Serves 3 as an appetizer, 2 as a meal. Can substitute Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese for cheddar cheese. Can substitute 1 vegetable bouillon cube and 2 1/2 cups of water for beef broth and water.

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • condensed beef broth + 1 can water
  • large potato
  • shredded Cheddar Cheese
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You might need to buy:
  • fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup parsley
  • canned diced green chiles
  • frozen corn kernels
  • chicken stock
  • -2 tablespoon corn oil or 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • lemon juice or 1 tablespoon lime juice
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • chopped carrot
  • chopped celery
  • fennel seeds
  • dried lentils
  • beef stock or 4 1/2 cups canned beef broth
  • chicken stock or 4 1/2 cups canned chicken broth
  • creole seasoning
serves 13
You might need to buy:
  • cans black beans
  • cumin
  • Sour cream for garnish
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • snipped fresh cilantro
  • grated fresh ginger
  • Lactaid reduced fat milk
  • cooked
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • adobo sauce
  • bay leaf
  • chicken tenders
  • shredded fresh smoked mozzarella cheese
  • red onion
  • chopped fresh cilantro
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ready in about 35 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • low fat buttermilk
  • bay leaf
  • skim milk
serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • thinly sliced (slice dark parts and set
  • aside for later)
  • undrained
  • salt or more to taste
  • cayenne pepper or more to taste
You might need to buy:
  • smoked bacon - chopped
  • spicy Italian sausage - crumbled
  • chopped kale OR Swiss chard
  • heavy whipping cream
  • salt and pepper - to taste

“Crescent says, ‘This great, easy, healthy, homey lentil soup can’t be beat. The few ingredients belie its deliciousness. The garlic and olive oil give a rich, almost meaty taste, yet it is vegetarian and tastes even better the next day. It is based on a recipe by a fine local cook.’”

You might need to buy:
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • cumin seeds
  • dried green lentils
  • About 8 cups water
  • to 1/2 cup olive oil