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Ingredients 3 cups elbow macaroni 4 ounces fully-cooked chicken & apple sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced 2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp. olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups low-fat milk 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard 4 cups torn romaine lettuce 1 medium apple, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/8 teaspoon salt
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Ingredients 1 3 – 4 pound butternut squash, halved and seeded 1 large tart apple, cored, peeled, and halved 1 large onion, halved 4 cups unsalted vegetable or chicken stock 1 tablespoon mild curry powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons shelled pumpkin seeds, toasted (optional)
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Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed Reserved roast beef, thawed (about 1 lb.) 12 ounces frozen pearl onions 12 ounces frozen peas & carrots 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 ounces button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. flour 2 1/4 cups unsalted beef stock 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten with 1 Tbs. water
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Ingredients 1 8 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro Reserved cooked salmon, thawed (12 oz.) 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 2 tablespoons bottled teriyaki sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Don’t be intimidated by grilling fish. A layer of lemon slices is all you need to prevent the fish from sticking to the grate.
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Ingredients 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, defrosted 2/3 cup uncooked bell pepper, chopped 2/3 cup uncooked celery, chopped 2/3 cup plum tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup uncooked red onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp red wine vinegar 1tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided 1/4 tsp table salt, divided 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (packed in water), drained, finely chopped 1/2 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup low fat cream cheese, softened 2 medium uncooked scallions, whites finely chopped, greens chopped, separated 1/4 tsp paprika, smoked variety 1 cup Weight Watchers Reduced Fat Mexican style blend shredded cheese 3 slices cooked turkey bacon, crisp, crumbled
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Ingredients 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
Substitute 1/2 cup thawed frozen corn kernels here, if you prefer. Add with the carrot and celery in Step 2. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, quartered lengthwise and chopped 1 celery rib, halved lengthwise and chopped 4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, chopped
Got some cooked chicken? Add it with the potatoes in step 3 instead. Salt and pepper1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 2 unbaked pie crusts, either store bought or homemade (not pie shells) 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
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Mac and cheese can be a time-consuming proposition. My version is on the table in just about 30 minutes total. The spark for this recipe came from my friend Taryn, who casually combines ingredients without using a particular formula. She goes by feel, adding handfuls of cheese and spoonfuls of flour until the mixture feels right. Then she stirs in the cooked macaroni, pours everything into a casserole dish, and runs it under the broiler for a few minutes. The blast of heat creates an instant crust—no need for breadcrumbs.
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Lentils, rice, olive oil, and onions—this Middle Eastern standard is the ultimate pantry recipe. It’s also the classic example of a dish that’s greater than the sum of its parts. There are literally dozens of recipes for mujadara out there—each country, possibly even each family, seems to have its own version.
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