100 Things to Make for Dinner

Spinach Pie – Greek Spanakopita

Wow - not the first recipe I've tried for this classic dish, but definitely the best. The original recipe called for egg substitute (8 oz), but I like using real eggs. Total Time: 1:30; Prep 0:45; Cook 0:45 Serves: 12 Ingredients Cooking spray (olive oil) 2 tsp olive...

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Chicken Fajitas

Full of flavor, with a spice mix that is easy to make with ingredients you most likely have in your cabinets. Start to finish: 30 minutes +/- Ingredients 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic...

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Pizza Crown

This was fun to make and looks super cool when it comes out of the oven. Appetizer or a meal! Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients Cornmeal (or flour) for dusting the pan 1 pound pizza dough*, store bought or homemade, brought to room temperature...

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Italian Wedding Soup

A classic soup, adapted from a Cook's Country recipe. Serves 6 to 8. About an hour to prepare. Ingredients Meatballs 2 slices white bread, torn into pieces 1/2 cup milk 1 egg yolk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 3 garlic...

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Indian-Spiced Corn Soup with Yogurt

We could eat corn on the cob every day (debate still continues whether it's better on the grill or in the microwave, but that's for another time...), but once in a while it's nice to have it in a different form. This soup has lots of flavor! Start to finish: about an...

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Quiche

Quiche - a classic, go-to, prepare ahead, keep-one-in-the-freezer type of dish. Use pre-made pastry shells to make it even easier to put together. Start to finish: about an hour. Ingredients: Pastry for one 9' Pie 8 slices bacon 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded (4 oz) 1/3...

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Lamb Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Sauce

Lots of flavor and not very fussy to make. If you have a cookie scoop, it will be even faster to make the meatballs. Start to finish: 1 hour Ingredients: For the meatballs: 1 medium onion, peeled and finely diced 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 egg yolks, extra-large 1/2...

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North African Meatballs

This recipe serves 4, love all the spices it calls for! From the NYT Cooking section. Serves: 4 Ingredients: For the Saffron Tomato Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 finely diced onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 inch cinnamon stick large...

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Red Lentil Soup with North African Spices

Recipe By: Cooks Illustrated Serving Size: 4; Total time: 45 minutes - 1 hour Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large onion, chopped fine Salt and pepper 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground...

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