Homemade Hot Pepper Jelly with Spicy Jalapenos

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When you can’t decide between sweet or spicy, treat your tongue to a hit of both. This sugary hot pepper jelly is a sticky, satisfying condiment that marries mild bell peppers and fiery jalapenos. Whether you glaze a pork roast or drape it over a cream cheese-covered cracker, everybody wins. Read on for the recipe.

Winter Squash Veggie Patties

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If you dig Meatless Monday but can’t seem to shake that burger craving, try these winter squash patties. A wholesome blend of oats, pistachios, fresh herbs, and sweet roasted squash, they feature flavor and texture in every bite. Cradle them between two buns for the full handheld experience. Read on for the recipe.

Mixed Vegetable Salad with Beets

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For a side dish that packs just as much flavor as it does flair, try this beet-infused spin on traditional Russian potato salad. In this easy recipe, tender Yukon Golds are tangled with crunchy boiled carrots, peas, and vinegary sweet pickle relish, then folded with a bright, creamy dressing. Read on for more.

The Best Cranberry Sauce, Made from Scratch

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Can the canned stuff that gets nudged to the side of the plate on Thanksgiving, and daringly dollop this homemade cranberry sauce front and center instead. Simmered until they burst, the tart orbs are perfumed with orange zest, honey, and vanilla for a vibrant sauce everyone will love. Read on for the full recipe.

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cranberry Wild Rice Stuffing

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Whether you’re looking for a fresh side for the holidays or a nourishing meal on Meatless Monday, these stuffed sweet potatoes are the dreamboats you’ve been waiting for. After baking to a golden crisp, they’re filled with fresh balsamic-infused cranberries, crunchy pecans and pepitas, and wild rice. Get the recipe.

Chicken Stew with Biscuits

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Snuggle up to this comforting chicken stew with biscuits when you want to be warmed from the inside out. Exploding with earthy root veggies like parsnips and potatoes, and dotted with sweet peas and lemony thyme, every rich bite is a mouthful of flavor. Read on to add this recipe to your collection of cozy favorites.

Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles

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Traditional pickled cucumbers take a backseat in this imaginative recipe where thick-cut zucchini slices and onions are infused with an aromatic bread and butter brine. Ground turmeric adds a vibrant neon tint, while brown sugar brings rich caramel notes. Keep reading for more secrets behind these zesty bites.

Low-Sodium Slow Cooker Chicken Stock

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If the savory scent of homemade chicken stock simmering away all day long in your kitchen sounds like your kind of air freshener, this is the recipe for you. Once the bones and quick-chopped veggies, herbs, and other aromatics land in the slow-cooker, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the smells. Read more.

Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta

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When it comes to weeknight cooking, complicated dinners are dismissed from the kitchen. If you love a simple, straightforward dish that lightens the load, this spaghetti squash and feta feast is the one for you. It’s swimming with tart sun-dried tomatoes, sweet red onions, and fresh basil. Read on for the recipe.

Mushroom and Gruyere Crustless Quiche

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For a savory meal that’s meant for the breakfast table, but versatile enough to be enjoyed at any time of day, try this tasty crustless quiche. Sweet, oniony leeks and crunchy fennel are the counterparts to meaty mushrooms, while sharp Gruyere and buttery fontina bring the gooey cheese factor. Keep reading for more.

Homemade Toasted and Seasoned Pumpkin Seeds

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Don’t miss out on the culinary magic that can happen post-pumpkin carving. After scooping, save those tasty seeds for a snack you won’t be able to stop eating. Stick with simple sea salt for a classic treat, or try our spice suggestions to perk up your homemade roasted pumpkin seeds. They’re so easy to customize.

How to Prepare Make-Ahead Snack Packs

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Your kids will gladly pass up the vending machine for these wholesome snack packs the next time a midday hunger attack comes on. Loaded with totally tasty, yet nutritious items like fiber-rich toasted coconut chips and addictively delicious maple-spiced nuts, this humble hodgepodge will hit the spot. Read on for more.