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Low-Maintenance Risotto

Low-Maintenance Risotto

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Here's a Busy Cook-friendly version of a classic

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 3-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces), plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
4.3/5 (14 Votes)

Italian Ziti with Sausage

Italian Ziti with Sausage

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"Rather than hunting down high quality Italian sausages, paying top dollar then squeezing the meat out of the casin...

  • 300 g (10.58 oz) ziti or penne pasta
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 onion (brown, white or yellow), finely chopped
  • 1 lb/500g (17.64 oz) ground pork (mince) OR Italian Sausages removed from casings
  • 1.4 lb / 700g (24.69 oz) pureed tomato
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp sugar (any type)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • SAUSAGE SEASONING (not req'd if using store bought Italian sausages) (Note 4)
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika (any type - all go great with this)
  • 3 tsp red pepper flakes OR 2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt (table salt)
4.5/5 (2 Votes)

Baked Onion Chicken

Baked Onion Chicken

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Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes cereal
  • 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
4.5/5 (50 Votes)

Mac & Cheese - Cook's Country

Mac & Cheese - Cook's Country

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This is now my family's favorite version, by far, of this classic dish

  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 pound elbow macaroni (see note)
  • 1 (28-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 8 oz (3 cups) shredded mild cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz (3 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Panko bread crumbs for topping.
3.8/5 (24 Votes)

Orange-Ginger Glazed Ham

Orange-Ginger Glazed Ham

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Five ingredients, and a 10 minute prep time!

  • 1 (7 to 8 pound) bone-in shank end smoked ham half
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade
  • 2 Tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 3 Tablespoons cranberry, orange or pomegranate juice
4.3/5 (19 Votes)

Shrimp Tacos with Guacamole Cream & Olive Salsa

Shrimp Tacos with Guacamole Cream & Olive Salsa

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Scoop the avocado into a blender; add 1 tablespoon of the lime juice and ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 avocados, pitted
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted green olives
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large raw shrimp
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed
4.5/5 (2 Votes)

Potstickers

Potstickers

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These simple pork dumplings can be made in advance and frozen on a sheet tray before being transferred to a large r...

  • FOR SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup black vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds
  • FOR FILLING
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 cup finely chopped garlic chives
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1-1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Thirty 3-1/2 inch round dumpling wrappers (see note above)
  • Canola oil, for frying
4.7/5 (13 Votes)

Stewed Butternut Squash and Spinach

Stewed Butternut Squash and Spinach

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In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat

  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1 1 onion, diced
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup golden raisins, minced
  • 3 3 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp. garam masala
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 15 1 15 1 15 oz. can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 4 4 4 cups half-inch cubes butternut squash
  • 1 1 1 lb. baby spinach
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
4.3/5 (4 Votes)

French-Style Cream Cheese Spread

French-Style Cream Cheese Spread

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This is more than worth the small bit of time it takes to throw this together

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • Fresh thyme, optional
  • Assorted crackers
4.3/5 (15 Votes)

Bloody Mary Cocktail

Bloody Mary Cocktail

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Combine all of the above in a container with a sealable lid and shake well

  • 1 bottle (48 oz) of Tomato or Vegetable Juice (I use Spicy Hot V-8)
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons of prepared horseradish like Gold's (more or less to taste)
  • 13 dashes Tabasco (more or less to taste)
  • 2 oz Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
  • Vodka
  • Various garnishes such as: celery stalks, lemon and lime wedges, olives, pickled spicy beans, pickled asparagus, hot peppers, fresh cilantro, etc.
4/5 (1 Votes)