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Ready to build your kitchen confidence? These recipes introduce everyday cooking techniques while keeping preparation straightforward and enjoyable. Perfect for home cooks who know their way around the kitchen and appreciate delicious results without unnecessary complications.
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Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Ingredients 1/2 onion, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 clove garlic 1/2 carrot, shredded 1 Tablespoon olive oil 3 to 4 chicken breast, cooked and diced 4 cup chicken…
Brown Sugar Balsamic Strawberry Sauce
This sweet strawberry sauce, flavored with brown sugar and balsamic, is a great way to jazz up classic vanilla ice cream. Ingredients 2 lb. strawberries 1/3 cup dark…
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients 1 small butternut squash 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 small white onion, diced 1 to 2 cups vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Salt,…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cinnamon Butternut Squash, Pecans, and Cranberries
Ingredients Roasted Brussels Sprouts 3 cups Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed, yellow leaves removed 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt, to taste Roasted Butternut Squash 1 1/2 pound butternut squash,…
Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Sugar Bacon + Some Leftover Ideas
Ingredients 1 large butternut squash (about 4 cups) 4-6 slices of bacon (depending on your preference) 2 sprigs of rosemary 4 sprigs of sage leaves 2 Tablespoons maple syrup…
Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Light and creamy, vegan butternut squash soup. This simple butternut bisque is seasoned with Thai red curry paste and swirled with coconut milk. Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil…
Traditional German Rotkohl (Sweet/Sour Red Cabbage)
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds red cabbage, very thinly sliced 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 1 large Granny Smith or other semi-tart apple, peeled, cored and diced 1/4…
Chili Mac & Cheese
Ingredients 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 large white onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. ground beef 1 15-oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 15-oz. can…
Crispy Cheese and Bacon Potatoes
The secret to these potatoes is an extra long roasting time and a good drizzling of bacon grease. The smoky bacon flavor is in every bite and the…
Southern Bacon-Fried Cabbage
You’ll want to make this Southern Bacon-Fried Cabbage again and again! It’s hard to believe that such simple ingredients could result in such a flavorful and delicious side…
