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Chopped Salad on Fresh Tomatoes

Take a last bite of summer with this lemon-dressing-topped, fresh-and-light chopped salad.

Makes 4 servings.

4 large fully ripened fresh tomatoes (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 hard-cooked eggs, divided
2 cups loosely packed chopped iceberg or romaine lettuce
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped anchovies

1. Core tomatoes...

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Apple Walnut Crostada

A delicious apple-walnut treat -- an early taste of fall -- in 4 simple steps.

Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Makes: 8 servings

1 refrigerated/ready-made pie crust
Cooking spray
6 or 7 baking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Dash of vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. butter, cut into pieces

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a baking sheet...

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Whole Wheat Chicken Quesadillas

Nowadays, tortillas and wraps come in dozens of variations. Look for whole wheat flour tortillas in the refrigerated section of your supermarket.

Makes 8 servings.

Two tablespoons vegetable oil
Three pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
Two teaspoons salt, or to taste
One teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Four mangoes, diced
One papaya, diced
One chipotle pepper, canned, minced
One-quarter

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Skinny Pumpkin Muffins

Their fragrant aroma celebrates autumn's arrival.

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup milk
Sunflower seeds, optional

1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Set aside. Fit a regular muffin pan with liners. Preheat oven to 400ºF.

2. Beat the butter...

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Apple Almond Tart

Simple ingredients and a quick prep time make this apple-almond treat even more delicious.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 8 servings

1 sheet frozen pie crust
1/2 cup almond paste (5 ounces)
1 large egg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
5 cups apples, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons apricot preserves, heated

1. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray. ...

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Apple-Pie Oatmeal With Bruleéd Crust

Is it breakfast or dessert? Your kids won't know the difference when they take a bite of this warm, filling treat.

Apples & Cranberries
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp light-brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup dried cranberries, dried cherries, or raisins
1 large Granny Smith apple, cut into medium dice

1. Combine water, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cranberries in a small saucepan; bring to a boil...

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Grilled Chicken with Greek Tomato Salad

Lighten up your Labor Day weekend with marinated, grilled chicken and fresh tomato salad.

Makes 4 servings.

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried oregano or dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound fully ripened fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped (about 2-1/2 cups)
1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 large cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped (about...

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