Spiced-apple upside-down cake
SENSATIONAL CHICKEN DINNER
Oregano Roast Chicken
2 lemons
1 bunch fresh oregano
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 head garlic
1 (4–5 lb.) roasting chicken
Cucumber ‘Crostini’
1 (7.5 oz.) jar sun-dried tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) pkg. walnut halves
1 bunch fresh chives
1 bunch fresh rosemary
1 bunch fresh basil
1 large seedless cucumber
1 (4 oz.) log goat cheese
Double-Squash Ratatouille
1 (1.12 oz.) cont. Greek seasoning
1 (8 oz.) cont. grated Parmesan
1 large onion
2 medium zucchini
2 yellow summer squash
6 plum tomatoes
1 head garlic
Lemony Orzo Salad
1 (16 oz.) pkg. orzo pasta
1 (16 oz.) btle. Greek vinaigrette
1 (6 oz.) jar pitted Kalamata olives
1 (12 oz.) jar roasted red peppers
1 lemon
1 seedless cucumber
1 red onion
1 bunch each fresh dill and mint
1 (4 oz.) cont. crumbled feta cheese
Layered Mousse Cakes
6 oz. white chocolate
1 (12 oz.) jar seedless raspberry jam
1 (12 oz.) jar seedless blackberry jam
1 (9 oz.) pkg. soft raspberry cookies
1 (6 oz.) cont. fresh raspberries
1 (6 oz.) cont. fresh blackberries
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 (8 oz.) conts. frozen whipped topping
Kitchen staples: salt, pepper, butter, olive oil
SPECTACULAR SIZZLING STEAK FEAST
Chili-Rubbed London Broil
1 (1.75 oz.) cont. smoked paprika
1 (2.3 oz.) cont. chili powder
1 (.85) cont. mustard powder
1 (6 oz.) cont. garlic salt
2 lb. London broil or top round beef
steak
Apple, Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad
1 (8 oz.) pkg. pecan halves
1 (12 oz.) btle. Dijon mustard
1 (10 oz.) cont. baby arugula
2 Granny Smith apples
1 red onion
1 (1 qt.) cont. apple cider
1 (4 oz.) log goat cheese
Crispy Garlic Smashed
Potatoes
1 (12 oz.) btle. Dijon mustard
2 lbs. small red potatoes
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 head garlic
1 (1 lb.) pkg. butter
Green Bean Sauté
1 (8 oz.) pkg. sliced mushrooms
2 shallots
1 lb. green beans
1 small red and/or yellow pepper
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 (375 ml.) btle. dry vermouth
Raspberry Fudge Cupcakes
1 (15.5 oz.) pkg. dark chocolate fudge cake mix
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semisweet chocolate chips
1 (16 oz.) pkg. confectioners’ sugar
1 (12 oz.) jar seedless raspberry jam
1 (1 oz.) btle. red liquid food coloring
1 (6 oz.) pkg. fresh raspberries
1 (16 oz.) cont. heavy cream
1 (1 lb.) pkg. butter
Kitchen staples: salt, pepper, vegetable oil, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, eggs, vanilla extract
20-MINUTE DINNER WINNERS
Turkey Chili Nachos
1 (13 oz.) pkg. tortilla chips
1 (15 oz.) can turkey chili without beans
1 avocado
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Monterey
Jack cheese
1 (16 oz.) cont. refrigerated fresh salsa
Beef and Broccoli
Stir-Fry
1 (8.8 oz.) pkg. pre-cooked brown rice
1 (14 oz.) can bean sprouts
1 (12.1 oz.) btle. stir-fry sauce
1 (3.75 oz.) btle. sesame seeds
8 oz. broccoli florets
1 (1 lb.) pkg. multicolored mini peppers
1 bunch scallions
1 lb. sliced beef for stir-fry
Sausage Spaghetti with Tomatoes
1 (16 oz.) pkg. spaghetti
1 (10–16 oz.) cont. cherry tomatoes
1 red onion
1 head garlic
1 (5 oz.) cont. baby spinach
3 Italian sausage links
1 (5 oz.) cont. Parmesan cheese shavings
Italian Pan-Seared Pork
1 (17 oz.) btle. olive oil
1 (3.12 oz.) cont. garlic powder
1 zucchini
1 (10–16 oz.) cont. cherry tomatoes
1 red onion
6 thin-sliced boneless pork chops,
2 lbs.
4 oz. fontina cheese
Kitchen staples: salt, pepper, vegetable oil