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Incorporating whole grains into a meal is easy when complemented by sweet-tart dried cranberries and rich toasted pecans. Simmering the rice in chicken broth instead of water gives rice a flavor boost.

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Pecan White and Brown Rice Pilaf

Incorporating whole grains into a meal is easy when complemented by sweet-tart dried cranberries and rich toasted pecans. Simmering the rice in chicken broth instead of water gives rice a flavor boost.

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Perfect with lamb or roast chicken, this cheesy polenta serves as a well-balanced accoutrement to a hearty meal. The warm tomato topping provides sweetness, sharpness, and color to the side dish.

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Summer tomatoes may need little help, but the oven-drying process greatly improves the quality of winter tomatoes. The concentrated flavor that results from cooking tomatoes at a low temperature for a long time provides instant richness and depth to a meal.

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Incorporating whole grains into a meal is easy when complemented by sweet-tart dried cranberries and rich toasted pecans. Simmering the rice in chicken broth instead of water gives rice a flavor boost.

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