Pear & Blue Cheese Flatbread

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This classic combination of pears, walnuts, and blue cheese is used to create a delicious gourmet flatbread. Have patience with the onions: while you can stop when they are just golden, the robust flavor imparted by taking the time to caramelize them properly is well worth the added effort. Tip: If you’re using sweet onions, […]

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Pasta with Grilled Chicken, White Beans & Mushrooms

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This is a great recipe for using up leftover pasta! Especially if you’re growing basil in your garden and have loads to spare–pile this dish with as much fresh basil as you have. It will be that much more amazing.

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Paella with Chicken, Leeks & Tarragon

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Traditional paella is made with rice, vegetables, and meat and also contains beans and saffron. This one uses peas and tarragon in place of the beans and saffron. It might be a stretch to call it paella, but it’s no stretch to call it delicious.

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Orzo with Cherry Tomatoes and Lemon

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Sometimes really great ingredients are key to simple cooking. Add your favorite herbs to give this dish a more personal feel. Tip: To halve your cherry tomatoes quickly, place them between two plates and, keeping gently pressure on the top plate, run a sharp knife between the two plates.

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Orange Rosemary Roasted Chicken

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If you’re looking for a way to dress up chicken so it has a little flavor of its own but can still be paired with a wide variety of dishes, look no further. If you make a large batch of this chicken, you can freeze individual breasts by wrapping them in foil and placing them […]

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Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

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Using all whole wheat flour makes a heavy dense crust. Here the whole wheat is combined with all purpose flour so you get the goodness of whole grain in a delicious crust with just the right texture.

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Fennel Pizza

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Mix up your family’s tradition toppings with the spicy-sweet combination of onions and fennel, or make this elegant dish for a more elegant cocktail hour.

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Roasted Pepper Pizza

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Roasted red peppers are rich and sweet and juicy–the perfect topping for a sauceless pizza. Paired with moist fresh mozzarella, this dish is a party for your mouth.

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