Culinary Guides

Simple Stewed Zucchini & Onions

Stewed zucchini for the Local Thirty is the season's easiest, most flavorful side dish. One of the lessons I’m learning throughout this challenge of eating from a 200-mile radius of my home is that it’s simplifying my cooking, and I...
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Roasted Poblano Soup

This is a recipe for earthy poblano peppers roasted and peeled, simmered with onion, celery, carrots, and spinach with the perfect seasoning blend, then pureed for a wonderfully creamy soup. Break out the bowls! Ingredients 1 pound poblano peppers (about...
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Breakfast Quesadillas

For a leisurely weekend brunch or a light meal any day of the week, these breakfast quesadillas are filled with bacon and scrambled eggs and served with colorful salsas, guacamole, and refried beans. Ingredients Unsalted butter for cooking 6 rashers...
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

This is a recipe for spicy chicken meatballs made with jalapeno and serrano peppers (optional!). They are served with classic Buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese crumbles Pure Madness style. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 celery stalk, chopped...
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Jollof Risotto With Suya-Spiced Shrimp

Spice up your life with a delicious Jollof Risotto recipe for Black History Month. This dish combines the rich flavors of Jollof rice with the creamy texture of risotto and the bold taste of suya-spiced shrimp. Ingredients Stew 1 lb...
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Pumpkin Pot Pie With Sausage & Kale

I whipped up this tasty little pot pie in the spirit of fall and everything pumpkin around here. I loved using fresh pie pumpkins and ground pork instead of the traditional chicken, carrots, and peas. This recipe was a home...
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Cauliflower Lettuce Salad

This simple and delightful Cauliflower Lettuce Salad is a perfect side dish or light lunch or dinner. It's easy to prepare, versatile, and can be scaled up or down depending on the servings you need. This salad combines the crispness...
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