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Monday's Leftovers: Truffled Mushrooms With Whipped Beans

If you're looking for something fast and easy to put on the table and are tired of your typical vegetables, turn to this dish.

If you're looking for something fast and easy to put on the table and are tired of your typical vegetables, turn to this dish. Its exotic flavors will wake up your palate.

This recipe transforms an ordinary ingredient like extra cannellini beans into a truly special meal with a quick whirl in the blender. To make this delightful dinner, read more

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Seared Scallops With Leek Ribbons

Who says you can't have an elegant, romantic, sophisticated meal in the middle of the week?

Who says you can't have an elegant, romantic, sophisticated meal in the middle of the week? This recipe for seared scallops with leek ribbons not only sounds pretty, but it tastes sublime too!

The pure richness of the scallops combines perfectly with the mild onion flavor of the leeks. Although the name implies a dish that only an experienced cook could make, the technique is surprisingly uncomplicated. To learn it, read more

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Shrimp and Scallops en Papillote

Surprise your family tonight with this gift-like meal.


Surprise your family tonight with this gift-like meal. The seafood and vegetables are cooked en papillote — inside a parchment paper package — until moist and tender. At the table, your loved ones open the packets to discover a delectable and succulent dinner.

Feel free to get creative with the recipe: this healthy cooking technique is ideal for all types of fish, chicken, and vegetables. To learn how it's done, read more

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Come Party With Me: New Year's Day Lunch — Menu

Instead of hosting a crazy party on New Year's Eve, invite friends and family over for a decadent lunch on Jan.

Instead of hosting a crazy party on New Year's Eve, invite friends and family over for a decadent lunch on Jan. 1. Begin the soirée in the early afternoon (around 2:30) to allow late-night partygoers plenty of time to recover. Serve a menu that is rich, satisfying, and luxurious.

Start with caviar on brioche toasts with creme fraiche. Slice smoked salmon and cream cheese frittata into bite-size pieces and serve as appetizers. Have guests sit down to a creamy leek and potato soup paired with a simple salad of mixed greens dressed with champagne vinaigrette.

This menu would also make a delightful first day of the year dinner. To check out the recipes, read more

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Poached Egg Salad

After the overindulgence of Christmas, give your body a break and eat a salad for dinner.

After the overindulgence of Christmas, give your body a break and eat a salad for dinner. This hearty vegetarian recipe features greens topped with crusty bread and an oozing poached egg.

Sautéed leeks and red grapes are tossed with cider vinegar to make a tangy dressing. To check out the recipe, read more

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Get Your Goat ... Cheese Mashed Potatoes

While it's hard to improve on classic comfort foods like mashed potatoes, a little tweak can go a long way.

While it's hard to improve on classic comfort foods like mashed potatoes, a little tweak can go a long way. Goat cheese, leeks, and chives take this standard side dish to a new level of scrumptiousness. This recipe may be more complex with a couple of extra steps, but trust me, it is worth it! They're so delicious that no butter or gravy is required. The pure flavors of tangy goat cheese, savory leeks, and soft onions will satisfy anyone. If you want to impress your guests with these mouthwatering mashed potatoes, read more

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Potato and Leek Flat Bread With Greens

Pizza dough is a great ingredient to have on hand.

Pizza dough is a great ingredient to have on hand. It can be used for so much more than the traditional tomato sauce and cheese pizza.

Take this recipe for example: the dough turns into flatbread when topped with a mixture of fresh thyme, leeks, and potatoes. A sprinkle of Gruyere provides a subtle richness. Serve with a green salad and a glass of red wine and let the weekend begin!

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Bulgur With Leeks and Swiss Chard

Bulgur, the grain common to tabouleh, makes a scrumptious staple in this quick vegan recipe.

Bulgur, the grain common to tabouleh, makes a scrumptious staple in this quick vegan recipe. Leafy green Swiss chard provides nutrients, while mushrooms add an earthy heartiness to the one-pot dish. Although the recipe is simple, the flavors are rich and filling. Pair with a glass of red wine and some cheese for a luxurious weeknight meal. To look at the recipe, read more

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken With Pear and Leek Sauce

Wow your family midweek with this delicious chicken dinner.

Wow your family midweek with this delicious chicken dinner. Flavorful chicken thighs are topped off with a scrumptious leek and pear pan-sauce. Currant jelly is the secret ingredient that gives the quick sauce a smooth texture and rich taste.

If you dislike chicken thighs, feel free to use chicken tenders or breasts, but note that the cooking time will differ. To check out this tasty recipe that highlights some of Fall's fabulous bounty, read more

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Fast & Easy Dinner: Leek, Potato, and Fontina Tart

Refrigerated pizza dough is a great item to always have on hand.

Refrigerated pizza dough is a great item to always have on hand. You can make instant pies with leftovers or even use the dough to make an entirely different dish. This recipe takes pizza dough and turns it into a tart crust. The crust is filled with a mashed potato, leek, and cheese mixture before being baked in a hot oven. The final result is a tart that is quick, scrumptious, and filling. This dish would also make a delicious addition to an informal brunch. To check out the vegetarian recipe from MyRecipes.com, please read more