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Healthy Banana Cookies
Desserts - Breads
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in oats, dates, oil and vanilla. Mix well and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Drop by teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Cookie... Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas, 2 cups rolled oats, 1/3 cup vegetable oil or applesauce, 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped...
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Plum Delicious Pie Crust
Desserts - Breads
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None
Break crackers into fine crumbs. Measure crumbs, should be approx. 1-1/4 cup. Place crumbs and prune butter in processor and process until moist. Coat a 9-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray. Us... Ingredients: 8 large (2-1/2x5 inch) fat-free graham crackers, 1/4 C prune butter (see recipe in book), , ...
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Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
Desserts - Breads
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None
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Add all dry ingredients and blend well. Cover and chill for at least one hour, up to overnight.... Ingredients: 1/3 C butter, 1 C sugar, 1-1/3 C flour, 1 egg...
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Yellow Poppy Seed Cake
Desserts - Breads
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat eggs. Add pudding, cake mix, water and oil and mix together until smooth. Add poppy seeds. Pour into greased and floured bunt pan. Cook at 350 degrees for 50-65 minut... Ingredients: 4 eggs, 1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding, 1 yellow cake mix, 1/2 C vegetable oil...
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Breadsticks
Breakfast - Brunch
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None
Dissolve yeast in 1 C warm water. Stir in sugar, salt and remaining water. Add flour and stir. Knead together. Add enough flour to make a soft dough, be careful not to knead the dough too much. Cover ... Ingredients: 2 Tbs. sugar, 1-1/2 C warm water, 1 Tbs. yeast, 3 C flour...
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English Apple Pudding Pie
Desserts - Breads
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None
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat. Sift flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Add to the butter/sugar and eggs mixture. Add the sliced apples and pecans. Pour mixture into a greased d... Ingredients: 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup flour, 2 eggs...
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5 Cup Honey Peanut Butter Balls
Desserts - Breads
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Mix honey and peanut butter over low heat. Increase heat and mix in dry milk, rice cereal and coconut. Shape into balls and place on wax paper. Can refrigerate if desired.... Ingredients: 1 cup honey, 1 cup rice cereal, 1 cup nonfat dry milk, 1 cup peanut butter...
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Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie
Desserts - Breads
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Cook water, sugar and corn starch on medium high until mixture boils, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes at low. Remove from heat and add jello, stirring until jello is dissolved. Pour in fresh s... Ingredients: 1 9-inch pie crust, precooked or graham cracker style, 1-1/2 C water, 3/4 C sugar, 2 rounded T. corn starch...
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Easy No Bake Cheesecake
Desserts - Breads
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Beat the cream cheese and cool whip until smooth. Slowly add the pudding mix. Add the vanilla and milk. Beat until smooth, scraping sides of bowl often. You may add more milk if the mixture is too thi... Ingredients: 8 oz. cream cheese, 1 container cool whip, 1 small package instant vanilla pudding, 1 tsp. vanilla...
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Peanut Butter Balls
Desserts - Breads
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Cream together butter, vanilla and peanut butter. Add powdered sugar in small amounts at a time. Roll in 1-inch balls. Roll balls in powdered sugar or dip in 6 oz. of melted chocolate chips. The choco... Ingredients: 2 C peanut butter, 2 C butter, 1 tsp. vanilla, 2 Lbs powdered sugar...
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Snowmints
Desserts - Breads
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None
Stir together the butter, corn syrup, salt, mint and gradually add the powdered sugar. When too stiff to stir, knead with hands. Form half of dough into small marbles for a snowman stack. Add 1 drop o... Ingredients: 1 T. softened butter, 1 T. light corn syrup, 1/8 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. mint extract...
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Melt Away Cookies
Desserts - Breads
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In bowl, stir together dry ingredients. In separate bowl, beat margarine until smooth, at medium speed. Beat in flour mixture and vanilla. Refrigerate 1 hour. Shape into 1 inch balls. Flatten with for... Ingredients: 1 C flour, 1/2 C corn starch, 1/2 C powdered sugar, 3/4 C soft margarine...
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Prune Butter
Sauces
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None
Place all ingredients in a food processor and process at high speed until mixture is a smooth paste (too thick to be in a blender). Use immediately or place in air-tight container and store up to 3 we... Ingredients: 8 oz pitted prunes, approx 1-1/3 C, 6 T water or fruit juice, , ...
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Swiss Pancakes
Breakfast - Brunch
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None
Add cold water to Bisquick. Mix together and pat in the bottom of a greased 9x13 pan. Lay the swiss cheese on top. Beat the eggs, milk and onion salt and pour on top of Bisquick and cheese. Place baco... Ingredients: 2 C Bisquick, 1/2 C cold water, 8 oz swiss cheese, sliced or grated, 4-5 eggs...
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Pumpkin Pancakes
Breakfast - Brunch
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None
Whisk together the pancake mix, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, set aside. Beat together the eggs, milk, pumpkin and oil. Combine the two mixtures, stirring just until all ingredients are moistene... Ingredients: 5-3/4 C Bisquick, 1/3 C sugar, plus 1 T., 3/4 tsp. cinnamon, 3/4 tsp. nutmeg...
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Alex's Peanut Butter Pie
Desserts - Breads
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With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar. Blend in peanut butter and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into prepared pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Optional- Garnish wit... Ingredients: 1 Oreo Cookie Pie Crust or 1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust, 8 oz. Cream Cheese, 1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter, 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar...
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Beef Stroganoff w Ground Beef
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
In dutch oven or medium stock pot, heat olive
oil or butter over medium high heat. Add onion
and minced garlic and saute for 2 min, until
fragrant and onions begin to soften. Add ground
beef, ... Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef, 12 oz white button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced, 2T minced garlic, 1 yellow onion, halved and sliced to thin half moons...
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Bell Pepper Chips
Appetizers
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None
1.Have an adult cut the bell pepper into slices
2. Marinate the slices in a bowl with the
dressing (whichever one you chose), the minced
garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl for 30
minutes to a... Ingredients: 1 Red Bell Pepper (You can use orange or yellow too), 1 Teaspoon of Minced Garlic , Balsamic Vinegrette or Italian Dressing , 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt ...
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Chicken Quesadilla
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
1. Have an adult cook the chicken on the stove
until it is well done. Once it cools have them
cut it into small squares.
2. Lay out one tortilla on a plate. First start
by adding the cheese eve... Ingredients: 2 Frozen Grilled Chicken Breasts, 1 Cup of Cheese , Reduced Fat Beans (Desired Amount and Type), Fresh Spinach (Desired Amount) ...
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Berry Ice Pops
Appetizers
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None
1. Rinse off strawberries
2. Have a parent cut the strawberries (the top
off first and then in half)
3. Peel the banana and have an adult cut it
into 1 inch pieces
4. Add all ingredients into b... Ingredients: 1 Handful of Strawberries , 1 Banana , 1 Cup of Frozen Blueberries , 1 Cup of Fat-Free Milk...
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Hazelnut Blueberry Pancakes
Breakfast - Brunch
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None
1. Follow instructions on bisquick mix under
classic pancake and then add in one cup of
frozen blue berries. Mix it
2. Add in 1/4 cup of hazelnut powder and stir
in well
3. Have an adult cook ... Ingredients: 1 Cup of Frozen Blueberries , 1/4 Cup of Hazelnut, 2 Cup of Bisquick Mix , 2 Eggs ...
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Broccoli Mac & Cheese Casserole
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
1. Have an adult boil the pasta in 4 to 6
quarts of water add the 1 tablespoon of olive
oil to the water. Let it boil following the
instructions on the box or bag of pasta.
2. Strain the pasta ... Ingredients: 1 Pound of Elbow Pasta (1 Box), 1 Cup of Shredded Cheese , 1 Cup of Fresh Streamed Broccoli , 1 Cup of Corn ...
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Veggie Tortilla Pizza
Entrees - Maindishes
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1. Place the tortilla on a plate
2. Spread the pizza sauce evenly on the
tortilla
3. Add the spinach and mushrooms on top of the
sauce (add as much as preferred)
4. Sprinkle cheese on top enoug... Ingredients: Cup of Fresh Pizza , 1 Whole Wheat Flour Torilla , 1 Cup of Shredded Cheese , Spinach (Desired Amount)...
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Trail Mix
Appetizers
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None
Pour ingredients into one bowl and do not
forget to personalize with your favorite
cereal!
Use clean hands to mix the ingredients in the
bowl
Enjoy!
You can keep it in snack size plastic bag... Ingredients: 1 Cup of Almonds , 1 Cup of Dried Cranberries , 1 Cup of Brookside Dark Chocolate Acai , 1 Cup of Dark Chocolate Morsels ...
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Banana-Berry Oat Muffins
Breakfast - Brunch
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None
Preheat the oven to 375
... Ingredients: 2 Bananas (Peeled & Mashed), 1/2 Cup of Dried Cranberries , 1/2 Cup of Cooking Oats , 1 Egg...
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Boost Smoothie
Beverages
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None
Rinse off your fruits and veggies (the apple
and broccoli)!
Have an adult cut the peeled banana and apple
into 1-inch pieces
Add all of your ingredients in the blender
Blend until well mixed
... Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup of fresh broccoli, 1 Banana (Peeled), 1 Gala Apple , 1/2 Cup of Milk ...
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Soy Drink Cupcake
Breakfast - Brunch
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None
Mix the flour and baking powder thoroughly. Mash the silken tofu, pour unsweetened soy drink and sugar, and stir again.... Ingredients: 135 ml Unsweetened Soy Drink, 75g Silken Tofu, 60g Sugar, 140g Low GLuten Flour...
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Soy Steamed Egg with Seafood
Appetizers
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None
Beat the eggs and add unsweetened soy drink, clear chicken broth, soya sauce, cooking wine, and salt... Ingredients: Ginko 4 pieces, 1 tube (diced) Okra, 2 pieces (Sliced) Mushroom, 2 pieces Shrimp...
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German Chocolate Frosting
Desserts - Breads
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None
Combine milk, sugar, butter, and egg in a heavy saucepan.
Heat on medium burner, stirring often. Bring to a gentle boil.... Ingredients: 3/4 cup evaporated milk, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 beaten egg...
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Caramel Frosting (salted if desired)
Desserts - Breads
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None
Make caramel sauce according to the DeskTop Cookbook
recipe. Let it cool completely. Mix softened butter, caramel,
and powdered sugar amd blend on medium with a mixer until
smooth and glossy. ... Ingredients: 1/3 cup caramel sauce, 1 stick of butter, softened, 4 cups of powdered sugar, Milk if needed...
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Lemon brown butter sauce
Sauces
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None
Heat 4 oz (1/2 cup) unsalted butter in a skillet or saucepan over medium high heat, whisking occasionally, until the milk solids turn brown. Whisk in 2 Tbs fresh lemon juice and season to taste with k... Ingredients: , , , ...
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Roast Mussels with Walnut Pesto
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
Position a rack in the center of the oven, and heat the oven to 450°F.
Finely chop 1 of the garlic cloves and mix with the butter. Spread evenly on the bread and toast until crisp and browned, abou... Ingredients: 2 medium cloves garlic , 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened , 1/2 loaf crusty French baguette, halved crosswise, then halved lengthwise , 2 packed cups basil leaves...
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Linguine with Mussels and Smoked Paprika
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
In a 6- to 8-quart pot, steam open the mussels with the sherry over high heat, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mussels to a large bowl, and carefully pour the liquid into a small bowl.
In the same po... Ingredients: 2 lb. mussels, cleaned , 2 Tbs. amontillado sherry , Kosher salt , 12 oz. linguine ...
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IPA-Steamed Mussels with Roasted Garlic
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
Position a rack in the center of the oven, and heat the oven to 350°F.
Rub the olive oil on the garlic, and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake until the garlic is soft, 30 to 45 minutes. Let cool slightly... Ingredients: 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil , 1 head garlic , 3 Tbs. unsalted butter , 2 lb. mussels, cleaned ...
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Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Rosemary, and Fen
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
In a 12-inch skillet, warm the oil, rosemary, and fennel seed over high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the sliced fennel, season with salt, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
Ad... Ingredients: 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 sprig rosemary, , 3 to 4 inches long , 1/2 tsp. fennel seed , 1 small bulb fennel, trimmed, cored, and thinly sliced (about 1-1/2 cups), fronds reserved for garn...
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Escarole and Egg Soup
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 450°F.
On a small rimmed baking sheet, toss the bread with 2 Tbs. of the olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Spread in a si... Ingredients: 3 slices rustic bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 3 cups) , 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil , Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , 1 medium yellow onion, chopped ...
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Minced Beef with Bok Choy and Fried Egg
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or wok over high heat. Add 2 teaspoons oil; swirl to coat. Add garlic; stir-fry 10 seconds. Add beef to pan; st... Ingredients: 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar , 2 1/2 teaspoons Thai chile paste , 2 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce , 2 1/2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce ...
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Pork Chops with Balsamic Roasted Vegetables and Go
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Heat a large heavy roasting pan over high heat. Sprinkle pork evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add... Ingredients: 4 (4-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops , 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided , 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided , 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided ...
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Artichoke and Spinach Strata
Breakfast - Brunch
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None
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Cook spinach in microwave according to package directions; cool slightly. Place spinach in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze dry.
3. Combine spinach and next 4 ingredie... Ingredients: 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach , 3 green onions, chopped (white and light green parts only) , 1 (9-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and drained , 8 ounces sourdough bread, crusts removed and cubed (about 5 cups) ...
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Simple Avocado Salad
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
1. Combine onion, lime juice, and olive oil in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add avocado; toss gently to combine. Divide arugula among 4 salad plates; top evenly with avocado mixture. Sprinkle ... Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped red onion , 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice , 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large diced peeled ripe avocado ...
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Creamy Asparagus and Hearts of Palm Pasta
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
2. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 4 minutes. Com... Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta , 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil , 1 cup chopped yellow onion, 5 garlic cloves, minced ...
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Mushroom, Asparagus, and Roasted Red Pepper Pizza
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
1. Place a pizza stone or heavy baking sheet in oven on the bottom rack. Preheat oven to 450° (keep pizza stone or baking sheet in oven as it preheats).
2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over me... Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil , 1 (1-pound) package presliced cremini mushrooms , 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar , 12 ounces refrigerated fresh pizza 0dough ...
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Seared Flank Steak with Blue Cheese Polenta
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
1. Sprinkle steak evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and allspice. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add steak to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until d... Ingredients: 1 pound flank steak, trimmed , 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided , 1/4 teaspoon black pepper , 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice ...
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Bucatini with Meyer Lemon Cream and Chives
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta over a bowl; reserve 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cooking liquid.
2. Place 6 tablespoons cooking liquid, lemon rind, ... Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked bucatini or linguine pasta , 2 teaspoons grated Meyer lemon rind , 1/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice , 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream ...
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Pressure-Cooker Beans in Tomato Sauce
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
Gigante beans are our favorites, but almost any bean will be delicious this way. Smaller white beans, like cannellini, will cook more quickly.
Heat ¼ cup oil in pressure cooker over medium. Add oni... Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil, plus more , 1 medium onion, chopped , 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced , ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for serving ...
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Pork Ragù over Creamy Polenta
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
Pork
Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large heavy pot
over medium. Cook pork, turning often, until evenly browned, 10–12
minutes. Transfer to a platter and pour off pan dripp... Ingredients: Pork 3 pounds skinless, boneless pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into 3 pieces , Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , 1 tablespoon vegetable oil , 1 large onion, finely chopped ...
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Spicy Lamb and Lentils with Herbs
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Season lamb with salt
and pepper and arrange in pan in an even patty about ¼” thick. Cook,
pressing occasionally to help meat make contact with pan, ... Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil , ½ pound ground lamb , Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced , 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ...
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Almond-Crusted Trout with White Grits and
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
Bring grits and 4 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer, whisking occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and grits are tender and creamy, 20–25 minutes. Sea... Ingredients: 1 cup white grits (not instant) , Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper , 1 cup whole skin-on almonds , 1 large egg, beaten to blend ...
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Garlicky Beef-and-Bean Stir-Fry
Entrees - Maindishes
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None
1. Combine first 5 ingredients. Gradually whisk in 3 Tbsp. oil; transfer to a large zip-top plastic bag. Add steak; seal. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.2. Pour steak and marinade into a bow... Ingredients: 4 tablespoons sugar , 6 tablespoons soy sauce , 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice , 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper ...
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Any Greens Sauté
Salads - Soups - Sidedishes
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None
Cook shallot and garlic in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring often, 1 minute. Stir in greens in batches, and cook, stirring often, 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in vinega... Ingredients: 1 shallot, minced , 2 garlic cloves, min ced , 2 tablespoons olive oil , 1 pound collard, turnip, or mustard greens, washed, trimmed, and cut into thin strips ...
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