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Vegetable Soup au Pistou

canned beans after draining; any remaining starches will help bring the soup together. To save time, look for prechopped onion, celery, and carrot in the produce section. You could also use any vegetables or herbs you have on hand, making this a great “use it up” option for clearing out produce at the end of […]

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Bacon, Egg, and Kale Breakfast Salad

Based loosely on the flavors of a BLT, this salad is hearty and light at the same time. Don’t worry if it feels like you don’t have a lot of dressing; the luscious golden yolk makes a creamy sauce in the bowl. Ingredients 1 large egg (refrigerator-cold) 2 cups chopped Lacinato kale 1/2 cup halved […]

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Fennel and Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Red grape tomatoes add pops of color to this fresh spinach salad with shrimp. Add Fennel and Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Balsamic Vinaigrette to your weeknight menu when you need something quick, fresh and light. Ingredients 3 slices center-cut bacon 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about […]

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Chicken and Mushroom Stew

Making this creamy chicken and mushroom stew is one of Cooking Light Editor-in-Chief Hunter Lewis’ favorite autumn rituals, along with Saturday morning pancakes, visiting pumpkin patches, and sunset bonfires. Celebrate fall by tossing this into your cast-iron pot and letting it bubble on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Ingredients 2 ounces chopped bacon 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 pounds boneless, […]

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Vegetable Soup au Pistou

This classic French soup is traditionally finished with a dollop of pistou, a nut-free version of pesto, though leftover or store-bought refrigerated pesto is also delicious here. Don’t rinse the canned beans after draining; any remaining starches will help bring the soup together. To save time, look for prechopped onion, celery, and carrot in the […]

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BBQ Chicken with Peach and Feta Slaw

This summery crunch-tastic slaw is guaranteed to find its way into your recipe rotation for the rest of the season. Using ripe, juicy peaches, it’s the perfect sweet-salty side dish for any number of grilled or smoked proteins. Ingredients 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided […]

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Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Go ahead and flag this recipe—it’s sure to become a family favorite. A pot of pure comfort, it’s a slightly thickened, creamy chicken soup with a finishing garnish of smoky bacon. For convenience, we call for precooked wild rice; if you can’t find it, you can substitute 2 cups of your own cooked wild rice […]

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Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese Quiche

This quiche has a buttery crust, a fluffy egg center with smoky and salty bacon, and a blend of two cheeses. Ingredients Crust: 1.5 ounces brown rice flour (about 1/3 cup) 1.4 ounces sweet white sorghum flour (about 1/3 cup) 1.4 ounces tapioca flour (about 1/3 cup) 1.3 ounces potato starch (about 1/4 cup) 1/4 […]

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Egg and Hash Brown Casserole

This dish is like enjoying an omelet stuffed with spinach, Swiss cheese, and mushrooms, with hearty sides of bacon and hash browns, all in one package. Ingredients 8 center-cut bacon slices 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 8 ounces sliced shiitake mushroom caps 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups shredded hash brown potatoes (such as Simply […]

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Egg and Toast Cups

Ingredients 6 (3/4-ounce) slices whole-wheat bread 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 ounce shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese (about 1/4 cup) 1/4 cup finely chopped tomato 6 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional) How to Make It Step […]