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Keep your New Year’s resolutions with these healthy -- and tasty -- recipes

Tired of chicken? Ground bison is a super-lean, high-protein red meat, and Bison Chili is a great way to feed your family and visitors over the holidays. CONTRIBUTED BY KELLIE HYNES
Tired of chicken? Ground bison is a super-lean, high-protein red meat, and Bison Chili is a great way to feed your family and visitors over the holidays. CONTRIBUTED BY KELLIE HYNES
Jan 2, 2020

It’s that time of year, full of promise and vows to improve our fitness and overall health. Want to actually stick to your New Year’s resolutions this year? Here are some healthy recipes that don’t sacrifice flavor to help you stay on track through 2020 and beyond.

Soups and stews

ExploreGinger-Bok Choy Chicken Soup
ExploreVegetarian Buffalo Chili
ExplorePotato-less Leek Soup
ExploreLeeky Collard Greens Soup
ExploreNo-cream Creamy Pumpkin Soup
ExploreBison Chili
Busy summer days call for cool, protein-kissed dinner salads. Minimal cooking required. CONTRIBUTED BY KELLIE HYNES
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Salads

ExploreSummer Roll Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
ExploreHealthy Chicken Panzanella Salad
This scrumptious carbonara recipe fits your diet and your budget. CONTRIBUTED BY JENNIFER CAUSEY
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Pasta and grains

ExploreWinter Veggie Carbonara
ExploreCreamy Sweet & Savory Millet
Presenting the gravy on the bottom of Baked Chicken-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Dill Gravy allows enjoying the gravy without overdoing it. CONTRIBUTED BY KELLIE HYNES
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Veggies

ExploreBaked Chicken-Fried Brussels Sprouts with Dill Gravy
ExplorePickled Vegetables
ExploreOven-Dried Tomatoes
ExploreGrilled Eggplant with Chermoula Sauce
ExploreSpaghetti Squash Cacio e Pepe
For a guilt-free taco night, top your Slow Cooker Lime Pork Tacos with fresh veggies. CONTRIBUTED BY KELLIE HYNES
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Mains

ExploreCod Sliders
ExploreCharoset-stuffed Chicken Breasts
ExplorePeach Hot Sauce-glazed Grilled Chicken
ExploreSlow Cooker Lime Pork Tacos
ExploreWeeknight Garden Ratatouille
ExploreOne-Skillet Tajin Salmon and Brussels Sprouts
ExploreSlow-Roasted Beef Eye of Round
Dress your dishes with this versatile, plant-based take on hollandaise. CONTRIBUTED BY KELLIE HYNES
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Sauces

ExploreHealthy Hollandaise
ExploreMake-ahead Sweet and Sour Sauce
For a festive dessert that’s less sugary than a pie, try this fruit-filled galette. CONTRIBUTED BY KELLIE HYNES
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Dessert

ExploreRustic Blueberry Galette
ExploreWhole Wheat Chocolate Crepes with Honey Greek Yogurt
ExploreChocolate Chickpea and Raisin Clusters

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