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Average-cost recipes using several fresh ingredients, standard cuts of meat, seafood in modest quantities, multiple cheeses, or several specialty ingredients.
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Thai Chicken Coconut Soup
When I was younger, the words Asian cuisine would bring to mind familiar dishes like sweet and sour shrimp or moo goo gai pan, but not much else.…
Spinach Pesto
4 cups packed spinach leaves 1 cup grated Parmesan ¾ cup pecans, lightly toasted 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon Tabasco Green Pepper…
Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad with Basil Balsamic Dressing
This vibrant salad bursts with the flavors of sweet strawberries, creamy cheese, and nutty pine nuts, all beautifully balanced by a fresh, tangy basil balsamic dressing. A delightful…
Spinach-Strawberry Salad
Looking for a vegetable and fruit salad recipe? Then check out this spinach-strawberry side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Invredients Honey-Dijon Dressing 2 tablespoons vegetable oil…
Classic Pesto (Pesto Alla Genovese)
The most basic, most traditional pesto is this basil-based one that was invented in Genoa, in northern Italy; it’s bright green and wonderfully aromatic. Be sure to add…
Pistachio Pesto
1 cup shelled pistachios 2 garlic cloves 2 cups basil ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup extra virgin olive oil Place…
Tuscan Cheese Potato Bake
Fold three types of cheeses and garlic-thyme butter into mashed potatoes then cover with a crunchy Parmesan and panko topping. Bake it till it’s golden and bubbly for…
Potato Gratin
In this classic gratin, thinly sliced potatoes soak up all the goodness of a milk-and-cream mixture that has been spiked with nutmeg. A sprinkling of grated Gruyere cheese…
Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo
We love this classic Louisiana favorite for its flavor combinations unique to Cajun cuisine. Serve this gumbo featuring chicken and andouille sausage over a bed of hot cooked…
Potato Gratin
In this classic gratin, thinly sliced potatoes soak up all the goodness of a milk-and-cream mixture that has been spiked with nutmeg. A sprinkling of grated Gruyere cheese…
