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Quick Creamy Cucumber Salad

This refreshing German salad is a light and creamy side dish that's quick to prepare!Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, sliced 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tbsp dill Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Mix sour cream, dill, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

Toss the cucumbers in the dressing.

This Quick Creamy Cucumber ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Savory Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

Recipes / Quick Fix /

For this easy, hands-off dinner, the oven does all the work. Bone-in chicken thighs, coated in rich pasta sauce, roasted on a sheet pan will stay tender, juicy, and full of flavor.

To save time, the potatoes and asparagus get a head start in the microwave before finishing alongside the chicken, soaking up all those delicious pan juices. Lining...Read more

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2 Guinness recipes you can eat instead of sip

Recipes / All About Wine /

Most of the time, Guinness is enjoyed exactly how Arthur Guinness envisioned it when he started brewing the dark-colored but light-bodied Irish dry stout more than 200 years ago: in a pint glass with its signature creamy head.

But it also can be the surprise ingredient in any number of dishes, including savory stews and grilling or braising ...Read more

Marvelous Muffin Tin Omelettes

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

These little omelettes are bite-sized brunch superstars. Marvelous Muffin Tin Omelettes are both fun to make and eat!Ingredients Eggs Cheese Your choice of vegetable (e.g., bell peppers)Instructions Whisk eggs, then pour into a greased muffin tin.

Add your favorite veggies and cheese, then bake until set.

Marvelous...Read more

Express Coconut Rice

This quick Caribbean coconut rice is a flavorful side dish that is sure to complement any main.

Ingredients: 2 cups jasmine rice 1 can coconut milk 1 cup water Salt to tasteInstructions: Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

In a pot, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt.

Bring to ...Read more

Scintillating Saffron Scallops

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Impress your guests with these luxurious bites. Scintillating Saffron Scallops are a window into the world of fine dining.

Ingredients Scallops Saffron ButterInstructions Sauté the scallops in butter and a pinch of saffron until golden.

Serve hot.

Each bite of these scallops is a journey into the ocean, ...Read more

Breezy Banana Splits

This quick banana split is a classic dessert that can be made in no time. Perfect for a spontaneous sweet treat.

Ingredients: 1 banana 1 scoop each of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream Whipped cream Chocolate sauceInstructions: Split the banana and place in a dish.

Top with the ice cream scoops, ...Read more

Decadent Dark Chocolate Truffles

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Indulge in the luxury of France with these Decadent Dark Chocolate Truffles. These little balls of joy are a delight for the senses.

Ingredients Dark chocolate Heavy cream Cocoa powderInstructions Melt dark chocolate with heavy cream.

Chill, then roll into balls and dust with cocoa powder.

These truffles will...Read more

Noonlight Nibble Tomato Bruschetta

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Experience the simplicity of the midday sun with Noonlight Nibble Tomato Bruschetta. The juicy tomatoes on crunchy toasted bread is as straightforward and delightful as the clear noon light.

Ingredients 4 slices of bread 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Olive oil for drizzling Salt and pepper to tasteInstruction...Read more

Quirky Quail Egg Toast

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Inject some gourmet flair into your breakfast with this elegant toast. Quirky Quail Egg Toast is a testament to the joy of simple luxury.

Ingredients Bread Quail eggs Truffle saltInstructions Toast the bread to your liking.

Cook the quail eggs to your preference and place them on the toast.

Finish with a ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Chickpea Tabbouleh Salad

Recipes / Quick Fix /

For this simple salad dinner, I combined chickpeas with bulgur wheat for a hearty yet refreshing taste. Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.

One key technique for boosting flavor is to crush fresh scallions together with the bulgur, ...Read more

Fast Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

These fast fish tacos are packed with flavor thanks to a quick marinade and fresh mango salsa.

Ingredients: 2 fish fillets 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tablespoon chili powder 4 corn tortillas Mango salsaInstructions: Marinate fish in lime juice and chili powder.

Grill fish until cooked through.

Serve in ...Read more

Rise and Shine Quinoa Porridge

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Greet the day with Rise and Shine Quinoa Porridge. This bowl of creamy quinoa cooked in milk and sweetened with honey is as invigorating and promising as a new day.

Ingredients 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup milk A pinch of salt 1 tablespoon honey Fresh berries for garnishInstructions Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain....Read more

Quick Pretzel Bites

Whip up these bite-sized German delights in no time!Ingredients: 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough Coarse salt 1/4 cup baking soda 2 cups warm waterInstructions: Cut the biscuit dough into bite-sized pieces.

Dissolve baking soda in warm water, dip each piece of dough in it, then sprinkle with salt.

Bake at ...Read more

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Take advantage of asparagus season with these 3 quick recipes

Recipes / All About Wine /

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota asparagus stands tall each spring, as if it’s proud to have made it through another winter.

It’s one of the earliest vegetables ready each spring and — along with rhubarb, radishes, spinach and green onions — it signals that the delicious growing season is upon us.

Asparagus season typically begins in early- ...Read more

Express German Pancakes

Wake up to a German-inspired breakfast with these fluffy and delightful pancakes!Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 1 tbsp sugar Butter for the panInstructions: Whisk together flour, milk, eggs, and sugar to form a smooth batter.

Pour the batter into a buttered pan and cook until golden on each side....Read more

Lively Lemon Greek Yogurt

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Transport yourself to the sunny shores of Greece with this simple yet flavorful dish. Lively Lemon Greek Yogurt is a celebration of tangy citrus and creamy goodness.

Ingredients Greek yogurt Lemon HoneyInstructions Stir fresh lemon juice and honey into the Greek yogurt.

Serve chilled.

This breakfast is a ...Read more

Crisp Autumn Apple Cider

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Experience the crisp breeze and rustling leaves of an autumn orchard with this Crisp Autumn Apple Cider. The tart sweetness of apples melds with the warm hint of cinnamon in a drink that warms your body and soul.

Ingredients 10 fresh apples 1/2 cup of sugar 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon WaterInstructions Core and ...Read more

Midnight Medley Banana and Peanut Butter

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Invite enchantment to your snack time with Midnight Medley Banana and Peanut Butter. The combination of sweet ripe banana smeared with creamy peanut butter sings a medley as whimsical as a midnight fantasy.

Ingredients 1 ripe banana 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 tablespoon honey A pinch of cinnamon A sprinkle of ...Read more

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Quick Fix: Pork Parmesan with Spaghetti with Peppery Arugula

Recipes / Quick Fix /

Pork tenderloin is the star of this quick dinner. True to its name, it’s naturally tender and juicy, and because it’s so lean it cooks in just a few minutes. The pork is served over a bed of spaghetti tossed with fresh arugula, whose peppery bite adds a bright, fresh contrast. Thin slices of Parmesan melt gently over the pork, adding a rich,...Read more

 

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