easy recipes for everyday meals
Farmer's Market Lasagna
It's hard to resist great looking eggplant, zucchini and bell peppers at the farmer's market, and this meatless lasagna is a great way to work their great, fresh flavors into a satisfying, economical and healthy meal. Much lighter than a traditional meat lasagna, this is delicious served with a Caesar salad and a glass of your favorite Pinot Grigio.
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Avocado-Spinach Soup
Fresh spinach and ripe avocado combine with simple flavors like onion, garlic and lemon to make a creamy, delicious soup that can be served either chilled or warm. Great as a first course, or serve with a salad for lunch or dinner.
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Chicken Fried Rice
Making fried rice at home is easy and quick, and all the ingredients you need can be purchased at any supermarket. The important thing is to cook your rice ahead of time and allow it to chill thoroughly so the grains don't stick together when you stir-fry it. We used boneless, skinless chicken thighs in this recipe, but just about any meat, cooked or raw will work. See our notes for some variations.
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Jalapeno-Lime Corn Bread
This is a zesty, aromatic twist on a fairly standard jalapeño corn bread recipe. The peppers add a nice bit of heat, and when combined with the tangy lime flavor, this moist and crumbly corn bread is a real treat for the taste buds.
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Sweet Soy-Marinated Flank Steak with Mushrooms
A simple marinade of soy sauce, garlic, honey and sesame oil adds delicious, Asian-inspired flair to flank steak. Top with a quick stir fry of mushrooms and scallions and a side of steamed rice for a quick and easy meal.
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Tomato, Orange and Cucumber Salad
This salad couldn't be any simpler to put together and the vibrant colors make a beautiful addition to any table. We prefer using grape tomatoes for their delicate skins and sweet flavor, but cherry tomatoes work too ~ it's a matter of preference.
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Minted Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Feta
Pearl couscous makes for a simple and versatile side dish. Tasty all on its own, it also blends well with a wide variety of other ingredients and can be served hot or at room temperature. This recipe combines it with fresh mint, grape or cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, olive oil and lemon juice for an easy pasta salad that goes nicely with roasted chicken, grilled lamb chops or broiled fish.
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Rigatoni with Creamy Mushroom Ragu
This creamy, flavorful pasta dish makes a hearty and satisfying meatless main course. Sherry, fresh thyme and tomatoes balance with the rich mushroom flavors to create a distinctly different kind of red sauce. The richness from the cream makes grated cheese unnecessary, but a few grinds of fresh black pepper make a nice finishing touch. Serve with a salad.
