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Serves: 6 Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Make Ahead Tip: Prepare salad without pecans up to 2 hours ahead. Stir in pecans just before serving. Ingredients 4 celery stalks (trimmed and cut in half crosswise) 2 tablespoons cider, pear, raspberry or other fruit vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 ripe pears (preferably red Bartlett or Anjou, diced) 1 cup white Cheddar cheese (finely diced) 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Freshly ground pepper (to taste) 6 large leaves butterhead or other lettuce Tip: To toast chopped pecans, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Directions 1. Soak celery in …

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Mashed potatoes get gussied up in this easy to make recipe. Bits of chopped sauteed vegetables enhance your choice of russet or red potatoes. Quickly prepare and pop in the oven to finish while getting the rest of your meal ready. Ingredients 4 medium russet or red potatoes (cut into quarters) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided) 2 to 4 tablespoons milk 1 small onion (finely chopped) 1 large stalk celery (finely chopped) 1/2 cup red pepper (finely chopped) sea salt (to taste) white pepper (to taste) 2 tablespoons freshly grated Fulvi Romano Cheese (optional) paprika (as garnish) Directions 1. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 450 …

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Diabetes friendly and heart healthy chicken soup recipe

Autumn is a beautiful time of year and we want to know the best ways to enjoy it.

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