Black Bean Cheesy Bake

Heat oven to 475. In 10″ ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over med-hi. Fry garlic until lightly golden about 1 min. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, red-pepper flakes an cumin, and fry 30 seconds, reducing heat as needed. Add beans, water and s&p, and stir to combine. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top and bake until…

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Dutch Cheese Soup Recipe

1 onion 2 carrots 2 celery stalks 3 cloves garlic 6 cups cauliflower florets 3 T extra virgin olive oil. Divided Salt and ground white pepper to taste 1 bay leaf 6 cups chicken broth 2 cups grated Gouda 1 t Dijon mustard ¼ c half and half 1 T butter 1 sprig fresh rosemary,…

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Avocado, Cucumber, and Kefir Soup

Chilled Avocado, Cucumber, and Kefir Soup 1 cup organic plain whole-milk kefir or Greek yogurt 2 medium avocados, pitted and peeled, plus a few extra slices for garnish 3 medium Persian (mini) cucumbers 2 cups water 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish 1 teaspoon Maldon sea salt 2…

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Pad Thai

Classic Pad Thai The recipe makes more sauce than you will need. The leftover sauce can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Ingredients: Directions: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the garlic, chiles, palm sugar, tamarind paste and fish sauce and heat, stirring occasionally, until the palm sugar…

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ROASTED BONELESS LEG OF LAMB WITH ROSEMARY AND GARLIC

Roasted boneless leg of lamb is full of flavor and perfect for special occasions and holidays.  The boneless lamb is stuffed with rosemary, parsley, and garlic then rolled up and roasted until it’s pink, tender, and juicy.  Perfect served with a salsa verde and roasted potatoes.  Many  salsa verde recipes don’t include mint, however, when I’m making…

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Baby Lemon Impossible Pies

# Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted  1 cup granulated sugar  1/2 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 2 cups whole milk 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice  2 tablespoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting) # Instructions: 01 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a…

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Asparagus and Two-Cheese Quiche

Asparagus and Two-Cheese Quiche with Hash-Brown Crust INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Do Ahead Quiche can be made up to 1 day in advance. Cool to room temperature, then wrap with plastic and refrigerate. To reheat, bake at 325°F until warmed through, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Macaroni & Cheese, Truffled, w Nutty Cheese Topping

Serves 8 Cook 1 lb pasta, drain and toss w 2 T truffle oil. Preheat oven to 400. In saucepan, melt 5 T butter. In small bowl combine 3/4c pecan pieces, 4 T breadcrumbs, 4 T Parm, parsley, thyme and 1 tsp paprika. Toss w melted butter. In another saucepan, melt 8 T butter, ¼ c shallots, 4…

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