Red Cabbage and Fresh Mint Slaw

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Red Cabbage and Mint Slaw

I love a good old-fashioned coleslaw.  You know—the kind with shredded green cabbage, shredded carrots, and lots and lots of mayonnaise.  But sometimes, I want something that’s a little lighter, a little fresher, and a little more colorful.  That’s when I turn to my favorite red cabbage and mint slaw.  It’s quick, easy, and utterly [...]

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Melissa Clark’s
Spring, Green Things Soup

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spring, green things soup

Filled with plenty of healing power, this spring soup from New York Times columnist and food writer Melissa Clark packs a flavorful punch.  Filled with spring onions, green garlic, spinach, and fresh cilantro, this recipe is a great way to wake up your taste buds and refresh your soul.  Who needs chicken soup?

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Grilled Cabbage
With Spicy Cilantro-Lime Dressing

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Grilled Cabbage with Spicy Cilantro Lime Dressing

  With summer right around the corner, it’s time to fire up the grill.  Keep it healthy by charring fresh veggies instead of burgers and brats.  This recipe for grilled cabbage with spicy cilantro-lime dressing from Kitchn.com delivers plenty of flavor for just a few calories.  Serve this as an entree with a lime wedge, [...]

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Mother’s Day Recipes

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There’s no better way to say “thank you” to mom than to serve her breakfast in bed.  With these recipes from Harrisonburg, Virginia Chef Ryan Zale, you can start mom’s special day off right and give her the energy she needs to celebrate all afternoon.  So avoid the long lines at your local brunch spot, [...]

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Fried Eggs
With Sage Butter and Sage Blossoms

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I usually associate sage with the winter months–it’s delectable with Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing, perfect on roast chicken and potatoes, an utter delight with yams and winter squash.  But sage is a springtime herb too, and if you have a living sage plant, it should be just starting to shoot out tiny purple blossoms.  Don’t [...]

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