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These childhood favorites are certainly not healthy, but they’re made with more wholesome ingredients than their drive-through equivalents. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Chicken nuggets for the soul

This childhood classic is made with organic chicken breast and wholesome spices.

A healthy dose of shredded cheddar makes the veggies in this soup palatable even for the most sensitive diner. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Something warm and comforting

This mild and nutritious soup is full of fiber and vitamins, plus a healthy dose of shredded cheddar.

Gluten-free baked goods are often dry and unsatisfying, but these cakes are moist and sweet. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Goodness without gluten

These cakes are moist, sweet, and honestly the best gluten-free cake I have ever made.

These fudgy brownies are a classic, decadent treat. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Dessert for a thoughtful reader

These classic fudgy brownies are dense and decadent.

This nostalgic sauce is so shockingly simple, you’ll never buy a bottle again. Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion

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America’s favorite culinary representative

The original recipe for ranch dressing was invented and perfected in Alaska, out in the bush in 1949.

This cake stacks colored crepes for a brilliant rainbow breakfast. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Crepes of a different color

This rainbow cake celebrates Pride with layers of colored crepes.

“Bibim guksu” or “mixed noodles,” are traditionally served with a thin wheat flour noodle called somyeon (somen). (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Spicing up summer

With my hectic work behind me, I have settled into our summertime routine… or, more accurately, the lack…

These little “cookies” are loaded with nuts and fortified with coconut oil to boost fat and calories.

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A (massive) meal made with love

These banana oatmeal energy bars are loaded with nuts and fortified with coconut oil to boost fat and…

This version of maeuntang, or Korean fisherman’s stew, features sablefish, daikon, zucchini and green onions with fermented Korean bean and red pepper pastes. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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Out with the old fish

Now is the time to empty our freezers of last year’s harvest.

This sweet and tangy roasted spaghetti squash dish includes a blended tomato and goat cheese sauce. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A list for life’s challenges

Roasted spaghetti squash is blended with a tomato and goat cheese sauce for a sweet and tangy meal.

This decadent pie is made with rich coconut milk and a pile of sweetened whipped cream. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A send-off rich with love and coconut

Decadent coconut cream pie is made with rich coconut milk, a pile of sweetened whipped cream, and a…

These high-protein egg bites are filled with tomatoes, parsley and feta, but any omelet-appropriate toppings will do. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A little care for the caretakers

These high-protein egg bites are perfect for getting a busy teacher through the witching hour in late afternoon.

This salad mixes broccoli, carrots and pineapple chunks for a bright, sweet dish. (Photo by Tressa Dale/Peninsula Clarion)

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A bright and sweet Mother’s Day treat

Broccoli, pineapple and carrots are the heart of this flavorful salad.