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10 Classic Recipes With An Unexpected Twist

See how author of The Kitchy Kitchen amps up the flavor of your favorite recipes.
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<p>Trade in your usual peanut butter for a sea salt variation; it will give this classic sandwich a tasty kick that even your kids will love. </p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.thekitchykitchen.com/?recipes=/mom-monday-sea-salt-honey-almond-butter-macerated-berries/" target="_blank">Sea Salt Honey Almond Butter & Macerated Berries</a></p>
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Tired of the same thing for every meal? Claire Thomas, author of the The Kitchy Kitchen, offers up classic recipes with a healthy twist. This article originally appeared on Countryliving.com.
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A Twist on PB&J

<p>Trade in your usual peanut butter for a sea salt variation; it will give this classic sandwich a tasty kick that even your kids will love. </p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.thekitchykitchen.com/?recipes=/mom-monday-sea-salt-honey-almond-butter-macerated-berries/" target="_blank">Sea Salt Honey Almond Butter & Macerated Berries</a></p>
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Trade in your usual peanut butter for a sea salt variation; it will give this classic sandwich a tasty kick that even your kids will love.

Recipe: Sea Salt Honey Almond Butter and Macerated Berries

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

<p>Gluten-free and vegan cakes can be just as delicious as regular ones. With the help of coconut cream, this flourless cake won't have a dry texture.</p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.thekitchykitchen.com/?recipes=/vegan-gluten-free-chocolate-cake-coconut-whipped-cream/" target="_blank">Vegan & Gluten Free Chocolate Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream</a></p>
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Gluten-free and vegan cakes can be just as delicious as regular ones. With the help of coconut cream, this flourless cake won't have a dry texture.

Recipe: Vegan and Gluten Free Chocolate Cake with Coconut Whipped Cream

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Peach S'mores

<p>By trading in chocolate squares for peaches, summer s'mores just got a whole lot healthier. </p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.thekitchykitchen.com/?recipes=/smeaches/" target="_blank">S'Meaches</a> </p> <p><strong>Plus: </strong><a href="http://vimeo.com/28647609" target="_blank">Watch this video to learn how to create the perfect "Smeach."</a></p>
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By trading in chocolate squares for peaches, summer s'mores just got a whole lot healthier.

Recipe: S'Meaches

Plus: Watch this video to learn how to create the perfect "Smeach."

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Sweet Pea Hummus

<p>A snack-time essential, hummus gets an added jolt of flavor by incorporating one cup of frozen peas.</p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.thekitchykitchen.com/?recipes=/sweet-pea-hummus-mom-monday/" target="_blank">Sweet Pea Hummus</a> </p> <p><strong>RELATED: </strong><a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/about-food/simple-snack-recipes-0610#slide-1" target="_blank">Simple Snack Recipes</a> </p> <p> </p>
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A snack-time essential, hummus gets an added jolt of flavor by incorporating one cup of frozen peas.

Recipe: Sweet Pea Hummus

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Cauliflower Fried Rice

<p>Trying the Paleo Diet? This version of fried rice incorporates cauliflower, which is a perfect way to sneak in veggies for kids.</p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.thekitchykitchen.com/?recipes=/fried-rice-mom-monday/" target="_blank">Fried Rice</a></p> <p><strong>RELATED:</strong> <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/recipes/kid-friendly-family-recipes-0209#slide-1" target="_blank">Kid-Friendly Meals</a></p>
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Trying the Paleo Diet? This version of fried rice incorporates cauliflower, which is a perfect way to sneak in veggies for kids.

Recipe: Fried Rice

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Flavored Popcorn

<p>Ditch the butter and try a vanilla bean-, cayenne pepper-, or dried oregano-flavored topping instead.</p> <p><strong>Recipe: </strong><a href="http://www.thekitchykitchen.com/?recipes=/popcorn-three-ways/" target="_blank">Popcorn Three Ways</a> </p> <p> </p>
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Ditch the butter and try a vanilla bean-, cayenne pepper-, or dried oregano-flavored topping instead.

Recipe: Popcorn Three Ways

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Chicken Mole Sandwich

<p>The classic chicken salad sandwich gets an updated twist with Mexican mole sauce.</p> <p><strong>Recipe: </strong><a href="http://www.thekitchykitchen.com/?recipes=/chicken-mole-sandwich/" target="_blank">Chicken Mole Sandwich</a><strong> </strong></p>
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The classic chicken salad sandwich gets an updated twist with Mexican mole sauce.

Recipe: Chicken Mole Sandwich

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Roasted Parmesan Chicken

<p>Skip the fried chicken tonight and opt for a healthier version, garnished with chili peppers. </p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.thekitchykitchen.com/?recipes=/pollo-al-mattone-with-pickled-chilies-parmigiano/" target="_blank">Pollo Al Mattone With Pickled Chilies & Parmigiano</a></p>
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Skip the fried chicken tonight and opt for a healthier version, garnished with chili peppers.

Recipe: Pollo Al Mattone With Pickled Chilies and Parmigiano

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Vegan Chocolate Pudding

<p>This pudding recipe uses unique ingredients, such as kuzu starch and arrowroot, which can both be easily found in health food stores. </p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.thekitchykitchen.com/?recipes=/vegan-chocolate-pudding/" target="_blank">Vegan Chocolate Pudding</a> </p> <p><strong>RELATED:</strong> <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/cooking/recipes/vegetarian-recipes-0309#slide-1" target="_blank">Vegetarian Recipes</a> </p>
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This pudding recipe uses unique ingredients, such as kuzu starch and arrowroot, which can both be easily found in health food stores.

Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Pudding

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Lamb Meatballs with Kale and Couscous

<p>This dish uses North African spices to add some exotic flavor to your dinner. </p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.thekitchykitchen.com/?recipes=/lamb-meatballs-over-chickpeas-with-kale-cous-cous/" target="_blank">Lamb Meatballs Over Chickpeas with Kale & Couscous</a> </p>
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This dish uses North African spices to add some exotic flavor to your dinner.

Recipe: Lamb Meatballs Over Chickpeas with Kale and Couscous

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<p>Trade in your usual peanut butter for a sea salt variation; it will give this classic sandwich a tasty kick that even your kids will love. </p> <p><strong>Recipe:</strong> <a href="http://www.thekitchykitchen.com/?recipes=/mom-monday-sea-salt-honey-almond-butter-macerated-berries/" target="_blank">Sea Salt Honey Almond Butter & Macerated Berries</a></p>
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