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Arroz Con Pollo
Ingredients 6 large skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped…
Linguine with Meat Sauce Casserole
We adapted this rich and creamy entrée from a 2001 Southern Living dish. 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic Vegetable cooking spray 1 28-ounce…
Borscht
4 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and halved 2 carrots, coarsely chopped 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 14- to 15-oz can…
Apricot Dipping Sauce
¾ cups apricot jam 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste 3 tablespoons finely chopped scallion greens 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste Dash of Tabasco,…
Pasta with Zesty Pecan Sauce
½ cup finely chopped pecans ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 12-ounce package linguine 1 14-ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, drained ½ cup freshly…
Noodle Bowl
This ultimate one-dish wonder goes from kitchen to table in 15 minutes flat. It even uses easy and budget-friendly ingredients such as Oriental-flavored ramen noodle soup mix, shredded…
Salsa Verde
8 ounces tomatillos, husked and rinsed ½ small white onion, finely diced 4 Jalapeño or serrano chiles, stem on, or more to taste ¼ cup minced cilantro ½…
A New Take on Carrot Salad
In this lighter version, the carrot’s crisp-tender texture and full flavor move center stage. Zest and juice of 2 limes 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon honey…
Stuffed Acorn Squash
3 large acorn squash, cut in half ½ lb. Italian sausage 1 6-ounce Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken 1 cup chopped apple ½ cup raisins Preheat oven…
Creamed Green Cabbage
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 small head green cabbage (about 2½ pounds), cored and shredded (10 cups) 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2…
