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Chocolate Cream Pie

This decadent, no-bake pie can be whipped up in less than 30 minutes. Cacao nibs provide a rich, chocolate flavor to the raw crust and an extra flavor boost to the pudding-like filling, which holds its own against any tofu-based chocolate mousse.

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Spinach & Spicy Peanut Sauce

You can find dishes flavored with peanuts and spiced with chiles throughout West Africa. Let your own heat tolerance decide how many chiles you use. Crushed red pepper flakes may be substituted for the fresh chiles.

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Lemon Basil Pesto Pasta Salad

Tangy, aromatic pesto complements an all-star combination of Italian flavors. Great for a gourmet touch at a cookout, or any time you need a more substantial salad.

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Nacho Cheeze Dip

Tasty macadamia nuts are high in fiber and full of good fat, while turmeric is a natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. They complement each other perfectly in this delicious festive dip.

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Chocolate Almond Brownies

Kick up the average brownie with decadent frosting and an almond crunch.

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Marinated Kale & Cabbage Salad

This salad is absolutely delicious and a breeze to make. Kale and cabbage are low in calories and high in vitamins A and C, calcium, fiber, folate, and potassium.

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Mushroom Miso Soup

Studies show that mushrooms enhance our immune systems, making this soup perfect for protecting against winter colds and flu.

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Raw Mexican Rice

This is a fresh alternative to cooked rice. The main ingredient, acorn squash, is loaded with fiber and beta carotene, which may help prevent certain types of cancer.

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

For an extra-Italian feel, replace your usual tomato-based sauce with this elegant combination.

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Banana Nut Donut Holes

These donut holes are amazingly delicious and totally guilt-free, providing protein, calcium, potassium, and plenty of B vitamins. They double as a dessert and breakfast treat.

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Cashew Fondue

Cashew nuts are an excellent source of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium. The fondue is delicious stuffed in a tomato or chile pepper, rolled up with fresh vegetables in nori, or used as a dip for crudité.

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Mexican Wedding Cookies

These melt-in-your mouth cookies have many names: Russian Tea Cakes, Mexican Wedding Cakes, Pecan Balls, Snowdrops, and Snowballs. They’re often baked during the holidays but are also popular at weddings and other festive occasions. Vary the recipe using hazelnuts, almonds, or walnuts in place of the pecans.