One Hour +/-

Shepherds Pie

There are many versions of Shepherds Pie - this is the one I grew up knowing, straight from England. Hands-on time: 20-30 minutes; Cooking time: 30-35 min; Total time: approx. 1 hour Ingredients 1 1/4 lb ground beef 1 cup beef stock 1 onion, minced 1/2 T butter 4...

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Chicken Soup with Wild Rice

Simple, quick, and includes protein, vegetables and fiber all in one bowl. Preparation time: 20 minutes; Cooking time: 20 minutes; Start to finish: 45 minutes Ingredients 2 quarts chicken broth 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 yellow onion,...

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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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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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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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Portuguese Kale Soup with a Twist

You can keep this soup tame or spice it up, all depends on the sausage you use. Prep time: 15 minutes; Cooking time: 45 minutes; Start to finish 1 hr +/- Ingredients 1/4 cup canola oil 1/2 pound chorizo (hot or mild depending on your taste), thinly sliced 2 large...

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