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"Raise the lowly cabbage to something extraordinary! This technique of sautéing brings out a wonderful sweetness you never knew existed in cabbage. You can add different spices to this recipe: curry, caraway seeds, or hot pepper sauce are just suggestions. But try it plain first! Adapted from The Low-Carb Cookbook by Fran McCullough"

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Ingredients: salt and pepper, green cabbage...

"As good as fried and more healthy to boot!"

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Ingredients: garlic powder, oil, paprika...

"This is a recipe from Joy of Cooking... totally changed my mind about Brussels Sprouts! It's imperative that you use fresh sprouts, the texture would be way off with the frozen ones."

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Ingredients: garlic, olive oil...

"Another keeper from Alton Brown's show Good Eats! I don't make baked potatoes any other way now."

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Ingredients: kosher salt, russet potatoes...

"A really special friend shared this recipe with me several years ago. It was his trick for dressing up those inexpensive noodles for his kids, and I think it is very good. This is great on its own as a quick meal, but can be an easy side for many dishes. We prefer the chicken or beef flavored noodles for this."

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Ingredients: milk, water, ramen noodles...

"Since I don't like salad dressing, I created this simple salad. Not only is it yummy but it is better for you since the only dressing it does have is the one it creates. After we finish eating the veggies, I like to strain the seeds out of the juice and use it as a salad dressing substitute on a green salad. Since you make it in a bowl with a sealable..."

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Ingredients: pepper, cucumbers, fresh basil...

"I found this recipe in Organic Gardening magazine when my children were babies. It truly does make absolutely perfect brown rice every time! Never gummy. You can easily substitute it in recipes calling for rice without your family noticing (well, unless they dissect everything with a magnifying glass like my son likes to do)! *Please note: THIS IS..."

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Ingredients: eggs, olive oil, brown rice...

"This Thanksgiving my boyfriend's step mom's daughter-in-law, Kim, brought this sweet potato casserole for our feast. Not being a huge fan of sweet potatoes, I was reluctant to try it. Boy am I glad I did! It isn't as sweet as most sweet potato casseroles and doesn't have tons the marshmallow goop on it. I begged her for the recipe so that I could have..."

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Ingredients: cream, eggs...

"A tasty tuna salad which is easy to prepare. I frequently make it during the Summer for a light supper, after a day at the pool. Also works well for picnics. Amounts given are estimates, I usually prepare this "by taste"."

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Ingredients: small shell pasta, elbow macaroni...

"This quick-cooking vegetable accompaniment is best with tender, young spinach. Recipe from Fine Cooking"

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Ingredients: salt & freshly ground black pepper, lemons...

"This recipe is only for two servings, you may double if desired, add in some garlic powder or fresh minced garlic if desired ;-)"

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Ingredients: Dijon mustard, fresh parsley...