3 Quick-and-Easy Dinner Ideas You'll Love
What's for dinner? Let's do something new?
The menu could get a bit repetitive and boring sometimes. And researching and coming up with new ideas might be the last thing you want to do after a long day.
We've got you! Here are 3 quick-and-easy recipes to freshen up your menu and palate with fresh local ingredients. 🌿
1. Dragon Tongue & Pancetta
Ingredients
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1 lb of Dragon Tongue Beans
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8 oz of guanciale/pancetta (interchangeable), cut into small cubes
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2 shallots, minced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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(Optional) 1 1/2 pounds cremini mushrooms, quartered
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1 tablespoon butter
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Black pepper
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Salt
Directions
- Blanche the beans in a pot of boiling salted water for 5 minutes. Drain and run under cold water immediately; set aside.
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Cook the guanciale/pancetta in a saute pan or a skillet until slightly crispy; remove from the pan.
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Turn heat to medium-low and melt butter. Cook the shallots for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add in the garlic and salt cook for 30 seconds. Then stir in the mushrooms. Let the mushrooms cook for 8-10 minutes.
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Add in the beans and the guanciale and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Lastly, sprinkle black pepper and garnish with parsley.
2. Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
Ingredients
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1 head cauliflower, separated into florets, cut into florets
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil (optional), and set aside. OR Grease a large casserole dish.
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Put the cauliflower, olive oil and garlic in a large resealable bag; shake to mix. Pour into the prepared baking sheet or casserole dish, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Bake for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley, and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.
3. Spaghetti Carbonara
Ingredients
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300-350g spaghetti
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
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4 slices bacon, diced (or guanciale)
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Directions
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packaging. Cook from fresh for only 60 seconds, or cook from frozen for 2 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta well.
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Heat a large skillet or saute pan on medium-high heat. Cook the bacon for about 5-7 minutes until browned and crispy; keep the excess fat.
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Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low.
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Add in the pasta and egg mixture. Gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
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Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
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