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Salmon Tacos with Avocado Yogurt Crema
Take your taco game up a notch by filling them with veggies and juicy protein-packed salmon! These salmon tacos are easy to make and you’ll want to put this avocado yogurt crema on literally everything!
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Rack of Lamb Madame Bali Recipe
This is an Armenian recipe, which I learned from my friend Armen Baliantz. The lamb racks are marinated in pomegranate juice and white onions for three days, and then grilled on our parrilla.
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Margherita Pizza Recipe
Thick-rimmed Neapolitan-style pizza has become synonymous with Italy, and it is arguably the country’s most famous export.
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Pasta Fagioli Soup
There are endless variations of this traditional Italian soup, and I've never had one I didn't enjoy. I particularly like this one in fall, when the weather is turning cool hut a few of summers tomatoes linger.
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Lime-Garlic Broiled Shrimp
A quick, easy and tasty recipe ideal for a busy night.
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Pear and Arugula Salad
A simple, rustic dish that can be a main or side dish.
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Baked Bread & Provolone
An ancient bread tradition of Bernalda.
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7 Simple Ways to Start Eating Clean Today
Eating clean is a lifestyle approach that focuses on fresh, minimally processed foods and emphasizes plant-based items. Here are seven straightforward tips to make the transition easy.
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5 Things You Should Count Instead of Calories
If you’re looking to drop a few a pounds, here are some other things you’ll want to track for surefire weight loss.
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Tuna Steaks with Radish-Avocado Salsa
From our friends at eMeals, a delicious low-carb dinner recipe with a side of roasted green beans with goat cheese.
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14 Easy Dinners Under 400 Calories
The basis of every healthy diet is an understanding of what you’re eating—both in terms of ingredients and nutrition. If you’re trying to lose weight, you’re likely looking at one number: calories. These delicious dinners all clock in under 400 calories, sides and all. You’ll find every type of protein and plant in these options, because variety is the spice of life, especially when you’re trying to lose weight.
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Parrilla-Grilled New York Steak with Romesco and Braised Mushrooms
You don’t need a parrilla to make this appetizer; use a gas grill or Weber kettle.