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Easy Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2 Category: Main Dish ⸻ Notes After Making ⸻ Ingredients 2 packets ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded 3 cups (720 mL) water, for cooking noodles 6 tablespoons (96 g) creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons (30 mL) soy sauce 2 teaspoons (10 mL) toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons (10 mL) rice vinegar or lime juice 1 tablespoon (15 mL) hot sauce or chili crisp, to taste 3 tablespoons (45 mL) warm water, plus reserved noodle water as needed 1 garlic clove, minced or grated, optional 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated, optional Salt, to taste, if needed Sliced green onions, optional garnish Crushed peanuts, optional garnish ⸻ Instructions Place the ramen noodles, gently broken apart, in a large microwave-safe glass bowl. Add 3 cups of water. Microwave for about 5 minutes, or until the noodles are tender, pausing to stir if needed. Carefully remove the hot bowl and reserve some of the cooking ...
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Pumpkin Sausage Lasagna

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 60 minutes Rest Time: 15 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 8 Category: Main Dish ⸻ Notes After Making ⸻ Ingredients 3 tablespoons (42 g) butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 150 g) 1 pound (454 g) ground mild Italian sausage 9 ounces (255 g) fresh baby spinach 2 garlic cloves, minced (about 6 g) 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 3 tablespoons (24 g) all-purpose flour ¼ cup (60 mL) chicken broth, plus more if needed 2 cups (480 mL) milk, preferably warmed Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Salt and black pepper, to taste 8 ounces (227 g) cream cheese, softened 1 cup (245 g) pure pumpkin purée 1 large egg 5 tablespoons prepared pesto, divided 1 cup (100 g) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup (100–115 g) grated Gouda, or a blend of Gouda and mozzarella Approximately 200 g no-boil lasagna sheets Fresh basil, for ser...
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Cuban Picadillo

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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings:  8 Category: Main Dish Notes After Making Ingredients Homemade Sazón Seasoning Blend ½ teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika ½ teaspoon ground turmeric ¾ teaspoon garlic powder ¾ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon salt Picadillo 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onions, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 (8-ounce) cans tomato sauce (454 g total) 12 large pitted green olives, quartered or 1/4 cup whole manzanilla olives, with a splash of brine 1 cup raisins (approximately 145 g) 2 tablespoons capers (optional) Homemade sazón seasoning blend above 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons white sugar Additional salt to taste, if needed Instructions 1. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, coriander, and salt. Mix thoro...
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