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Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

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Pumpkin ravioli is tossed with a rich brown butter sage sauce and finished with crispy sage, Parmesan cheese and toasted panko. This easy fall dinner is ready in about 20 minutes.

1 tbsp kosher salt
16-18 oz pumpkin ravioli, *Note 1
8 tbsp salted butter, divided
½ cup panko or breadcrumbs
¼ tsp dried sage
2 tbsp julienned fresh sage, about 8 leaves
1 tsp minced garlic
½ cup grated parmesan
sea salt, to taste
freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

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Swedish Meatballs

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Tender homemade Swedish meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy gravy make the ultimate comfort food dinner. Serve them over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice for a family favorite meal that's even better than IKEA.

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, divided in half
¾ Cup Yellow Onion, minced
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
2 Eggs, large, whisked
⅓ Cup Milk
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
¼ teaspoon Oregano
½ teaspoon Ground Allspice
½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
1 lb Ground Beef, 85% lean
1 lb Ground Pork
4 Cups Beef Stock
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly cracked
¼ teaspoon Ground Allspice
¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
½ Cup Unsalted Butter
½ Cup Flour
1 Cup Heavy Cream, or 1/2 cup sour cream
1 Squeeze Fresh Lemon Juice

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Dirty Cabbage

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This dirty cabbage recipe is a hearty one-pan meal loaded with browned ground beef, tender cabbage, peppers, and zesty tomatoes.

1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 small head cabbage, chopped 1-inch, about [adjustable]12[/adjustable] cups
2 bell peppers, diced, red or green
1 (10.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes with chilies, such as Rotel
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Mexican Chicken and Rice Casserole

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This Mexican chicken and rice casserole is loaded with tender rotisserie chicken, fluffy rice, cream cheese, mild taco seasoning, green chiles and loads of melted cheese. An easy, creamy, cheesy family dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights!

1 ¼ Cup Cream of Chicken Soup, 1 can
1 Cup Chicken Broth
0.7 ounce Mild Taco Seasoning
8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened and cubed
2 Tablespoons Butter, softened and cubed
3 Cups Cooked Chicken, diced or shredded (I use rotisserie from Costco)
1 Can Diced Green Chiles, 4 oz
3 Cups Cooked Rice, I use 1/3 wild rice and the rest white rice.
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
2 ½ Cups Mexican Blend Cheese, shredded, divided
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Fresh Parsley, for garnish (don't skip the parsley! This is a creamy and cheesy dish and the parsley adds the tiniest bit of brightness I think the casserole needs)

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One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese

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This One Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is easy and delicious! A mash-up of my easy beef and bean chili recipe and macaroni and cheese yields a cozy comfort meal for any occasion.

2 teaspoons extra light olive oil, or avocado oil
1 cup diced white or yellow onion, about 1 medium
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ pounds lean ground beef, I use 90/10
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon celery salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste
15 ounces canned light or dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
15 ounces canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
28 ounces canned crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
8 ounces tomato sauce
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1½ cups (dried) elbow macaroni
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1½ cups shredded cheddar jack cheese, or colby jack cheese
1 tablespoon finely mince fresh parsley
3 green onions, sliced

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Halloween Piñata Cupcakes (Surprise Inside!)

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These Halloween cupcakes are moist chocolate cupcakes with a secret pocket of candy hiding inside. Each one gets a tall swirl of fluffy chocolate buttercream, topped with more Halloween M&M's and sprinkles. Take a bite, and candy spills out like a tiny piñata. They are an easy, fun Halloween party dessert for kids and grown-ups alike.

¾ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup neutral oil, like canolia oil or vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup sour cream, room temperature
½ cup whole milk, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cocoa powder, Dutch-process
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup Halloween M&M's , or similar small candy-coated chocolates mixed with Halloween sprinkles
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 cup cocoa powder, Dutch-process, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ to ⅓ cup whole milk, as needed
Halloween M&M's , or similar candy-coated chocolates
Halloween sprinkles
Candy eyes, optional

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Bangers and Mash

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This Bangers and Mash recipe pairs browned pork sausages with buttery mashed potatoes and rich onion gravy for a proper British pub-style dinner you can make at home.

1 tbsp kosher salt
2 lbs potatoes, skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, *Note 1
¾-1 cup half-and-half, warmed, *Note 1
½ tsp kosher salt, *Note 2
1 tbsp cooking oil
8 sausages, *Note 3
3-4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, sliced
4 tbsp all purpose flour
32 oz beef broth or stock
½ tsp worcestershire sauce
¼ tsp ground thyme
¼ tsp salt + more to taste, *Note 2
⅛ tsp black pepper

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Thanksgiving Salad

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This easy Thanksgiving salad combines crisp apples, tender kale, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds with a sweet and tangy apple cider vinaigrette. It's a fresh, colorful side for a holiday feast.

1 large apple, such as Pink Lady or Honeycrisp
8 cups mixed greens, with arugula
2 cups kale, thinly sliced, or additional mixed greens
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup pumpkin seeds
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup vegetable oil, or neutral flavored oil

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Banoffee Pie

ohsweetbasil.com

This easy banoffee pie layers fresh bananas and thick dulce de leche in a buttery graham cracker crust, then tops everything with an unbelievably fluffy vanilla cream cheese filling.

1 ¾ Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
⅓ Cup Sugar
¼ teaspoon Salt
½ Cup Butter, melted
1 Cup Milk
1 Box French Vanilla Instant Pudding, 3.4 oz
4 Ounces Cream Cheese, softened
½ Can Sweetened Condensed Milk, 14 oz
½ Container Cool Whip, 12 oz, defrosted or 1 ½ cups fresh whipped cream with a little powdered sugar beaten until soft peaks form.
2 Bananas, sliced
1 Can Dulce De Leche, 13.4 oz

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The Best Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

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Made with sheet-pan roasted vegetables, warm spices, and coconut milk, this roasted butternut squash soup is velvety, smoky, and naturally gluten-free. Crispy pancetta, fried sage, pumpkin seeds, and a swirl of sour cream turn every bowl into a cozy fall dinner.

1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons fresh sage, minced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 medium butternut squash, halved lengthwise and deseeded
1 medium red bell pepper, halved and deseeded
10 ounces cherry tomatoes
1 large carrot, peeled
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
2 heads garlic, tops cut off
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces pancetta, cubed
8 fresh sage leaves
3-4 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth, divided
15 ounces coconut milk, 1 (14-15 ounce can of coconut milk)
Fresh thyme leaves
pumpkin seeds, Toasted
Sour cream, for swirls
feta cheese, Crumbled

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