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19 Easy Recipes for Valentine’s Day - The New York Times

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 06:36 AM PST

Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day with your partner, with your pod or by yourself, these recipes will help make the day special without a full day spent in the kitchen. These dishes don't require tons of ingredients and most of them come together in under an hour.

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Nothing says "I love you" like a grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with melty Gruyère and caramelized onions. This recipe from Ali Slagle has more than 2,000 five-star reviews, so it's a guaranteed home run. (Tip: Have breath mints handy.)

This easy no-mixer cake from Jerrelle Guy can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries (or any berry, really). Just be sure to defrost frozen berries in the microwave first. Serve it with whipped cream or the best vanilla ice cream you can get your hands on — or both.

Recipe: Strawberry Spoon Cake

This vibrant vegetarian sheet-pan dinner from Yasmin Fahr is just as beautiful as a bouquet of flowers, but infinitely more satisfying. If you like, use broccoli instead of broccolini, and serve the whole mess over a pile of chewy farro.

Recipe: Sheet-Pan Baked Feta With Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon

Make kiddos of all ages happy by serving hot chocolate with breakfast. If you're feeling ambitious, top it with homemade marshmallows, whipped cream, and red and pink sprinkles.

Perfect for celebrating with your Galentine pod or your family, this velvety fondue from Melissa Clark is a welcome excuse to pull out that 1970s fondue set you inherited from your Aunt Charlene. It's endlessly adaptable, too: Sub in Cheddar, raclette or Monterey Jack for the Gruyère and Emmenthaler.

Recipe: Classic Cheese Fondue

Thanks be to Genevieve Ko for coming up with this five-ingredient salty-sweet salmon. For a full-on feast, serve it with roasted potatoes, green beans or a salad.

Recipe: Maple-Baked Salmon

Readers adore Sue Li's 30-minute lemony white bean and shrimp stew for its simplicity and adaptability. If you like, add another can of beans, serve it over pasta or use shallots in place of leeks to speed up the prep.

Recipe: Lemony Shrimp and Bean Stew

A delicious meal that cooks up in one pot feels like a magic trick. This brightly flavored chicken dish from Yewande Komolafe is just that. Readers had success substituting feta for the halloumi and standard couscous or rice for the pearl couscous.

Recipe: Skillet Chicken With Couscous, Lemon and Halloumi

Mark Bittman's steak Diane — essentially seared fillets with Dijon cream sauce — is delightfully retro and undeniably delicious. Baked potatoes, crisp green salad and yacht rock make excellent accompaniments.

Recipe: Steak Diane for Two

Skip the socially distanced shopping experience at the fancy chocolate store, and make your own box-worthy treats instead. David Tanis's recipe is easy to follow and fun to customize.

A perfectly seared scallop is a fine thing, indeed, and Colu Henry's pasta with burst tomatoes and herbs is packed with them. It takes time and patience to get that golden crust, so let the pan get very hot before adding the scallops, then leave them alone for a couple of minutes before checking for doneness.

Recipe: Seared Scallop Pasta With Burst Tomatoes and Herbs

Molly O'Neill brought this recipe to the Times back in 1997, and it still holds up. It's as simple as can be: Slather both sides of some salted chops with Dijon mustard, crushed cumin seeds (or ground cumin if that's what you've got) and black pepper; sear in a hot pan; then finish in the oven. If you think of it, brine the chops a day in advance. (Sam Sifton's star anise brine is perfect for this.)

Recipes: Cumin-Baked Pork Chops | Star Anise Brine

These genius bars from Genevieve Ko strike the balance between salty and sweet, and they're ripe for improvisation. Use a mixture of bittersweet, semisweet, milk or white chocolate. Decorate with sprinkles or colorful candies. One NYT Cooking editor pressed broken Oreos into the melted chocolate and was pretty happy about it.

Recipe: Rice Krispies Treats With Chocolate and Pretzels

Champagne, bitters, lemon juice and maple syrup — that's all it takes to make this sparkly beverage from Mark Bittman. (Top with a ripe raspberry, if you like.)

Recipe: Champagne Cocktail

"BIG WIN" wrote one reader about Alexa Weibel's vegan version of the classic Italian dish. Pasta cooking water, store-bought cashew butter, nutritional yeast, white miso paste and toasted crushed peppercorns come together to make a creamy, dairy-free sauce that doesn't feel like a compromise.

Recipe: Vegan Cacio e Pepe

A Dutch baby, which is also known as a German oven pancake, is like a giant popover. This one, from Florence Fabricant, is wonderful served with maple syrup or confectioners' sugar, or topped with fresh fruit.

Recipe: Dutch Baby

Mousse has a reputation for being fussy, but this one is not. It originated in a 1980s Junior League cookbook and came to The Times through the cook Monica Stolbach, via the pastry chef Natasha Pickowicz. You don't have to separate the egg yolks and whites; instead, you pour hot sugar syrup into a blender with chocolate and whole eggs. Blend for a bit, then fold the mixture into softly whipped cream.

Fried eggs are good. Melissa Clark's fried eggs with frico edges are next level. Don't use preground Parmesan here. Grate the cheese on the largest holes of your grater, and use a nonstick skillet or well-seasoned cast-iron pan to achieve crispy perfection. Serve the eggs over a pile of fresh arugula with well-buttered toast.

Recipe: Crispy Parmesan Eggs

Celebrate collard greens’ versatility with these 5 recipes - The Washington Post

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 07:00 AM PST

I love a big pot of Southern-style collard greens as much as the next person, but there's more to these large, dark green leaves than one classic preparation. These recipes teach you how to blanch the leaves to use for wraps, puree them into a compound butter, saute strips in a quick hash and more. Not quite what you're looking for? Head to our Recipe Finder to discover additional recipes.

25 New Twists on Classic Recipes | Eat This Not That - Eat This, Not That

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 07:05 AM PST

Grilled cheese, potato salad, meatloaf, cornbread… sometimes it just feels good to dig into a classic homemade meal. But you know what might be even better? Giving these timeless dishes of yesterday a modern makeover that dials up the flavor and keeps you and your loved ones coming back for more.

If you are looking for some exciting new ways to hit refresh on some old go-to's, then you may want to give this list a look. From Ambrosia smoothies and Keto tomato soup to zoodle casseroles and avocado deviled eggs, these are 25 recipes that provide modern twists on some of our favorite classic dishes.

And for more, check out these 15 Classic American Desserts That Deserve a Comeback.

eggplant ricotta grilled cheese sandwich halves

Courtesy of Well Plated

Grilled cheese, the easy-to-make meal that can pretty much be enjoyed during any time of the day, instantly takes us back to childhood. In this reimagined recipe for the simple sandwich, American cheese is swapped out for ricotta and then layered with roasted eggplant.

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plate of vegan shepherds pie with potatoes

Courtesy of Minimalist Baker

This vegan cottage pie, also known as Shepherd's pie, is loaded with vegetables and takes just one hour to make. Our favorite part? Lentils take the place of ground meat, packing in more plant-based protein. It is so delicious, it may just become your next go-to vegan meal!

Get the recipe from Minimalist Baker

poached salmon in cast iron pan with chilies cilantro and lime wedge

Courtesy of Recipe Tin Eats

Lemongrass, garlic, lime, and chili help take poached salmon to the next level in this easy-to-make dish. High in protein and prepared in just mere minutes, this recipe is perfect to serve over warm rice or alongside seasoned sweet potatoes.

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deviled eggs topped with chives and avocado mixture

Courtesy of Whats Gaby Cooking

You may already be a fan of avocado toast, but how about avocado deviled eggs? Deviled eggs, the popular hors d'oeuvre that usually appears during holiday festivities, has roots that go back years—centuries, to be more exact. Recipes for this appetizer, which is made using hard-boiled eggs, have been found in medieval European cooking texts. This reimagined recipe puts one of today's most popular ingredients—avocado—front and center.

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everything bagel pull-apart bread loaf closeup

Courtesy of Sallys Baking Addiction

Who says you need to have a bagel to enjoy everything bagel seasoning? Pull-apart bread, which first appeared in a 1972 Betty Crocker cookbook, is taken to new heights in this recipe that we can't make quick enough. Homemade dough is seasoned with poppy seeds, dried garlic, and dried onions, and stuffed with more garlic, herbs, and cream cheese, making it a snack you will not be able to get enough of.

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two bowls of cream of celery soup

Courtesy of With Food and Love

In 1913, Campbell's came out with Cream of Celery Soup, a popular soup that people still reach for today when they are looking for a comforting meal or would like to add more flavor to a dish. This vegan cream of celery soup, which is made using healthy alternatives such as raw cashews and lemon juice, still holds onto all of that classic flavor while ditching the dairy along the way.

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ambrosia smoothie with paper straw

Courtesy of The Seasoned Mom

Ambrosia salad, a Southern dessert staple that has been around since the 19th century, gets a modern makeover in this super simple smoothie recipe that takes just two minutes to whip up. Featuring frozen cherries, pineapple chunks, bananas, and coconut milk, this light and healthy drink works well as a quick breakfast or as a delicious dessert.

Get the recipe from The Seasoned Mom.

bbq turkey meatloaf

Courtesy of Ambitious Kitchen

Meatloaf, which climbed to peak popularity after the Great Depression, gets a very tasty upgrade in this easy-to-make recipe. This low-carb rendition is combined with shredded sweet potato, stuffed with cheddar cheese, and glazed with a tangy BBQ sauce. It may just secure a permanent spot on your dinner recipe rotation.

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chicken cordon bleu lasagna on plate

Courtesy of The Girl Who Ate Everything

This cordon bleu and lasagna hybrid captures the best of both worlds, leaving you with a delicious dish that combines two classic recipes. Featuring rotisserie chicken, lasagna noodles, deli ham, and cheese, this unexpected pairing acts as the perfect comfort food.

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bowl of tomato soup with biscuits

Courtesy of I Breathe Im Hungry

Tomato soup, which stirs up memories of childhood winters, gets a keto-friendly transformation in this low-carb and gluten-free version. Be sure to serve it with grilled cheese for the perfect cold-weather lunch.

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cornbread avocado toast with honey dipper

Courtesy of The Healthy Maven

Pomegranate seeds, mashed avocados, and drizzled honey help make this easy-to-make cornbread snack a memorable one. Cornbread, the tasty food that often accompanies chilis, stews, and barbecued foods, proves it can be served with a variety of different toppings in this simple recipe.

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peanut butter and jelly snack bars with glass of milk

Courtesy of Minimalist Baker

Try out this Peanut Butter and Jelly Snack Bar recipe if you are looking for an even easier way to enjoy your PB&J. Made using rolled oats, coconut sugar, and roasted peanuts, this convenient gluten-free treat works great for those who are on the go.

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baked alaska cookies topped with meringue

Courtesy of Live Eat Learn

Berry ice cream, cranberry shortbread cookies, and pillowy meringue help create the perfect mix of sweet and tart in this baked Alaska cookie recipe.

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graham crackers topped with vanilla frosting and rainbow sprinkles

Courtesy of How Sweet Eats

Icebox cakes rose to fame in the 1930s during the rise of popularity in icebox appliances, and it was quick to become a global sensation. Until this day, people still create their own versions of the versatile dessert. We especially love how this version has tons of colorful sprinkles layered right into it.

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individual coke float push up pops with cherries and whipped cream

Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven

Coca-Cola may seem like a head-scratching cake ingredient, but in the 1960s and '70s, it was all the rage. In this updated recipe, which is a perfect treat to serve at birthdays, homemade Coca-Cola cake is layered into push-pop molds with fresh whipped cream and sweet maraschino cherries.

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pot of spiral mac and cheese with cauliflower

Courtesy of Half Baked Harvest

Macaroni and cheese, also known as the ultimate comfort food, gets a mouthwatering upgrade in this creamy cauliflower mac and cheese recipe. Packed with both taste and texture, we love how this dish creates the perfect balance between rich and tangy by combining dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder with sharp cheddar and heavy cream.

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tuna green chile zoodle casserole

Courtesy of Cotter Crunch

Green chiles and zoodles, spiralized zucchini noodles that are perfect for when you are looking to easily add more nutrients to your meals, help take a classic tuna casserole recipe to a whole new level. An added plus? This recipe is both Whole 30 and Keto approved.

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sweet potato rolls in baking dish

Courtesy of Vegan Richa

Sure, traditional dinner rolls are tasty, but have you ever tried sweet potato dinner rolls? These no-knead, melt-in-your-mouth dinner rolls are made using just one pan, which means cleanup will be a cinch.

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cheeseburger salad in bowl

Courtesy of How Sweet Eats

An all-American picnic classic, the cheeseburger, is deconstructed in this creative burger salad that is bursting with flavor. Full of chopped tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheese, and sauteed ground meat, this innovative dish is dressed with a dreamy pickle juice vinaigrette.

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pork roll cheese dip spread in serving dish with knife

Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Pork roll, an old school New Jersey breakfast item that is also known as Taylor ham, doubles in this recipe as a creamy dip that can be served with everything from cut vegetables to bagel chips.

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apple pie smoothie bowl topped with apple pieces and chia seeds

Courtesy of Fit Foodie Finds

Apple pie for breakfast? Why not!? Apple sauce, rolled oats, greens, and vanilla extract come together to create this delicious smoothie bowl that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Be sure to top it with sliced almonds or granola for an extra crunch.

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matcha fondue dipping sauce with skewers and bread pieces

Courtesy of My Name Is Yeh

From vanilla cake cubes and pretzel rods to cut fruit and dark chocolate brownies, the dipping options are endless with this matcha white chocolate fondue recipe that is made possible by using cooking grade matcha.

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potato salad with avocado and cilantro

Courtesy of Gimme Some Oven

Want to add some more taste and texture into an all-American barbecue classic? If so, try out this Avocado Potato Salad recipe, which integrates fresh avocado and plain Greek yogurt into this simple side.

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carrot hot dogs in buns

Courtesy of Live Eat Learn

If you spent your summers grilling hot dogs by the pool or enjoying a warm frankfurter while at the ballpark, then you need to try this vegan version. Made using healthier ingredients, such as carrots, vegetable broth, and apple cider vinegar, this remake surprisingly tastes exactly like the real deal. Its secret? The marinade.

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scalloped sweet potatoes in baking dish

Courtesy of Ambitious Kitchen

If you're looking for a new way to prepare your sweet potatoes, look no further. Smoked gouda, flavorful chipotle sauce, and minced garlic take center stage in this recipe that elevates a dinner go-to. Even better? It takes just one hour to make.

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Chivalry isn’t dead, it’s delicious; romantic recipes to make this Valentine’s Day one to remember - WGHP FOX 8 Greensboro

Posted: 10 Feb 2021 05:37 AM PST

KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — With limited capacity in restaurants this Valentine's Day, it could be difficult to get dinner reservations. 

You could really show your love by making a meal for your loved one. 

On Recipe Wednesday, Shannon Smith stopped by the Lowes Foods in Kernersville for some easy, elegant recipes.

Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced strawberries

• 1 tablespoon sugar

• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla

• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

• Pinch sea salt

• Pinch fresh cracked pepper

• 8 ounces cream cheese

• 10 slices artisan bread

• 4 large eggs

• 1/4 cup of milk

• Local honey or maple syrup for serving

Method

• Preheat oven to 350° degrees

• Combine strawberries, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and pepper in microwave-safe bowl, heat on high 20-30 seconds.

• Smash mixture with fork, leaving some larger chunks.

• Add cream cheese, stir to combine.

• Evenly divide mixture, spreading on 5 pieces of bread, topping each with second slice to form 5 sandwiches.

• In separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.

• Dip sandwiches in egg mix, place on greased cookie sheet and bake 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.

• Drizzle each with local honey or maple syrup and serve warm.

NOTE: Try replacing half the cream cheese with 4 ounces goat cheese for a different flavor profile. Decadent enough to qualify as dessert, this fruity take on French Toast is a perfect sweet and savory weekend breakfast item. Serves 5.

Chicken

· Preheat oven to 350 degrees

· Coat with olive oil and season generously with Spice Bazaar Mediterranean Herb Seasoning

· Place a skillet on medium-high heat and coat with oil

· Once pan is hot sear chicken on both sides until golden brown

· Place on pan and finish in oven

· Once chicken is done, coat with butter and top with mozzarella to melt

· Top with Bruschetta as desired

Bruschetta

Ingredients

· 1 lb. Roma tomatoes, diced

· 1/4 ea. Small yellow onion, diced

· 1 clove garlic, minced

· 2 tbsp olive oil

· 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar

· Pinch sugar, granulated

· 1/2 tsp salt, kosher

· 1/8 tsp pepper, black ground

· 3-4 basil leaf, chiffonade

Crostini

Method

· Preheat oven to 350 degrees

· Slice baguette into 1/4 inch rounds

· Brush both sides with olive oil and place on baking pan

· Sprinkle each with Mediterranean Herb Seasoning

· Bake for until golden brown (approximately. 4-5 min), flip each one and finish baking until golden brown

Green Beans (blanch a day ahead)

Method

· Blanch green beans in salted water until tender 3-4 minutes

· When removing form boiling water, place directly in ice water to cool

· When ready to serve, add garlic butter to skillet and heat over medium-high heat

· Add beans and toss until warm

· Top with parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze when serving

Roasted Potatoes (roast a day ahead)

Method

· Preheat oven to 350 degrees

· Place potatoes on baking pan and coat with olive oil

· Roast until fork tender (approximately 20 min)

· Let potatoes cool and store In refrigerator until needed

· When ready to serve, add truffle butter to skillet and heat over medium-high heat

· Add potatoes and toss until warm

Chocolate dip

Method

· Melt approx. 12 oz Chocolate chips and heat approx. 1/4 Cup heavy cream

· Add cream to melted chips until desired consistency is reached

· Dip strawberries, pineapple, pound cake, pretzels, marshmallows and more for fun, easy and delicious dessert



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