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Lemony Lentil Soup
By Marlenew
Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 carrots, finely diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 12 ounces Swiss chard, (about 2 bunches), stems removed and pickled, leaves thinly shredded
- Zest and juice of 2 lemons
Greek Spaghetti Squash Toss
By jtoro_318
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/3 cup unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups Easy Baked Spaghetti Squash (See recipe below)
- 1 cup baby spinach, torn
- Dash of salt
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Hearty Tortellini Soup
By Gazelle
Hearty tortellini soup with chickpeas and kale makes for a warm and healthy supper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion, about 1 large
- 2 cups chopped fennel bulb, about 1 large
- 1/4 cup minced fresh garlic
- 2 (8-ounce) packages sliced cremini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
- 8 cups unsalted vegetable stock
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 (15-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 (15-ounce) cans unsalted chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 6 cups stemmed, chopped curly kale
- 1 1/2 (9-ounce) packages whole-wheat 3-cheese tortellini
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Christmas Cranberry Salad
By msippigrl
Pretty Christmas fruit salad, and soo good too! Your holiday guests will love it
- 2 cups ripe fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple in 100% juice, drained well
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 (12-ounce) tub Cool Whip, thawed
- 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Potato & Leek Gratin
By á-4084
This Potato & Leek Gratin dish features a golden crisp crust with tender, cheesy potatoes, the combinations of text...
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and very thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large leek, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 2 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Spanish Rice with Chorizo
By á-34480
Place a wide, high-sided skillet or pot over high heat
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (10 oz.) can Rotel diced tomatoes and chilies
- 1 cup chicken broth (or any broth)
- 1 medium sweet bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 3/4 lb. chorizo sausage links, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces (about 4 links)
Eggplant Parmesan
By á-4084
Trying to slice into this eggplant Parmesan while it's molten hot creates an oozy mess, so let it rest at room temp...
- MARINARA:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 head garlic, cloves crushed
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 3 oil-packed anchovy fillets, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
- 1/4 cup torn basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt
- Eggplant and Assembly
- 4 pounds Italian eggplants (about 4 medium), peeled, sliced lengthwise 1/2–3/4 inch thick
- Kosher salt
- 3 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Parmesan, finely grated & divided
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 large eggs, beaten to blend
- 1 1/3 cups olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped basil and parsley, plus basil leaves for serving
- 6 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, grated (1 1/3 cups)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
Easy Lasagna Pasta Bake
By KRed
Thank you Jeff for finding this yummy Easy Lasagna Pasta Bake recipe
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 5 cups cooked pasta, about 1/2 to 3/4 of a one pound box
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 (8-ounce) package Mozzarella cheese, shredded
How to Spatchcock Cornish Hens
By TheCulinaryChase
Sounds a bit gross but by removing the backbone you actually decrease the cooking time, the bird cooks evenly, and ...
- 2 cornish hens
- Salt, pepper and other seasonings to taste
Meyer Lemon Pizzelles
By MJH
Makes 40-50 depending on iron size
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 6 Large Eggs, room temp
- 2 Sticks of Butter, melted and cooled
- 3 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Pure Orange Extract
- Zest of 3 Meyer Lemons
- 4 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour, spooned into measuring cup
Pepper, Tomato and Cucumber Salad
By á-103628
Mix shallots, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, honey, dill, oregano and salt Slowly whisk in olive oil
- Salad:
- 1 sweet bell pepper, yellow or orange for color
- 1/2 English cucumber, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 - 1 container of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 - 12 kalamata olives, chopped (based on your taste)
- Dressing:
- 2 small shallots, peeled and finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp. honey
- 2 Tbsp. fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tsp. fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 1 tsp. salt (optional)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Baked Creamy Cheesy White Sauce Gnocchi
By á-31592
1.Pre-heat oven to 425°, lightly oil an 8 x 6 inch baking dish
- 1 pound Gnocchi (homemade or store-bought, my store-bought Gnocchi said cooked in 2 minutes)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grated Fontal (or Gruyere) cheese
- fresh thyme
- WHITE SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup milk (I used 2%)
- 1 tablespoon flour
- pinch salt
- dash of oregano, basil and pepper
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