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Easy Stuffed Dates Recipe

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This easy stuffed dates recipe pairs sweet Medjool dates with tangy goat cheese for a delicious no-cook appetizer ready in 15 minutes! Want my favorite party trick? Stuffed dates ! These fun appetizers are incredibly easy to make, and the flavor of this simple pairing is incredible. There’s the sweet caramel chewiness of Medjool dates. Pair that with tangy, fluffy goat cheese, and the sweet-savory combo is out of this world. Top them with a dusting of pistachios and a sprinkle of smoked paprika, and wowza ! It also works as a quick snack or “side” for a healthy lunch, and involves no cooking at all. As a cookbook author obsessed with simple ways to make food taste delicious, I’m all in on this finger food idea for parties and meals. Featured Reader Review ”I was assigned an appetizer for a family meal at the last minute. I had to find something I could make with ingredients I already had on hand. Oh my gosh!!!! These are amazing!...
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5 Thanksgiving Mocktails Everyone Will Love

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These Thanksgiving mocktails are festive non alcoholic drinks made with pomegranate, apple cider, cranberry, and warming spices. Each one is delicious and easy to make! For this Thanksgiving, I’ve decided: I’m making a signature drink without alcohol. With my interest in the Mediterranean diet lifestyle, I’ve started becoming more and more selective about the times I choose to drink alcohol. I’ve done lots of recipe testing and realized: there are plenty of ways to mocktails that are just as delicious as my Thanksgiving cocktails ! Presenting, my favorite Thanksgiving mocktails! I’ve served several of these last year and they were so delicious that even Alex chose them over his usual bourbon. These aren’t just “juice in a fancy glass”: each drink has layers of flavor (using my secrets, like ACV!) that make them taste deliciously complex. My Top Thanksgiving Mocktails Easy Pomegranate Mocktail My personal ...
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Fall Harvest Salad

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This harvest salad recipe stars roasted acorn squash, farro, apples, and pomegranate in an orange maple vinaigrette. Add protein for a hearty fall dinner bowl that’s great for meal prep! If you’re craving cozy flavors but still want to eat fresh and healthy, you must try this new Harvest Salad! The flavor mix here is truly incredible : there’s roasted squash, chewy farro, sweet tart apples, pops of pomegranate seeds, and it’s all covered in my zingy orange maple vinaigrette. You can serve it as a side salad, or I love making it into an easy dinner idea by topping it with protein! It’s similar to the “flex bowl” chapter in my cookbook : you can top it with either my Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs or Baked Tofu . Many of the components are easy to meal prep, and the flavor is SO cozy and delicious, I could not stop taking bites! Watch Me Make Harvest Salad Bowls Why You’ll Love This Recipe Here are a few reasons I th...
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20 Top Thanksgiving Salad Ideas

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These colorful Thanksgiving salad ideas star seasonal produce like apples, pears, butternut squash, and pomegranate. They’re fresh and flavorful, balancing the rich holiday dishes perfectly! When it comes to side dishes, the star of Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be the gravy, stuffing, or mashed potatoes. Instead of brown and mushy, I’ve found that the salad can be one of the most delicious things on your holiday plate. Enter: my perfect Thanksgiving salads! After years of hosting, I’ve found that flavor combinations like roasted squash, crunchy apples, pomegranate seeds, and tangy dressings always make everyone rave. So here are my top Thanksgiving salad recipes that celebrate seasonal produce: from sweet to savory and light to hearty! My favorite is the first one. My Top Thanksgiving Salad Ideas Crisp Apple Salad My very favorite Thanksgiving salad that I’ve made for years is this Crisp Apple Salad! Crisp tart apple slices...
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