TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you have to identify the named entities (NER) which are the ingredients required given its directions. Named entities are the names of the items without their quantity.
PROBLEM: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)., Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil., Add zucchini and cook until tender, about 15 minutes; drain., Scoop out the flesh of the zucchini, making a 'boat'., In a medium bowl combined zucchini flesh, bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, onion, parsley, salt, most of the Parmesan cheese and egg., Fill zucchini boats with mixture., Dot tops with butter and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese., Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

SOLUTION: zucchini, bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, onion, parsley, salt, Parmesan cheese, eggs, butter

PROBLEM: Preheat oven to 350F. Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper., Slice apples in 1/4 inch rounds. Rub slices with lemon to prevent browning. Using a paring knife, cut the core out of center slices of the apple, leaving the rounds intact., Sprinkle each slice/round with cinnamon sugar on both sides., If using almonds or walnuts, sprinkle nuts and raisins on the bottom slice of each apple. Sandwich with the next consecutive slice/round. Continue sandwiching nuts and raisins until all slices are used and apple is whole., Stick toothpicks in the top to secure and ensure apple slices don't slide apart while baking (if toothpicks are unavailable and slices do slide apart, they can simply be re-stacked once cooled)., Bake 35-40 minutes or until apples are soft but firm and can easily be pierced with a fork., Serve warm or at room temperature., Note: cinnamon sugar can be made by simply combining 1 cup granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon.

SOLUTION: Braeburn, Lemon, , ,

PROBLEM: Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high., Add pasta and cook as label directs, adding broccoli to saucepot 4 minutes before pasta is done., Meanwhile, in deep 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil on medium 1 minute., Add carrots, onion, and pepper; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Stir in marinara sauce and pepperoni; cook 2 minutes to heat through., Drain pasta and broccoli; stir into skillet with marinara mixture., Sprinkle with basil., Serve with Parmesan.

SOLUTION:
rotini, broccoli florets, olive oil, carrots, onion, red pepper, marinara sauce, pepperoni, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese