Chocolate Chip Sprinkle Cookies
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Soft chewy chocolate chip cookies rolled in colorful sprinkles.
- 2¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies)
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Creamy Pancetta, Leek and Pea Macaroni & Cheese
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My favorite pasta combination turned into a creamy mac-n-cheese!
- 12 ounce macaroni noodles
- 5 ounces pancetta (diced small)
- 1 leek (quartered and sliced, light green part only)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup half & half (see notes)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1¼ cup fontina cheese (freshly grated)
- 1¼ cup mozzarella cheese (freshly grated)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup green peas
- kosher salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
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Orecchiette Bolognese
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This orecchiette bolognese is a deliciously hearty and comforting dish that will no doubt fill your home with an amazing and cozy aroma!
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup white onion (finely minced)
- 1 cup carrots (finely minced)
- 1 cup celery (finely minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground veal
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 1 cup dry red wine (like merlot, chianti or malbec)
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 16 ounces orecchiette pasta (cooked al dente)
- parmesan cheese (freshly grated, for serving)
- parsley (minced)
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Spice Crusted Chicken + Blood Orange Maple Glaze
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Chicken is crusted in an amazing combo of toasted cumin and coriander then glazed with a delicious combo of blood orange, maple and rosemary.
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon toasted and freshly ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon toasted and freshly ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil
- 2 medium shallots (sliced)
- 3/4 cup blood orange juice (strained (about 4 blood oranges))
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Pan-Toasted Gnocchi with Bacon, Leeks and Fresh Tomato
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Bacon, leeks, fresh tomatoes and Parmesan tossed around with gnocchi. An extremely quick and delicious pasta dish.
- 4 slices applewood bacon (diced)
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 leek (trimmed, halved and sliced thin (about 1-1/2 to 2 cups), rinsed well and patted dry)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- olive oil
- kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Butter and Crispy Sage
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Roasted acorn squash is drizzled with brown butter and crispy sage leaves.
- 2 small acorn squash
- 1 tablespoon extra light olive oil
- 2 pinches kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 sage leaves
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
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Toasted Hazelnut and Blueberry Baked Oatmeal
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Dried blueberries plump up and the toasted hazelnuts add a delicious nuttiness to this soul-warming breakfast.
- 1/3 cup chopped roasted hazelnuts (plus more for sprinkling)
- 1/3 cup dried blueberries
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1⅓ cup old fashioned oats
- 1½ tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
- 2 cups whole milk
- honey (for serving (optional))
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Pickled Red Onions
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These Pickled Red Onions are incredibly delicious and easy! Thinly sliced red onions soak in a simple pickling liquid of sugar, salt and vinegar. Perfect on hot dogs, braised pork, tacos or simply eating by the forkful. This recipe yields 1 (16 ounce) jar.
- 1 large red onions (or 2 medium )
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic (smashed and peeled)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
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Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pub Burgers
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Bacon, cheddar and a homemade ranch aioli completes these delicious pub burgers.
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
- 1 handful parsley (roughly chopped)
- 1 handful dill (roughly chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon dried onion
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 pounds ground beef chuck
- burger seasoning (use your favorite or just salt and pepper)
- 1/2 pound thick-cut peppered bacon (sliced in half and cooked until crispy)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (quartered)
- 1 large roma tomato (sliced)
- Romaine lettuce leaves (torn)
- 8 pretzel dinner rolls ( or slider buns)
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Steak and Egg Breakfast Burritos
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A hearty hand-held breakfast filled with steak, mushrooms and cheesy scrambled eggs!
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
- 1 cup quartered cremini mushrooms
- 6 eggs
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- grilled steak (cubed)
- 2 slices pepper jack cheese
- 4 soft flour tortillas (warmed)
- 1 recipe Homemade Steak Sauce
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