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Slow cooker French onion beef and gnocchi with melted Gruyère
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Slow Cooker French Onion Beef and Gnocchi

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Slow cooker French onion beef and gnocchi brings together sweet browned onions, pull-apart chuck roast, and soft potato dumplings. A little melted Gruyère finishes the dish without hiding the beef and onions underneath. The onions get their color in a skillet before they go into the slow cooker. That takes […]

Thai Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Coconut Sauce
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Thai Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Coconut Sauce

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The sauce does much of the work in these Thai-inspired chicken meatballs. Coconut milk softens the heat of red curry paste, while garlic, ginger, and a squeeze of lime keep the dish from tasting too rich. A bowl of rice underneath catches every spoonful. Brown the meatballs first, then finish […]

Lasagna Soup with Ricotta Topping
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Lasagna Soup with Ricotta Topping

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Lasagna Soup with Ricotta Topping Lasagna soup with rich tomato broth, tender noodles, and a creamy ricotta topping. A comforting one pot meal ready in about 55 minutes, including 10 minutes prep and 45 minutes cooking. Skip the layering and keep the ricotta. Broken lasagna noodles cook in a tomato […]

Easy Ramen Carbonara
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Easy Ramen Carbonara

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Easy Ramen Carbonara Easy ramen carbonara with eggs, parmesan, and bacon. A quick, creamy dinner made in about 15 minutes with overlapping preparation and cooking; allow longer if the water or bacon needs more time. Keep the noodles and leave out the seasoning packets. This carbonara-inspired shortcut uses bacon, parmesan, […]

Weeknight Fish Tacos
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Weeknight Fish Tacos

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Weeknight Fish Tacos Easy weeknight fish tacos with seasoned white fish, cabbage, avocado, and lime. A fresh dinner ready in about 20 minutes. No batter, deep fryer, or elaborate sauce here. These tacos pair skillet-cooked white fish with red cabbage, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Chili powder, garlic […]

Preppable Fajita Pasta Bake
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Preppable Fajita Pasta Bake

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Preppable Fajita Pasta Bake Preppable fajita pasta bake with cooked chicken, peppers, and melted cheese. Allow about 55 minutes for a freshly assembled bake: 15 minutes prep, about 35 minutes cooking with the pasta and skillet mixture prepared at the same time, and a 5-minute rest. A refrigerated bake takes […]

Nduja Mac and Cheese
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Nduja Mac and Cheese

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Nduja Mac and Cheese Nduja Mac and Cheese with cheddar and mozzarella. A creamy stovetop pasta with spicy nduja; the heat depends on the brand and amount used. Ready in about 30 minutes with 10 minutes preparation and 20 minutes cooking, preparing the sauce while the pasta cooks. Nduja brings […]

Sausage Ragu with Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta
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Sausage Ragu with Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta

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Sausage Ragu with Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta Sausage ragu with creamy goat cheese polenta. A comforting, hearty meal with rich flavor and smooth texture. Allow about 50 minutes: 10 minutes preparation and 40 minutes cooking, with the regular polenta and ragu cooking at the same time. Polenta may need longer […]

Sticky Sausage and Halloumi Traybake
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Sticky Sausage and Halloumi Traybake

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Sticky Sausage and Halloumi Traybake Sticky Sausage and Halloumi Traybake with roasted vegetables and a sweet mustard glaze. An easy oven dinner with little hands-on work. This traybake cooks in two stages. The sausages, sweet potatoes, onion, and peppers get a head start; broccoli, halloumi, and the honey-mustard glaze join […]

Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice
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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice

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Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice with tender chicken and rich texture. An easy pressure cooker dinner recipe for family meals. This is soft, creamy chicken and rice, not a pot of separate fluffy grains. Whole chicken breasts cook above the rice and broth, […]