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Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta

Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta

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1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, adding the peas during the last minute of cooking

  • 3/4 pound  gemelli, penne, or another short pasta
  • 1 cup  frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon  unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup  heavy cream
  • 2 cups  shredded rotisserie chicken (about half of a 2- to 2 1/2-pound bird)
  • 5 ounces  baby spinach (about 6 cups)
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • grated Parmesan, for serving
4.4/5 (25 Votes)

Swiss Chard & Egg Casserole

Swiss Chard & Egg Casserole

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The trick is to toss the whisked eggs with the chard leaves raw

  • a bit of olive oil, for the pan, to cook the mushrooms
  • 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 4-5 large chard leaves, stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino cheese
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • a few pinches of red pepper flakes
  • salt & pepper
4/5 (1 Votes)

Meyer Lemon Bars

Meyer Lemon Bars

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You don't have to use meyer lemons for this recipe but if you can find them you won't regret it

  • CRUST
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more to sprinkle on the finished bars
  • pinch of salt
  • 8 Tbls unsalted butter, still cool and cut into 8 pieces
  • FILLING
  • 7 large egg yolks
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup + 2 Tbls sugar
  • 2/3 cup meyer lemon juice (from about 4-5 medium lemons)
  • finely grated zest from the lemons
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 Tbls unsalted butter, cut in to 4 pieces
  • 3 Tbls heavy cream
4.5/5 (28 Votes)

Carrot, Broccoli and Cheese Orzo

Carrot, Broccoli and Cheese Orzo

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For this dish, I just toss the veggies in my food processor and pulse them into tiny pieces (which cuts down on the...

  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1 small shallot
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
  • 1 cup white or whole wheat orzo
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4.4/5 (25 Votes)

Broccoli with Garlic Butter and Cashews

Broccoli with Garlic Butter and Cashews

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Place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup chopped salted cashews
4.6/5 (12 Votes)

Butternut Squash Croquettes

Butternut Squash Croquettes

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These are baked, not fried… but I promise they’re so good that you likely won’t even notice

  • INGREDIENTS:
  • 1/2 a medium sized butternut squash, roasted until soft (about 1.5 cups of mash)
  • 1/3 cup garbanzo bean flour
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • pinch of cayenne
  • splash of maple syrup or agave (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions, white and green parts
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 about 1 cup panko bread crumbs, for rolling
  • YOGURT SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • juice and zest of one lime (or 1/2 a lemon)
  • splash of olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • a few tablespoons of chopped cilantro
  • a few pinches of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • salt & pepper
4.4/5 (10 Votes)

Baby Frittatas

Baby Frittatas

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  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan, grated
  • 1/4 cup asparagus, diced
  • 3 sun dried tomatoes, packed in oil and diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
4.8/5 (21 Votes)

Turkey Shepherd's Pot Pie

Turkey Shepherd's Pot Pie

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 stalks of celery, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups or 1-14 oz can low sodium chicken or turkey broth
  • 2 cups leftover turkey meat, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
4.3/5 (23 Votes)

Oatmeal in the Slow Cooker

Oatmeal in the Slow Cooker

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throw apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon in the bottom of the crock pot

  • 2 sliced apples
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 4 cups water
4.6/5 (53 Votes)

Sweet Potato Biscuits

Sweet Potato Biscuits

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  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1 cup sweet potatoes, cooked & mashed
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
4.4/5 (14 Votes)