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Brown Butter Pumpkin Maple Cornbread
Pumpkin, pure maple syrup, and browned butter give this skillet cornbread a distinctly autumn character while keeping corn flavor at the center. A hot cast-iron skillet creates the…
Cheesy Roasted Red Pepper Cream Cheese Dip
Creamy, smoky, cheesy, and packed with roasted red pepper flavor, this warm dip combines cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, herbs, and smoked paprika into a rich appetizer that…
Crisp Apple & Red Onion Salad With Honey-Sesame Dressing
Crisp apples, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh cilantro are tossed in a light honey-sesame dressing for a salad that is sweet, tangy, savory, and refreshingly crunchy. Inspired…
Peanut Butter and Banana “Quesadillas”
Warm, crisp tortillas filled with creamy peanut butter and ripe banana make a quick breakfast, snack, or simple dessert. A small pinch of salt balances the sweetness, while…
Strawberry-Avocado Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 6 (6-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled ripe avocado (about 2) 1…
Creamy Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
Homemade macaroni and cheese featuring tender pasta cooked in chicken stock, a creamy three-cheese sauce, and a golden, buttery breadcrumb topping.
Super Creamy Jalapeño Sauce
Silky, rich, and intensely jalapeño-forward, this creamy green sauce gets its luxurious texture without dairy, mayonnaise, or avocado. Tender jalapeños, onion, and garlic are blended in a Vitamix…
Spicy Honey Blue Cheese Sauce
A thick, creamy blue cheese sauce balancing savory cheese, gentle honey sweetness, bright acidity, and clean cayenne heat. Part of the blue cheese is mashed into the base…
Pear and Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumber and juicy pear combine with sharp white cheddar, toasted pecans, and fresh chives in a bright honey-lemon dressing. Sweet, savory, tangy, and gently spicy, this refreshing…
