Wild Rice and Vegetable Casserole

 4 Tbsp butter
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
2 carrots
2 stalks celery
8 oz. button mushrooms
1/2 tsp salt
Freshly cracked pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried sage
4 Tbsp flour
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup whole milk
salt, to taste
4 cups cooked wild rice blend
3 oz. fried onions

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Loaded Zuppa Toscana

INGREDIENTS

6 slices bacon uncooked
1 pound bulk/ground spicy Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped (approx. 1 ½ cups)
3 stalks celery, chopped (approx. 1 ½ cups)
4-6 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup flour
1 1/2 pounds/3 medium russet potatoes chopped into bite size cubes
1  15 oz. can cannellini beans rinsed and rained
1  15 oz. can can sweet corn rinsed and drained
1  15 oz. can creamed corn
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 tsp EACH dried parsley, salt
1/2 tsp EACH dried basil, dried oregano
1/4 tsp EACH dried thyme, pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste (optional if you like heat)

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2-3 cups half and half
4 cups loosely packed  fresh chopped spinach or kale

Garnish (optional)

remaining bacon in directions
fresh parsley
Parmesan cheese

Vegetable Pot Pie Skillet with Cheddar Biscuit Topping

FILLING

3 Tbsp butter
1 onion
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp dried thyme
¼ tsp dried sage
Freshly cracked pepper
1 cup vegetable broth
1 lb. frozen mixed vegetables

CHEDDAR BISCUIT TOPPING

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
6 Tbsp cold butter
½ tsp salt
1 cup shredded cheddar
2 Tbsp chopped chives (optional)
1 cup milk


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Chicken Mac and Cheese

 300g dried rigatoni pasta
400g broccoli, cut into small florets
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small brown onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 teaspoons wholegrain mustard
4 cooked chicken thighs, cut into 2cm pieces
3/4 cup frozen peas
1 cup grated pizza cheese

Bechamel sauce

50g butter
1/4 cup plain flour
2 1/2 cups milk

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Savory Cabbage Pancakes (Okonomiyaki)

Savory Cabbage Pancakes (Okonomiyaki)

PANCAKES

• 2 extra large egg
• ½ cup water
• 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
• ¾ to 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4-5 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 carrot
• 3 green onions
• 2 Tbsp oil for frying

TOPPINGS

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp sriracha
• ½ Tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 green onions

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Sweet Potato Cornbread

1 medium sweet potato (about 1 lb.)
1.5 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
2 large eggs
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup milk
2 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil
½ Tbsp canola or vegetable oil for the skillet


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Slow Cooker Rosemary Garlic Beef Stew

Ingredients

½ lb. (4 medium) carrots
½ sleeve celery
1 medium onion
2 lbs. red potatoes
2 Tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1½ lbs. beef stew meat
Salt and pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp soy sauce
½ Tbsp brown sugar
½ Tbsp dried rosemary
½ tsp thyme

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Beet Bread

Ingredients

3/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 cups raw beet puree (about 2 1/2 peeled medium beets)*
3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast


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Nutella Mug Cake

 

Ingredients

4 tablespoons self-raising flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons Nutella
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Whipped Cream Topping (if desired)

½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar


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Banana Bread in a Mug

Ingredients:

Non-stick cooking spray
3 tbs flour
1 tbs + 1 tsp sugar
2 tbs  brown sugar
1/8 teas salt
1/8 teas baking powder
1/8 teas baking soda
1 egg
1/4  teas vanilla extract
1 tbs vegetable oil
1 tbs milk
1 ripe banana, mashed

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Sticky Date Pudding In a Mug

Ingredients

 

10 x dates, roughly chopped
1 1/2 Tbls boiling water
1/8 tspn bicarb soda
1 1/2 Tbls butter
1 1/2 Tbls brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbls self - raising flour
1/2 x egg beaten
1/2 Tbls walnuts, roughly chopped
1 x caramel sauce:
1 Tbls butter - extra
1 tspn milk or cream, extra
4 Tbls browns sugar, extra

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