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Fiorentini with Butternut Squash

Fiorentini with Butternut Squash

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Shredded butternut squash is cooked briefly, leaving some bite to it before being tossed with pasta in this pretty ...

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 5 cups shredded butternut squash (from about 1/2 peeled medium squash; shredded with the coarse grating attachment on a food processor or on a box grater)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh sage
  • 1 pound fiorentini or other short curled pasta
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan or Grana Padano plus more
4.7/5 (9 Votes)

Orecchiette Carbonara with Leeks

Orecchiette Carbonara with Leeks

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Eggs become a silky, creamy sauce when they're tossed with hot pasta

  • 4 applewood-smoked bacon slices, diced
  • 2 medium leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/3-inch pieces
  • 10 ounces orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta) or small shells
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
4.6/5 (11 Votes)

Chorizo and White Bean Stew

Chorizo and White Bean Stew

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If you can't find fresh chorizo, use any fresh sausage

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 pound fresh Mexican chorizo or Italian sausage links
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 2 15-ounce cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • 5 ounces baby spinach (about 10 cups)
  • Smoked paprika (optional)
  • Ingredient info
  • Smoked paprika can be found at most supermarkets.
4.6/5 (14 Votes)

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Muffins

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

  • 1 1/2 C. all purpose flour
  • 1 C. old fashioned oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbs applesauce
  • 3/4 C. light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 C. mashed banana (about 3 bananas)
  • 6 Tbs creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup lowfat buttermilk or plain Greek yogurt
4.6/5 (20 Votes)

Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad

Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad

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This delicious Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad recipe is very forgiving so feel free to adapt it to your personal taste

  • DRESSING:
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2/3 cup light sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • SALAD:
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 2 cups roasted skinless, boneless chicken breasts, chopped (about 2 breasts)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup peeled avocado, diced
  • 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8 3/4-ounce) can no-salt-added whole-kernel corn, rinsed and drained
4.4/5 (61 Votes)

Creamy Pappardelle with Leeks and Bacon

Creamy Pappardelle with Leeks and Bacon

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This twist on pasta carbonara is sweet from leeks and rich thanks to cream (in place of eggs)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 medium leeks, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise
  • Kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 pound pappardelle or fettuccine
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan or Grana Padano
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

Bacon and Leek Risotto with Poached Egg

Bacon and Leek Risotto with Poached Egg

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1. Bring large skillet of water just to simmer over medium-low heat

  • 6 large eggs
  • 5 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 large)
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice or medium-grain white rice (about 10 ounces)
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh Italian parsley leaves (for garnish)
  • Additional finely grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
4.7/5 (6 Votes)

Homemade Honey Roasted Peanut Butter

Homemade Honey Roasted Peanut Butter

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Ready in 5 minutes. No added oil or salt!

  • 16 ounces honey roasted peanuts
4.5/5 (25 Votes)

Aunt Jan's Baked Beans

Aunt Jan's Baked Beans

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A deluxe and slightly different take on the same old standby

  • 1 can butter beans, drained
  • 1 can lima beans, drained
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 1 can baked beans
  • 1/2 lb bacon, cooked & chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped and sauteed in bacon grease
  • 1/2 c. ketchup
  • 1/2 t. mustard
  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 2 T. Worcestershire sauce
4.5/5 (15 Votes)

Coconut-Chocolate Pecan Pie

Coconut-Chocolate Pecan Pie

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1. Heat oven to 350 degrees

  • 1 cup sweetened flake coconut, plus more for garnish (optional)
  • 1 refrigerated piecrust (from a 15.5-oz pkg)
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Whipped cream (optional)
4.7/5 (13 Votes)