Ellie Krieger

These fruit and nut energy bars are a smart on-the-go snack

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These fruit and nut energy bars are a smart on-the-go snack

They have no added sugar, and don’t taste weird like packaged energy bars.

Craving dessert? Try this pineapple with spice-infused honey

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Craving dessert? Try this pineapple with spice-infused honey

Caribbean flavors — lime, thyme and allspice — take the dish in a tropical direction.

A truly scrumptious weeknight dinner that cooks in no time

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A truly scrumptious weeknight dinner that cooks in no time

Crispy-skinned sheet-pan chicken and cabbage scores high on flavor and low on effort.

Make-ahead egg muffins for a delicious, on-the-go breakfast

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Make-ahead egg muffins for a delicious, on-the-go breakfast

These mini fritattas are packed with hearty quinoa and colorful sauteed vegetables.

Here’s popping fresh proof that slaw isn’t just for summer

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Here’s popping fresh proof that slaw isn’t just for summer

This bright winter salad stands up boldly to the season’s savory stews, soups and roasted dishes.

Welcome winter with a bowl of this creamy, silky celery root soup

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Welcome winter with a bowl of this creamy, silky celery root soup

Thanks to a triple-threat of healthful ingredients this soup gets its luxurious texture with no cream at all.

Celebrate on a lighter note with sumptuous breakfast strata

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Celebrate on a lighter note with sumptuous breakfast strata

This one skips the sausage and cream, so you won’t feel like napping after enjoying it.

Bubbling-hot crab-spinach dip will warm up any Christmas party

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Bubbling-hot crab-spinach dip will warm up any Christmas party

Cream cheese and thickened milk make it delightfully creamy but not gut-bomb rich.

Cranberry-orange snacking cake begs to be shared with a friend

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Cranberry-orange snacking cake begs to be shared with a friend

Cozy and comforting, it boasts a muffinlike crumb, fresh cranberries and brown-sugared walnuts.

Sheet-pan shrimp bruschetta that works as dinner or a starter

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Sheet-pan shrimp bruschetta that works as dinner or a starter

This savory dish is a score year-round, but especially so during the hectic holiday season.

Dessert cups combine sweet potato and pecan pies sans crust

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Dessert cups combine sweet potato and pecan pies sans crust

Because no crust is involved, these pies in pudding cup form are much more healthful and simpler to…

Here’s a sheet-pan dinner for a small Thanksgiving gathering

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Here’s a sheet-pan dinner for a small Thanksgiving gathering

Dish up a stunning turkey centerpiece with seasonal sides for four in about an hour from start to…

Tomato-less chili opens up a world of comforting possibilities

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Tomato-less chili opens up a world of comforting possibilities

Pork chile verde is a white and green number that gets its heat from fresh poblano and jalapeno…

Greek potato nachos the snackable mash-up you’ve been missing

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Greek potato nachos the snackable mash-up you’ve been missing

Thinly sliced roasted potatoes are piled with feta cheese, herbs, hot peppers and a yogurt-lemon drizzle.

A luxuriously creamy soup without a speck of dairy? If you must.

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A luxuriously creamy soup without a speck of dairy? If you must.

Pureed cauliflower and potato give this comforting soup its faux-creamy mouthfeel.

This creamy pumpkin spoon bread flirts with sweet and savory

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This creamy pumpkin spoon bread flirts with sweet and savory

The souffle-like dish proves that pumpkin can bring so much more to the table than pie.

Add peanut sauce and vegetables to upgrade a chicken sandwich

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Add peanut sauce and vegetables to upgrade a chicken sandwich

This thrilling sandwich was inspired by Southeast Asia’s satay sauce, made for dipping skewered meats.

Roasting fall fruit deepens their flavor and nourishes the senses

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Roasting fall fruit deepens their flavor and nourishes the senses

It’s a healthful autumnal dessert or brunch dish, served on its own or with a dollop of creamy…

Tomato sauce and oats give these turkey meatballs a fresh twist

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Tomato sauce and oats give these turkey meatballs a fresh twist

Serve this exciting yet comforting meal in a bowl with a hunk of crusty bread or onto a…

Make a savory skillet pancake with that glut of zucchini

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Make a savory skillet pancake with that glut of zucchini

It emerges from the oven golden and fragrant, ready to be dolloped with a creamy yogurt-feta sauce.