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Barley and Vegetable Ragout

Barley and Vegetable Ragout

When facing a busy week, we appreciate a one-dish make-ahead option. This satisfying vegetarian meal awakens barley’s earthy overtones—a perfect backdrop for savory winter vegetables. Serves 6.

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Braised Pork Chops with Cabbage and Apples

If you didn’t grow up with a family recipe for pork chops, well, we’re sorry. Here’s a heart-healthy version with all the elements from our childhoods: pork, apples, red cabbage, and potatoes. Sublime. Baby red potatoes make an excellent side dish. Serves 4.

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Easy Mix & Match Roasted Vegetables

Variety is the spice of life and the key to getting the most from your veggies. This super flexible recipe allows you to make healthy choices based on what’s fresh and in season, as well as what type of dish you’d like to prepare. You just start by roasting or grilling a colorful cornucopia of veggies, and then tossing them with your favorite fresh herbs. Delectably delicious on their own, this guide becomes your go-to for topping a pizza, tossing with pasta or scooping into salads. There’s even a handy chart to make sure your combos come out just right! Serves 4.

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Indian Spiced Lentils and Squash

Invite a vegetarian for dinner! Little lentils are packed with heart-healthy fiber and folates and they’re a vegetarian staple because they’re so satisfying. This dish also features naturally sweet butternut squash, an excellent source of potassium and Vitamins A and C. Serves 4.

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Pear Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Remember twice-baked potatoes—yummy but oh, so fattening? Here’s a richer and sweeter version that’s much more heart friendly. Sweet potatoes are a rich source of antioxidants; pears are high in fiber. Next time you’re tempted to serve baked potatoes, think sweet. Goes great with our Honey Grilled Salmon. Serves 4.

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Portuguese Lentil Soup

Last year we were on Cape Cod and lunched on a Portuguese soup, thick with kale and sausage. This is our heart-healthy twist on that classic. Our version offers both low-calorie, nutrient-dense kale; as well as lentils, which provide great fiber and folate; and of course, some sausage for flavoring. Serves 6.

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Roasted Cauliflower and Carrots in Mustard Sauce

This dish is an amazing combination of flavors and textures. It’s sweet, savory and crunchy. It’s versatile and goes well with chicken, pork, beef and vegetarian dishes. Both healthy and satisfying! Serves 4.

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Rustic Fruit Tart

This layered tart is like a bread pudding, making it perfect for dessert or for brunch. It’s full of fruit so serve it up without the guilt. Apples have pectin, a soluble fiber that helps to prevent cholesterol buildup. Serves 12.

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Savory Baked Apples

This is a dessert that most people love from their childhoods, but for some reason today it gets overlooked as not “special enough.” But special is exactly what it will be called when you make it.

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10 Savory Squash with Smoky Pork Chops

Savory Squash with Smoky Pork Chops

So many of us have a problem with making pork chops that come out over done. Finally, we have a recipe that gives us juicy perfection every time – along with simplicity, robust flavor, and colorful presentation. Did we mention it’s also good for you? Serves 4.

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