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Warm Up Fall with Filling Family Meals
Cooler fall months call for comforting, hearty meals that taste just as delicious as they look. Filling recipes like chili and pasta make the season a special time for spending quality moments with those you love.
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(Family Features) Cooler fall months call for comforting, hearty meals that taste just as delicious as they look. Filling recipes like chili and pasta make the season a special time for spending quality moments with those you love.
This fall, turn to a time-saving ingredient like Newman’s Own Sockarooni Pasta Sauce with its blend of tomatoes, mushrooms and bell peppers plus a few signature spices. This versatile sauce made with high-quality ingredients is ready to be a new favorite at your home in recipes like Chili Con Carne, a satisfying dish that can simmer on the stove while you help little ones with homework.
If your family and friends love sharing pasta on those cool, crisp evenings, Lasagna a la Sockarooni can help you impress guests as a quick, easy recipe elevated by creamy and buttery bechamel sauce.
Along with comforting foods, fall is also a time for giving. You can put tasty food on your own table while helping nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity with Newman’s Own’s radically good commitment to “giving it all away.” As with all of its products, 100% of profits from Sockarooni Pasta Sauce is donated to organizations that help kids.
Learn more about supporting that commitment and find additional autumn recipes by visiting NewmansOwn.com.
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Chili Con Carne
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours
Servings: 8
- 2 cups diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 pounds coarsely ground lean beef
- 2 cups kidney beans, soaked overnight
- 1 jar Newman’s Own Sockarooni or Marinara Pasta Sauce
- 2-3 cups water
- 2-3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 can (8 ounces) corn
- sour cream, for garnish
- lime wedges, for garnish
- Saute onion, garlic and green pepper in oil until soft. Add beef and brown. Add kidney beans, pasta sauce, water, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring frequently.
- Add celery and corn; simmer 1 hour. Garnish with sour cream and lime wedges.
Substitution: Use 3 cups cooked rice for meat to make vegetarian chili.
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Lasagna a la Sockarooni
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 9
- Salted water
- 1 package lasagna noodles
- 1 jar Newman’s Own Sockarooni Pasta Sauce
- 2 cups Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
Bechamel Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- Over high heat, boil large pot of heavily salted water. Once boiling, add lasagna noodles and cook until al dente then drain and set aside.
- To make bechamel sauce: In saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add flour and stir with wooden spoon until paste forms. Add small amount of milk and stir until mixture loosens. Gradually add remaining milk and continue stirring with whisk. Cook sauce over low heat until thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- In large, deep, oven-proof casserole dish, ladle small amount of pasta sauce followed by small amount of bechamel sauce. Sprinkle some Parmigiano Reggiano cheese over sauces and layer with three lasagna noodles. Continue pattern until dish is complete. Top final layer of noodles with remaining bechamel sauce and grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Cool prior to serving.
SOURCE:
Newman’s Own
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Simple Recipes that Make School Days a Cinch
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(Family Features) Resisting the weeknight urge to call for takeout or order delivery starts with an approachable at-home menu with recipes you can prep in an instant. Especially during back-to-school season when schedules are jam-packed with activities, easy meals and desserts you can rely on allow you and your loved ones to ease tension in the kitchen.
Simplicity is the key to putting dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less, and these Taco Salad and Taco Mac and Cheese recipes offer mealtime solutions that make cooking duty a breeze. Make all that classroom effort worth it with a kid-friendly dessert you can prepare over the weekend and keep refrigerated for weeknight treats with these No Bake Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Bars.
Find more recipe ideas to simplify hectic back-to-school schedules at Culinary.net.
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Make Dinner Happen in 30 Minutes
If you’re looking for a go-to meal for your hungry family, search no more. This Taco Salad calls only for pantry staples so you can spice up busy evenings in just half an hour.
Visit Culinary.net for more quick dinner solutions.
Taco Salad
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Total time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) diced tomatoes with chilies
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or milk
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons mesquite seasoning
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- salt, to taste
- 1 lime, juice only
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- romaine lettuce
- 2-3 cups shredded cheese
- 1 tub (16 ounces) sour cream
- crushed tortilla chips
- In pan over medium heat, brown beef until cooked through; drain. Add black beans and corn. Stir in tomatoes with juices and half-and-half. Add onion powder, garlic powder, mesquite seasoning and pepper. Season with salt, to taste. Bring to simmer.
- Add lime juice; stir. Sprinkle with cilantro.
- Wash and chop lettuce. Place cheese and sour cream in bowls for toppings.
- On plates, top crushed tortilla chips with meat sauce, lettuce, cheese and sour cream, as desired.
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A Sweet Treat to Make School Days Special
Sometimes a long day in the classroom and tough homework assignments call for a cool treat. Rewarding all that studying can be a cinch with a no bake cheesecake bar that lasts throughout the week.
These No Bake Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Bars allow you to keep things cool in the kitchen without cranking up the oven. Plus, they’re made with C&H Sugars that are perfect for adding a little something special to school days.
Find more back-to-school desserts at chsugar.com.
No Bake Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 35 minutes
Rest time: 6 hours
Yield: 16 bars
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons C&H Light Brown Sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Bars:
- 1 small fresh dragon fruit, peeled and cubed small
- 1/4 cup C&H Granulated Sugar
- 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups C&H Powdered Sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full fat, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- To make crust: Line 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Leave 2-inch overhang of paper on both sides. In medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, brown sugar and salt until well combined. Pour mixture into prepared pan and press into even layer. Place in freezer.
- To make bars: In small saucepan over medium heat, cook dragon fruit and granulated sugar until sugar is completely dissolved, dragon fruit is soft and mixture reduces in size, 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese until soft. Add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. Scrape sides of bowl. Add vanilla and yogurt. Beat until combined.
- In separate bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold cream into cream cheese mixture. Pour half of mixture into prepared crust. Add 5 tablespoons dragon fruit mixture to remaining cream cheese batter. Mix until well combined. Pour over plain cream cheese mixture. Place in refrigerator to set at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- Cut into 16 bars.
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Spice Up Weeknights
Macaroni and cheese is a beloved comfort food that’s easy to make on busy weeknights. With just a few extra ingredients and steps, you can turn boxed mac and cheese into a filling dinner.
To make this Taco Mac and Cheese, simply prepare your favorite boxed mac and cheese according to the package instructions and stir fry the meat and vegetables together. (Hint: You can even chop vegetables the night before to make cooking the next day even easier.) Then add taco seasoning and combine for a new take on a classic dish.
Visit Culinary.net to find more quick and simple recipes.
Taco Mac and Cheese
- 1 box macaroni and cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
- Prepare boxed mac and cheese with milk and butter according to package instructions.
- In skillet, brown ground turkey over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion. Add taco seasoning.
- Stir turkey mixture with mac and cheese to combine.
SOURCE:
C&H Sugar
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A Grilled Side Dish for Your Next Cookout
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(Family Features) Grilling is a great way to feed a crowd, but that doesn’t have to be limited to just the main dish. Fresh veggies like asparagus are a perfect accompaniment to grilled favorites and can be placed on the grates right next to the protein you’re serving to make hosting a cinch and avoid heating up the kitchen. Before your next gathering, visit Culinary.net for more recipe inspiration.
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Grilled Asparagus
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
- 1 bundle fresh asparagus
- 1 package (3-4 ounces) prosciutto
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Wash and cut asparagus spears to equal sizes.
- Wrap four asparagus spears with prosciutto. Repeat until all asparagus and prosciutto are used, about six bundles. Place in cast-iron skillet or disposable aluminum pan. Cover bundles with garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and butter.
- Place skillet or pan on grill. Grill 15 minutes, turning bundles halfway through cooking.
SOURCE:
Culinary.net
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Spice Up Dinnertime in 30 Minutes
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(Family Features) If you’re looking for a go-to meal for your hungry family, search no more. This Taco Salad calls only for pantry staples so you can spice up busy evenings in just half an hour. Visit Culinary.net for more quick dinner solutions.
Add a little Spice
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Taco Salad
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Total time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn
- 2 cans (14 ounces each) diced tomatoes with chilies
- 1/2 cup half-and-half or milk
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons mesquite seasoning
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- salt, to taste
- 1 lime, juice only
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- romaine lettuce
- 2-3 cups shredded cheese
- 1 tub (16 ounces) sour cream
- crushed tortilla chips
- In pan over medium heat, brown beef until cooked through; drain. Add black beans and corn. Stir in tomatoes with juices and half-and-half. Add onion powder, garlic powder, mesquite seasoning and pepper. Season with salt, to taste. Bring to simmer.
- Add lime juice; stir. Sprinkle with cilantro.
- Wash and chop lettuce. Place cheese and sour cream in bowls for toppings.
- On plates, top crushed tortilla chips with meat sauce, lettuce, cheese and sour cream, as desired.
SOURCE:
Culinary.net
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