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Butternut Bisque
By AdamNicole
Your guests don't need to know you whipped up this elegant autumnal soup in a blender and stashed it in the freezer
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 to 1/4 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more for garnish (optional)
- Coarse salt
- 1 large butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Sour cream, for serving
15-Minute White-Bean Soup
By AdamNicole
This hearty soup is perfect for lunch or a light supper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
- 1 can (19 ounces) white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
Sauteed Chicken in Mustard-Cream Sauce
By AdamNicole
This classic French combination of ingredients also makes an excellent sauce for fish, such as seared salmon and tr...
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine, or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh)
Mediterranean Chicken Stew
By AdamNicole
If you plan to make the polenta, bring water to a boil while chicken is browning, then add polenta to water when b...
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pitted Kalamata olives (about 5)
- 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Creamy Polenta, for serving