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Easy Crunchy Broccoli Slaw

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This crunchy, tangy-sweet broccoli slaw makes broccoli stems into the side dish everyone fights over! It’s easy to make with fresh broccoli or with store-bought mix. Who knew raw broccoli could be so irresistibly tasty? When Alex and I created this broccoli slaw recipe, we nearly polished off the entire bowl in one sitting. Now it’s become a family favorite that everyone requests for summer cookouts. The combination of crunchy broccoli, creamy-tangy dressing, and optional sweet-savory add-ins creates something that’s both healthy and indulgent. You can make it with fresh broccoli (using those stems), or grab a bag of pre-shredded mix for convenience. Either way, this is the slaw that converts coleslaw haters and makes broccoli the star of your meal! 5 Star Reader Review “So easy and delicious. I used packaged broccoli slaw. It is very tasty!” -N Ingredients You’ll Need Broccoli slaw is a spin on the traditional col...
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Marinated Olives

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These marinated olives are an easy appetizer with huge flavor: garlicky, lemony, herby, and perfect for cheese boards or parties. A simple, make-ahead recipe! Here’s a favorite party trick of mine that makes a tasty and healthy appetizer in just 5 minutes of hands on time: marinated olives! This dish will make an olive lover out of anyone. Using the right olives here results in smooth, rich flavor: not briny or overly salty. The garlic, lemon and herbs make a symphony of flavor! Every time I make these and set them out on the table, people go crazy for them! They’re also great for an appetizer dinner at home: bread, cheese, marinated olives and wine. Here are a few tricks to the tastiest homemade marinated olives you’ll find (in my humble opinion). 5 Star Reader Review “These are incredible! I bought a large jar of Castelvetrano olives and was looking for something interesting to do with them. I can’t wait to share them with others....
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Avocado Tuna Salad

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This fresh and healthy avocado tuna salad swaps the classic mayo for nutrient-rich avocado! It’s a fresh, no-cook lunch or fast dinner that comes together in 10 minutes. Here’s a healthy lunch or dinner idea to spice up your routine: avocado tuna salad! This spin swaps out the classic mayonnaise for nutrient-rich avocado. The flavor is so fresh and delicious, you may give up the mayo version altogether. I might like this even better than a classic tuna salad (except my creamy recipe is really delicious so it’s a hard call). It takes only a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes to put together. It’s easy to forget about tuna salad, but this one is now solidly part of my healthy meal repertoire! 5 Star Reader Reviews “I used an avocado that wasn’t ripe enough to mash, but it was still amazing! I doubled the recipe and it turned out delicious and filling for both my sister and me. I would 10/10 recommend.” -Katie “Th...
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Mediterranean Pasta with Artichokes

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This easy Mediterranean pasta comes together in under 30 minutes for a bright, healthy weeknight dinner. Tender rigatoni, cherry tomatoes, and a basil breadcrumb finish make it feel special. Some nights it’s a pasta night, but you want something a little more interesting than mac and cheese . This Mediterranean pasta with artichokes and olives was born out of that mood: it’s a chunky comfort-food pasta but with bright vegetable energy! Something I’ve come to understand after years of cooking through the Mediterranean diet (for this site and for my new book ) is how the important the shape of the pasta is. Here rigatoni feels substantial stabbed on a fork with chunks of cherry tomato, tangy artichoke, and briny olives. It also comes together in under 30 minutes, meaning it’s a great vegetarian dinner or pasta side dish . Why You’ll Love This Recipe It’s hearty without being heavy. No cream sauce or butter: just olive oil, ve...
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