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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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Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pecans
6 medium (about 2 pounds) sweet potatoes 2 eggs 2 tablespoons barley malt syrup 2 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter; melted Pinch of sea salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon…
Pecan Corn Bread Stuffing
2 cup corn bread crumbs ½ cup pecan pieces ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼…
Pecan Rice Pilaf
2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large shallot, minced ⅓ cup wild rice 1¼ cups water ½ cup long-grain white rice ¾ cups beef stock ¼ cup dry white…
Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf
4 cups chicken broth 1 cup wild rice, rinsed well 1¾ cups wheat pilaf 1 cup pecan halves 1 cup currants, dried 1 bunch scallions; thinly sliced ½…
Pesto Green Beans and Tomatoes
1½ pounds fresh green beans 1 pint small tomatoes, such as red grape halved ¼ cup Pesto Vinaigrette Salt and pepper Cook green beans, covered, in a small…
Sweet Potato and Apricot Puree with Pecan Streusel
5 large sweet potatoes (about 3½ pounds) 6 ounce dried apricots (about 1½ cup) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; to taste 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ⅓ cup light brown…
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
3 pounds sweet potatoes ¾ cups orange juice 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg…
