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Surprise ingredient: Zucchini.
These zucchini-laced chocolate muffins are so delicious, no one will catch on that there's vegetables in there . . . unless you tell them. Get the recipe.
Surprise ingredient: Butter.
Don’t be put off by the butter; It’s the secret ingredient that makes this drink unforgettable. Get the recipe.
Surprise ingredient: Raisins.
Inspired by traditional Sicilian fare, this 20-minute tomatoey pasta is a treat to twirl your fork through. Get the recipe.
Surprise ingredient: Avocado.
Get the health benefits of avocado and raspberries in a very pretty dessert. Get the recipe.
Surprise ingredients: Sweet potato, parsnip and avocado.
The latest in a bounty of ever-expanding yogurt options is veggies. The key is amplifying the vegetable’s natural sweetness before adding it to a plain yogurt. Get the recipes.
Surprise ingredient: Black beans.
Yes we did. A WHOLE can of beans goes into this chocolate cake, making it healthier, as well as rich and fudgy. Get the recipe.
Surprise ingredient: Beets.
Yes, there's 2 cups of grated beets in these brownies, and they're delicious. Get the recipe.
Surprise ingredient: Brown bread.
This ice cream recipe turns leftover brown bread into a sweet and surprising after-dinner treat. Get the recipe.
Surprise ingredient: Tofu.
A whole package of soft tofu gives this chcolate mousse a beautifully silky-smooth consistency. Get the recipe.
Surprise ingredient: Beer.
This moist, rich sweet bread comes together in just 10 minutes. Drizzled with pumpkin-ale glaze and crunchy pepitas, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious. And we mentioned there's pumpkin ale in it, right? Get the recipe.
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