Let canned tuna anchor this crunchy Mediterranean salad

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Let canned tuna anchor this crunchy Mediterranean salad

This recipe’s single must-have ingredient is a high-quality jar or can of tuna packed in olive oil.

Greek yogurt helps make this panna cotta luxurious and light

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Greek yogurt helps make this panna cotta luxurious and light

White mounds of “cream” make a stunning platform for a gem-toned cascade of gently sweetened berries.

In this ginger-miso dish, chicken and pears make an unlikely duo

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In this ginger-miso dish, chicken and pears make an unlikely duo

This sheet pan dinner is slathered with a sweet-savory miso mixture made with fresh ginger.

When a simple salad needs some crunch, call on celery

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When a simple salad needs some crunch, call on celery

This recipe is destined to be in your repertoire well after celery’s 15 minutes of fame has passed.

How to make a meatloaf that’s lean and hearty — not to mention tasty

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How to make a meatloaf that’s lean and hearty — not to mention tasty

It’s the centerpiece of a heartwarming dinner and makes an excellent lunch the next day, hot or cold.

Get to know Kvass, celtuce and other ‘new’ good-for-you foods

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Get to know Kvass, celtuce and other ‘new’ good-for-you foods

Just when you’ve finally learned how to pronounce quinoa, here’s another batch of healthful foods.

Here’s a clever way to make chicken potpie with a better-for-you crust

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Here’s a clever way to make chicken potpie with a better-for-you crust

A crumble crust made of whole-grain pastry flour, olive oil and a bit of butter transforms the dish.

A bright and zingy salad to set aside the wintertime blues

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A bright and zingy salad to set aside the wintertime blues

The recipe for green bean and radicchio salad with walnuts was born from a near-empty refrigerator.

Make a comforting tomato soup that tastes fresher than the can

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Make a comforting tomato soup that tastes fresher than the can

This homemade creamy tomato soup is full of pantry staples — including the cheddar popcorn garnish.

This dish marries Southern charm and Italian flavors

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This dish marries Southern charm and Italian flavors

Braised collards with tomato and chicken over polenta is a comforting dish that bridges two worlds.

This sunny citrus salad will brighten a dark winter’s day

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This sunny citrus salad will brighten a dark winter’s day

The oranges are cut into rounds which, when plated, form a brilliant stained-glass-like layer.

Lure your taste buds by adding seared tuna to salad

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Lure your taste buds by adding seared tuna to salad

The tuna itself, with its deep red color and meaty texture, gives the dish real substance.

Make-your-own pancake mix is way better than store-bought

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Make-your-own pancake mix is way better than store-bought

But it’s just as quick and easy to whip a batch, which will please the lazy teen in…

Fish stew marries Sicilian trio of fennel, olives and orange

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Fish stew marries Sicilian trio of fennel, olives and orange

It calls for cod but any firm, white-fleshed fish like monkfish, halibut and sea bass will do.

These tapas-style turkey meatballs make great party nibbles

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These tapas-style turkey meatballs make great party nibbles

They are so good and so versatile, you might want to make a double batch.

Balance of flavor is just right in chocolate-orange crisps

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Balance of flavor is just right in chocolate-orange crisps

These chocolate-dipped orange crisps are more about the citrus and less about the sugar.

On a chilly day, this chicken and chickpea stew will warm you up

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On a chilly day, this chicken and chickpea stew will warm you up

Double the recipe for leftovers because it tastes even better with a day or two’s refrigeration.

Many intermittent fasters skip breakfast. Not a good idea.

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Many intermittent fasters skip breakfast. Not a good idea.

Evidence shows you’re better off fasting in the evening and overnight, then eating early in the day.

Park your veggie leftovers from Thanksgivng in this frittata

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Park your veggie leftovers from Thanksgivng in this frittata

The dish emerges from the oven puffed and golden — not feeling the least bit recycled.

These nuts bring the heat and the sweet to holiday dishes

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These nuts bring the heat and the sweet to holiday dishes

You might want to make several batches because they also make a lovely hostess gift.