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It’s OK to Love Garlic Powder

Garlic powder—we grab it out of the spice rack when we don’t feel like hassling with fresh, but to be honest, we always felt a little sheepish about it. It just seems so… uncheffy, like a bit of a culinary cop-out.

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Chef Worthy (But Easy) Vegetable Sides

We call it Turkey Day, but really, Thanksgiving is all about the sides. Whether you’re making everything yourself or bringing a dish to someone else’s table, here are three healthy, simple to make vegetable sides sure to please any crowd.

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Garlic Mashed Butternut Squash

With more flavor, color, and nutrition, a lower glycemic index, and plenty of garlic, this mashed potato-like recipe is a great alternative to “regular” mashers.

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Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Garlic, Citrus, and Sage

Roasted root vegetables are an ideal winter side dish, and when they become brown and caramelized, they have a sweetness that can satisfy your sugar cravings. Usually, it’s plenty to toss them with just olive oil, salt, and pepper, but when you want a bit more, this is your dish. The citrus adds brightness, the sage adds softness, and when are whole roasted garlic cloves not a good thing?

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The Perfect Healthy Holiday Side Dish: Mashed Cauliflower

If you’re used to spending all day in the kitchen slaving over your holiday sides, get ready to meet your new best friend: A healthy, luscious, crowd-pleasing dish that tastes amazing, makes your kitchen smell incredible and is ready in—wait for it—30 minutes.

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Walnut Nettle Pesto

The Nettle Neck sandwich at New York City eatery Untamed Sandwiches features this pesto with walnuts and stinging nettles.

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Garlic-Hazelnut Pesto Purée

Enjoy this pesto from James Peterson’s Sauces on grilled foods or as a thickener for soups and sauces

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5 Foods That Can Make You Smell Bad & How To Fix It

Sorry, someone needed to tell you… What foods to limit in order to feel and smell your best.

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Healthy Stir-Fry

This recipe is Devin Burke’s favorite Springtime dinner because it’s healthy, simple to make, and tastes amazing.

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Upgrade Your Probiotics With Prebiotics

Probiotics build your gut’s good bacteria but they need help. Learn how prebiotics work and which foods have them. Essential for optimal gut health, prebiotics and probiotics work together to keep you healthy.

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Cashew Basil Pesto

Maria Marlowe’s favorite Spring recipe is this Cashew Basil Pesto. It’s incredible (and dairy free!)

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Flu Shot

Vitamin C, zinc, gingerol and allicin are all immune-boosting, cold and flu-fighting properties contained in this delicious elixir, blended up in seconds.

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