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With the right tools for cleanup, casseroles are the perfect go-to dish for the busy holiday season.  Treat your guests with this healthier southwest hashbrown casserole,  a great breakfast, brunch or side dish recipe.

Healthier Southwest Hashbrown Casserole

With just four ingredients, this make-ahead Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Bake is not only easy to make... it's absolutely delicious!  Add in cooked chicken or shrimp to add some protein to this vegetarian dish.

Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Bake with Mushrooms

Sweet tomatoes, fresh parsley, roasted garbanzo beans and Greek-spiced grilled chicken, yes please! Tons of flavor and healthy ingredients make this salad a hearty meal perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend lunches.

Grilled Chicken with Roasted Chickpeas and Tomato Salad

Need a recipe that goes with the flow? Be sure to add this easy asparagus sauté to your recipe box.  Great as is, but you'll love this method of cooking for all of your favorite veggies.

Easy Asparagus Sauté: Weeknight Side Dish

Inexpensive and super easy to make at home, this Homemade Sundried Tomato Hummus Recipe will be your new go-to appetizer and snack recipe.

Homemade Sundried Tomato Hummus Recipe

Preserve summer's bounty with this easy recipe for homemade sundried tomatoes.  Packed and stored with fresh herbs and olive oil, these homemade sundried tomatoes are the perfect compliment to pizza, salads, pasta and more.

Easy Homemade Sundried Tomatoes

2nd Best Twice Baked Veggie Stuffed Spuds

Fresh veggies.  Lots of cheese.  And a little help from my kid.  These are the ingredients for delightfully delicious Cheesy Veggie Bites, the perfect lunch for the whole family!

Graham’s Famous Cheesy Veggie Bites

Spruce up your basic pasta salad!  Our recipe for Orzo Salad introduces hearts of palm and artichoke hearts to this potluck favorite. Panfrying the veggies first lends great color and flavor!

Orzo Salad with Pan Fried Hearts of Palm & Artichoke Hearts

Whether you're gearing up for football season or just feeling lazy, these Veggie & Black Bean Sheet Pan Nachos will fit the bill.  Oooey gooey cheese and a rainbow of colors make these sheet pan nachos the perfect party recipe!

Veggie & Black Bean Sheet Pan Nachos

You know that hibachi-style zucchini you get at Japanese restaurants?  That's my inspiration behind this Sesame Ginger Zucchini.  It's the perfect side dish.  Especially in late summer!

Hibachi-Style Sesame Ginger Zucchini

Power through your day with this veggie and protein packed Quinoa and Veggie Mediterranean Lunch Bowl!  Dairy-free, vegan, and full of flavor, this easy grain bowl will become a lunch-time favorite!

Quinoa and Veggie Mediterranean Lunch Bowl

Let summer produce shine in with a collection of red, orange and yellow ombre fruits .  Our Ombre Summer Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Nectarines is a beautiful centerpiece for any summer meal.

Ombre Summer Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes and Nectarines

Summer Wine Party – Food Pairings and Party Game

Spiralize raw beets for this stunning Beet Zoodles with Blueberries, Feta and Mint. You'll be eating the rainbow with this beautiful (and slightly messy-to-make) spring dish!

Beet Zoodles with Blueberries, Feta and Mint

Ready for some summer fun? Bring the flavor to every party with this perfect drink and food pairing. Whip up a pitcher of this Spicy Mango Michelada recipe, paired with a Hot Seafood Dip for a winning combo.

Spicy Mango Michelada and Appetizer Pairing

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