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Italian Green Beans with Eggs

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This dish is influenced by Italy and has tender-crisp green beans and perfectly cooked eggs. It's a tasty and healthy meal. Adding garlic to the olive oil gives it a burst of flavor, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese brings it all together. Ingredients: 1 lb Italian green beans, trimmed and washed 4 large eggs 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish Instructions: For about 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are soft but still crisp, boil the Italian green beans in a pot of salted water Remove the water and set it aside Put the olive oil in a big pan and heat it over medium-low heat Put in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until the garlic smells good When you add the boiled green beans to the pan, toss them around in the garlic-infused oil and cook for another two to three minutes Add pepper and sa...

Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs Without Boiling

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This method yields hard-boiled eggs that are easy to peel and have a creamy, golden yolk. It's a no-boil method that saves time and frustration! Ingredients: 6 large eggs 1 pot with a lid Water Instructions: Place the 6 large eggs in a single layer in the pot Add enough water to the pot to cover the eggs by about an inch Put the pot on the stove and turn the heat to high Once the water comes to a rolling boil, immediately turn off the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and set a timer for 12 minutes While the eggs are sitting in the hot water, prepare a bowl of ice water After 12 minutes, carefully transfer the hot eggs into the ice water bath using a slotted spoon or tongs Let the eggs sit in the ice water for at least 5 minutes to cool down quickly Gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, then roll it between your hands to loosen the shell Peel the eggs u...

Cheesy Tortellini and Pesto Chicken Casserole

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This Cheesy Tortellini and Pesto Chicken Casserole combines tender cheese tortellini, flavorful pesto chicken, and gooey melted cheese for a comforting and delicious dinner. It's easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights. Ingredients: 1 lb cheese tortellini 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded 1 cup pesto sauce 1 cup marinara sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375F 190C Cook the tortellini according to package instructions Drain and set aside In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, pesto sauce, marinara sauce, and cooked tortellini Mix well to coat everything evenly Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top of the mixture Bake in the preheated oven f...

Avocado Stuffed Hearts of Palm Crabless Salad

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This Keto-friendly salad combines creamy avocados with crunchy hearts of palm for a satisfying and refreshing dish. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, it's packed with flavor and nutrients. Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 1 can hearts of palm, drained and sliced 1 cup diced cucumber 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/4 cup diced red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for added spice Instructions: Take the pits out of the avocados and cut them in half Take some of the flesh out of each half of the avocado to make a bigger space for the stuffing Hearts of palm, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper should all be mixed together in a bowl Throw it all together well Carefully fill eac...

Chicken Caesar Salad Pizza

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This dish is a tasty mix of a traditional chicken Caesar salad and pizza. It has a crispy pizza crust, tender chicken, and a crisp Caesar salad. Ingredients: 1 pizza dough 1/2 cup Caesar salad dressing 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup chopped romaine lettuce 1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup sliced black olives 1/4 cup croutons 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Instructions: Start by heating the oven up to 450F 230C On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to the thickness you want Put the dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone Evenly spread the Caesar salad dressing over the pizza dough, making sure to leave a little space around the edges for the crust Grate the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and sprinkle them on top...