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Plate with sliced heirloom tomatoes and avocado pieces.

Heirloom Tomato Salad: Still Loving It

10/16/2013
It's October, I know, and here in New England everyone's all about winter squash this...
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A bowl of green pesto garnished with pine nuts on a decorative plate.

Classic Basil Pesto (aka, Pesto Genovese) | Cooking Video

10/15/2013
A perfect way to use summer basil, pesto is the perfect sauce for pasta, sandwiches,...
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A bowl of creamy orange carrot puree with herbs on the side.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: A Perfect Sandwich or Snack

10/12/2013
Traditional hummus gets a flavor boost from roasted red peppers in this sweet and pink-hued...
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Grilled white fish topped with a colorful vegetable salsa on a bed of sautéed greens.

Southwestern Swordfish with Peach Salsa and Spicy Kale and Corn Sauté

09/30/2013
What happens when slow-roasted swordfish meets up with juicy peach salsa and a sauté of...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Seafood
A bowl of creamy tomato soup garnished with chives.

Sublime Tomato Basil Soup (Cooking Video)

08/22/2013
Whether you prefer to call it a bisque or a soup, the end result is...
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Corn on the cob topped with creamy cheese sauce and a lime wedge.

Summer Indulgence: Mexican Street Corn with Garlic Aioli and Cotija Cheese

08/19/2013
Summer corn is delicious, but when it's grilled to perfection and slathered with garlic aioli...
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A glass pitcher filled with red fruit punch on a wooden table outdoors.

Summertime Hydration, the P.K. Way

07/09/2013
Sick of drinking water? Add your favorite herbal tea bags to a pitcher of cold...
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A vibrant red cocktail garnished with mint leaves and strawberries.

Herb-Infused Strawberry Martini

06/30/2013
Last year at this time I was on fire mixing up a whole slew of...
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Close-up of avocado toast topped with sprouts and seasoning.

Avocado Crostini with Parsley-Pistachio Pesto and Arugula

06/27/2013
It's important to think out of the box when it comes to crostini. After all,...
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Fresh spinach salad with strawberries, pecans, and goat cheese.

Strawberry Salad with Spring Greens, Toasted Almonds, and Citrus-Thyme Vinaigrette

06/19/2013
When gorgeous red strawberries are mixed with spring lettuces, spinach, scallions, and diva cucumbers then...
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