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This $30 Shopping List Makes 3 Healthy Dinners

Shop this list to feed four for three nights, all for about $30.

Recipes

6 Lightened-Up Gumbos That Are Full of Flavor

Featuring seafood, sausage and chicken, these classic gumbo recipes from ou...

Featuring seafood, sausage and chicken, these classic gumbo recipes from our new Soups & Stews issue are rich and satisfying without being heavy.

Crunchy-Chewy Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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The Cooking Light Holiday Baking Collection

Over 450 cookies, cakes, and bakes for the holiday season—from new classics...

Over 450 cookies, cakes, and bakes for the holiday season—from new classics to old favorites from Cooking Light magazines and cookbooks.

Eating Smart

Here's Every Way You Can Air Fry Eggs

Cut down on excess butter and oil without losing flavor.

Hanukkah Recipes

Roasted Salmon with Oranges, Beets, and Carrots

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20 Healthy Hanukkah Recipes

These lightened-up Hanukkah dishes will help you celebrate the festival of ...

These lightened-up Hanukkah dishes will help you celebrate the festival of light with friends and family.

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Our Favorite Hanukkah Donut Recipes

Hanukkah is an eight day Jewish holiday that celebrates a miraculous a flam...

Hanukkah is an eight day Jewish holiday that celebrates a miraculous a flame that burned for eight days. Because of this, many traditional Hanukkah foods are cooked in oil to represent the miracle of the light that burned in oil. Of course, the best fried food is a donut, whether you're opting for a cake or yeast version. For a lighter spin on these holiday treats, some of our donuts are baked as opposed to fried, which may seem counterintuitive to the holiday's symbols. However, we think it's the thought that counts, and there's nothing like a sweet, sugary donut to get you in the mood for the holiday season.

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This is the Absolute Best Dish to Make with Leftover Latkes

If it's the day after a Hanukkah celebration and you've found yourself with...

If it's the day after a Hanukkah celebration and you've found yourself with a platter of leftover latkes that you don't know what to do with, worry not. Heating up a leftover latke in the microwave is less than ideal—they turn soggy and chewy, rather than keeping that crispy texture that we love so much. Instead of throwing them away (gasp!), we repurposed them into a beautiful breakfast hash that is super easy and customizable. Let no latke go to waste, and make yourself and your family a delicious breakfast for the next morning.

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Yes, You Can Make Latkes Ahead of Time

Here’s how to keep those potato cakes crisp and fresh for the party. It’s a...

Here’s how to keep those potato cakes crisp and fresh for the party. It’s a Hanukkah miracle!

Soups & Stews

Recipes

6 Hearty Chilis That Are Perfect for Winter

From our new Soups & Stews issue, these warming chili recipes are just what...

From our new Soups & Stews issue, these warming chili recipes are just what you need when the temperature drops. Whether you prefer your chili vegetarian, meaty, mild, or spicy, these versatile recipes offer something for everyone.

Recipes

7 Hearty Stews for Low-Calorie, One-Pot Dinners

From beef and Guinness stew to vegetarian green curry with potatoes and cau...

From beef and Guinness stew to vegetarian green curry with potatoes and cauliflower, these stew recipes from our new Soups & Stews issue are the perfect one-pot dinners for chilly fall nights.

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9 Seasonal Veggie Soups To Make Right Now

From our new Soups & Stews issue, these soul-warming soups focus on seasona...

From our new Soups & Stews issue, these soul-warming soups focus on seasonal vegetables instead of meat to make soups that are sure to satisfy—from a rich black bean soup to a velvety loaded cauliflower bowl with crunchy bacon and cheese.

Recipes

Quick and Easy Crab and Vegetable Gumbo

This gumbo features the convenience of a frozen vegetable blend—celery, oni...

This gumbo features the convenience of a frozen vegetable blend—celery, onion, bell pepper, corn, and okra. Instead of a roux, you thicken the mixture with a slurry of flour and water.

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Healthy Latke Recipes for Hanukkah

Latkes, a traditional food served at Hanukkah, are skillet potato pancakes ...

Latkes, a traditional food served at Hanukkah, are skillet potato pancakes that are perfectly crunchy on the outside with a savory flavor that you won't be able to resist. All you need is a hot pan and a little bit of oil to get these fritters crispy and cooked, whether you're serving them immediately, or re-heating when it comes time for your Hanukkah celebrations. Serve alongside sour cream or unsweetened applesauce to balance the warm heat with something smooth and sweet. Make these ahead of time, and throw them in the freezer until it's time to enjoy them. From basic potato to curried carrot, and root vegetable, we've got all your latke needs covered.