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This sauce features round, floral notes of vanilla to complement the tart sweetness of the cranberries. To make the recipe even more quickly, you could use two teaspoons of vanilla extract, but it won’t have the same depth of flavor – or the pretty vanilla-speckled look – of the whole bean.

Savor this beef and chickpea chili on those cold winter nights when all you want is a warming bowl of comfort.

Sometimes called scalloped potatoes, a potato gratin is a beautiful addition to your holiday table. This version has fennel tucked into it, adding a lovely flavor to the dish.

Sweet, tart, creamy and warmly spicy, this sauce works as a side dish with meats as well as on sandwiches made with any leftovers.

These breakfast apple muffins are gluten-free, naturally-sweetened and delicious!

Dreaming of a tender Sunday roast? This roast beef with sweet potatoes recipe serves 8.

This satisfying meatless dish combines sweet and tender sweet potato with spicy beans and creamy avocado and yogurt.

Serving roasted potatoes means you’re not a slave to the stove top; the oven does the work and you get more time with your guests. And don’t be misled by the short ingredients list – this recipe is loaded with flavor.

Mashed potatoes are a wonderfully blank canvas that can be enhanced by adding other vegetables to the cooking water. Here, cauliflower adds nutty notes while dill stirred in at the end adds lovely green flecks and a pop of fresh flavor.

If you’ve never made your own cranberry sauce, you’re in for a surprise. It’s so easy, you’ll wonder why you ever went with store-bought.

This easy veggie dinner, from our September 2014 Meal Plan, is hearty and satisfying.

Clean up your risotto by replacing rice with cooked cauliflower. Rich in antioxidants and cancer-fighting properties, cauliflower risotto will become your new mealtime staple.

This veggie kimchi stew is loaded with healthful fermented veggies that deliver probiotics to increase the body's immunity.

This creamy, gluten-free acorn squash soup is flavored with fresh ginger. Ginger has numerous benefits for the gastrointestinal tract.

These roasted veggies make a delicious meatless dinner. Turmeric, a classic Indian spice, is a known anti-inflammatory with cancer-fighting properties.

Lighten up your tacos by trading classic guacamole for a version made with edamame and silken tofu.

This hearty, warm salad featuring quinoa and millet makes a nutritious dinner or lunch.

Use our pomegranate molasses to make your own flavored soda, drizzled on Middle Eastern dishes, salads, Greek yogurt and more.

Kofta are spiced meatballs traditionally made with beef or lamb. While pumpkin is not customary, we’ve added it here to provide maximum juiciness to lean ground chicken. Try serving our Middle Eastern chicken kofta with whole-wheat pitas, or, for a lower carb option, grilled eggplant slices.

Quick and soothing, our healthy zuppa Toscana (Italian for Tuscan soup) is a light and refreshingly simple blend of creamy white beans, classic herbs and savory sausage. Serve with whole-grain bread on the side.

This fiery hot sauce is fantastic served as a dip for oven-roasted chicken fingers, on the side of broiled or grilled steak, spread sparingly on sandwiches and burgers or mixed with whole-wheat couscous studded with chickpeas, chopped dried apricots, tomatoes and scallions.

Thanks to its namesake legume and sweet potatoes, this coconut-laced lentil soup packs a whopping 8 grams of fiber!

Fresh raw fish is cured in citrus juice and combined with flavorful fruits, veggies and herbs for a most spectacular summer seafood ceviche.

Inspired by the Middle Eastern dish shakshuka this comforting vegetarian entrée is perfect for any meal of the day. Serve with whole-grain pita or baguette for dipping.

Make more than Chermoula Fish! This chameleon sauce can be used as a marinade, protein topper, dressing or grain infuser. Serve some up tonight!

Serve this warming casserole with reduced-fat sour cream, salsa and hot sauce alongside – and save 15 grams of fat and 484 mg of sodium in the process.

The classic mingling of chile and lime in these juicy pork tacos is sure to draw your family to the table tonight! If you can't find tomatillos for the salsa, substitute with vine-ripened tomatoes.

Mexican food often gets pegged being unhealthy, but our Mexican stuffed bell peppers prove the contrary! We’ve doubled up on fiber-rich beans and sweet corn while still packing in juicy beef, so you get all the flavor with less fat. Serve with lime wedges and brown rice or quinoa.

Imagine the rich flavor and velvety texture of your favorite spinach and artichoke dip - we've taken that classic, creamy dip and made it into a snack-sized quesadilla for the perfect game-day finger food.

Pungent ginger, spicy red chile and aromatic Chinese five-spice powder intermingle to make this pork chili dish an authentic experience. Try serving it over brown rice.

This fondue is a light, clean twist on a dish of melted cheese that's bound to please. Follow Aimee Olexy's goat cheese version for a great appetizer or winter warmer.

Greek yogurt stands in for heavy cream to give this dish a rich and velvety texture. With a side of potatoes, artichokes and sweet bell pepper that's cooked along with the chicken, this dish will quickly become a family favorite in your home.

To create a clean twist on a classic enchilada, we've used sweet, soft butternut squash as a filling mixed with a savory and mild homemade enchilada sauce. A great option for vegetarians, this dish is still hearty enough for meat-lovers!

This satisfying turkey chili boasts classic flavors such as thyme, oregano and basil. Grilled corn lends the dish a modern flair, but frozen corn kernels work just as well if you want to save time.

No holiday menu is complete without the main event: A perfectly seasoned, succulent turkey. Rosemary, garlic and onion lend classic flavors to this spice rub and a porcini pan sauce provides a gorgeous, rich flavor for dipping.

Tart cranberry flavor with a hint of sweetness and a twist of lemon, our homemade Lemon Cranberry Sauce will please a crowd - the best part is that you can make it entirely in advance and garnish at the last moment!

Sweet, tender carrots make a perfect side for turkey or brisket. Try using colorful heirloom carrots, as shown here, to add an extra punch of color to this vibrant dish.

Velvety smooth texture with both sweet and savory notes, this soup has the richness of a creamy soup - but without the cream. You can make this soup almost entirely in advance and garnish before serving.

A traditional Eastern European dish, our borscht uses golden beets for a pop of color. Smoked paprika provides an earthy depth of flavor while Greek yogurt stands in for sour cream.

Delicate curls of spaghetti squash stand in for traditional pasta in this cheesy chicken dish. For extra bite, serve with a toasted whole-grain baguette.

When guests are coming, it's always helpful to have a quick, no-cook appetizer on the menu. These fresh, crisp endive leaves with creamy goat cheese and sweet honey are a cinch to put together, and will please even the pickiest guest.

Trade your oats for quinoa, the perfect base for our coconut-laced breakfast porridge topped with nuts and berries or figs.

Creamy avocado and slow-cooked peppers make a delicious combination in this rich, velvety soup. Serve it right out of the slow cooker or refrigerate and serve cold.

Salty Parmesan and pungent garlic mingle with crunchy roasted garbanzo beans in our reader's winning recipe, which she created as a snack for her nut-allergic sons.

Topping a dish with a poached egg is like putting a bright red bow on top of a package - it's a sure sign that something special has arrived.

Grilled oregano-kissed cod fillets are paired with a classic tzatziki sauce for a fresh and tasty meal with just 134 calories per serving. Serve fish on a bed of greens if you have some on hand.

For a simple meal following a trip to your favorite farmer's market, try this vegan potato leek soup from Chef Doug Katz of Cleveland, Ohio.

No skillet is required to make this scrumptious chicken tossed with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce. Just pack it into the foil and take it out 
to the grill – it’s a no-mess dinner solution!

Expand your cooking repertoire with the help of Curtis Stone's fuss-free supper, a fresh and tasty shrimp-based lunch with a very creative type of skewer.

Asparagus and avocado join forces with tender strips of shiitake mushroom for spring-perfect rolls (and a side of quick-pickled ginger) your family will love!

Make your baked potatoes into a meal with the simple and scrumptious addition of crisp turkey bacon, garlicky sautéed spinach and a wholesome egg.

Enjoy a taste of the sweet life with Cooking Channel host David Rocco's simply delicious recipe for sesame tuna, so easy to make you'll hardly believe how delightfully flavorful the final product turns out!

Fresh lemongrass and coconut oil are two essential ingredients in Thai cooking that give this fast, easy and delicious tomato soup its authentic flavor.

Steamed artichokes retain ample nutrients, and your family will find it hard to resist these supple leaves and their lemony, herb-laced dipping sauce!

Nutritional yeast is a healthy alternative to Parmesan cheese, as it holds a nutty flavor that lends itself well to everything from pasta to popcorn. Here it works to coat cauliflower, which is then roasted and transformed into an addictive snack or side.

Bask in the smiles you're sure to receive serving our Blue Cheese Chicken recipe to guests – or present it to your family as a simple weeknight meal and score some major brownie points!

Whether you like your fries piping hot or cooled to room temperature, the taste and texture of our baked Parmesan fries won’t disappoint.

Branch out a bit and take your fries beyond the potato. Being creative with vegetables such as crookneck squash and zucchini offers personality, variety and flavor dimension to even the simplest menus.

The only thing better than chunky Yukon gold wedges topped with melted cheddar, bell peppers and a sprinkle of cilantro is their 154-calorie count!

Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives host Guy Fieri shares one of the reasons he loves squash: a Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe filled with homemade turkey sausage!

Our super-fast, gluten-free skillet flatbread makes a perfect base for traditional shrimp scampi!

Pop one of our “coins” into your mouth for a burst of fresh lemon flavor – the generous addition of grated lemon rind, tossed in at the last second, gets credit for that citrus zing.

You’ll adore this crispy fish, lightly coated in gorgeous red quinoa and kissed with plum chutney.

Take your spice-rubbed halibut and delicate, fruit-laced salad out on the patio for a gorgeous summer meal that’s ready in just 25 minutes.

When time is in short supply, grab what’s on offer in your pantry to make a quick and tasty quinoa bowl!

This fish dish is as easy as they come, ready in just 25 minutes and mild enough for your pickiest eaters. Bonus: use up whatever veggies you have in our fridge!

Shallow-poaching is a great way to impart lean protein with ample flavor - and with our tender, flaky trout, it'll cost you a mere 20 minutes from start to finish!

Halibut recipes don't have to be complex or time-consuming. Grab a couple of fillets and some leafy parsley and let your kitchen staples do the rest of the work. A simple blend of flavors is all you need for a fresh and fulfilling oven baked halibut dinner in just 20 minutes.

A drop of tasty coconut milk is used in place of oil to brown the chicken in this soup and adds the rich flavor beloved in Indian cuisine. If you prefer a citrusy, herbal taste instead, try swapping the cilantro for fresh parsley and a squeeze of lime.

New potatoes, or baby potatoes, come in shades of rose and gold and are simply young potatoes harvested before maturity. Thanks to their small size, fine texture and thin skin, these young’uns are especially quick-cooking!

Chinese five-spice powder adds a subtle hint of exotic flavor, while tangerines add sweetness to balance out the richness of the brisket.

Hot, sweet, earthy, bright, smoky and spicy – a good jerk recipe is all that and more, including deliciously complex and amazingly easy.

Chicken breasts stuffed with a mixture of tangy goat cheese, peppery arugula and fresh-tasting lemon zest have a flavorful creaminess in every bite.

The fiber in cannellini beans helps keep blood sugars on an even keel, preventing post-meal brain fog. Their iron also helps to maintain long-term memory, along with the omega-3s in flaxseeds.

Marinate this killer quinoa salad in a simple sweet-and-sour dressing overnight for crave-worthy bento box lunches, or let it steal the spotlight at your next family barbecue.

Try our hot 'n' spicy wings, which rival the ones you'd find at your local sports bar, on Super Bowl Sunday, movie nights or even for simple weeknight suppers – and don't forget the Blue Cheese Dip!

Sure to appear on your weekly menu over and over again, this simple-to-prepare beef stir-fry boasts incredible depth of flavor and is on the table in 15 to 20 minutes!

Dr. Seuss' dish is all grown up! We've dropped the ham in favor of mushrooms, and ample leafy greens make this breakfast a nutritional powerhouse – with just 150 calories per serving.

These Mediterranean salmon packets are simple to prepare (just 10 minutes of prep!) and flavored with a blend of chunky veggies, plus salty feta and aromatic basil.