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Gnocchi With Roasted Cauliflower

Gnocchi With Roasted Cauliflower

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 Gnocchi With Roasted Cauliflower
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 25 min
Servings
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 25 min
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 400º F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower, sage, oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  2. Roast, tossing once, until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Fifteen minutes before the cauliflower is finished, cook the gnocchi according to the package directions.
  4. Divide the gnocchi among bowls. Top with the cauliflower and Parmesan.
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Eggplant Lasagna With Ricotta and Asiago

Eggplant Lasagna With Ricotta and Asiago

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 Eggplant Lasagna With Ricotta and Asiago
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 20 min
Servings
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 20 min
Servings
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Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat broiler. In a food processor, puree the tomatoes, garlic, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  2. In 2 batches, arrange the eggplant slices on a broilerproof baking sheet, brush with 2 tablespoons of the oil, and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Broil until charred and tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, basil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  4. Spread half the tomato sauce in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. On top of it, layer a third of the eggplant slices and half the ricotta mixture. Repeat with another layer of eggplant and ricotta. Top with the remaining eggplant and tomato sauce. Sprinkle with the Asiago.
  5. Reduce oven to 400º F. Bake the lasagna until bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  6. Divide the greens among plates, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of oil; sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the lasagna.
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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
Servings
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Servings
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Ingredients
Instructions
  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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Crispy Chicken and Garlicky Collards

Crispy Chicken and Garlicky Collards

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 Crispy Chicken and Garlicky Collards
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 35 min
Servings
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 35 min
Servings
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Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 400° F. In a large bowl, toss the chicken and mustard to coat.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the cereal, 1 tablespoon of the oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Coat the chicken with the cereal mixture and bake on a baking sheet until golden and cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook the collards in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse, and squeeze out the excess water.
  4. Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, collards, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with the chicken and lemon.
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Chicken With Spinach and Mushrooms

Chicken With Spinach and Mushrooms

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 Chicken With Spinach and Mushrooms
An easy, throw-together date-night dish, our sautéed chicken with spinach and mushrooms is sure to leave you satisfied but not overly full.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Servings
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Cook the mushrooms and pepper, tossing, for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and wine and cook until the mushrooms are tender and the wine is nearly evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Toss in the spinach and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve with the chicken.
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Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie

Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie

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 Chicken and Vegetable Pot Pie
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 35 min
Cook Time 35-45 min
Servings
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 35 min
Cook Time 35-45 min
Servings
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Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 400° F. Cook the chicken in a pot of simmering water until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes; let cool, then shred.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, 6 to 8 minutes (do not let them darken). Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  3. Add the wine and cook until evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and simmer until the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, peas, thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Transfer to a shallow 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish.
  4. Lay the crust on top, pressing to seal. Cut several vents in the crust. Place the pot pie on a baking sheet and bake until bubbling and the crust is golden, 30 to 35 minutes.
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Blackened Salmon with Broccoli Rabe and Raisins

Blackened Salmon with Broccoli Rabe and Raisins

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 Blackened Salmon with Broccoli Rabe and Raisins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings
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Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Coat both sides of each salmon fillet evenly with seasoning; cover and cook for 3–4 minutes per side or until opaque throughout and blackened.
  2. Meanwhile, in another skillet, bring the broccoli rabe and 1/2 cup water to a simmer. Cover and cook, tossing occasionally, for 3–4 minutes or until tender; drain and transfer to a plate.
  3. Wipe out the second skillet, and heat oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and salt, and cook for about 3 minutes or until softened. Mix in the raisins and broccoli rabe. Serve with the salmon and lemon wedges.
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Blackened Salmon and Rice

Blackened Salmon and Rice

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 Blackened Salmon and Rice
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 400° F. Cook the rice according to the package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne, thyme, garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon of the salt.
  3. In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt 2 ½ tablespoons of the butter. Add the lemon juice.
  4. Working with 1 salmon fillet at a time, dip the top and bottom halves first in the lemon butter, then in the spices.
  5. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon until blackened, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the oven for 8 minutes.
  6. Stir the corn, parsley, and remaining salt and butter into the rice. Transfer the salmon and rice to individual plates and serve with the lemon wedges.
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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
Servings
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
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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