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Fuyu Persimmon and Burrata Caprese Salad
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Place persimmon rounds on a platter. Cut burrata ball into 5 or 6 pieces, ensuring that each piece has some of the firm outer shell (mozzarella) as well as some of the creamy inside (stracciatella and cream). Distribute burrata pieces around persimmon rounds. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil. Scatter basil leaves on top and sprinkle with pepper.
Gnocchi with Pomodoro Sauce
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Open marinated mozzarella balls and measure out 1/4 cup of the oil.
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2
Pour oil into a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook gnocchi in batches in the hot oil until golden and heated through. Divide gnocchi evenly amongst 4 gratin dishes.
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3
Add garlic and red chili flakes to the oil in the same skillet. Cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in salt and sugar. Pour in tomatoes. Use a wooden spoon to break up and crush the tomatoes.
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4
Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer tomatoes for 15 minutes.
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5
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
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6
Taste sauce and adjust seasonings if desired. Spoon tomato sauce over the gnocchi. Top each dish with 3 marinated mozzarella balls and set on a baking sheet.
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7
Add baking sheet to oven and broil until mozzarella balls are melted and golden browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley or basil if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 7 min
- Total
- 12 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Season salmon with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle flour onto one side of each fillet and pat gently onto the fish.
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3
Heat clarified butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, floured side down, and let sear for 2 ½ minutes. Flip and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Remove to a plate and cover with foil.
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4
Add capers to the skillet and press with the back of a fork to gently mash. Pour in wine and lemon juice; add lemon zest. Swirl the pan to combine. Let reduce by half, about 1 minute.
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5
Reduce heat to low and add butter; swirl the pan or stir with a spoon or spatula until butter is almost fully melted. Transfer salmon and any accumulated juices from the plate back into the skillet. Allow butter to fully melt while spooning sauce over salmon.
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6
Pour in water to thin sauce if needed; continue to spoon sauce over salmon and cook until salmon is fully cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the fillets should read about 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Sprinkle parsley over top.
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7
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate; spoon pan sauce over salmon.
Strawberry-Tomato Caprese Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Place tomatoes onto a platter. Alternate strawberries and mozzarella slices in a row beside tomatoes. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over tomatoes only. Toss basil over entire plate. Drizzle olive oil over everything and season the entire dish with salt and pepper.
By Carol Castellucci Miller
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Cook pine nuts in a dry skillet in a single layer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately transfer to a plate to stop the cooking process; cool, about 5 minutes.
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2
Combine pine nuts, basil, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour in olive oil slowly, with the processor running on low speed, until mixture is smooth. Add Parmesan cheese; pulse until just combined.
Mushroom Spinach Gnocchi with Creamy Boursin Sauce
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes.
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2
Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat, and pour in cream.
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3
Scoop out 3/4 cup of cooking water and set aside. Place spinach in the bottom of a colander and drain the gnocchi over the spinach to wilt it.
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4
Stir cheese into the skillet and add reserved cooking water; keep stirring until cheese is melted.
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5
Add gnocchi and wilted spinach to the skillet and stir until well combined. Serve immediately.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Mix garlic, rosemary, sea salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add zucchini, salami, mozzarella cheese, and almonds. Mix well. Stir in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Let stand for 10 minutes, then serve.
By Cooking Italian With Joe
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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2
Stir together Alfredo sauce, lemon juice, capers, lemon zest, and pepper in a small saucepan. Stir in tuna; cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve over fettuccine.
Cottage Cheese Alfredo Sauce
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Add cottage cheese and evaporated milk to the jar of a Vitamix blender (or other high-powered blender); blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds.
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2
Pour cottage cheese mixture into a sauce pan over medium high heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese. garlic, and white pepper. Cook, stirring often, until sauce has thickened, 15 to 20 minutes; stir in parsley.
Vegetarian Bolognese with Soy Chorizo
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Bring about 3 cups lightly salted water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
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2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add marinara sauce and diced tomatoes and stir. Add soy chorizo and mix until texture is even, 3 to 5 minutes. Add oregano, cayenne pepper, and paprika; reduce heat and simmer until pasta has finished cooking, about 8 minutes more. Add basil.
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3
Drain cooked pasta; top with sauce. Season with black pepper and salt.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Stir together green and black olives, olive oil, capers, red wine vinegar, shallot, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
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2
Cut salami and deli ham so they fit onto crackers.
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3
Spread cream cheese on crackers; top each cracker with a piece of salami, a piece of ham, and a spoonful of olive salad.
Goat Cheese, Pear, and Bacon Pizza with Pesto Sauce
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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2
Cook and stir bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until completely browned, about 10 minutes; remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
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3
Spread pesto over the pizza crust to cover in a thin layer to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Sprinkle about 1/2 the mozzarella cheese over the pesto. Arrange bacon pieces and pear slices atop the cheese; dot with crumbled goat cheese and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
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4
Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted, 9 to 10 minutes.
Saffron Risotto in the Pressure Cooker
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Soak saffron threads in hot water in a bowl.
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2
Melt 2 1/2 tablespoons butter in a pressure cooker over low heat. Cook and stir shallot until soft, about 3 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir for a few minutes until rice has absorbed butter and is toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour in wine and allow alcohol to cook off, about 1 minute. Add boiling stock all at once and stir. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Increase heat to high. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4 minutes.
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3
Remove cooker from heat and release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Carefully open once pressure is completely released and stir well. Stir in saffron, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoon butter, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
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4
Let risotto rest for 3 minutes in order to expand, soak up the stock, and absorb flavor. Serve in warmed bowls with extra grated Parmesan cheese.
Pizza Turkey Burgers with Quick Marinara
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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2
Add 1/2 cup diced tomatoes to a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork until broken up. Add turkey, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, basil, egg, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until combined, then form into 4 patties.
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3
Cook burgers on the preheated grill until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
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4
Meanwhile, combine remaining tomatoes, oil, and Italian seasoning in a small blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Serve on top of cooked burgers.
Gorgonzola and Prosciutto Tortellini Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Slice prosciutto into strips that are 1 inch long and 1/4 inch wide.
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2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water to stop the cooking process.
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3
Mix oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a jar. Put the lid on the jar and shake into an emulsion.
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4
Place tortellini, prosciutto, Gorgonzola cheese, bell peppers, and onion in a large bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the top and toss lightly with 2 large spoons. Enjoy immediately or allow the flavors to meld for 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grease the grates well.
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2
Place steaks on a flat surface. Rub the bone of one of the steaks with the cut side of a garlic clove, so that the friction causes the garlic to form a little bit of paste. Rub the paste over the meat on both sides. Season steaks with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing and Seasoning Mix on both sides. Drizzle with the olive oil on both sides, rubbing into the steak.
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3
Place the steaks on the grill, and cook, flipping once, about 8 to 10 minutes for medium.
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4
Remove from grill and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
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5
Squeeze lemon juice all over the meat. Slice the steak into strips and arrange on a platter. Serve immediately.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
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2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat.
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3
Cook linguine in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking water.
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4
Combine lemon zest and juice in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Sprinkle in parsley and stir in butter until melted. Stir in reserved cooking water. Add shrimp to lemon sauce.
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5
Mix together linguine, lemon-shrimp sauce, and Parmesan cheese in a large serving bowl.
Capellini Pomodoro (Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce)
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.
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2
Score a shallow "x" in the bottom of the tomatoes. Add tomatoes to the boiling water and cook uncovered until skin starts to peel off, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Peel tomatoes.
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3
Transfer peeled tomatoes to a food mill, and process until smooth.
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4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, saving 1/4 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.
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5
While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add garlic and salt and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pureed tomatoes and as much pasta water as desired. Simmer until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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6
Divide pasta amongst 4 serving bowls. Top with tomato sauce and sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve immediately.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
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2
Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl; mix well. Add in 00 flour.
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3
Sift in semolina flour and carefully fold into ricotta mixture until semolina flour is just incorporated and a soft dough forms.
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4
Place dough on a lightly floured work surface and cut dough into 4 pieces. Roll each section into a long rope about 3/4 inch in diameter.
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5
Cut the rope into 1-inch long pieces with a butter knife. Use your forefinger and press down into the middle of each gnudi to create a small dimple. Set the gnudi on a lightly floured baking sheet.
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6
Drop gnudi in batches into the simmering water and cook until they float to the surface, less than 1 minute.
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7
Drain gnudi and transfer to bowls.
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Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan until hot, about 5 minutes.
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9
Top each portion generously with marinara sauce, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and basil ribbons.
Instant Pot® Farro Risotto
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and stir in farro. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and stir to combine. Change to Manual setting. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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2
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add cream, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Greek seasoning. Stir until melted.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over onion-garlic mixture. Stir to combine, until flour is incorporated.
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2
Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring to combine. Add broccoli, carrot, and tortellini. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and turmeric. Stir to combine and reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer until broccoli is tender and tortellini are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
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3
Stir in cream and cheese until melted. Serve immediately.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms, shallot, garlic, and rosemary and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
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2
Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan by pouring in the marsala, and cook for about 2 minutes.
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3
Increase heat to medium, stir in beef broth and port, and cook until sauce starts to reduce and thicken to your preference, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust any of the ingredients to your liking.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
Dissolve chicken bouillon cube in hot water and set aside.
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2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add olive oil to the pot. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Add garlic and rice and stir until each grain of rice is coated with the oil mixture. Cook until rice is slightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Pour in white wine and simmer for about 30 seconds. Stir in chicken broth.
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3
Turn off Saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
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4
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add butter; stir until risotto is creamy, about 1 minute. Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese until melted and well combined. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
Lighter Fettuccine Alfredo with Greek Yogurt
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 11 minutes.
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2
While the fettuccine is cooking, combine cornstarch and nutmeg together in a small bowl. Add chicken broth and whisk until smooth.
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3
Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour chicken broth mixture into the pan, raise heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally. Add 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; whisk until melted. Remove from heat and whisk in yogurt until sauce is smooth.
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4
Drain fettuccine and place in a large bowl. Add Alfredo sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Top with remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano and serve.
Gnocchi Alla Vodka with Ground Beef
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a pot of water to boil. Add gnocchi and cook until floating, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
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2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat; add shallot and garlic. Gently cook until shallot has softened and garlic is fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
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3
Turn heat up to medium and add the ground sirloin, salt, and red pepper flakes. Add in tomato paste. Allow tomato paste to caramelize. Pour in vodka and deglaze the pan by bringing sauce to a boil while scraping the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
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4
Pour cream into the pan and stir until the paste has completely incorporated. Allow to gently simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts.
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5
Add drained gnocchi to the pan along with reserved 1/2 cup water. Serve topped with basil leaves.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread bread cubes over a baking sheet.
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2
Bake bread cubes in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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3
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, and salt in a large bowl. Fold in toasted bread, tomatoes, onion, olives, basil, and Parmesan cheese until vinegar dressing is evenly distributed.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
Instructions
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1
Combine garbanzo beans, artichoke hearts, frozen peas, black olives, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
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2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
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3
Mix still-warm pasta into garbanzo bean mixture. Fold queso blanco cheese into salad; add Italian salad dressing and toss to coat. Season to taste with cracked black pepper. Set salad aside until peas thaw and flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
Spicy Kimchi Chicken Rotini
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 15 minutes; drain and transfer to a bowl.
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2
Bring marinara sauce to a simmer in a saucepan. Add kimchi, chicken, onion, and red chile paste; stir until completely mixed and heated through, about 5 minutes.
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3
Mix butter into pasta and toss to coat. Pour marinara sauce over pasta and top with scallions.
Italian-Style Roasted Baby Potatoes
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 35 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking dish or rimmed sheet with aluminum foil.
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2
Place potatoes in a large resealable plastic bag. Add olive oil and Italian dressing mix, seal the bag, and shake until potatoes are coated evenly. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish.
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3
Roast in the preheated oven until tender, flipping potatoes halfway through cooking time, about 30 minutes.
My Sicilian Ex-Mother-in-Law's Peperonata
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 35 min
Instructions
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1
Cut bell peppers into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
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2
Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add bell peppers; cook and stir until onion becomes translucent, about 7 minutes more.
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3
Stir in wine, then stir in tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook until tomatoes have begun to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil, olives, and oregano; simmer, stirring occasionally, until bell peppers have softened, about 5 minutes more. Add chile pepper; season with salt and black pepper. Serve warm.