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low-fat tomato and roasted red pepper soup recipe | writes4food.com

Roasted red pepper-tomato soup.

This roasted pepper-tomato soup recipe has everything you want at this time of year: bright flavor, cheery color, warmth in a bowl. And just 125 calories per serving.

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Healthy recipes for the new year.

Tired of the rich, sweet holiday food? Ready for a fresh start? Craving your veggies? Here’s a batch of healthful recipes to start your new year right.

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recipe for pecan dream cookies (aka Mexican Wedding Cookies) | writes4food.com

Christmas Cookie-Palooza: Pecan snowball cookies.

Here’s a classic Christmas cookie recipe: Pecan Snowballs (aka Mexican Wedding Cookies). They’re full-flavored but not too sweet, perfectly light and a welcome addition to a holiday cookie platter.

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simple pizza with prosciutto, Fontina and arugula | writes4food.com

Pizza with prosciutto, fontina and arugula.

No matter what the season, no matter what’s going on, you’ll love this pizza with good prosciutto, flavorful Fontina and peppery arugula.

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Thanksgiving appetizer recipes.

We travel to spend Thanksgiving Day with family, so I don’t prepare the big meal. I always bring an appetizer; here are some great Thanksgiving appetizer ideas.

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Easy recipe for old-fashioned chocolate pudding cake

The Clara Project: Hot fudge pudding cake.

Chocolate pudding meets chocolate cake in this super easy, comforting, warm dessert.

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black olive breadstick recipe | writes4food.com

Salty black olive breadsticks.

These beautiful breadsticks are crazy-easy to make, and you can flavor them in a number of different ways. This variation features zingy black olives.

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grape truffle appetizer recipe | writes4food.com

Grape and goat cheese appetizers.

This great appetizer recipe for grapes wrapped in goat cheese would make a perfect pre-Thanksgiving nibble.

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easy homemade focaccia recipe | writes4food.com

Easy bread-making: homemade focaccia.

If you want to experiment with baking bread at home, focaccia is a good starter project. And this recipe is easy and flexible.

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