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  • Cheesy Pesto Chicken

    Cheesy Pesto Chicken

    This quick cooking, cheesy chicken recipe uses pesto, not just as a finishing sauce, but as a marinade, too! Made with fresh herbaceous basil leaves, it’s a perfect segue to spring! Makes 6 servings, 1 cup pesto Ingredients: For the Pesto For the Chicken Directions: To prepare the pesto: To prepare the chicken: Tips:

  • Summer Pasta with Zucchini, Squash, Fava Beans and Spinach

    Summer Pasta with Zucchini, Squash, Fava Beans and Spinach

    This summer vegetable pasta stir-fry includes shucking, blanching, and peeling fresh fava beans, but don’t let those steps intimidate you. None of the steps take very long. The shucking and peeling can be done as a fun family cooking activity. You can also prepare the beans the day before. Makes 4 servings Ingredients: Directions:…