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With a short list of ingredients, these recipes are easy to make. Some may suggest optional ingredients you can add.

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Citrus Flavored Water

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

4 cups

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Cucumber Flavored Water

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

4 cups

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Glasses of water with strawberry and kiwi slices.

Strawberry Kiwi Flavored Water

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

4 cups

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Bowl of seasoning mix.

Soulful Seasoning

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

10 Tablespoons

Bowl of seasoning.

Taco Seasoning

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

1 cup

Small bowl of spice mix.

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

4 Tablespoons

Photo of Dried Bananas

Dried Bananas

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

1 dried banana

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Plate with seasoned and browned chicken breasts.

Skillet-Braised Chicken

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

2 Servings

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Marinated tofu cubes are baked and combined with stir-fry vegetables and shown over bowls of brown rice.

Baked Tofu

Prepare:

1 hour

Makes:

3 Cups

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Dessert glasses of creamy pudding topped with banana slices.

Tofu Banana Pudding

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

3 ½ Cups

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Pizza dough shown with smeared red sauce and pizza toppings.

No-Yeast Pizza Crust

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

1 12-inch crust

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Heavily seasoned cubed sweet potatoes.

Savory Sweet Potatoes

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

2 ½ cups

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Small bowl of sauteed Bok choy.

Garlic Bok Choy

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

2 Cups

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Plate of brussels sprouts with a creamy yogurt dressing.

Lemon Dill Brussels Sprouts

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

2 Cups

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Plate of seasoned watermelon chunks.

Watermelon with Lime and Chili Powder

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

2 Cups

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A serving bowl of Any Berry Sauce is shown with a plate of 3 pancakes that have sauce spread on top and a few fresh berries on the side.

Any Berry Sauce

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

2 ¼ cups

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Bowl of yogurt raspberry dip served with sliced apple and pear.

Raspberry Fruit Dip

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

8 Servings

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Footed dessert glasses with a creamy pink blend.

Frozen Strawberry Yogurt

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

3 ½ Cups

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Bowl of bright green and red Strawberry Salsa served with tortilla chips.

Strawberry Salsa

Prepare:

20 minutes

Makes:

2 cups

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Tortilla chips sprinkled with cinnamon are displayed on a platter with a bowl of peach salsa for dipping.

Baked Cinnamon Tortilla Chips

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

24 Chips

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Bowl of tender leeks and red apples.

Sautéed Leeks and Apples

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

4 Cups

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Bowl of seasoned and browned brussels sprout halves.

Roasted Honey Mustard Brussels Sprouts

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

2 Cups

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Plate of tortillas folded over a tuna, vegetable and cheese mix.

Tuna Quesadillas

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

4 Quesadillas

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Cinnamon Baked Pears

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

4 Pear Halves

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Bowl of seasoned and mashed potatoes and turnips.

Mashed Turnips and Potatoes

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

3 cups

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Bowl of yogurt dip served with cantaloupe slices.

Yogurt Fruit Dip

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

1 cup

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Platter of tender zucchini spears.

Roasted Zucchini

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

3 Cups

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Platter of tender brussels sprout halves.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

6 Cups

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Plate of tender asparagus.

Roasted Asparagus

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

3 Cups

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Bowl of golden, tender carrot and parsnip sticks.

Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

3 Cups

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Bowl of slightly browned baked cauliflower.

Roasted Cauliflower

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

4 cups

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Small bowl of yogurt and peanut butter mix served with sliced apples.

Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

12 Tablespoons (¾ cup)

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Drinkable Yogurt

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

1 Cup

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Platter of golden whole-wheat rolls.

Whole-Wheat Yogurt Rolls

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

10 Rolls

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Plate of red potatoes with grated parmesan cheese.

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

3 cups

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Cranberry Oatmeal Balls

Prepare:

15 minutes

Makes:

16 balls

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Creamy salmon mix on lettuce in a bowl.

Salmon Salad Mix

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

1 ½ cup

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Cranberry Applesauce

Prepare:

10 minutes

Makes:

6 cups

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Spaghetti squash strands served with red sauce and grated parmesan cheese.

Spaghetti Squash

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

4 cups

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Baked crescent shaped acorn squash slices sprinkled with seasoning.

Glazed Squash

Prepare:

5 minutes

Makes:

3 Cups

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