Butternut Squash & Linguine Recipe

Appetites, Ingredients Change with the Seasons Ingredients 1/2 box Linguine 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 cups butternut squash pieces (about 1-inch pieces) 1/2 cup dry white wine or reduced-sodium, fat free chicken broth 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage or 4 teaspoons dried sage 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese, blue cheese or shredded Parmesan cheese 4 cups butternut squash pieces (about...

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Hummus Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Simple Swaps to Make Holiday Meals Better for You Ingredients 6 yellow potatoes, or about 5 cups peeled and cubed 2 tablespoon olive oil Salt and fresh pepper to taste 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges Preparation Peel potatoes and place in bowl of water to cover to prevent discoloration. Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch cubes and place in medium sized pot...

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Herbed Eggplant & Beet Dip Recipe

Delicious Dips Ingredients 1 jar (16 ounces)Sliced Pickled Beets, drained 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, sliced Salt Coarse ground black pepper 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt (Greek or traditional), optional 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil 1 to 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves Pita chips, fresh...

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Peanut Butter Pear-ot Recipe

Culinary Creations Ingredients 2 tablespoons Creamy Peanut Butter 1 pear, shredded 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 celery stalk, sliced thin 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 whole wheat flatbread wraps 2 tablespoons Chocolate Flavored Hazelnut Spread 1 teaspoon chopped dry roasted peanuts Preparation MIX peanut butter, pear, carrot, celery and dried cranberries in medium bowl. DIVIDE mixture between...

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Spicy Spinach & Artichoke Dip Recipe

Entertain this Holiday Season with Delicious Dips Ingredients 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 2 tablespoons...

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Tomato Basil Soup Recipe

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped fine 5 large tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (save 4 to 6 for garnish) 3 cups low sodium vegetable stock 1/2 cup heavy cream Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste Sour cream for garnish, if desired Preparation Preheat a medium-sized...

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Pumpkin Chili Mexicana Recipe

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 pound ground vegatrain meat 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (15-ounce) can Pure Pumpkin 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (15.25-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained 1 (4.5-ounce) can green chiles, chopped 1/2 cup canned whole-kernel corn 1 tablespoon chili...

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Veggie Lovers Sandwich with Roasted Garlic Recipe

Ingredients 1 sourdough sandwich roll, toasted 2 tablespoons Hidden Valley Oven Roasted Garlic Parmesan Sandwich Spread & Dip 8 slices of mixed grilled vegetables, such as eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, red onions and mushrooms Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish, optional Preparation Spread both sides of sandwich roll with garlic sandwich spread. Top with layers...

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