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Pasta with Meatballs and Spinach

My inspiration came from a container of spinach in the fridge that needed to be used. I searched my memory bank of recipes and considered my stash. After making several adjustments in the original recipe from Cook's Illustrated, this turned out SO GOOD!

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Trout Tarragon

In this recipe Chef teaches us to make a simple pan sauce. Sauté to develop fond (incredibly flavorful stuff stuck to the pan) add some aromatics, loosen fond with wine, reduce liquid over heat, finish with butter and fresh herb. For this recipe—tarragon!

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Sweet Corn Soup with Poblano Peppers

Save some fresh corn for this sweet summer soup! The fresher, the better.

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Baked Herb Spaghetti Squash

Who doesn't love the surprise?! Open up a spaghetti squash, scrape with a fork, and spaghetti-like strands magically appear!

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Pistachio-Crusted Whitefish

Whitefish baked with a crumb-nut topping— simply delicious! Serve on a bed of spinach drizzled with citrus vinaigrette for a touch of elegance.

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Cauliflower Steak

"Butcher" your cauliflower and grill up some steaks! Amp up the flavor with this spice combo.

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Margherita Pizza

Fresh tomatoes and fresh basil on a pizza? Yum.

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Veggie Lo Mein

Make lo mein in your own kitchen with some basic pantry items and a few fresh veggies. Why order takeout?

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Anaheim Chile and Black Bean Soup

If you're looking for a soup with a little bit of heat and a lot of flavor, this is the one for you.

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Beef Pasties

This pastie recipe is perfect for the Michigan native. The combination of onions, potatoes, carrots and rutabaga in a pocket of pie crust is bound to warm you up in the colder months.

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Stuffed Pumpkin

The carrots, shallots, and other vegetables in this recipe add a hearty flavor that compliments the sweetness of the pumpkin. You can even add jalapeño seeds for heat!

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Pan Seared Cod

Spice up your cod for dinner tonight!

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Perch with Mango Salsa

Perfectly seasoned perch!

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Fennel Stuffed Salmon

Fennel's mild anise flavor and natural sweetness pairs beautifully with salmon. If you've never prepared fennel before, be sure to read the "Learn More About..." section.

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Lamb Burger

If you're looking for a great burger recipe, you've found it! This juicy lamb burger can be paired with a delightful mint yogurt sauce on top.

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Braised Chicken Breast with Leeks and Olives

Switch up your chicken routine with this braised chicken recipe. The leeks become melt-in-your-mouth tender and the olives give a pop of flavor.

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Olive Oil Poached Chicken

Tender poached chicken with an olive oil sauce.

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