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Healthy Egg Salad (with Greek Yogurt)

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This healthy egg salad with Greek yogurt is creamy, protein-packed, and lighter than the classic, with bold flavor from Dijon mustard and fresh herbs. My secret two-ingredient base makes all the difference! Yes, I’ve cracked the code to the best healthy egg salad recipe! You might not think you need a recipe for egg salad. (And you don’t.) But for the best flavor that works ever time, here’s one you can bookmark and make on repeat! It’s ultra creamy and savory, with just the right balance of fresh herbs with savory Dijon and mayo. Layer it between bread slices and it’s so satisfying. I’m a cookbook author who’s made some fancy stuff, and I’m here to say: a good old egg salad is one of the most satisfying foods out there. Here are my tricks to the perfect healthy egg salad! Why You’ll Love This Recipe Lighter, but flavorful.  Greek yogurt replaces half the mayonnaise, keeping things creamy but not too rich High in protein.  Eggs plus Greek yogurt means it’s ve...
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Hearty Farro Salad

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This hearty farro salad is ready in 30 minutes and perfect as a side dish or satisfying lunch salad! It combines chewy whole grain farro with fresh vegetables, earthy mushrooms, and a bright lemon vinaigrette. Are you a farro fan like I am? Here’s a recipe that works as either a side dish or lunch salad: my hearty farro salad! Farro is an ancient grain with a chewy texture and nutty flavor that’s getting more and more popular (consider me its biggest fan!). It’s ideal for making as a side dish or turning into grain salads like this one. This is my new favorite grain salad, which pairs the whole grain with juicy tomatoes, earthy mushrooms, feathery arugula, savory pops of cheese, and a zingy vinaigrette. It’s so yummy, I can’t stop making it! 5 Star Reader Review ”Absolutely love this salad. Have made it three times and always gets rave reviews. Still great on day two (if not better).” -Julie Ingredients You Need This farro salad is fresh and veggie-packed, perfec...
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Pizza Marinara

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Make authentic pizza marinara at home with tomato sauce, oregano, garlic, and olive oil. This classic Neapolitan pizza is simple and naturally dairy-free. My formative pizza experience was in Naples, Italy , the birthplace of pizza, at a famous generations-old pizzeria called Da Michaele. Here they serve only two flavors, the most classic of all Neapolitan pizza: Pizza Margherita with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, and Pizza Marinara , which has tomatoes only, with no cheese. My oh my, was it epic ! Here I’ve recreated a Pizza Marinara recipe that tastes like what like I had in Naples. Getting this pizza right at home is an exercise in ingredient quality and technique, but once you taste it: you’ll become an instant convert! What Is Pizza Marinara? Pizza marinara is the simplest of classic Neapolitan pizza : that is, pizza in the style that originates from Naples, Italy. This pizza has simple toppings, a dough that’s thin in the middle and puffy on the outside, usually b...
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Healthy Banana Muffins

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These healthy banana muffins with oatmeal are made in a blender with simple ingredients and no flour required. Perfect for using up ripe bananas as a healthy breakfast or snack that the whole family will love. If you asked me what recipe I have made the most over the past 10 years, I would say without hesitation: this banana muffins recipe! I’ve been making these healthy banana muffins with oatmeal for years now, and they’ve become my absolute go-to whenever I have spotted bananas sitting on my counter. This recipe originally started as a reader’s challenge to me to create a healthier muffin recipe, and it’s become one of my top rated recipes by readers. Everything goes straight into the blender—no all-purpose flour, just wholesome ingredients that bake into fluffy muffins. They’re naturally gluten-free and I feel great feeding them to my kids or eating them for snacks! 5 Star Reader Reviews “Can’t give these enough stars! These. Are. AMAZING!!!!!! You will never want to ...
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