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Cauliflower-Broccoli Gratin

Cauliflower-Broccoli Gratin

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Cauliflower-Broccoli Gratin
Prep Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 45 Minutes
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Prep Time 15 Minutes
Cook Time 45 Minutes
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  1. Position racks in upper and lower third of oven; preheat to 425 degrees F.
  2. Toss broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon oil until well coated. Divide between 2 baking sheets and spread in an even layer. Roast the vegetables, stirring once and rotating the pans top to bottom about halfway through, until tender and beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until very soft and golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Add milk and continue to stir, scraping up any browned bits. Cook, stirring, until the sauce bubbles and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  4. When the vegetables are done, remove from the oven. Preheat the broiler.
  5. Transfer half the vegetables to a 2-quart, broiler-safe baking dish. Spread half the sauce over the vegetables. Add the remaining vegetables and top with the remaining sauce.
  6. Combine breadcrumbs and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small bowl (skip this step if you are topping with cheese).
  7. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture (or cheese) over the gratin. Place under the broiler and broil, watching closely, until the gratin is bubbling and beginning to brown on top, 1 to 5 minutes, depending on your broiler. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Onions

Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Onions

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Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Onions
Prep Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 25 Minutes
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Prep Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 25 Minutes
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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. If sprouts are very small, cut in half; otherwise cut into quarters. Cook the sprouts until barely tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, until brown but not crisp, 3 to 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel. Pour out all but about 1 tablespoon bacon fat from the pan.
  3. Add oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until soft but not browned, reducing the heat if necessary, about 4 minutes. Stir in thyme (or savory) sprigs, salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high, add the Brussels sprouts, and cook, tossing or stirring occasionally, until tender and warmed through, about 3 minutes. Remove the herb sprigs. Add the bacon, thyme (or savory) leaves and lemon juice, if using, and toss.
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Southern Broccoli Salad

Southern Broccoli Salad

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Southern Broccoli Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
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  1. In a medium bowl, combine broccoli, onion, celery, and cheese; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add mayonnaise mixture to vegetable mixture and toss.
  3. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to marinate the flavors.
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Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

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Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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  1. Heat the oil in the pressure cooker on sauté. Cook the carrots, celery, and onion for 3 minutes or until the carrots and celery are tender and the onion is soft, stirring frequently. Stir in the broth, chicken, water, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Secure the lid. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes then quickly release any remaining pressure. Remove the pressure cooker lid.
  3. Set the pressure cooker to sauté. Heat until the soup comes to a simmer. Stir in the noodles. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until the noodles are tender, stirring frequently.
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Pierogi With Sautéed Red Cabbage

Pierogi With Sautéed Red Cabbage

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Pierogi With Sautéed Red Cabbage
Potato dumplings are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Add apples to the cabbage to make it more pleasing for kids.
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 13 min
Cook Time 7 min
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Course Main Dish
Prep Time 13 min
Cook Time 7 min
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Instructions
  1. Cook the pierogi according to the package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
  3. Add the apple, cabbage, parsley, vinegar, caraway seeds, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  4. Cook, stirring, until the cabbage is slightly wilted but still crunchy, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with the pierogi and sour cream, if using.
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Curried Eggplant With Tomatoes and Basil

Curried Eggplant With Tomatoes and Basil

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Curried Eggplant With Tomatoes and Basil
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
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  1. In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the rice, 1½ cups water, and ½ teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Stir the rice once, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes, eggplant, curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until eggplant is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chickpeas and cook just until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  6. Remove the vegetables from heat and stir in the basil. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve the vegetables over the rice with yogurt, if using.
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Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup

Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup

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Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup
This hearty but lean meal will be sure to satisfy everyone in your family!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Combine chicken broth, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low; simmer until the onion and celery begin to soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir chicken into the simmering broth; cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Remove and discard bay leaf. Stir rice and lime juice into the broth; cook and stir just until rice is hot and grains separate, about 1 minute. Garnish with lime slices.
Recipe Notes

Tip: aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.

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