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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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CSA Challenge: Pumpkin with Soup Inside

The name of this recipe says it all! This was easy, fun, and has a very delicate flavor. (Picture coming soon!) Prep: 15 minutes; Bake 1-1 1/4 hours; Total time: 1 1/2 hours Ingredients 7-8 pound pumpkin 4 T butter Salt & pepper 1 c minced white portions of leeks...

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Feijoada (Brazilian Black Beans)

Here's a recipe from Food Network/Emeril Lagasse. I made the following adaptations to speed up and simplify: Cooked the black beans first, in the pressure cooker. Doubled the sausage, did not include the carne seca or spareribs. Dish will take between 1 hr and 3 hrs,...

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Grilled Chicken with Eggplant Caponata

Simple grilled chicken with a flavorful eggplant and tomato topping - looks kind of fancy, too. Broil the chicken if you don't have a grill. Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 1 hour; Total: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients 4 boneless chicken breasts 3 T olive oil 1/2 t salt 1/4 t...

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Lamb Stew with Spinach and Garbanzo Beans

A super-flavorful stew that that can be made in a crockpot or on the stovetop. It is great on the stovetop, incredible in the crockpot. Crockpot: Prep: 10 minutes; Cook 6 hrs; Finish prep 10 minutes. Stovetop: Prep: 20 minutes; Cook 1 hr; Finish prep 10 minutes....

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Brazilian Black Beans in the Pressure Cooker

Got a pressure cooker? This recipe is easy, authentic, and (relatively) quick in the pressure cooker. It's doable on the stove top, just allow about 2 1/2 hours to cook the beans. Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 15 minutes; let stand about 30 minutes; finish hands-on...

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New Orleans’ Style White Beans

Very easy with a pressure cooker, but works fine on the stove top, too. For pressure cooker: 10 minutes prep; 50 minutes cooking time. On the stove: 10 minutes prep; 2 1/2 hours cooking time. Note: Allow for overnight soaking of beans. Ingredients 1 lb. great northern...

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Stuffed Manicotti with Meat Sauce

Stuffing the Manicotti can be a bit tedious, but if you cook the pasta just right, they should hold together fine while you stuff them. Prep: 30 minutes; Bake: 45 minutes; Stand: 10 minutes; Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours  Ingredients 1 package (8oz) Manicotti, uncooked...

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Crockpot Beef Stew

A classic beef stew. I like to make it with the vegetables in fairly large pieces, but you can chop them up as small as you'd like. Hands-on time: 10 minutes; Start to finish time: 5-6 hours Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 lb. beef stew...

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