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Lemon & Dill Chicken

Start to finish: 30 mins
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Fresh lemon and dill create a quick Greek-inspired pan sauce for simple sautéed chicken breasts. Make it a meal: Serve with roasted broccoli and whole-wheat orzo.

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Zesty Wheat Berry-Black Bean Chili

Start to finish: 1 hr
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This rib-sticking chili offers a hearty mix of wheat berries, beans, peppers and onion. Feel free to add an additional chipotle pepper to crank up the heat in this one-pot meal. Cooked wheat berries will keep for up to 1 month in your freezer and there's no need to thaw them; just stir them directly into the chili.

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Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans

Start to finish: 30 mins
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In this one-skillet supper, we toss dark leafy greens, diced tomatoes and white beans with gnocchi and top it all with gooey mozzarella. Serve with a mixed green salad with vinaigrette.

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Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Creamy Chive Sauce

Start to finish: 35 mins
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Here's a sauce so delicious, it's missing only one thing: a little crunchy bread to dip in it. Make It a Meal: Serve with steamed asparagus or cauliflower, mashed potatoes or orzo pasta, and a glass of Vinho Verde.

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Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Tomato & Avocado Salsa

Start to finish: 40 mins
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Lovers of fried fish get the taste without all the calories, and the salsa adds a fresh, clean note. To complete the Baja theme, serve with black beans, some diced mango and a bit of light sour cream.

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Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Start to finish: 30 mins
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The secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not too much cream or it can be overpowering, masking the more delicate flavors. Here it contains a bountiful amount of mushrooms and is served over chicken breasts.

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Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Stuffed Artichokes

Start to finish: 2 hrs
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Flavorful sun-dried tomatoes and tangy feta add depth to the stuffing for these artichokes.

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Vegetarian Taco Salad

Start to finish: 40 mins
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Nobody will miss the meat in this colorful, zesty vegetarian taco salad. The rice and bean mixture can be made ahead and the salad quickly assembled at mealtime. Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell.

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Vegetarian Shepherd's Pies

Start to finish: 45 mins
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These mini vegetarian shepherd's pies feature lentils, carrot and corn, crowned with a velvety mashed potato topping. The recipe can also be made in a broiler-safe casserole dish. Serve with a spinach salad with oranges, walnuts and red-wine vinaigrette.

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Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Start to finish: 35 mins
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Moms and Dads like wraps because they're neat and compact--so beware: ours is messy and spicy. This fiery combination of buffalo chicken in a modern wrap is guaranteed to drip. Get out the big napkins and have a ball!

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Vegetarian Reubens with Russian Dressing

Start to finish: 25 mins
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This exceptional sandwich originated at Penny Cluse Cafe in Burlington, Vermont. The spinach, mushroom and onion filling is so satisfying, you won't even miss the corned beef.

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Roasted Pumpkin-Apple Soup

Start to finish: 1 hr 10 mins
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Apples add just a hint of sweetness to this velvety pumpkin soup. Try it as a delightful first course for a special meal.

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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili

Start to finish: 40 mins
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Make a double batch of this quick vegetarian chili, full of black beans and sweet potatoes, and eat it for lunch the next day or freeze the extras for another night. We love the smoky heat from the ground chipotle, but omit it if you prefer a mild chili. Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread and coleslaw.

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Five-Spice Turkey & Lettuce Wraps

Start to finish: 30 mins
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Based on a popular Chinese dish, these fun wraps also make appealing appetizers for entertaining. Make it a meal: Serve with chile-garlic sauce and rice vinegar for extra zip; toss diced mango and strawberries with lime juice for a quick dessert.

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