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Recipe from A Farmgirl's Dabbles Keep a jar of this goodness in your fridge at all times to top off your tacos, salads, burgers & more.

Adapted from Sip & FeastWay better than the bottled stuff, use this as a dressing for salads and roasted veggies.

Adapted from Bon AppétitFlavorful weeknight meal comes together in a hurry, all in one pan.

Adapted from Crowded KitchenAdd pomegranate arils, dried cranberries, fresh apple slices and homemade candied pecans to your shaved greens to create a gorgeous bowl of goodness.

Adapted from How Sweet EatsHeartier version of the classic Caesar salad

Adapted from Jamie Oliver's Jamie Cooks ItalyHearty side dish to pasta.

Full credit for this deliciousness goes to the folks at Bon Appétit A flavorful vegetarian dish, loaded with texture and umami.

Adapted from Le Petit EatsThe slight bitterness of the chicory is offset by the sweetness of the grilled fruit and tasty vinaigrette.

Homemade authentic balsamic vinaigrette and grilled fresh veggies elevate the traditional pasta salad to this crowd pleaser.

Adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi’s Pasta Salad with Spring Vegetables and Tomatoes, as featured in Bon Appétit

Make it all in one bowl or prepare the creamy dressing ahead of time.

Adapted from Half Baked HarvestAll the flavors of fall and winter.

Adapted from a recipe by Chef Jimmy BradleyA stick-to-your-ribs kind of salad.

Adapted from Cooking LightHearty stew-like soup; just add a green salad & some crusty bread to sop up the flavorful broth.