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Olive Garden Alfredo

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This copycat recipe brings the famous Olive Garden Alfredo sauce to your kitchen, delivering the same creamy, cheesy flavor you love in every bite.

4 oz unsalted butter
1½ cups heavy cream
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp minced garlic
1½-2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
¼ tsp black pepper
salt, to taste
16 oz fettuccine noodles

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Stuffed Ziti Fritta (An Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)

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We're adding to our Olive Garden Recipes collection by creating a copycat of their popular Stuffed Ziti Fritta. Serve as an appetizer, with alfredo sauce and/or marinara sauce or as a main meal along side a bowl of warm Zuppa Toscana Soup.

1/2 tsp Salt
8 oz Rigatoni or Ziti Pasta ((*Note 1))
1 tbsp Canola or Vegetable Oil
1/4 cup Ricotta
1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan
1/4 cup Shredded Romano
1/4 cup Cream Cheese, Softened
1/4 cup Shredded Mozzarella
2 Large Eggs, Beaten
1 cup All Purpose Flour
1 cup Italian Flavored Breadcrumbs ((*Note 2))
1/2 cup Canola or Vegetable Oil
Chopped Parsley and Dipping Sauce: Alfredo and Marinara Sauce

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Spicy Vodka Pasta

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This quick and easy Spicy Vodka Pasta, also known as Pasta alla Vodka, is creamy, flavorful, and ready in 25 minutes! Inspired by the viral Gigi Hadid vodka pasta recipe, my version packs a punch and is guaranteed to become a weeknight favorite.

3 Tbsp unsalted butter (*Note 1)
2 Tbsp minced shallots
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz tomato paste
½-1 tsp red pepper flakes (*Note 2)
2 oz vodka (*Note 3)
½ cup heavy cream
⅛ tsp kosher salt
16 oz rigatoni, penne, or rotini
½ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
optional garnish: fresh basil

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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of creamy mushroom pasta, where tender noodles are coated in a rich, velvety sauce loaded with earthy mushrooms and cream.

8 oz dried pasta (*Note 1)
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
16 oz mushrooms, sliced
½ tsp salt
1 large garlic clove, finely minced
1 tbsp minced shallot
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup dry white wine (*Note 2)
½ cup low sodium chicken stock
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (*Note 3)
½ tsp black pepper
optional garnish: parsley and extra Parmesan

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Easy Chicken Gravy (With or Without Drippings)

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Easy Chicken Gravy comes together in just 10 minutes with only 4 basic ingredients and can be made with or without chicken drippings. It’s a quick and flavorful way to elevate your chicken dish. Pairs well with Boursin Mashed Potatoes

6 tbsp unsalted butter or chicken drippings (*Note 1)
6 tbsp all-purpose flour
2½ cups unsalted chicken broth (*Note 1)
2 tsp chicken broth concentrate (*Note 2)
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
⅛ tsp black pepper
sea salt, to taste

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Boursin Mashed Potatoes

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Boursin Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort side dish—rich, creamy, and infused with the flavor of the iconic, soft, spreadable cheese. These velvety potatoes come together quickly, making them perfect for weeknights or holiday dinners.

1 tbsp kosher salt, for boiling potatoes
2 lbs potatoes, skinned and cut into 1-inch pieces (*Note 1)
8 oz unsalted butter, melted
½ cup half-and-half, warmed
1 5.2 oz package Boursin cheese (*Note 2)
1 tbsp minced chives, plus more for garnish
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

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Boursin Cheese Pasta

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Boursin Cheese Pasta is the ultimate comfort food—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor from the iconic soft, spreadable cheese. This no-bake dish comes together in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for weeknights.

8 oz dried pasta (*Note 1)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup heavy cream
4 oz Boursin cheese (*Note 2)
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
optional garnish: parsley

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Pumpkin snickerdoodles

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Welcome Fall with a batch of soft and chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles. These Snickerdoodles pumpkin cookies are made with browned butter, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and rolled in cinnamon sugar!

½ cup Granulated Sugar
1 tsp Pumpkin Spice or Cinnamon
1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened (*Note 1)
⅔ cup Pumpkin Puree (*Note 2)
½ cup Granulated Sugar
½ cup + 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar, Packed
2 large Egg Yolks, Room Temperature
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1⅔ cup All-purpose Flour
2 tsp Pumpkin Spice
1½ tsp Cream of Tartar
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Salt

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Cream Cheese Banana Bread

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This Cream Cheese Banana Bread recipe is everything you want in a slice of banana bread: moist, flavorful and loaded with banana flavor. Not to mention the indulgent and rich cream cheese swirl.

4 oz Cream Cheese, Brick Style ((*Note 1))
1 large Egg
¼ cup Granulated Sugar
3 tbsp All-purpose Flour
½ tsp Vanilla Extract
½ cup Light Brown Sugar, Packed
¼ cup Granulated Sugar
¼ cup Vegetable Oil
¼ cup Sour Cream
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 cup Mashed Bananas ((*Note 2))
1 large Egg
1 cup All-purpose Flour
½ tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Baking Soda
¼ tsp Salt

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Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

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Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes blended with white cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and sour cream then topped with rich melted cheese for the ultimate comforting side dish.

1 tbsp kosher salt (for boiling water)
2 lb Russet or Yukon potatoes, peeled and diced into 1 inch chunks
12 oz white cheddar, grated (divided)
3 oz Parmesan cheese, shredded or grated
2 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
½ cup melted butter
Optional garnish: chives or green onions

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