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4 Roasted Nuts Recipes

By Betsy Nelson

Roasting nuts brings out their rich flavor. Here are a few spice variations to try.

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Pickled Red Onions

By Robin Asbell

These pickles add an acidic crisp bite to any meal.

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Almond Seed Crackers

By Robin Asbell

You can always purchase your favorite nut- or seed-based crackers for a summer spread, but these four-ingredient crackers are a cinch to make.

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Olive Tapenade

By Robin Asbell

Blend together five ingredients — kalamata olives, capers, garlic, fresh thyme, and extra-virgin olive oil — and you have a great spread for crackers.

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This pungent treat is full of liver-supporting alliums and bacteria to aid your gut microbiome. Spoon the honey and garlic over roasted vegetables, add it to salad dressings, or stir it into blended soups or grain salads.

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Cucumber-Pineapple Smoothie

By Maddie Augustin

Cucumber and pineapple are naturally hydrating foods, so they can help your liver and kidneys clear toxins from your body. Pineapple is also the only major dietary source of the enzyme bromelain, which helps your body digest protein.

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Chocolate-Dipped Mandarins With Pistachios

By Robin Asbell

This simple-yet-decadent dessert can be made ahead of time and has only three ingredients.

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Pecan and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates

By Robin Asbell

This make-ahead appetizer has only four ingredients.

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Fromage Fort

By Kaelyn Riley

Use up all your leftover cheese bits and rinds in this easy appetizer.

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Quick-Pickled Veggies

By Kaelyn Riley

Add crunch to your meals with quick-pickled ginger and quick-pickled veggies like carrots, radishes, and green beans.

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Skillet-Baked Brie

By Aimee Trudeau, Mai-Yan Kwan, and Emily Nielson

Who says you need to bake Brie in an oven? Try this campfire recipe, which heats up Brie in a cast-iron skillet with toasted pecans and a bit of brown sugar.

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Coconut-Lime Energy Bites

By Robin Asbell

These easy no-bake energy bites are made with dates, almond butter, and tropical ingredients like dried pineapple, coconut flakes, and fresh lime juice.