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Italian Peperonata and Butternut Squash Sauté

Peperonata (peh-peh-roh-NAH-tah) is a Southern Italian vegetable dish of slow-cooked, or stewed bell peppers with onion and garlic.   I make peperonata every fall when my pepper harvest at HeathGlen Organic Farm peaks, and I use it on everything: pork chops, bunless burgers, ground beef, white fish, even as a bruschetta topping. This version pairs …

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How to Make Corn Tortillas with a Tortilla Press

Quick Summary: Homemade corn tortillas using masa harina and a tortilla press. Three ingredients, about 30 minutes start to finish. Includes tips on pressing, cooking on a comal, and getting the signature puff. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 2 min per tortilla | Makes: 19 tortillas Jump to: RECIPE | Masa vs Masa Harina | …

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Mexican Sausage Banderillas with Spicy Pizza Sauce

Quick Summary: Banderillas are flour tortilla-wrapped hot dogs, fried until golden and served with a creamy, spicy chile de arbol sauce. The sauce blends toasted dried peppers with evaporated milk and mayonnaise for heat with richness. Total time: under 15 minutes. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min | Serves: 12 Jump to: RECIPE | …

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Quesadillas Rajas con Crema: Poblano Strips in Cream Sauce

Quick Summary: Roasted poblano strips cooked with onions, mushrooms, corn, and Mexican crema, folded into cheese quesadillas. Classic comfort food from the Bajío region of Mexico. Vegetarian and endlessly adaptable. Jump to: RECIPE | What is Rajas con Crema? | Ingredients | Char/Peel Poblanos | How to Make | FAQ Rajas con crema is a …

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Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce (No Breading)

Quick Summary: Chicken pounded thin, sautéed in olive oil, and finished with a lemon-caper-butter sauce. No breading, no flour, ready in 25 minutes. Simple enough for weeknights, elegant enough for company. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | What is Chicken Piccata? | Substitutions | Good Sides for …

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Spanish Cod al Pil Pil (Garlic Emulsion Sauce)

Quick Summary: Cod al Pil Pil is a classic Basque dish of fish cooked in garlic-infused olive oil, then finished with an emulsified sauce made from the fish’s own collagen. This version uses fresh or frozen cod instead of traditional salt cod, with sliced jalapeño for heat. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min | …

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High Protein Kimchi Pancakes: + Sour Cream Pomegranate Topping

Pancakes are beloved by most people, but the flour and the sugary syrups (or toppings) tend to make them high carb and high sugar. These savory pancakes (aka fritters) made with Kimchi and a high protein pancake mix add a lot of nutrition while lowering the refined sugar content. Serve them with the added recipe …

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Pumpkin Pancakes: Stovetop or Sheetpan for a Crowd

Some of the tastiest Winter squash varieties are gigantic, resulting in leftover pumpkin/squash puree after cooking. What to do with it? Make some delicious, savory (or sweet) pumpkin pancakes! Pumpkin pancakes work equally well with canned pumpkin. Bonus: you can make them in a skillet or baked in a sheetpan. Jump to: RECIPE | Savory …

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