An explosion of flavors and textures- these dumplings are pure bliss in a bite!

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Packed with Asian flavors, these mini tuna meatballs are perfect for summer entertaining!

I love summer cooking, don’t you?  When I think of summer recipes, I think of simple dishes that are easy to make and even easier to eat.  I think of recipes that can feed a crowd for a casual backyard get-together, a picnic or even a trip to the beach.  When summer comes around, I definitely prefer dishes that can be popped in the oven or cooked on a grill rather than those that involve sweating over a hot stove! 

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I’m so excited about this months Recipe Redux theme, which is “Two for One.”  It fits right in with the “Cook Once, Eat Twice” series on my blog, where I show you how to make a delicious and healthy recipe and then transform the leftovers into a completely different dish the next day.  It's a real timesaver in the kitchen, especially on busy weeknights.  Plus it’s a great way to make leftovers a lot more fun and interesting!

So for this challenge, I decided to start with an easy, versatile and family-friendly dish- Chicken Teriyaki.  Crispy chicken coated with a glossy, sweet sauce- what’s not to love?

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Protein-packed quinoa replaces white rice in this healthier version of the classic Chinese restaurant dish.  Quinoa is a gluten-free whole grain that provides a variety of vitamins, minerals and fiber to boost the nutrition of this recipe.

Fried rice holds a special place in my heart.  The year after I graduated from college and was living on my own for the first time, it was the first dish I learned to make.  I pretty much ate nothing but fried rice for a year.  It was fast, easy, convenient and most importantly, cheap! 

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Peanut butter, sesame oil and soy sauce come together with ginger and garlic in this addictive noodle dish.  A staple on Chinese-American restaurant menus, Cold Sesame Noodles are easy to make at home.  This dish requires minimal cooking time and makes a great appetizer or side dish.  Add some steamed broccoli or grilled chicken and it becomes a substantial main course.  Although they have the word "cold" in their name, the noodles can be served hot, cold or at room temperature.

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Unfortunately it’s been an especially brutal winter for a lot of the country.  I’m so grateful to now be living in Florida, but I still remember how rough the winters can get up north. When you’re stuck indoors on a cold day, there’s nothing more comforting than curling up with a hot bowl of soup.  I decided I wanted to make a soup that would fill me up but not leave me feeling heavy afterwards.  So I looked in my pantry and found a packet of soba noodles- perfect!  Soba noodles are Japanese noodles made of buckwheat. They’re often served at room temperature or chilled with a dipping sauce but they can also be served hot in soups.  They cook very quickly so they’re perfect for a delicious, fast weeknight meal.

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