- 1 Baguette
- Olive oil
- 2 Cups Shallots (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 Cup White Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds (crushed)
- 1 Cup Wonderful Halo Mandarin Segments (roughly chopped)
- 14 Slices Prosciutto
- Toasted Hazelnuts (crushed)
- Fresh Thyme
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The Best Turkey Brine
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The most wonderful turkey brine to totally transform your bird from boring and dry to tender, juicy, flavorful perfection
- 3 Cups Apple Cider
- 3 Cups Orange Juice
- 13 Cups Water
- 2 Cups Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup Kosher Salt
- 5 Bay Leaves
- 5 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 Sprigs Rosemary (leaves stripped off)
- 1 Orange Peel
- 1 Lemon Peel
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Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
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Indulge in these delicious chocolate marshmallow cookies, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. With a soft and gooey center and a chocolate frosting, these cookies are a treat for any occasion.
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 2 Eggs (large, whisked)
- 3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2½ Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 Box Instant Chocolate Pudding (5.1 oz (box divided in half), Devil's Food or Chocolate Fudge )
- 30 Marshmallows (large)
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 6 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (+ 2 Tablespoons)
- 3½-4 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 Pinch Salt
- 1/2-1 Tablespoons Whole Milk (more if needed)
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Mom's Lemon Meringue Pie
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This recipe starts with a flakey homemade pie crust that is filled with smooth and creamy lemon filling and topped with toasted meringue. It is totally irresistible!
- 1 All Butter Pie Crust
- 1 Egg White
- 1 teaspoon Water
- 2/3 Cup EZ Gel (or 1/3 Cornstarch)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 ⅓ Cups Water (hot )
- 2 ½ teaspoons Lemon Zest (about one and a half lemons zested)
- 1/3 Cup Lemon Juice (about 2 lemons- see note)
- 4 Egg Yolks (reserve egg whites for meringue)
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 6 Egg Whites (room temperature)
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tarter
- 1/2 Cup Sugar
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Gingerbread Loaf
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Master the art of baking a delicious gingerbread loaf full of the flavors of the holiday season with this easy quick bread recipe. Moist, flavorful, and sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering!
- 2 Cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 3/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2½ teaspoons Ground Ginger
- 1½ teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon Allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 Cup Apple Butter (see note)
- 3/4 Cup Molasses
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 Eggs (large)
- 1 Cup Buttermilk
- Powdered Sugar (for garnish)
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Brisket Chili - 5 Ways
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- 1.5 Pounds Beef Brisket (cut in 2 inch cubes)
- 6 Strips Bacon (good quality, chopped)
- 1 Can Kidney Beans (15 oz., drained)
- 1 Can Pinto Beans (15 oz., drained)
- 1 Can Black Beans (15 oz., drained)
- 2 Cans Tomatoes (15 oz. fire roasted with juice)
- 1 Can Tomato Paste (6 oz.)
- 1 Red Onion (chopped)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 1 ½ Jalapeños (seeded and minced *optional)
- 2-3 Cups Beef Stock
- 1 ½ teaspoons Oregano (dried)
- 2 ½ teaspoons Cumin
- 1-2 teaspoons Kosher Salt (or to taste based on the smoked brisket )
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (ground)
- 2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 3 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic (minced)
- Sour Cream
- Cilantro
- Cheese (shredded)
- Avocado (sliced)
- Green Onions (diced)
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Stabilized Whipped Cream
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Whipped cream that doesn't weep or melt after it has set for a while is mostly likely stabilized whipped cream. It sounds a little fancy, but it is super easy to make!
- 4 teaspoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Gelatin (unflavored)
- 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream (cold)
- 1/3 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes w/ Cinnamon Caramel Syrup
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These decadent whole wheat pumpkin pancakes are the perfect fall breakfast treat. Topped with a delicious cinnamon caramel syrup, they will melt in your mouth and leave you wanting more.
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Cup Flour (sifted)
- 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs (slightly whisked)
- 2 Cups Buttermilk
- 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree
- 2 Tablespoons Butter (unsalted and melted)
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1 ½ Cups Sugar
- 3/4 Cup Buttermilk
- 2 Tablespoons Light Karo Syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
- 3/4 teaspoon Cinnamon (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
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Healthy Apple Fritter Baked Oatmeal
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I'm am obsessed with apple fritters. I am obsessed with baked oatmeal. So I mashed the two together in a healthy apple fritter baked oatmeal and it is rockstar status!
- 2 Cups Old Fashioned Oats
- 2 Eggs (large)
- 1 ¾ Cups Milk
- 4 Tablespoons Apple Butter (or apple sauce)
- 1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 4 teaspoons Cinnamon
- Dash Ginger
- Dash Nutmeg
- Dash Allspice
- 3/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 Cup Golden Raisins
- 1 - 1 ½ Cups Minced Dried Apples
- 1/4 Cup Sliced Almonds (optional)
- 1 ¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
- 3-4 Tablespoons Milk
- Dash Vanilla
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Ground Beef and Rice Instant Pot Casserole
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This Ground Beef and Rice Instant Pot Casserole takes only 10 minutes from start to finish! Perfect for busy weeknight dinners!
- 1.3 Pounds Ground Beef
- ⅓ Cup Onion (minced )
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1 Can Soup (Roasted Garlic Cream of Mushroom or regular cream of mushroom soup)
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Cup Carrots (sliced)
- 1 Cup Long Grain White Rice (uncooked)
- 1 ½ Cups Cheese (sliced or shredded (Cheddar or Colby Jack))
- 1.3 lbs Ground Beef (cooked)
- 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- ¼ Cup Onion (minced )
- 1 Clove Garlic (minced )
- ½ Cup White Button Mushrooms (minced )
- 3 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- ½ Cup Chicken Broth
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- Salt (to taste)
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1 Cup Carrots (sliced)
- 1 Cup Long Grain White Rice ((uncooked))
- Cheese (sliced or shredded (Cheddar or Colby Jack))
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