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Recipe: Farmers’ Market Stuffed Poblano with Ancho Chili Sauce
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Heirloom tomatoes, ground turkey, fresh herbs, and ancho chilis make this early autumn dish all kinds of tasty and anything but ordinary. Serves 4.
Answers to Bill Murray Menu Quiz
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[Read original post.] Answers Exploding Varmint: Jerked Beef topped with popping candy | Caddyshack Salad of Broken Flowers: Edible Flowers, micro greens, Point Reyes bleu cheese with sweet but sour vinaigrette | Broken Flowers Dynamite Jaguar Shark: Beet- and Citrus-Cured Passmore Ranch Catfish Sashimi, “blown up” with dynamite sauce | The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Punxsutawney Phil and Bill: Surf and Turf bacon and ahi tartar | Groundhog Day Baby Ruth and Stay Puft Brûlée: Baby Ruth, fleur de sel and Stay Puft marshmallow brûlée | Caddyshack (Baby Ruth + salt) and Ghostbusters (Stay Puft Marshmallow)
Recipe: Watermelon with Pepitas, Mint, and Ricotta Salata
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Watermelon gets a makeover with toasted pumpkin seeds and sharp, crumbly cheese – an easy way to create a phytonutrient-rich summer salad that looks as good as it tastes! Serves 6.
Recipe: Many Colors Vegetarian Báhn Mì
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A rainbow of rhubarb, orange pepper, avocado, and jalapeño makes this báhn mì anything but ordinary. Its delicious combinations of texture, taste, and nutrients are over the top. Serves 2.
Recipe: Ginger-Lime Melon Pops
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Cool, a bit spicy, and free of added sugar, these summertime classics are hydrating and healthy, while still feeling like a treat.
Recipe: Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup
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Rich in texture and flavor, yet still light and balanced, this cold soup will satisfy and refresh on a hot summer day. Serves 4.
Recipe: Celery Lemonade
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A crispy green vegetable is a savory addition to an already refreshing and classic beverage that’s sure to quench your thirst. Serves 4.
Ask Mickey: Navigating the Oatmeal Shelf
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Our team of nutrition experts parses the differences among steel-cut, rolled, and other breakfast-y oats.
Recipe: Seared Tofu with Spicy Peanut Sauce
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Tofu is a great vehicle for the spicy and nutty flavor of this peanut sauce in addition to being an excellent source of plant-based protein. Serves 4-6.