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Try easy RANCH AND AVOCADO PASTA SALAD Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 0.5 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix 1?2 cup milk 1?2 cup mayonnaise 3 cups dry pasta (Farfalle works nicely) 1 avocado, cut into small cubes 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered 3?4 cup cooked chicken, cubed 1?2 cup cooked bacon, cut into pieces DIRECTIONS Mix the Ranch dressing mix with the milk and mayonnaise and leave in the fridge to thicken. If you have time, prepare the Ranch dressing a few hours beforehand to allow the flavours to blend. Cook the pasta. Mix the pasta with the Ranch dressing, avocado, cherry tomatoes and meats. Enjoy! by: Shuzbud

Try easy RAISIN BRAN BUTTERMILK MUFFINS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 2 1?2 cups flour 1 1?2 cups sugar 2 1?2 teaspoons baking soda 1?2 teaspoon salt 3 1?2 cups Raisin Bran cereal (I use Post) 2 cups buttermilk 1?2 cup oil (applesauce may be substituted for oil) 2 eggs, beaten 1?2 cup walnuts (optional) DIRECTIONS Blend flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in cereal and walnuts. Add buttermilk, oil and eggs. Blend until dry ingredients are moistened. Do not over stir. Mixture may be stored, covered, in a nonmetal bowl in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake at 400F for 20 minutes. Recipe may be doubled. by: Lori Bailey

TESTED & PERFECTED RAGU-SHUKA #RAGU Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1?2 large onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1?8 teaspoon cayenne 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups Rag Pasta Sauce (organic traditional pasta sauce) 1?2 cup crumbled feta cheese, plus 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese 4 large eggs 6 -8 shrimp salt and pepper extra smoked paprika DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and stir until translucent, around 5 minutes. Add garlic, stir for a minute. Add spices, stir 30 seconds. Add drained garbanzo beans, stir to mix. Add Ragu sauce and let simmer 3 or 4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup feta cheese. Gently crack eggs on top of the sauce, one in each corner of the pan. Let heat for a few minutes until egg white

How to Make RABBIT STIFADO Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 large rabbit, jointed (approximately 3 1/2 pounds) 2 bay leaves 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar (balsamic also works nicely) 1?2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1?3 teaspoon sugar 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 small cinnamon stick (about a 3-inch length) 4 whole allspice 1 sprig rosemary 2?3 cup red wine 1 1?4 cups hot water salt and black pepper 1 1?2 lbs white pearl onions, peeled, left whole DIRECTIONS Rinse the rabbit pieces and place them in a mixing bowl together with the bay leaves and vinegar; mix well and leave to marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight; remove the rabbit from the marinade and pat dry with kitchen paper. Heat half of the olive oil in a large saucepan until hot, add the rabbit and fry the pieces until quite brown on all sides; add the tomato paste, bay leaves (left over from the marinade), sug

How to Make QUINOA TABOULI Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 1?2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup quinoa 1?3 cup olive oil 3 medium ripe tomatoes 2 tablespoons of fresh mint 1 1?2 cups parsley, coarsely chopped 1 cup scallion, chopped salt, to taste DIRECTIONS Place quinoa in a colander and rinse several times rubbing the grains together to remove the bitter outer layer. Place water and quinoa into a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until all water has been absorbed. While the quinoa is cooking, finely chop the tomatoes, parsley, and scallions. Add lemon juice, olive oil and fresh mint to the tomato mixture. Stir in cooked quinoa and salt. Mix well. Let tabouli sit in the refrigerator for a day to blend flavors. Tabouli is traditionally served at room temperature so remove from fridge 30 to 60 minutes before serving.

How to Make QUINOA BEEF PICADILLO Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground pork 1?2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1?2 teaspoon chili powder 1?8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, with liquid 1?3 cup pimento stuffed olive, cut in thirds crosswise 1?4 cup raisins 2 tablespoons capers, drained 3 3 cups cooked pearl barley or 3 cups cooked brown rice fresh ground pepper, to taste lime wedge, to serve DIRECTIONS Heat the olive oil over high heat in a large, deep skillet. Add the onion and green bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cumin seeds and cook 1 minute more. Add the beef and salt. Break the meat up into b

TESTED & PERFECTED QUICK SOUR CREAM CUCUMBERS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS by: lauralie41

How to Make QUICK N EASY STRAWBERRY AND BANANA SMOOTHIE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 250 g strawberries, hulled 1 medium banana, peeled and roughly chopped 300 ml 1% low-fat milk 150 ml natural yoghurt 15 ml spoon clear honey DIRECTIONS Place all the above ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust the sweetness according to taste and pour into serving glasses. by: bluemoon downunder

This easy QUICK ( I MEAN QUICK) HERB ROLLS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1?2 cup butter 1 1?2 teaspoons parsley flakes 1?2 teaspoon dill weed 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese 1 (12 ounce) can hungry jack biscuits DIRECTIONS Melt butter in 9-inch cake pan. Mix herbs and cheese together and stir into butter. Let stand 10-15 minutes. Cut biscuits into halves and swish around in herb butter to coat all sides. Place into 9-inch cake pan. Bake at 425F for 12-15 minutes. by: Kym in Ohio

This easy QUICK, EASY SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 2 3?4 cups flour (all purpose is fine) 1 1?2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup butter (softened in microwave) 1 1?2 cups sugar 1 egg (large) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract OPTIONAL 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar (for rolling the dough balls in before baking) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375F In a bowl, mix flour and baking soda. In a larger bowl, cream sugar and softened butter until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Blend in the dry ingredients slowly until combined. I first made these with a fork instead of a mixer and it was fine. Hand roll into balls (teaspoon size) and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Optional: Roll the dough balls in a mix of cinnamon and sugar before placing on the baking sheet. Bake 8 - 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Let the cookies cool for 2 minutes away from the heat before devouring.

How to Make QUICK & EASY BROILED TURKEY BURGERS Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground turkey 3 tablespoons finely chopped onions 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1?2 teaspoon salt 1?4 teaspoon ground pepper DIRECTIONS Mix ingredients thoroughly with hands. Shape into 4-5 patties, approximately 3/4" thick. Broil with burgers 3 inches from heat. Cook 5-7 minutes on each side (burgers should brown slightly). by: Whats Cooking

TESTED & PERFECTED QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS - NO YEAST Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS DOUGH 2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter 3?4 cup milk FILLING 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup brown sugar or 1 cup white sugar 3 teaspoons cinnamon GLAZE 1?2 cup powdered sugar 1?4 cup milk DIRECTIONS For the filling, in a small bowl combine softened butter, brown sugar and cinnamon to form a crumbly mixture. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mixture over the bottom of a 9x9 pan. In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in softened butter (sometimes your hands are the best tools). Stir in milk to form a soft dough. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread the remaining filling on the rolled out dough. Roll up the rectangle, with a sharp knife slice into 18 small rolls (12 if you want them

This easy QUICK BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients! INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1?2 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon fresh sage, chopped (or 1t. ground dry sage) 1?2 teaspoon salt 1?8 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 cups fat-free chicken broth 1 1?2 lbs butternut squash (peeled, seeded, cubed) parmesan cheese (Garnish) DIRECTIONS Add oil, garlic and onion to large stockpot over medium heat. Saute for 3-4 minutes. Add sage, salt, pepper, broth and squash. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes (or until squash has a tender consistency). Use stick blender to lightly puree, leaving some chunks, or puree half of the soup in a food processor or blender and return to pot. Garnish with parmesan cheese and more fresh sage (if desired). by: erinBOberrin