Dinner

CSA Challenge: Summer Squash Frittata

Squash is plentiful now. Here's an easy dinner that chock full! Start to finish: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 good-sized summer squash, very thinly sliced 4 eggs 2 oz. Gruyere cheese, shredded 1/4 cup milk 2 green onions, white ends sliced 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper...

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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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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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