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Bacon and Eggs Breakfast Panini

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After years of watching my husband wrap his toast around his bacon and eggs, it dawned on me. Breakfast needs to be panini'd.

6 large eggs
pinch kosher salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 cup grated cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella)
12 slices center cut bacon
8 slices whole grain bread
4 tablespoons salted butter

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Oatmeal Brûlée with Brown Buttered Pears and Cinnamon Ginger Cream

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This fancy Oatmeal Brûlée is layered with brown buttered pears, oatmeal and then bruleed and then drizzled with a cinnamon ginger cream.

2 bosc pears diced small (not overly ripe)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 pinches kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
2-3 slices fresh ginger root (smashed)
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon fresh nutmeg (grated)
4 cups water
2 cups extra thick cut rolled oats ( or old fashioned rolled oats (I use Bob's Red Mill))
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons granulated sugar

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Herbed Focaccia with Caramelized Onions and Olives

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Easy, fool-proof focaccia smothered in caramelized onions and olives.

3 small yellow onions
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 pinches kosher salt
1 cup warm water (110 degrees)
1 teaspoon honey
1¼ ounce packet (2-1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast)
2¾ cups of bread flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup kalamata olives (halved)

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Classic Red Velvet Cake

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This homemade Classic Red Velvet Cake is moist, rich and decadent. A luxurious two-tiered ruby red buttermilk cake with a simple cream cheese frosting. Yields 1 double layer 9-inch cake which will feed 8 to 32 people if sliced accordingly.

2 large eggs
1½ cups extra light olive oil
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon distilled vinegar
1¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces red food coloring
2½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
16 ounces softened cream cheese softened
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened and at room temperature)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar

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Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

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This easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is my go to recipe when I'm a little under the weather or wanting something cozy, but you don't need to be sick to enjoy this comforting soup! Homemade broth with tender vegetables, and chicken, and the best part, the Kluski noodles! So deliciously comforting and good for you too!