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This seasonal kale salad is just the thing to serve alongside hearty braised meats and roasts this fall.

The pasta absorbs the flavor of the broth as it cooks, and the pasta starches thicken the liquid to a lip-smacking consistency.

Sourdough enriches salad dressing for a creamy, tangy finish.

Purists will tell you this just gets better with time, so prepare it in advance of your party.

This warming chowder is a fantastic way to use leftover turkey (and works great with rotisserie chicken, too.) Smoky bacon, earthy cumin, and mild green chiles add tons of flavor to this hearty soup.

This incredibly simple, slightly bitter cocktail is the perfect aperitif before a meal—it packs the structure and flavor of a classic cocktail, without the high alcohol content.

Prep your green beans quickly; stack a handful of them together on a cutting board and trim the stem ends off the whole stack at once.

This autumnal dessert is prepped in advance and then completed at the table—a delicious time saver!

Cooking your stuffing in an ovenproof skillet means it can go from stove to oven without missing a beat. Prepping your aromatic vegetables in the food processor cuts down on chopping time, too.

The classic combination of peanut butter and grape jelly inspired this kid-friendly smoothie.

This vibrant smoothie is full of vitamins and antioxidants.

The classic combination of spinach, avocado, and grapefruit inspired this fresh, vitamin-packed smoothie. With green tea and protein powder, it’s all you need to get going in the morning.

The warming spices of chai flavor this fruity smoothie.

The flavors of a strawberry rhubarb crumble mingle in this satisfying smoothie, which is thickened by uncooked oats.

This smoothie has everything you need for breakfast: Protein, potassium, Vitamin C, and coffee!

This smoothie has all the familiar flavors of carrot cake: sweet coconut, buttery walnuts, fragrant cinnamon, and warm vanilla.

Szechuan peppercorn's unique flavor is tingly and refreshing rather than chile-hot. You can find them in gourmet shops or online. You can also substitute a pinch of red-pepper flakes if you'd prefer a bit of heat instead.