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Big Batch Swedish Meatballs
Big batch Swedish meatballs made with beef, pork, allspice and nutmeg, frozen in four portions and finished in a quick creamy gravy whenever you need dinner.
KITCHENSIMPLICITY RECIPES
Main Dish Recipes
Soups, chicken dinners, sandwiches and other main dishes.
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BLT Chicken Burgers
Juicy grilled chicken burgers mixed with cheddar and parmesan, stacked with bacon, lettuce and tomato on a bun spread with fresh basil mayonnaise.
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Chicken Barley Soup
A homemade chicken soup with carrots, celery, fresh thyme and quick-cooking barley, finished with a few handfuls of baby spinach. On the table in under an hour.
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Chicken Salsa Ranch Wraps
Quick chicken wraps with strips of skillet chicken simmered in a salsa and ranch sauce, rolled in tortillas with cheese, crisp lettuce and red bell pepper.
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Crispy Baked Taco Shells and Seasoning
Crispy baked taco shells made by draping warm corn tortillas over an upside-down muffin tin, plus a pantry-spice taco seasoning for 1 pound of ground meat. No frying needed.
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Crispy Chicken Mango Salad
A main-dish salad of butter lettuce, ripe mango, cucumber, celery, goat cheese and almonds topped with sliced crispy chicken and a creamy honey-mustard poppy seed dressing.
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Healthier General Tso's Chicken
This healthy General Tso chicken skips the deep fryer: bite-size chicken gets a light egg-white and cornstarch coating, is pan-fried in a little oil, then tossed with snow peas in a sweet, gingery, gently spicy sauce.
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Homemade Shake and Bake
A pantry-ready homemade shake and bake mix of crushed cornflakes, beef bouillon, onion, garlic and herbs that gives oven-baked chicken a crunchy coating without frying.
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Jalapeño Rainbow Veggie Bagel Sandwiches
Toasted cheese bagels spread with a quick jalapeño popper cream cheese and stacked with thinly sliced tomato, carrot, yellow pepper, cucumber, radish and microgreens.
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Korean Beef Bowl
A 30-minute Korean beef bowl with ground beef simmered in a sweet, spicy soy and sesame sauce, served over rice with green onions.
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Lighter Zuppa Toscana
A lighter take on Zuppa Toscana, the Italian-style sausage, potato and kale soup, finished with Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream and made with lean sausage and no bacon.
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Lunch Box Mini Pita Pizzas
Mini pita pizzas built on whole wheat pita rounds, baked for 10 minutes and good warm or cold, with an optional herby veggie dip to pack alongside.
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Mexican Quinoa with Lazy Guacamole
One-pot Mexican quinoa simmered with black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, garlic and jalapeño, served with a fast mash-and-stir guacamole. A meatless weeknight main for 4 to 6.
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Parmesan Walnut Broccoli
Skillet broccoli cooked in olive oil with garlic and walnuts, then finished with lemon, red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan. Ready in about 20 minutes.
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Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad
Crisp pecan and sesame crusted chicken sliced over greens with apples, red onion, dried cranberries and almonds, finished with a maple balsamic vinaigrette.
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Perfect Burger Buns
Soft, lightly enriched homemade burger buns with a sesame seed top, sturdy enough to hold a juicy burger without being heavy or doughy.
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Perfect Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Fluffy russet mashed potatoes seasoned with a bay leaf, plus a rich brown gravy made from pan drippings or stock, with tips for getting both right every time.
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Quick Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie
An easy chicken pot pie made with cooked chicken, mixed vegetables and a from-scratch cheddar sauce under a cheesy drop-biscuit crust. No canned soup, and dinner is ready in about 40 minutes.
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Slow Cooker French Onion Soup
This slow cooker French onion soup caramelizes sweet onions right in the crock with butter, balsamic and brown sugar, simmers them with beer, beef stock and thyme, and finishes with Gruyere-topped baguette toasts.
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Southwestern Chickpea Salad with BBQ Dressing
A hearty main-dish salad of romaine, peppers, avocado and tomato topped with crunchy spice-roasted chickpeas, tortilla chips and a tangy homemade barbecue dressing.
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Spicy Bean Burritos
Black and pinto beans simmered in a smoky chipotle broth, then rolled into tortillas with cheese and fresh toppings for a quick meatless dinner that also freezes well.
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Spinach Walnut Pesto
A quick spinach pesto made with baby spinach, fresh basil, garlic, walnuts and olive oil, blended smooth in minutes for pasta, sandwiches and more.
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Easy Stovetop Stuffing
Homemade stovetop stuffing made from toasted bread cubes, butter, celery, onion, sage and chicken stock, ready in one saucepan without baking the stuffing.
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Thin Crust Pizza Dough
An easy homemade thin crust pizza dough that stretches thin without fighting back, plus a simple simmered tomato sauce; makes two large sheet-pan pizzas and freezes well.
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Vegetable Chowder
A creamy, comforting vegetable chowder loaded with broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, corn and potatoes, with crispy bacon and fresh herbs, all made in one pot.