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- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk together white wine vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Mix in garlic, salt, and pepper. Chill vinaigrette in the refrigerator until ready to toss with the salad greens.
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2
Wash and thoroughly dry mixed salad greens. Place in a large, chilled salad bowl.
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3
Stir dressing, and drizzle some of it on the greens and toss. Add enough dressing to coat the leaves, but not puddle in the bottom of the bowl.
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4
Sprinkle fresh parsley, chives, and tarragon over the salad and serve immediately.
Creamy Wild Mushroom Ragoût
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 50 min
Instructions
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1
Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until any liquid evaporates and mushrooms are light brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
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2
Add shallots and remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until mushrooms are caramelized and almost tender, about 10 minutes.
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3
Drizzle in cognac and vinegar and cook until liquid evaporates, 1 minute. Stir in crème fraîche.
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4
Stir in chicken broth and marjoram; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until slightly thickened and mushrooms are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 60 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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2
Place eggplant, zucchinis, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper; toss vegetables until well coated.
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3
Roast in the preheated oven until slightly tender; about 20 minutes. Mix and roast for another 12 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and cook until vegetables begin to caramelize; about 10 minutes. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
Bordelaise Sauce with Mushrooms
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 70 min
Instructions
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1
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and shallot, and cook until the shallot has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, then stir in the mushrooms once the butter has melted. Cook and stir the mushrooms until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
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2
Pour in the beef broth, wine, and Worcestershire sauce; season with the bay leaf and thyme, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, season to taste with salt and pepper, reduce the heat to medium-low, and continue to cook, uncovered until the sauce reduces slightly, about 30 minutes. Dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water, and stir into the simmering sauce until thickened. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
American French Onion Soup
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 80 min
- Total
- 100 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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2
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large, oven-safe skillet on medium heat. Stir in onions until they are all coated in butter. Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and cook onions, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and well browned, about 1 hour.
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3
Transfer skillet to the stovetop; cook and stir onions over medium heat until they start to brown and stick to the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes. Pour sherry and vinegar into the pan, and bring to a boil while scraping browned bits of onion off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
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4
Place caramelized onions in a large soup pot. Pour in chicken broth, beef broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam and fat that appear on top. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about an hour. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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5
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
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6
Generously brush French bread slices with melted butter. Place on a baking sheet and broil in the preheated oven until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes.
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7
Ladle soup into heat-proof bowls, top each bowl with a piece of toasted bread, sprinkle with 2 to 3 tablespoons of Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese.
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Broil bowls of soup under the broiler until cheese is golden and bubbly, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Place basil, garlic, and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Process until leaves and garlic are finely chopped.
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Add butter and process until just combined. Spoon into a container with a tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate until firm.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 17 min
Instructions
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1
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Cook the shallots until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Pour in the water and peas, season to taste with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the peas are tender, 12 to 18 minutes.
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2
Puree the peas in a blender or food processor in batches. Strain back into the saucepan, stir in the cream if using, and reheat. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 140 min
Instructions
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1
Dissolve sugar in water in a 2-cup measuring cup; gently stir in yeast. Let stand until yeast softens and top is foamy, about 5 minutes.
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2
Whisk 3 3/4 cups flour and salt together in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Pour yeast mixture into well; stir gently, starting from the middle, until a sticky dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead, adding more flour if needed, until dough is elastic and no longer sticky, about 10 minutes.
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3
Oil a large bowl; add dough and turn to coat. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
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4
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) with one rack in center position and one rack in lowest position.
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Fill a roasting pan with water; place on lower rack. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat.
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6
Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Form into 1 large loaf (or 6 sandwich loaves), tapering the end(s). Place loaf (or loaves) on the prepared baking sheet. Cut 3 or 4 diagonal slashes, about 1/4- to 1/2-inch, across top(s). Cover with a dry towel and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.
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Uncover loaf (or loaves); bake in the preheated oven on the center rack until top is light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes depending on size of the loaves.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 45 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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2
Melt butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
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3
Stir in flour until well blended with onions and pan juices. Add water, wine, and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
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4
While the soup is simmering, cut four 1-inch-thick slices from baguette; reserve the remaining bread for serving. Toast baguette slices in the preheated oven just until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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5
Ladle soup into four 12-ounce, oven-safe bowls. Place one slice toasted baguette on top of the soup in each bowl. Fold Swiss cheese slices, and fit onto toasted bread slices. Place soup bowls onto a cookie sheet for easier handling.
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Bake in the preheated oven just until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 60 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Scoop out as many potato balls as you can per potato using the smaller end of a Parisian scooper, 8 or 9 balls per large potato. You can't get too many out of each potato. If you want perfectly shaped balls, don't scoop too close together.
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3
Drop potato balls into a large bowl of cold fresh water so they don't discolor. Use potato carcasses for another use, e.g. potato pancakes.
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4
Add potato balls, water, and kosher salt to a large pot. Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once water is boiling, boil for just 2 minutes. Potatoes should still be firm, but not raw.
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5
Turn off heat and remove potato balls with a strainer. Allow to drain in one layer on a plate lined with paper towels. Cool until they are room temperature.
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Heat clarified butter in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Carefully add completely dry and cooled potatoes to butter. Brown potatoes until outsides are golden and crispy, and the insides are tender and fluffy, 7 to 10 minutes. Move and stir potatoes often so they brown evenly .
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Remove from heat and serve immediately.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Heat oil in a wok over high heat. Add escarole; cook and stir until greens begin to wilt. Stir in lemon juice. Add capers, salt, and olives; cook and stir for another 15 seconds. Season with black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- Total
- 5 min
Instructions
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1
Mix cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl until combined. Store in an air-tight container.
Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- Total
- 5 min
Instructions
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1
Combine blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries in a bowl; mix gently. Top with marshmallows; stir in if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- Total
- 5 min
Instructions
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1
Mix honey, mustard, brown sugar, and pineapple juice in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- Total
- 5 min
Instructions
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1
Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and hot sauce in a bowl; mix until thoroughly combined.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Combine cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato, onion, lemon juice, chile peppers, tomato, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl; stir to combine.
Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Lemon and Dill
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Slice sugar snap peas on the diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups). Add sunflower seeds, juice and zest of half the lemon, feta cheese, sunflower oil, and dill. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine. Garnish with slices of lemon and additional feta.
Romaine Salad with Orange and Olives
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk together olive oil, orange juice and vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
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2
Cut orange sections in half and add to a large bowl along with romaine lettuce, arugula, olives, and red onion. Toss until well combined.
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3
Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Garnish with pine nuts. Serve the remaining dressing on the side to be used at the table.
Stone Fruit and Tomato Salad
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Combine plums, peach, tomato, cherries, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until; set aside to allow flavors to blend, at least 5 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil; stir to combine.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Heat approximately 1/4 inch of oil, or just enough for plantain slices to be halfway submerged, in a medium skillet over medium heat.
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2
Cut off the ends of the plantains. Slit the skin of each plantain by running the tip of your knife from one end of the "rib" to the other; peel the skin. Cut at an angle, making slices that are about 3/4-inch thick.
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3
Brown plantain slices in the hot oil until brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-covered plate to drain off excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still moist.
Air Fryer Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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2
Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit slightly larger than your air fryer basket.
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3
Toss together tomatoes, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl.
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Place parchment paper into the air fryer basket, then add tomatoes. Roast for 10 minutes.
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5
Remove tomatoes to a bowl using a spatula. Carefully lift parchment paper out of air fryer and top tomatoes with any remaining juices.
Harissa Bacon Baked Beans
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1/2 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet.
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3
Cook onion in reserved drippings over medium-low heat until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
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Stir beans, harissa sauce, water, raisins, dates, cumin, and cooked bacon into the skillet. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven, covered, until heated through and bubbly, about 40 minutes. Stir gently before serving and top with parsley and jalapeno slices. Recipe developed by Laura Kanya
Sautéed Leeks in Butter and White Wine
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 7 min
- Total
- 17 min
Instructions
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1
Cut leeks about 1/4 inch above the roots and inspect for any soil. If soil is found, make another cut about 1/4 inch above the first one.
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2
Trim away the dark green sheaths, and again, inspect for soil. Tear away the outer layer of the white part of the leek, as it will be tough. Clean and reserve sheaths for seasoning, if desired.
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Cut leeks lengthwise, making narrow cuts, about 1/4 inch wide (julienne cut). If any soil is found, place cut leeks in a colander and submerge in a bowl of water. Swish gently, allowing any sediment to settle to the bottom. Remove leeks from the water, drain, and pat dry with paper towels.
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4
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until foamy. Add leeks and cook, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes. Pour in wine and cook until leeks are tender, about 1 minute.
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Remove from heat and stir in remaining butter. Season with salt and garnish with fresh parsley.
Air Fryer Copycat Nacho Fries
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 13 min
- Total
- 18 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
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2
Stir paprika, chili powder, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
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3
Pour fries into a large bowl. Drizzle vegetable oil over the fries; toss to coat. Sprinkle seasoning mixture over fries; toss until evenly coated.
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4
Place seasoned fries in the basket of the preheated air fryer. Cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket and cook until crisp; about 3 minutes more.
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5
Meanwhile, heat cheese sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Serve as a dipping sauce for the fries.
Gingered Apple-Persimmon Compote
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Heat mashed persimmons in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, lemon juice, and lemon zest into persimmons. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until sauce is desired consistency and flavors blend, 10 to 15 minutes.
Spicy Garlic-Sesame Green Beans
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Combine mirin, soy sauce, sesame chili oil, garlic, and sesame seeds in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.
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2
Heat peanut oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add green beans and saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in sauce and lower heat to medium. Continue cooking until beans have reached the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes more. Season with salt, if desired, before serving.
Skillet-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Toss together potatoes with oil and 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add potato mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are browned and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, stir together melted butter, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, thyme, and sage in a bowl until well combined. Pour over potatoes.
Bacon-Wilted Kale with Apples
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon to hot skillet; cook until crisp and fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings from skillet.
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Add apple and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and gradually add kale. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drizzle with vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
Microwave Delicata Squash
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Place delicata squash halves, cut-sides down, in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour in vegetable broth, season with salt, and cover with a lid.
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Microwave until squash easily pierced with a knife, about 8 minutes. Carefully uncover bowl; drain broth. Flip squash; let cool 5 minutes then cut into smaller pieces.
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3
Whisk lime juice, Sriracha, sugar, sesame oil, and fish sauce together in a small bowl until sugar dissolved; pour over squash.
Italian-Seasoned Cauliflower Bites in Foil
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat the grill to medium heat, about 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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2
Spread out aluminum foil on a clean work surface, fold in half, and lightly grease one side with cooking spray. Scatter cauliflower pieces onto the foil and dot with butter. Sprinkle with garlic and Italian seasoning. Bring the sides of the foil up and fold twice. Roll the ends towards the centre and press down to seal.
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Grill, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes.