Dinner

Pasta with Asparagus, Parmesan and Crispy Prosciutto

This is an America's Test Kitchen "fast and fresh" recipe. It was fast, it was fresh, and it was tasty! Start-to-finish time: 30 minutes +/- Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4 inch strips 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup...

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Spinach Tomato Frittata with Goat Cheese

Any combination of ingredients will work! (cooked or smoked salmon, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, various herbs, etc.) Start-to-finish time: 30 minutes +/- Ingredients 4 eggs 10 ounces spinach, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 8 cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons...

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Quick Chicken Chili

A mild chili that's very quick to make. Of course, you can always add more chili powder! Prep: 20 minutes; Cook: 20 minutes; Total time: 45 minutes Ingredients 1 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed and meat shredded 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1...

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Crispy Oven-Baked Parmesan Chicken

Everything sits on a Ritz... Except in this recipe, the Ritz sits on the chicken. A go-to chicken recipe that is easy to prepare - haven't found anyone who doesn't like it! Prep: 15 minutes; Bake: 45 minutes; Start to finish: 1 hour Ingredients 1 roll ritz crackers ¾...

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Sloppy Joes

Quick and classic dinner. Start to finish: about 1/2 hour Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan 1 1/4 lbs. ground beef sirloin 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon steak seasoning blend, such as McCormick brand Montreal...

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Sausage Ragu with Eggplant and Tomato

Most of my favorite veggies... Start-to-finish time: about 1 hour Ingredients 12 ounces chicken sausages, sliced on the diagonal ¼” thick 2 cups eggplant, cut into ¼ - ½” dices 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 zucchini, cut into 1” dices 1 leeks, cut in 1/4 inch...

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Greens and Potato Gratin

Another variation on the frittata theme. Start to finish: Over 1 hour Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds greens, (chard, beet greens, kale, spinach) 3/4 pound small potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup parsley, chopped to...

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Beef Stew

A classic! Minimal hands on time, but allow 2+ hours from start to finish. Ingredients 2 lbs. stew beef 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 clove garlic, peeled 1 to 2 bay leaves 1 medium onion, sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1...

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Tomato and Mozarella Pastry Tart

Two sheets of puff pastry tonight - one for dinner, and one for dessert! This turned out to be a simple, elegant meal. Serve with a green salad, and you're there! Start to finish: 1 hr +/- Ingredients 1 sheet of puff pastry 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese 4 oz fresh...

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