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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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Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs

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My baked boneless chicken thighs come out juicy and golden with a savory spice rub and an easy method that’s totally hands off! Here’s how long to bake them and seasoning tips. So I’ve found the secret to weeknight chicken recipes and it is this: chicken thighs! Every time I make them, my family gobbles them down: they’re so juicy and almost impossible to overcook. My favorite way to cook chicken thighs is my Air Fryer Chicken Thighs recipe , but I know everyone doesn’t have an air fryer. So I’ve created one that works just as well in the oven! It’s totally hands off, which is so much easier for weeknight dinners (in my opinion). Why I Think Boneless Thighs Are Perfect For Weeknights Here’s why I’ve started buying boneless thighs for weeknights: Chicken thighs are dark meat , which means more fat than breasts: this keeps them extra juicy when you cook them and they taste so much better than breasts ...
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10 Easy Hummus Recipes

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These homemade hummus recipes are tastier and cheaper than store-bought! Here are my favorite flavors that start with a can of chickpeas, from classic to chocolate. Hummus is one of the most popular Mediterranean foods in America. Here’s what everyone says to me when I say I wrote a Mediterranean diet cookbook : “I love hummus!” You know what? So do I. And once I nailed my classic hummus recipe, I started tinkering with loads of flavors. Here are all 10 of my favorite hummus recipes . I’ve got the classic version, colorful veggie-based spins, bold and tangy ideas, and even dessert hummus! Each one comes together in minutes starting with a can of chickpeas, and it’s the ideal healthy snack loaded with plant-based protein and fiber. Classic Hummus Recipe Every recipe here has the same base recipe: chickpeas (or another bean!), tahini, lemon, garlic, and salt. Then you’ll find the rest have some mix-ins for color and flavor. ...
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