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Braised Short Ribs

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THIS. IS. IT. I've never fallen in love with a recipe as quickly as I did this one. I don't think I'll ever love another recipe as much as Oven Braised Short Ribs!

4 Lbs Beef Short Ribs
1/2 Cup Flour
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Butter (divided)
1 Tablespoon Flour
1/3 Cup Onion (minced)
2 Carrots (peeled and minced)
2 Stalks Celery (minced)
6 Cloves of Garlic (minced)
1/2 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tablespoon Liquid Smoke
2 Cups Beef Broth
2 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
4 Sprigs Fresh Thyme
2 Bay Leaves
Mashed Potatoes for Serving

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Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Cream Sauce

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It's all about my mom today. She had this Warm Gingerbread Cake with Lemon Sauce growing up and now our family is enjoying it this holiday season!

1 1/2 Cups Flour (sifted)
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Soda
3/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon Ginger
1/2 teaspoon Allspice
1/2 Cup Oil
1/2 Cup Molasses
1/2 Cup Water (boiling )
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar (firmly packed )
1 Egg ( slightly beaten)
1 Cup Sugar
2 1/2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
2 Cup Water
2 Egg Yolks (slightly beaten)
2 teaspoons Lemon Rind (grated)
1/3 - 1/2 Cup Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Butter

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Instant Pot Southern Macaroni and Cheese

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Ok, stop what you're doing. Pin this Instant Pot Southern Macaroni and Cheese before you forget. It's the cheesiest, easiest recipe and I guess I'm a poet too.

2 Cups Water
1 1/2 Tablespoons Butter (Tillamook Sweet Cream Unsalted )
14.5 Ounces Chicken Stock
1/4-1/2 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon Mustard (Ground Dry)
Dash Nutmeg
Dash Hot Sauce
1 lb Macaroni Noodles (Elbow )
1 Ounce Cream Cheese (softened)
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese (Farm Style Cut Tillamook, Shredded )
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese (Tillamook Sharp, Loaf)
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese (Tillamook Special Reserve Extra Sharp Loaf)

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The Best Soft Gingerbread Cookies

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We've had our blog for over 10 years and this is the first time we've posted our recipe for the BEST soft gingerbread cookies ever!

3 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 1/2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Allspice
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves
10 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons))
3/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar ((dark works for even more flavor))
2/3 Cup Molasses*
1 Large Egg (at room temperature)
3/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
2-3 Tablespoons Water (Room Temp)
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
1 teaspoon Corn Syrup (Light )

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Maple Glazed Salmon in Foil

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Just 7 ingredients and 30 minutes is all you need to make this healthy maple glazed salmon recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights!

3 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika
1 1/2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
2-3 Pound Salmon
1/2 Cup Pure Maple Syrup

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Slow Cooker Potato Broccoli Corn Chowder with Bacon

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Tonight's dinner was perfect, so we couldn't wait to share this recipe for Slow Cooker Potato Broccoli Corn Chowder with Bacon!

1/4 Cup Butter
1/4 Yellow Onion (minced fine)
1/4 Cup Flour
5 Pounds Russet Potatoes (peeled then cubed into small chunks, about 6-8 potatoes)
2 teaspoons Salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Honey
2 Small Crowns of Broccoli (chopped small)
3 Cups Frozen Corn
32 Ounces Chicken Broth (4 cups if you aren't using a big carton)
3 Cups Heavy Cream
1 1/2 Cups Milk
A pinch of Nutmeg
6 Slices Bacon (cooked and chopped)
2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Chives for garnish

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Herb Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Bet you wouldn't guess that a beautiful skillet chicken recipe is just 30 minutes away, but this Quick and Easy Creamy Herb Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is!

3-4 Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless )
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Parsley (dried )
1 Tablespoon Butter
1/2 Cup Tomatoes (oil packed, sun-dried )
1 Cup Mushrooms (sliced Baby Bella *optional)
4 Cloves Garlic (minced )
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 Cup Heavy Cream (*see note)
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated )
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 Tablespoon Water

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Easy Crispy Pancetta Ravioli with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

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Sometimes dinner turns out pretty dang awesome. Other times you make Easy Crispy Pancetta Ravioli with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Spinach and angels sing.

16 Ounces Ravioli (Fresh Cheese Filled, Any kind may be used as long as it is fresh)
1 Cup Pancetta (chopped )
3 Cloves Garlic (minced)
1/3 Cup Mushrooms (Baby Bella, minced )
2 Tablespoons Capers (drained)
3/4 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes (oil packed, not dry, drained and chopped)
1 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1 Cup Grape Tomatoes (or more Fresh, halved (we buy the heirloom ones from Costco))
2 Handfuls Baby Spinach (large )
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (fresh, grated)
Salt and Pepper (to taste, the capers and cheese have salt so I generally don't season with much more salt)

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Teriyaki Beef Casserole

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This beef teriyaki casserole is so easy to make! It's packed with rice, steak, veggies, and homemade teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Flank Steak
2 Cups Veggies (stir fry, steamed (snow peas, broccoli, sprouts))
1 Egg
1 1/2 Cups Peas and Carrots (steam bag)
1 Tablespoons Oil
2 Cups Rice (cooked, (1-3 days old so it's dried out))
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1/2 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
1/8 teaspoon Ginger (ground )
1 Pinch Crushed Red Pepper
1 1/2 Cups Teriyaki Sauce (divided (use the recipe from our Teriyaki Chicken))

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Flourless Monster Cookie Bars

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These flourless monster monster cookie bars may not have flour, but they’re loaded with oatmeal and peanut butter. They’re gluten free, so chewy and so easy to make!

2 Eggs (plus 1 egg yolk)
1 Cup Peanut Butter (creamy, I used JIF)
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar (light, packed)
1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Oats (old fashioned, use gluten-free oats for GF option)
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup Candy (Mini M&Ms)
1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips (mini semisweet )

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