Homemade Pumpkin Spice
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Save yourself time and money by easily making your own Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice! All you need is 4 common spices and you’re well on your way!
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1½ teaspoon allspice
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DIY Oven-Roasted Peppers
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Skip the store-bought jars and roast your very own peppers in the oven! This method is foolproof for delicious and flavorful roasted peppers.
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
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Sautéed carrots, celery, onion and garlic are blended with homemade, oven-roasted red bell peppers until velvety smooth. The sauce is then swirled with mascarpone cheese and tossed with pastta. A creamy, luscious yet simple sauce tossed with Italian egg noodles is the ultimate pasta dish!
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup chopped carrot
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- Kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry wine
- 4 large roasted red bell peppers (and any juices if made from homemade)
- 3/4 cup low sodium chicken or vegetable broth (up to 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
- 9 ounces pasta
- chopped fresh parsley (for serving)
- chopped fresh basil (for serving)
- grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
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White Pizza with Bacon, Artichokes and Balsamic Drizzle
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I LOVE THIS PIZZA! You've got the creamy, smoky, salty, artichoke-y, fresh herb goodness in every bite.
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 recipe homemade pizza dough
- 1 clove garlic (minced (use 2 if small))
- 1½ tablespoons light olive oil
- 2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 cup artichoke hearts (drained)
- 4 slices applewood bacon (cooked and coarsely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
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Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Herb Gravy
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This recipe for Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Herb Gravy is so simple and comforting. Simply add seared seasoned pork chops and the quick homemade gravy into your slow cooker, set it and forget it. Serve these melt-in-your-mouth chops over and mashed potatoes.
- 2 tablespoons bacon fat (or 1 tablespoon each butter and olive oil)
- 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 boneless top loin pork chops (1-inch thick and butterflied (see notes))
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves (stripped off of stem)
- 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
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How To Make Powdered Sugar at Home
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In a pinch, you can make your own powdered sugar in seconds.
Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Hazelnut Streusel
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This pumpkin coffee cake is spiced with ground cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, then topped with brown sugar hazelnut streusel and drizzle with a maple glaze.
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ cups unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 teaspoons whole milk or half and half
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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5-ingredient Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas
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You guys, slow cooker steak fajitas! 5 simple ingredients, tossed into a slow cooker and cooked low and slow until perfection.
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 to 3 pounds London broil (sliced and cut into thick strips)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced into strips)
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
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Turkey Taco Beer Chili
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Turkey Taco Beer Chili is simple yet flavorful. Lean ground turkey, pinto and black beans in a taco seasoned and beer infused, roasted tomato sauce. Finish your bowl off with all your favorite toppings.
- 8 yellow corn tortillas
- olive oil
- fine salt
- black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 3 heaping tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 12 ounces beer
- 30 ounces canned crushed fire-roasted tomato sauce
- 30 ounces canned pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 ounces canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Homemade Chai Spice (Chai Masala)
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My homemade chai spice aka masala chai is a warm, robust blend of ground spices. In this chai blend you'll find ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice and clove.
- 3 tablespoons ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon ground clove
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