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Skinny French Dip with Caramelized Sweet Onion Jus

The three components of this culinary hat-trick of a hot sandwich - bread, sliced meat and jus - get a clean, meatless makeover, saving you tons of excess fat and sodium.

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Shaved Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion Pizza with Goat Cheese

Winter squashes are rich in antioxidants (though their leafy green companions usually take all the credit). For a new take on an old standard, we shave long strips of butternut squash, which become toasted toppers for our clean pizza.

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Simple Chicken Stock

How many times have you opened a box of chicken broth and used a cup, only to let the rest expire? Waste no more - freeze individual servings of our clean, homemade chicken stock!

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Mediterranean Calzone

These clean calzones, or pizza pockets, are full of Mediterranean flavor - plus a whopping 19 grams of fiber!

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Virgin Mojito

Crush mint, lime and basil together and you’ve got a refreshing blast of flavor! While basil may seem unconventional in a beverage, it’s actually botanically related to mint, adding a light floral essence.

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Avocado Pesto

Chef Kristi Richey of Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop adds some zing to her sandwiches with this creamy condiment. Just spread a tablespoon or two on one of your whole-wheat bread slices or use it as a topper for your favorite whole-wheat pasta!

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Wakame Rice Salad with Tofu

Wakame, a type of seaweed, must first be soaked briefly in cold water before using. Drain it thoroughly before adding it to other ingredients.

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Eggplant & Sausage Linguine

The eggplant is native to southern India, called “aubergine” in France, and found most commonly in its plump purple Italian form (or the slender Japanese, a good substitute), which we’ve used here to create a hearty and super-chunky tomato sauce.

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Salmon Patties with Sautéed Squash & Zucchini

We’ve given this staple in times of financial hardship a clean, gourmet twist by adding cilantro and grated carrots. Protein-rich egg whites and whole-wheat bread crumbs seal the highly affordable deal.

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Simple Sunflower Seed Granola

Mighty little sunflower seeds have been shown to reduce the risk of developing asthma, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, colon cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

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Breakfast Thyme Pork Chops with Quick-Cooked Apples

If pork chops for breakfast seem uncommon, it may be time to treat yourself to a little southern comfort! And, while warmed apples are a popular morning side, don’t limit yourself to this single fruit: Firm pears or nectarines will work nicely here, too.

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Green Tea Pomegranate Lemonade

The popular tea boasts a smorgasbord of health benefits and, thanks to Clean Eating, a bevy of flavors as well. The sweet side of pomegranate balances the tartness of lemon juice.

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Clafouti

A clafouti is commonly made with un-pitted cherries, as the pits add an almond flavor. Try our version with pitted cherries and almond extract, and you can save on the dental work!

Roasted Vegetables & Goat Cheese Pasta Salad

This go-to pasta salad is hearty and delicious served cold (but great warm, too!). If your kitchen is getting a bit too stuffy for your liking, head outdoors and take this recipe with you: You can also make the whole thing outside on your grill!

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Chicken Egg Rolls with Red Cabbage, Mango & Lime

Wrap up a refreshing lunch with our clean egg rolls, loaded with chicken, cabbage, mango and cilantro and baked until golden brown – with just 10 minutes of hands-on time!

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Millet Patties with Roasted Garlic Aioli

These vegetarian patties are simple, versatile and addictive! Enjoy them on their own with a dollop of our rich garlic aioli, or sandwich one between thin whole-grain buns for a veggie burger!

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Cornish-Style Pasty

We’ve captured the spirit of the British favorite with a few CE twists on the traditional filling of beef, onion, potato and rutabaga. Serve with clean ketchup for dunking and a simple spinach and arugula salad with a squeeze of lemon.

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Fish Tacos with Pineapple Jicama Slaw

Mahi mahi is grilled with a coriander and cumin seed crust, which provides the perfect balance to the light and crunchy pineapple jicama slaw, and the whole meal is ready in just 40 minutes!

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Cooking with Potatoes

Mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, sweet potatoes, even purple potatoes! Chef Jo offers some tips and tricks where potatoes are concerned, plus a guide to each variety.

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Root Vegetables

Chef Jo’s root vegetable tutorial is all about how to clean the bulbous veggies and easily incorporate them into your Clean Eating recipes.

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Paella

Paella is composed of rice, meat and vegetables. In Valencia, where it’s said to have originated, paellas are almost always single-protein dishes. Here in America, however, we like to mix fish, chicken and pork. Throw in some vegetables and you have a complete good-for-you one-dish meal.

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Classic Tacos

Our vegetarian take on the classic will wow meat lovers – they're dripping with a homemade, savory mushroom-cauliflower sauce that mimics a traditional beef filling.

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Penne with Chicken Sausage, Tomatoes & Spinach

We add depth to the Tetra Pak tomatoes by simmering them with onions, tomato paste, garlic and red pepper flakes. This process also thickens the sauce so it lightly coats the penne instead of drowning it.

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Chilled Corn Soup with Shrimp, Avocado and Tomato Relish

This cool, colorful soup is the perfect way to celebrate summer’s best sweet corn and plump grape tomatoes.

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Mango Lassi

This refreshing Indian mainstay, straight out of Bob Blumer’s Glutton for Pleasure cookbook, blends banana, mango, yogurt and ice. This low-fat lassi is sure to please.

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Caramelized Onion, Spinach & Artichoke Dip

The flavor of this savory, creamy dip beats any store-bought or restaurant variety by a long shot. Chock-full of vegetables, it is significantly lower in both calories and fat, too.

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Treats for Your Sweetie

Whether for an occasion, like an anniversary or Valentine’s Day, or an unexpected weeknight reminder, treat your special someone to a dessert that’s as figure-friendly as it is flavorful!

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Chive Oil

Add a quick dose of flavor to any savory dish by replacing your usual oil with our infused chive oil.

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How to Prepare and Cook Spaghetti Squash

Don’t let its tough exterior fool you. Deep down, spaghetti squash yields a surprisingly sweet and textural interior that’s slightly nutty in flavor.

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Winter Produce Slideshow

Peruse winter’s best produce – we guarantee you’ll fall in love with its leafy greens, crimson pomegranates and ample orange (citrus and sweet potatoes).

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Sharpen Your Mind

Try these all-natural tricks for boosting your memory.

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Buckwheat Noodle “Chow Mein”

Tender scallops pair beautifully with fragrant ginger, garlic and a bounty of colorful vegetables in this cleaned-up version of the popular Chinese take-out dish.

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Farro Risotto with Butternut Squash, Ham & Peas

While traditional risotto recipes made with rice require diligent stirring and timing, our farro version is almost impossible to overcook, thanks to the ancient grain’s firm, chewy texture – plus it adds a robust nuttiness!

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Greek Yogurt Cheesecakes with Quick Berry Compote

Get foolproof, silky cheesecake - that won’t yield tempting leftovers in the fridge for days and days - from your slow cooker, where a warm, moist environment encourages gentle, even cooking in individual ramekins.

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Cream Cheese S’mores

Ooey-gooey yet surprisingly low in fat and calories, these rich stacks are a heavenly, healthy take on the overly sugary originals. If you can’t find raw cacao nibs, feel free to substitute shaved dark chocolate.

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How to Prepare and Cook Spaghetti Squash

Don’t let its tough exterior fool you. Deep down, spaghetti squash yields a surprisingly sweet and textural interior that’s slightly nutty in flavor.

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Garlic & Horseradish Beef Tenderloin

Basically filet mignon before it’s cut into steaks, beef tenderloin is naturally lean. Here, we add a crust of garlic and horseradish, which mellows to become amazingly flavorful without being overpowering.

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One-Pot Lentils & Chicken

Lentils are filling due to their ultra-high fiber content and lend themselves well to one-pot dinners with the simple additions of lean protein and some fragrant flavors.

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Tosca Reno’s Green Tea, Almond & Date Biscotti

Tea doesn’t have to stay in your cup – Tosca Reno’s biscotti use antioxidant-rich green tea as their star ingredient!

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Holiday Recipe Slideshow

We’re once again upon that time of year, for festive dinners and holiday cheer. From appetizers to desserts, sides and many a main, these recipes will impress – and they won’t make you gain!

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Where to Eat Clean in Austin

Austin is a city full of young, active residents with many fine options for eating well. Whether you’re in town for live music, business or just a fun night dining out, try the following for clean meals.

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Mexican Noodle Casserole

With crispy noodles, piquant chile powder and chipotle, turkey and cheddar, plus a dollop of sour cream, this quick casserole is a trip to Mexico in less than an hour!

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Seared Chicken with Maple glaze

If you have an extra 20 minutes and a skillet, you can treat your family to a complete and tasty meal!

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Wild Mushroom & Cannellini Bean Stew

Some food and drink are good for you in moderation, red wine being one of them. We’ve got a warm and comforting vegetarian stew and its perfect wine pairing for a cozy winter night.

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Mexican 5-Layer Dip

Finally! A guilt-free 5-layer party dip! Have a fiesta with fresh flavors that won’t make you hesitate to dip your chip again and again.

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Southwest Quinoa Salad

An honorary mention in our AHA collaboration, this heart-healthy quinoa dish comes from Chef Jean Hertzman, PhD, CCE, assistant professor of food and beverage management at the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at UNLV.

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Avocado Pesto

Chef Kristi Richey of Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop adds some zing to her sandwiches with this creamy condiment. Just spread a tablespoon or two on one of your whole-wheat bread slices or use it as a topper for your favorite whole-wheat pasta!

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Clean Eating Olive Oil Mayo

Create your own clean, olive oil-based mayonnaise in as little time as it takes to turn on your food processor!

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Grilled Pork & Peaches with Pine Nut Basil Vinaigrette

Lean pork tenderloin pairs perfectly with warm, soft slices of grilled peaches in this meaty salad with a nutty vinaigrette dressing and peppery arugula. The result: a meal that’s both light and filling at once.

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Sweet & Tangy Open-Face Egg White Sandwich

We got this surprising sandwich recipe from Nadia G., host of Cooking channel's Bitchin' Kitchen. It pairs fig jam, caramelized onions and egg for a satisfying meal that's tangy, sweet and filling.

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Striped Bass with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce & Tomato-Scallion Quinoa

Tart, green tomatillos are a key ingredient in Latin American sauces, such as the one in this recipe. While delicious roasted, they may also be eaten raw or added to soups.

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Vermicelli Salad with Grilled Lemongrass Chicken (Bun Ga Nuong)

Los Angeles magazine listed Phamish, purveyor of authentic Vietnamese “street food,” as one of the Top 10 Food Truck Finds in LA. We’ve got a clean version of their iconic vermicelli salad, Bun.

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Zucchini, Tomato & Fresh Herb Fettuccine

There’s just a dab of goat cheese in this recipe, adding creaminess and a bright tang to the dish without adding a heap of fat or calories.

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Cooking With Gabriele Corcos and Debi Mazar

These days, Entourage actress Debi Mazar shares the spotlight with her husband, Gabriele Corcos, on their Cooking Channel show Extra Virgin. The duo tells Clean Eating magazine about limited space and luring your kids into the kitchen!

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Where Else to Eat Clean in Portland

Portland has taken center stage in recent years with a strong dining scene that thrives on locally produced foods. Check out these eateries when visiting the City of Roses.

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Ahi “Burger” with Wasabi Sauce

If you like sushi, you’ll love this Japanese-inspired sandwich: It’s seared ahi, spicy wasabi and bright pickled ginger in an easy-to-make “burger” form.

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Baby Potato Salad with Peas, Mint & Ricotta

This ain’t your basic, cream-laden potato salad! We’ve shed a ton of fat by letting yogurt and ricotta give our taters their essential, creamy texture!

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Chicken Bahn Mi with Quick-Pickled Cucumber

We pickle garden cucumbers in this recipe because their longer shape is perfect for making ribbons to pile atop the chicken in this iconic Vietnamese sandwich.

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Blueberry Syrup

Completely devoid of fat, Chef Jo’s blueberry syrup is an ice cream revelation! You can also drizzle the sweet sauce atop fresh fruit or clean pastries.

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Chicken Cacciatore

One of the most important tenets of Italian cooking is the use of fresh, natural ingredients, which made this clean cacciatore a breeze.

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Crab Louis Salad

The exact origins of this century-old recipe are uncertain, but legend links the crabby salad to Seattle’s Olympic Club (1904) or Solari’s in San Francisco (1910). Either way, the protein-packed dish has withstood the test of time – and now it’s gone clean!

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Miso Maple Salmon with Quinoa Pilaf

Miso – an exceptionally nutritious fermented soybean paste originally from Japan – and maple syrup come together to create a scintillating fusion of flavors and a lovely caramelized glaze on the broiled fish.

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Poached Chicken

It may not be the first cooking method that comes to mind when you think of chicken, but poaching is a great way to cook lean proteins that have a tendency to dry out.

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Smothered Cheeseburgers

Go ahead, eat this burger! We’ve transformed a diner classic so you can indulge while keeping fat and calories way down. One bite and you’ll never go greasy spoon again.

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Sliced Pan-Roasted Potatoes

Husband-and-wife cooking duo Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos show audiences how to infuse uncomplicated dishes with Tuscan flavors. This simple side gets its flavor from fresh herbs and garlic.

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Cantaloupe Basil Sherbet

Both sherbet and sorbet consist of fruit juices or purées and sweetener, but sherbets also include dairy. Most sherbet sold in the US often contains 1 to 2% milk fat, but our recipe uses skim milk for a zero gram fat total.

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Roasted Asparagus & Herbed Potato Pie with Toasted Walnut Crust

The world abounds with sugary pies, but our main-worthy version is equally satisfying as a summer side or a quick lunch. The walnut crust is a delicious option with any savory filling!

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Serrano Hot Sauce

Chef Jo’s piquant West Indian blend has a touch of sweetness, thanks to chopped mango. Enjoy this island-inspired condiment on your favorite CE burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and omelettes.

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Rack of Lamb with Arugula Pesto

Be sure to buy a rack of lamb that has been “frenched,” meaning the rib bones have been scraped clean (the butcher will do it for you). Trim any fat from the individual chops as you eat, not before cooking them. Fat keeps the lean meat from drying out while it’s in the oven.

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Mega Berry Antioxidant Spinach Salad

The antioxidant boost Candice Kumai’s salad gets from two kinds of berries, plus the heart-healthy omegas in raw walnuts and iron-laden spinach, couple with fat-free balsamic vinaigrette for a texturally satisfying, guilt-free lunch.

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Sweet Potato Sticks with Creamy Chipotle Dipping Sauce

Light on the fat and heavy on the fiber, we use sweet potatoes for our cleaned-up French fries. The best part? A creamy, smoky chipotle sauce for dipping!

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Clean Eating Whole-Wheat Wonton Wrappers

Just because your local Chinese food restaurant fries them doesn’t mean you have to. You can bake your wontons for a clean and delicious scooper, or use them as shells for ravioli, tortellini and more!

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Candace Kumai’s Pretty Delicious World

With a click of her heels, “Stiletto Chef” – and fashion industry vet – Candice Kumai turns healthy eating into something simple and stylish, not to mention budget-friendly.

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Slideshow: How to Clean and Crack Dungeness Crab

Sometimes we get crabby when we have to work for our food, but with its sweet, tender innards, cracking a crab is well worth the workout. Make it a family activity, where everyone cracks their own crustacean, for a fun and fulfilling meal that's full of protein!

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Slideshow: How to Roll Fusion Mango Sushi Hand Rolls

While our pork and mango version is a great option using June’s ripe-for-the-rolling mangos, feel free to fill your hand rolls with strips of your favorite seasonal produce and lean proteins.

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Tuscan Spring Bean “Ribollita” Soup

Ribollita is a soul-satisfying soup found in the hills of Tuscany, thickened with bread and cooked dried beans. We add loads of fresh spring vegetables and bread bites (be sure to prepare your bread the night before!) to create a thickened minestrone-style soup.

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Cooking With Allison Fishman

The New-York based chef (and former kitchen anxiety sufferer) shares some cooking secrets with Clean Eating and ponders the new, "cool" aura around healthy eats.

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Slideshow: How to Debeard a Mussel

If the thought of “debearding” your mussels has you taking a Schick to shellfish, think again. Our step-by-step slideshow shows you exactly how to prep your mollusks.

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Slideshow: Sumptuous Sides

Some people are all about the main, while others swoon over the fixings. This collection of appetizing accoutrements (for the latter group) boasts nutrient-packed sides perfect to mix-and-match with mains.

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Celery Root Soup with Granny Smith Apples

Chef Scot Jones of Akron, Ohio’s VegiTerranean restaurant whips up a gourmet vegan soup that gets its rich texture from an unexpected kind of “cream.”

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Sweet & Spicy Root Vegetable Hash with a Poached Egg

Make room for spring’s bounty by finishing off winter’s remaining roots, including red potato, sweet potato and parsnip, topped with protein from a poached egg.

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Shallow Poached Fish in Leek Broth

Chef Jo's onion-inspired striped bass recipe uses a quick and simple cooking method: shallow-poaching. The delicate dish goes great with soba noodles or rice vermicelli.

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Skillet-Grilled Red Pepper Shrimp

So as not to stifle the nutrients in shrimp and grits, we've cut the butter and cheese so often laced throughout, cutting cholesterol in the process and adding ample iron and vitamins A and C.

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Skinny French Dip with Caramelized Sweet Onion Jus

The three components of this culinary hat-trick of a hot sandwich - bread, sliced meat and jus - get a clean, meatless makeover, saving you tons of excess fat and sodium.

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Chive Oil

Add a quick dose of flavor to any savory dish by replacing your usual oil with our infused chive oil.

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Multigrain Waffles with Caramelized Bananas

Don't pay in pounds because you want a delightfully decadent brunch! These waffles are also delicious topped with low-fat ricotta and fresh berries.

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Citrus Aioli

Whip up this quick condiment to add some zest to any fish and seafood recipes in only 15 minutes.

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Cashew Cream

Give your soups and sauces a rich creamy texture with a fraction of the fat!

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Cooking With: Bob Blumer

The ever-entertaining Food Network host and author of the Glutton for Pleasure cookbook talks gadgets, presentation and mail order lime trees.

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Slideshow: How to Make a Dumpling

In just a few steps, you’ll have your own clean, whole-wheat dumplings filled with whatever you fancy.

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Simple Sunflower Seed Granola

Mighty little sunflower seeds have been shown to reduce the risk of developing asthma, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, colon cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

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Asian Steamed Lean Beef & Mushroom Dumplings

Lean beef and meaty mushrooms are the centerpieces of our dim sum – steamed dumplings typically served with tea in China and as brunch in the West.

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Mango Lassi

This refreshing Indian mainstay, straight out of Bob Blumer’s Glutton for Pleasure cookbook, blends banana, mango, yogurt and ice. This low-fat lassi is sure to please.

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Savory Porridge with Asparagus & Feta

Give your porridge a postmodern twist - oat bran is as creamy and satisfying as polenta and a great way to tuck in some of the season's veggies.

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Zesty Chicken “Schmear”

Braeburn chef Brian Bistrong’s poultry “schmear,” or rub, mixes four simple ingredients that take mere minutes to prep. Rub it all over your whole chicken (or even simple breasts) – the result is a moist bird brimming with phenomenal flavor.

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The Deal With Wheat

What is genetically modified wheat?

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Tea Time

Tea sandwiches need not be the fodder of fancy or formal affairs. Strip the table of linen and china and try these tiny sammies for a surprisingly light snack.

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On Gluten

Is there a type of wheat that people with celiac disease or a gluten intolerance are able to tolerate?

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Cleaning Up In Vegas

Heading to Las Vegas doesn’t have to mean gorging on breakfast buffets and steaks the size of your head. Try one (or all) of these clean options next time you’re in sin city.

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Perk Up Your Pesto

While the classic basil variety is usually the one that hooks us, pestos are a great opportunity to get creative – and nutritious - in the kitchen.

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Shaved Tuna Lettuce Cups with Vinaigrette & Coriander Leaves

Angelo Sosa's tangy tuna lettuce cups use green tea leaves to pack in antioxidants, and though they skimp on calories (only 40 each!) they're definitely full flavor.

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Cooking with Kelsey Nixon

Kelsey Nixon, chef and host of the Cooking Channel’s Kitchen Essentials, gives us the scoop on how to pare down your kitchen routine and serve up dinners that are simply divine.

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Tips from Chef Sonja Finn

Clean Eating's latest Chez Chef, Sonja Finn, chef and owner of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania's popular restaurant Dinette, offers her top tips that will help you enhance the flavors of any dish.

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