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Avocado Banana Smoothie

Avocado, banana, and Greek yogurt give this smoothie its luscious texture

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Mango and Avocado Salsa

Juicy mango and creamy avocado make this refreshing salsa anything but ordinary.

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Soy Glazed Salmon

This tasty, simple salmon recipe is from Anne Ford, of Palo Alto, California.

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Succotash

Serve this hearty Southern dish as an entrée, or alongside comfort fare like fried chicken or pork chops.

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Minted Peas

Tired of just peas and butter? The mint and lemon zest give these peas a flavor boost.

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Sauteed Grape Tomatoes

Take familiar techniques, like sauteing, and apply them in new ways for this delicious side.

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Fennel and Orange Salad

The classic flavor combination of fennel and orange makes a wonderful winter salad.

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Baked Sweet Potato Chips

A mandoline or a hand-held slicer will quickly turn out thin, even slices of sweet potato, although a sharp knife and a steady hand will also work fine.

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Spiced Walnuts

Cayenne pepper gives these slightly sweet walnuts a piquant kick.

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Quick Steamed Spinach

A simple side dish, just add lemon or butter.

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Baked Chicken Nuggets

Nuggets are a home run with kids, but admit it, you love them too. These are baked, so you can enjoy them guilt-free. A three-step breading method -- coating chicken pieces in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs -- seals in moisture and gives a crisp crunch without a lot of added fat.

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Cauliflower Puree

This easy puree is as delicious as it is versatile.

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Glazed Pearl Onions

The longer those cook, the sweeter and more caramelized they will become. A little balsamic vinegar is a nice touch to add.

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Quinoa and Spinach Pilaf

This quick-cooking, whole-grain side is good with beef short ribs, grilled chicken, hamburgers.

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Spanish Rice

One cook's "Spanish" rice is another's "Mexican." Whatever the name, the result is more or less the same: an orange pilaf-style rice flavored with onion and garlic and flecked with carrot. Tomato paste further tints this colorful companion to all things Tex-Mex.

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Peanut Butter Waffles

Make a batch of these easy waffles for a weekend breakfast or your next brunch—or freeze some to enjoy on a busy weekday morning.