Cedar-Plank Salmon

Cedar-Plank Salmon

This omega 3-, vitamin-, and mineral-packed recipe offers a simple way to impart the taste of fireside cooking indoors. SERVES 4 • 1 pound wild Alaskan king salmon fillet • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice • 1 tablespoon...

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CUMIN-ROASTED CARROTS

CUMIN-ROASTED CARROTS

SERVES 2 to 4 “The Incident” in my elementary school cafeteria left me cooked-carrot averse. (Think mean lunch lady, waterlogged carrots from a can, tepid milk, and force feeding.) But my mom introduced me to the sweet goodness of roasted carrots and saved the day....

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MEATZA PIE

MEATZA PIE

MAKES 2 6-inch meatzas My perfect Friday night? Pizza and a movie on the couch. Some might argue it’s the cheese that makes a pizza, but I disagree. I think it’s the friendly wedge shape of the slices—and that they’re meant to be eaten with our hands. Then there’s the...

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ITALIAN SAUSAGE SEASONING

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SEASONING

MAKES 1/3 cup Sausage shouldn’t be complicated: It’s essentially meat made magical with spices. But too many store-bought brands include sugar and other mystery ingredients. This sugar-free blend works well with ground pork, beef, turkey, and chicken and produces...

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STEAM-SAUTÉED VEGGIES

STEAM-SAUTÉED VEGGIES

SERVES a lot Most days, I eat vegetables for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. That’s in the neighborhood of six or seven cups of veggies every day. Oh, there’s so much chopping and cooking! So once a week, I turn into a Veg-O-Matic and make it my mission to clean...

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Cardamom Cooler

Cardamom Cooler

This cool and creamy smoothie-like cooler is a sweet and punchy treat on a hot day. The pungent ground cardamom and spicy ginger use their heat to accent the sweetness from the vanilla and banana. To switch things up a bit, try this recipe warm! Just omit the ice, and...

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Cardamom Cooler

Cardamom Cooler

This cool and creamy smoothie-like cooler is a sweet and punchy treat on a hot day. The pungent ground cardamom and spicy ginger use their heat to accent the sweetness from the vanilla and banana. To switch things up a bit, try this recipe warm! Just omit the ice, and...

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Fiery Fried Figs

Fiery Fried Figs

These sweet and fiery pan-fried figs are an addictive treat that is so easy to pop in your mouth! Figs are valuable ingredients in any dish; they are high in fiber and potassium and can curb sugar cravings with their rich, sweet flavor. In this recipe, the sweet fig...

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Cinnamon-Ginger-Almond Butter

Cinnamon-Ginger-Almond Butter

An exciting, flavorful twist on nut butter, this Cinnamon-Ginger-Almond Butter is out of this world! The natural sweetness from the honey and almonds is highlighted nicely by cinnamon and sea salt. In addition, the hot and spicy ginger and cardamom give this dish just...

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CHEWY GINGER COOKIES

CHEWY GINGER COOKIES

YIELD: 1 dozen cookies | PREP TIME: 5 minutes | COOK TIME: 8 to 10 minutes • ¼ cup softened ghee • ¼ cup coconut sugar • 2 tablespoons maple syrup • 1½ teaspoons molasses • 1 large egg yolk • 1 cup blanched almond flour • ¼ cup arrowroot starch • 1¼ teaspoons ginger...

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