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late summer pasta salad

A fresh and filling pasta salad that brings together all the flavors of summer. This is a great recipe to batch cook — simply multiply the recipe to get the number of servings you want. Multiply it by 4 to feed a family.

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fish en papillote

A no-mess French technique that results in a moist and flavorful piece of fish. Use this recipe as a template as you can use this cooking method for all fish. My favorites are salmon, halibut, and cod.

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mediterranean power bowl

A simple three-ingredient lemon yogurt sauce brings this plant-forward grain power bowl together. Plus, it can be served cold, room temp, or warm, making it a great recipe to double for leftovers!

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salmon sushi bowl

I’m not sure if it’s the marinade or the broiler or the combination of the two, but this quick-cooking salmon never fails to get golden, brown, and delicious — what most chefs call the perfect trifecta. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a chef to master this dish. All you need is 10 minutes (with pre-cooked rice), fresh vegetables, and a nice piece of wild caught king salmon.

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spring market salad

It’s salad-for-lunch and dinner season and this one does not disappoint! It’s colorful, balanced, and full of flavor. I used couscous and chicken that I had batch cooked a few days prior, so this meal literally came together in minutes.

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36 hours in santa barabara

The sunny beaches and college vibe of this California coastal town are what everyone comes for. But there are also beautiful hikes, natural hot springs, craft beer breweries, notable restaurants, and, yes, several tasting rooms to explore. Here’s what I’d do with 36 hours in Santa Barbara and Montecito.

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skip the wheatgrass shots and boost your immunity with extra virgin olive oil (evoo)

We've all been cautious the past few years. Immune-boosting foods and supplements have been at the center of the nutrition and wellness world, and for good reason — we’ve been in a global pandemic. Though no diet or single food can keep you from catching covid or getting the flu, you can increase your overall health by taking care of your mind and body.

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beginner's guide to fat-soluble vitamins: all you need to know

One of the biggest food myths in the world revolves around nutrient absorption. Most assume the foods we put into the body are entirely digested, absorbed, and stored, however, this isn’t the case. As food is eaten, the body immediately starts breaking it down into smaller molecules that we can use and store. Due to the complexity of the human body, these molecules must travel through various pathways to reach their final destination. The utilization rate of each molecule depends on the path used, but 100% of the vitamin or mineral is generally not absorbed or stored.

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