An Indirect Route

2-Ingredient Bagels

No rising, no boiling, and very little kneading. You can make these bagels before you go to work in the morning! 1 cup of self-rising flour*1 cup of nonfat Greek yogurtEgg white Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and lightly coat...

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Chocolate Shortbread

Simple but so good, made with 6 ingredients. Stir the dough by hand so you don't overmix. A little sprinkle of sea salt on top adds a bit of flair. 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened1 teaspoon salt, extra-fine if possible1 cup (198g) sugar1/3 cup (28g) cocoa1...

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Chicken Skillet with Spinach and Tomatoes

Quick and flavorful! Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 20-25 minutes; Start to finish: 30 minutes 6 servings 2 tablespoons oil 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon...

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Lemon Cake

A dense, poundcake-like lemon cake with a cream cheese lemon frosting. Yum! For the Cake:3 cups sifted all-purpose flour2 1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature1 3/4 cups granulated sugar4 large eggs, at...

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CSA Challenge: Watermelon Gazpacho

A "creamy" blended take on the classic cold tomato soup, watermelon adds a touch of sweetness. Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 tomatoes, cut into chunks 1/4 watermelon, cut into chunks (remove rind) 1 cucumber, peeled 3 spring onions, trimmed and peeled Salt Chili...

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CSA Challenge: Instant Pot Ratatouille

This checks a lot of boxes - zucchini, eggplant, tomato, peppers, onion. And it's quick! Cut the vegetables into similar sized pieces. Start to finish: 30 minutes 2 T extra-virgin olive oil1 onion, dicedSalt and freshly ground pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp dried...

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CSA Challenge: Tomatillo Salsa

Thanks to #1 son for this easy salsa! Tomatillos, papers removed and cut in half or smaller1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removedSaltJuice from 1 limeCilantro1/2 avocado Pan fry the tomatillos in some olive oil until they turn a brighter green.Blend all ingredients except...

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Glazed Blueberry Scones

Moist and full of flavor. The original recipe called for heavy cream, but works well with full-fat yogurt, too. Ingredients 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 6 Tablespoons (75g) granulated sugar1 Tablespoon fresh lemon...

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CSA Challenge: Beets in the Instant Pot

A quick, relatively mess-free way to prepare beets. Start to finish: 35 minutes 3 medium beets, trimmed and unpeeled2 tsp. balsamic vinegar1 tsp. olive or canola oil1/8 tsp. fine sea salt Put 1 to 11/2 cups water into the Instant Pot. Set steamer trivet inside, and...

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