Who knew that you could do so many things with bananas besides eat them? Cue the banana jokes...

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We can't help it — the recipes this week were so great that we have to say it: They're worth a hill of beans. And then some peas and lentils, too, just for good measure...

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There are so many things you can do with summer squash. They can be roasted, grilled, steamed, sautéed; stuffed, baked into breads or casseroles, or even served raw...

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Cherries, apricots, pluots, and peaches abound in this roundup. And, once again, we are lucky to have members of our Culinary Content Network join in on the fun...

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For anyone who's in a hurry, wraps are an ideal way to take along a completemealin a neat, compact package, wherever they may be going...

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I say "Fig!" and you say "Newton!"

Click here to see 8 Fantastic Fig Recipes.

Who said that all good tomatoes had to be red?

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The prep is a pain, but the eating is downright delicious...

Click here to see 9 Amazing Artichoke Recipes.

Beets are an excellent source of potassium and vitamin A, as well as a good source of vitamin C, riboflavin, and magnesium. They also come in a rainbow of colors and have lots of sugar...

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The first course sets the tone for the meal, so it’s important to get it right...

Click here to see 11 Easy Appetizer Recipes.

Crisp, refreshing cucumber is a welcome summertime treat that's a great way to beat the heat...

Click here to see 6 Cool and Creative Ways to Use Cucumber.

It's relatively inexpensive, quick-cooking, and takes well to a variety of preparations, and it has a neutral, relatively non-fishy smell and taste that appeals to people who don't ordinarily eat fish...

Click here to see Tilapia Recipes for Any Night of the Week.

It's hard not to salivate at the prospect of gooey, bubbly cheese melting away together with one's favorite toppings on top of a perfect layer of sauce, ending in a golden crust with just the right amount of chew...

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Pasta salad is a wonderful dish to serve at parties because it's relatively cheap and easy-to-make and can serve as either an appetizer or a side dish...

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Basil, basil, basil — this versatile and fragrant herb is a staple ingredient in many cuisines around the world, including Italian, Vietnamese, and Thai cuisine...

Click here to see Bountiful Basil Recipes.

Will America's love affair with cupcakes ever end? Probably not anytime soon...

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Now, of course the yogurt is great with a little honey and fresh fruit in the morning, but the versatility of yogurt goes beyond just a breakfast food...

Click here to see Get Us to the Greek — Yogurt, That Is.

What comes to mind when one thinks of short ribs? Luxuriant is probably an apt choice of word...

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As most people (read: chefs and professional cooking instructors) will tell you, the dinner you make will only be as good as the ingredients you begin with. This holds true particularly with meat...

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Each fall, a butternut squash craze sweeps the nation. People can't seem to get enough butternut squash soup, ravioli, and pizza...

Click here to see 7 Creative Butternut Squash Recipes.

Once the weather turns cooler, it's time to start thinking about comfort foods again, and noodles are the perfect comfort food when it comes time to fight off the common cold.

Click here to see 5 Slurptastic Noodle Recipes.

Bring back the carbs! Is that low-carb diet fad over yet?

Click here to see Potato Recipes That Aren't Boring.

Whether you like your asparagus thick or thin, there’s really no denying the deliciousness of this spring vegetable...

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Let's be honest, people can be very passionate about sandwiches...

Click here to see 8 Sweet and Savory Sandwiches.

Nothing is better than a quick weeknight dinner after a long day at work...

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While great as a snack on their own or perhaps dipped in some sugar, strawberries can also be used for both sweet and savory dishes...

Click here to see 6 Sweet and Savory Strawberry Recipes.

Two cooking fats, butter and olive oil (along with canola oil), are among the more commonly used ones in home kitchens, but which is better?

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