Roasted Tomato Soup

• 3 pounds tomatoes
• 1/2 onion (optional)
• 1 garlic bulb (optional)
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon mesquite seasoning
• avocado oil
• 1 1/2 cups broth of choice
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• grilled cheese sandwiches, for serving (optional)

1. Heat oven to 375 F.
2. Slice tomatoes. Slice onions and garlic, if desired. Place in baking dish.
3. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, sugar and mesquite seasoning over tomatoes. Drizzle avocado oil over top and mix well.
4. Bake about 1 hour. Blend until smooth.
5. Pour into pot and mix in broth and whipping cream. Bring to simmer and add salt and pepper, to taste.
6. Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches, if desired.

Serve Simple Deliciousness at Your Next Get-Together

(Family Features) If a versatile, easy and economical recipe is just what you need for game day, get-togethers or stress-free evenings at home, these Mini Beef Wellingtons are perfect for you. Enjoy them as a meal with favorite sides or serve as an appetizer the next time you play host.

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Mini Beef Wellingtons
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

Mushroom Sauce:

• 1          can (14 ounces) mushrooms
• 1 1/2    cups chicken broth
• 3          tablespoons butter
• 3          tablespoons flour
• 1          tablespoon garlic powder
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1/2       cup heavy cream
• 8          ounces beef tenderloin steaks, cubed
• 1          package (17 ounces, 2 sheets) puff pastry
• water
• garlic and herb spreadable cheese
• 1          package (2 1/2 ounces) real bacon pieces
• mashed potatoes, for serving

1. To make mushroom sauce: In blender, blend mushrooms and chicken broth; set aside.
2. In skillet over medium heat, melt butter and mix in flour. Slowly add mushroom broth while stirring. It should start to thicken; if it doesn’t, add 1 tablespoon flour and stir well.
3. Add garlic powder and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix in heavy cream while continuing to stir. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Heat oven to 400 F.
5. Cube steaks and place in bowl then cover and mix well with 1 cup mushroom sauce.
6. Cut each puff pastry into six squares for 12 total. Use water to moisten each corner of squares and bring them together, forming small box shape. Place 1 heaping tablespoon meat mixture into each pastry square.
7. Place squares on parchment paper-covered cookie sheets and bake 15 minutes.
8. Spoon spreadable cheese over hot squares and top with bacon pieces.
9. Serve with mashed potatoes and use leftover mushroom sauce as gravy.

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A Simple, Savory Taco Solution

(Family Features)Skip the hot skillet and let your slow cooker do the work for your next taco night. These Savory Street Tacos provide all the delicious flavor you crave without the hassle. Discover more ways to simplify family dinners at Culinary.net.

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Savory Street Tacos
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy ”
Servings: 4-6

• 1          chuck roast (2-3 pounds)
• 1          package taco seasoning
• 1          can (10 ounces) beef consomme
• 16-20   street taco tortillas
• 1          package (8 ounces) shredded cheese
• 1/4       cup avocado oil
• salsa, for serving
• guacamole, for serving
• queso, for serving

1. Cover chuck roast with taco seasoning then place in slow cooker. Pour beef consommé over roast and cook on low 6 hours to braise.
2. Heat oven to 425 F.
3. Use fork to shred roast.
4. Brush outside of tortillas with avocado oil and fill with meat and shredded cheese. Place in casserole dish and bake 10-15 minutes until tacos reach desired crispiness.
5. Place on tray and serve with salsa, guacamole and queso.

Tip: Recipe can be doubled for large crowds.

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