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Bready Tortillas

When I developed this recipe I wanted the tortillas to have what I call “pull,” meaning if I pulled a tortilla in opposite directions it wouldn’t break apart. That’s where the “bready” part of the recipe title comes in and also what makes these tortillas perfect for tacos anytime of day. The secret ingredient to yield the nice chewy texture? Masa harina.

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Thin Minty Cookie Wafers (Thin Mints)

This recipe yields the perfect mint chocolate cookie, and I’ll show you how to get the shiny coating just right. The cookies will keep in an airtight container layered between sheets of parchment paper for up to 1 week.

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Peanut Butter-Oat Sandwich Cookies (Do-Si-Dos)

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Coconut-Caramel Rounds (Samoas)

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Peanut Butter Meltaways (Tagalongs)

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Orange Chicken

Forty-two days ago I intentionally started eating to feel good. My goal? To feel full of energy, focus and balanced. As a beautifully wonderful and welcome side effect, I also felt a lightness—both physically and emotionally—that comes when you realize your mind is clear, your body is working with you (not against you) and you’re finally at peace with yourself.

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Grilled Peach BBQ Chicken Wings with Jammy Dipping Sauce

I cook these wings low and slow so I get perfectly crispy skin and moist, tender chicken. In the winter, I swap one cup fresh pineapple chunks for the peaches, then bake the wings in a 400ºF oven for about 35 minutes.

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Ginger Chicken-Basmati Meatball Soup

When you think of weeknight, 30-minute chicken soup recipes, the first thought that probably comes to mind is rotisserie chicken must be the shortcut. Instead, my fast-and-easy version calls for ground chicken. Let me explain.

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Paleo Cookie Dough Truffles

Full disclosure—I have a sweet tooth. I was a bakery owner for a reason. But when I want a burst of energy or if I’m craving chocolate, you’ll often find me eating these guilt-free truffles as a midday or after-dinner treat.

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Rye-Sunflower Seed Bread

I never thought I’d be eating rye bread again. I have Canyon Bakehouse’s mock rye bread (no longer in production) to thank for inspiring this remake of a classic. When I read through the ingredient list on the packaging, I realized that they used ground caraway seeds to give the dough that rye flavor without using high-gluten rye flour—genius!

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Sesame Chicken-Citrus Salad

The flavors in this salad are wonderfully refreshing and complex, the raw vegetables deliver great crunch and the dressing is full of umami—the fifth taste along with salty, sweet, sour, and bitter.

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Roasted Garlic-Mushroom Bisque with Herb Croutons

This is my recipe makeover of Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, which is loaded with gluten and dairy.

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Avocado Hummus Dip

Avocados may seem destined for guacamole stardom, but there’s much more this healthy fruit can bring to your recipes. Here, avocado gives classic hummus a lighter, brighter texture and flavor.