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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown butter fills these chocolate chip cookies with rich, caramelized flavor. With crisp edges and chewy centers, they're a bakery-worthy treat!

These brown butter chocolate chip cookies are insanely delicious. They have lightly crisp edges, perfect chewy middles, and melty chocolate in every bite. Best of all, brown butter (plus an...

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Tahini Cookies

It's impossible to eat one of these tahini cookies without reaching for a second. They're lightly sweet, chewy, and filled with spiced, nutty flavor.

...or cranberries or chocolate chips instead. Tahini Cookies Tips Runny tahini is key. This recipe works best with runny tahini that will easily mix with the other ingredients. Tahini brands...

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Zucchini Pasta

This zucchini pasta recipe is a fresh summer meal that you can make in 30 minutes! Sautéed grated zucchini creates the lightly creamy, flavorful sauce.

This zucchini pasta recipe is the best way to use up an abundance of summer zucchini. Sorry, zucchini muffins and zucchini bread—this pasta calls for so much zucchini that no...

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Puff Pastry Brie Bites

These brie bites are one of my favorite holiday appetizers! I love how the crisp puff pastry and rich, creamy cheese play off the sweet fig jam on top.

...to make! Here’s how it goes: Start by cutting the brie into 24 small pieces. They might not be exactly equal, but do your best to cut them to a...

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Apple Crumble

This apple crumble recipe is easier than pie, but it's just as delicious. An oat-y, nutty topping covers a thick layer of warmly spiced fall apples.

...to cook. Though I’m usually all for leaving fruits and veggies un-peeled, I find that this apple crumble recipe has the best texture when it’s made with peeled apples. Cinnamon,...

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Eggplant Caponata

Silky, sweet, and sour, this eggplant caponata recipe is a delicious summer appetizer. Serve it on crostini with lots of fresh basil for garnish!

...tang. Then, sauté the aromatic veggies and cook the saucy tomato and pepper mixture. Tip: make sure to sauté the vegetables until they soften fully. This caponata recipe is best...

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Baked Feta

This 10-ingredient baked feta recipe is simple, healthy, and delicious. Cooked in a cumin-spiced tomato sauce, it's a fantastic appetizer or meal!

...Brined feta is best. Any block of feta that you can slice into planks will work here, but I especially recommend looking for high-quality feta in brine. I find that...

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Fattoush Salad

Fattoush is a Middle Eastern salad made with fresh veggies, herbs, and crispy pita bread. Tossed in a zesty sumac dressing, it's bright and delicious.

...vegetables you use counts. I recommend making it when tomatoes and cucumbers are in peak season—generally summer in Canada and the US—for the best results. Use locally grown produce when...

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Roasted Cauliflower

This oven roasted cauliflower has crisp, golden brown edges and a delicious nutty flavor. You'll want to devour it straight off the baking sheet!

...cauliflower recipe below, along with my best tips and tricks for cooking it perfectly every time. I’ve also shared a few of my favorite ways to serve roasted cauliflower. Yes,...

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Summer Fruit Platter

Learn how to make a gorgeous fruit platter for your next party or gathering! Piled with fresh fruit, cheese, olives, and nuts, this fruit tray is always a hit.

...Best Guacamole Easy Mango Salsa Best Deviled Eggs Or any of these 50 Easy Party Appetizers! Summer Fruit Platter rate this recipe: 5 from 8 votes Prep Time: 15 minutes...

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...my 5-Part Guide to Healthy & Delicious Vegetarian Eating in response to some of the most common questions readers ask me. It includes my best tips for cooking healthy comfort...

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