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Quick Biscuits

Light, flaky, and so quick to make. Start to finish 30 minutes +/- 2 cups self-rising flour1 cup heavy whipping cream Preheat oven to 450 degrees.Combine flour and cream in a large bowl.Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 5 minutes or until no longer...

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Lemony Broccoli Salad

A light, refreshing salad. Ingredients 1 large head of broccoli 1 1/2 pounds, cut into 1-inch florets, stems peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 tablespoon fresh lemon...

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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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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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Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad

A great summer side salad- or a meal. Prep time: 20 minutes; total time: 30 minutes Salad ingredients:  1 cup dry black lentils2 cups spinach, chopped1 cup parsley, chopped1 cup diced, seeded cucumber1/2 cup diced red bell pepper1/3 cup crumbled feta cheesesalt &...

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Ricotta Cheese in the Instant Pot

Quick, easy and really delicious. Prep Time: 5 mins Ingredients 1 quart whole milk ½ tsp salt 2 T lemon juice Directions Combine the milk and salt in the pot of the Pressure Cooker. Put the lid in place and set valve to seal position. Press the yogurt feature and...

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Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Quick and flavorful. Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 bacon slices, cut into 1 inch pieces Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

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Creamed Spinach

A quick and easy side. Prep: 5 minutes; Start to finish: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 T Olive oil 1 T butter 1 onion, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds fresh baby spinach, stemmed 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste...

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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

These potatoes can be made up to 1 day ahead - see special instructions. It was worth the 3 extra steps: 2 rinse and 1 drying cycles. Ingredients 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold...

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