish or part of a tapas tasting menu.
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Individual Chicken "Pot Pies"
The usual lard- or butter-laden crusts of this classic comfort dish are far from comforting. We’ve topped our “pies” with tasty whole-wheat biscuits, slimming the eats without forgoing flavor.
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Lean Tofu Pad Thai
Thailand’s most popular global dish gets a lean and budget-conscious makeover, with brown rice noodles and additional veggies for a fiber and antioxidant boost.
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