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PINE NUTS

Pine nuts are the edible seeds from certain varieties of pine trees. The small, almond-shaped nuts are actually located inside the pine cone. It’s a time-consuming process to remove the nuts from the cones, which explains why pine nuts can be priced higher than other nuts. Add leftover pine nuts to any dish like soups, salads, and pastas when you want a touch of crunchiness.

RAW SHRIMP

Large, raw shrimp (peeled and deveined), like Trader Joe’s Uncooked Wild Blue Shrimp, can be used instead of the cooked shrimp if you want a fresher taste. Thaw the shrimp, then cook as directed, increasing the time to 2 minutes.

CHILI

Use the leftover chili and queso dip to replace the chili and sour cream in a Frito Pie (page 18). Or, pour it over tortilla chips for nachos, or use it to top a burger.

CONVERSIONS

MEASURE EQUIVALENT METRIC

1 teaspoon 5.0 milliliters

1 tablespoon 3 teaspoons 14.8 milliliters

1 cup 16 tablespoons 236.8 milliliters

1 pint 2 cups 473.6 milliliters

1 quart 4 cups 947.2 milliliters

1 liter 4 cups +3 1/2 tablespoons 1000 milliliters

1 ounce (dry) 2 tablespoons 28.35 grams

1 pound 16 ounces 453.49 grams

2.21 pounds 35.3 ounces 1 kilogram

350°F / 400°F 175°C / 200°C

RECIPE INDEX

A

Almond Butter and Banana Sandwiches

Andouille and Chickpea Soup

Antipasto Salad

Asian Meatballs in Peanut Sauce

Asparagus with Aioli

Avocado Toast

B

Bacon Cheeseburger

Baked Sweet Potato Spears with Mexican Spices

Banana Bread with Pralines

Barbecue Salad with Ranch Dressing

Beef Fajitas with Guacamole and Pico de Gallo

Beef Stroganoff Wannabe

Beef Udon Soup

Beets with Mint Gremolata

Black Pepper Shrimp with Fried Rice

BLT Sandwiches

Bourbon Street Shake

Bratwursts in a Blanket

Brie and Butternut Squash Quesadillas

Broccoli with Dried Cherries

Buffalo Chicken Wraps with Blue Cheese and Carrots

C

Caesar Salad 2.0

Capellini with Smoked Sardines, Garlic, and Pine Nuts

Carne Asada Polenta “Lasagne,”

Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas

Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken in Tomatillo Sauce

Chicken Masala with Sweet Potatoes

Chicken Parmesan Strips

Chicken Salad–Stuffed Tomatoes

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

Chickpea Penne

Chilean-Style Hot Dogs

Chocolate Fondue

Crab Cakes Benedict

Curried Cauliflower

Curried Couscous with Apples

Curried Lentil Soup

D

Dirt Dessert

Double Butternut Squash Soup with Gorgonzola Ravioli

E

Egg Drop Soup with Cilantro-Chicken Wontons

Eggplant and Garlic Capellini

Eggplant Parmesan Lasagne

Eggplant Parmesan Spaghetti

Egg Salad Sandwiches

F

Farfalle with Vodka Sauce

Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

French Toast and Sausage Sandwiches

Fried Chickpeas

Fried Fish Sandwiches

Frito Pie

G

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Quinoa

Gazpacho

Ginger Beer Lemonade

Ginger Icebox Cake

Glazed Carrots

Greek Pasta Salad

Green Chile Cornbread Muffins

Green Chile Shepherd’s Pie

Grilled Chicken Strips on Naan with Red Pepper Spread

Grilled Four-Cheese Sandwiches

Guacamole with Tomatillos

H

Harvest Grains Blend with Spinach

Hearts of Palm with Mango and Onion

I

Israeli Couscous with Lemon Shrimp

J

Jalapeño Cheese–Stuffed Peppers

L

Lemon Pasta with Clams and Chives

Lentils with Chicken Sausage

Loaded Potato Soup

Lobster Sauce with Langoustine

Love Drunk Punch

M

Meatball Sub

Meat Loaf Muffins

Mediterranean Chicken with Feta Cheese and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Mexican Corn on the Cob

Mexican Tortilla Soup with Avocado and Tortilla Chips

Michelada

Microwave Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon

Mini Tostadas with Beef Brisket

Miso Soup with Tofu and Spinach

Monkey Bread

Muffuletta Sandwiches

N

Nutty Caramel Popcorn

O

Oatmeal with Berries and Almonds

Olive Focaccia

Olive Oil Spaghetti with Arugula

Olive, Red Pepper, and Arugula Pizza

P

Pad Thai

Parmesan and Bread Crumb–Crusted Tomatoes

Penne Meatballs with Arrabiata Sauce

Pesto-Roasted Potatoes

Pesto Tortellini Soup

Pinwheels with Spinach and Prosciutto

Pork Buns with Broccoli Slaw

Pork Chops