Prep These Batch Cooking Recipes on Sunday, Eat Well All Week Long

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Whether you're cooking for a crowd or to stock your fridge with plenty of leftovers, batch cooking is the way to go – and it's fantastic for meal planning too. That's why this week, we're all about our Cook Sunday for the Whole Week meal plan. With just one day of prepping, you'll put batch cooking into practice and whip up enough healthy meals for yourself and unexpected guests. 

Plus, you're going to love the recipes so much you'll be thrilled you have plenty leftover. Who doesn't want to have Protein-Packed Chickpea Blondies for breakfast? Or a delicious deconstructed Egg Roll Bowl for lunch? Plus, with recipes for soups, gumbo and more, this meal plan is filled with warming foods that are ideal as the nights and mornings turn cooler.

Hit the grocery store and spend this Sunday prepping before Halloween trick-or-treating gets underway so you're ready for an almost effortless week!

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Halloween is Almost Here – Now's Your Chance to Enjoy All Kinds of Pumpkin Treats

Is there a better time to enjoy pumpkin-flavored and pumpkin-filled snacks, treats and meals than the weekend of Halloween? Now's your chance to go all in on this seasonal squash and delicious recipes that make it the star of your plate. And whether you're a huge pumpkin spice fan or into the more savory side of this orange veg, we've got all of the inspiration you need.

If you love a steamy pumpkin spice latte, you've got to put our Pumpkin Spice Pancakes on your Halloween weekend menu. Rich in vitamin A but free of all that added sugar you usually find in pumpkin spice treats, these pancakes are so easy to make they'll become your new fall go-to brunch. Or, try our Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, which tastes as decadent as pumpkin pie – minus the sugar crash, of course. The pumpkin pureé in this smoothie is a nutritional powerhouse, featuring fiber, protein and a whole bunch of vitamin A.

You can also get creative with pumpkins. If you've never tried Pumpkin Tacos, you've got to make ours. Featuring pumpkin in place of meat, these tacos are so satisfying, with a little seasonal spin that tastes right at home alongside black beans, fresh cilantro and creamy guacamole. And our Pumpkin Gnocchi with Creamy Pumpkin Spinach Sauce is another great savory dish to try. It even uses pantry staples to keep you grocery list short.

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Leafy Greens: The Key to Better Heart Health?

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Sure, salads are healthy – but new research suggests they might be even better for you than you think. Eating more leafy greens can lower your risk for heart disease and benefit heart health in other ways.

Anxious About Cooking? Try These Expert Tips

Does cooking feel overwhelming? If you're experiencing anxiety when you're trying to prepare meals, we've got tips and tricks that can simplify the process and make it easy to get healthy, well-rounded meals on the table.

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