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These Papa con Mani come from Gretchen of Canela & Comino, and was the featured recipe of the Root Source Challenge #6. Peanut butter is a precious commodity in Peru, being both expensive and rare so she uses her 8-pound stash sparingly. You can read more about these potatoes at Canela & Comino.

Pressed Ham, Apple And Brie Sandwich

Salty ham, creamy Brie and a tart Granny Smith make fine companions. Here, we combine them in a pita sandwich, pressed it in a skillet with a little butter. The result is browned, buttery, crispy bliss. Vary the ratio of ham, cheese, apple and bread to suit your taste.

Cinnamon-Orange Dark Chocolate Popover Cakes

Contrary to their name, these little cakes don’t actually rise that much. They’re just made in a popover pan, which gives them a fancy-looking shape, and covered with Cinnamon-Orange Ganache. Read more about this recipe at hogwash.

Barbecued Tuna Steaks

This is a unique way to cook tuna steaks, and you'll have extra barbecue sauce to use for dipping or another meal. This recipe is part of Andrew Schloss's Sunday Dinners

Mixed Greens With Poached Tarragon Chicken

Don't toss the tarragon broth: After poaching (and discarding the tarragon stems), it can be cooled, covered and reserved for soup or a sauce. It'll keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for 1 month. Read more about this recipe at the Washington Post.

Grilled Herb-Mustard Chicken Breasts

If you think grilled chicken breasts are boring, think again. The mustard and herb glaze adds extra flavor as well as keeping the chicken nice and moist. Use dried herbs when fresh are not on hand.

Sausage, Spinach And Cheese Lasagna

Lasagna takes time to assemble, but the sighs of joy and contentment with one bite of this cheesy, spinach filled Italian delight makes it all worth it. For a vegetarian version, try omitting the sausage or replacing it with a soy substitute - it tastes just as good.

White Bean Ragout With Sage

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Vegetable Burgers

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Broiled Beef Kebabs

This basic preparation for beef kebabs could easily be applied to the grill. Obviously, any marinade you can think of will serve this dish well. Try this Greek yogurt, mint and garlic marinade and then serve the beef wrapped in pita with a salad tucked in around it.

Roasted Pork Loin With Rosemary And Cumin

Ground cumin and fresh rosemary lend this simple pork roast a smoky, woodsy flavor. Be sure to let the meat rest after roasting for the best result.

Prosciutto, Mozzarella And Basil Pita Pizza

We love to use lavash or pita as pizza crust. It's fast, easy and gets perfectly crispy, especially when you go light on the toppings and really crank up the oven. New to cookthink? Welcome! Try our innovative search tool, or take a look at the blog.