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Three Meat Bolognese Lasagna

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In this Homemade Three Meat Bolognese Lasagna, a rich and flavorful, homemade bolognese sauce consisting of ground beef, pork and veal, slowly simmers with vegetables, herbs, wine and cream over a couple of hours. This robust bolognese sauce is the backbone to this lasagna. Spoonfuls are layered between noodles, mozzarella cheese and a creamy mascarpone and ricotta mixture.

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium carrots (roughly chopped or (or 1 cup diced very small))
3 ribs celery (from celery heart, roughly chopped (or 1 cup diced very small))
1 medium onion (roughly chopped (or 1 cup diced very small))
kosher salt
6 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup dry red wine (like merlot or pinot noir)
28 ounces canned crushed San Marzano tomatoes ((or regular crushed tomatoes))
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
16 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese (not pre-shredded)
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 oven-ready lasagna noodle sheets
3½ cups shredded mozzarella (not pre-shredded*)

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Cheesy Chicken One-Pot Pasta

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This Cheesy Chicken One Pot Pasta recipe is cozy and ridiculously easy. Cooked ground chicken, cherry tomatoes and garlic simmer with penne pasta in a creamy tomato sauce. All of this is done in one skillet making this pasta dish perfect for any night of the week. Yields 6 servings.

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium shallot (finely chopped)
1 pound ground chicken (I use 92/8 but can use 98/2 lean )
4 cloves fresh garlic (sliced or finely chopped)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 teaspoons italian seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces penne pasta (I use Barilla Protein+ (see notes))
2 cups chicken bone broth
1 cup marinara (homemade or store-bought)
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces mozzarella (shredded)
1/4 cup torn fresh basil (plus more for serving (optional))
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (for serving)

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Turkey Cranberry Croissant Panini

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In this Turkey Cranberry Croissant Panini, buttery flaky croissants are slathered with homemade cranberry sauce and filled with tender slices of leftover turkey, crispy bacon, peppery arugula and gooey brie cheese before being griddled and pressed in a panini press.Yields 4 sandwiches in about 20 minutes.

4 all-butter croissants (homemade or store-bought)
cranberry sauce
dijon mustard
turkey (leftover)
black pepper (freshly ground)
6 strips bacon (cooked thick-cut )
12 slices brie cheese
baby arugula

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Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie

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Put your thanksgiving leftovers to use with this Leftover Turkey Shepherds Pie! A homemade turkey and Vegetable filling is topped with stuffing, mashed potatoes and cheese.

2 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion (diced)
1 rib celery (diced)
1 medium carrot (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups turkey stock (or chicken stock)
1/2 cup leftover gravy
4 cups shredded leftover cooked turkey
1/4 cup frozen peas ((heaping))
1/4 cup sweet corn ((heaping))
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper
3 cups leftover stuffing
3 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
parsley (minced)

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Salted Maple Pie

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This Salted Maple Pie is luxurious and incredibly flavorful. In this custard pie, maple syrup, brown sugar and heavy cream are combined with butter, eggs and vanilla and is baked in a sweetened pie crust. The maple flavor really shines through and the flaky salt adds a pop of texture and contrast to the sweetness of the pie.

1 recipe pâte sucrée ((sweet pie dough))
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
1 cup grade B maple syrup (at room temperature )
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup fine ground yellow cornmeal
1/4 heaping teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs (at room temperature)
1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
3/4 cup heavy cream (at room temperature)
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
egg wash (for pie crust)
flaky salt (for serving)
homemade whipped cream
homemade vanilla ice cream

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Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Shallots

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This from scratch Green Bean Casserole with Fried Shallots is 100% from scratch! No canned cream of mushroom soup no canned fried onions. Simple yet deliciously flavorful and just about as easy.

nonstick spray (or unsalted butter, for casserole dish)
1½ pounds green beans (stems trimmed and discarded)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for blanching green beans)
1 cup diced yellow onion
kosher salt
3/4 cup finely chopped mushrooms
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons dry white wine (I like chardonnay or sauvignon blanc)
2 cups half & half
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (more or less to taste)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (grated fresh or ground)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large shallots (thinly sliced)

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Sea Salt Rosemary Dinner Rolls

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Sea Salt Rosemary Dinner Rolls are a delicious and simple to make! Soft homemade rolls brushed with butter and sprinkled with fresh rosemary and sea salt before baking. The rosemary adds a touch of herbaceous flavor and the flaked sea salt adds delicous crunchy texture. A match made it heaven.

3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup warm water (about 110°)
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
2¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 tablespoon rosemary (minced)
sea salt (flakey)
salted butter (softened, for serving)

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Maple Bourbon Bacon Sweet Potato Casserole

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This Maple Bourbon Bacon Sweet Potato Casserole is incredible! Creamy sweet potato mash mixed with with orange zest, bourbon, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmg and savory bacon, pecan and brown sugar crumb topping. Yields about 16 servings.

4 slices maple bacon (diced)
3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
1 cup chopped pecans
olive oil spray (or softened unsalted butter, for greasing pan)
5 pounds sweet potatoes
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium zested orange
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
1/3 cup bourbon
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup half & half (see notes)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 fresh sage leaves

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Sausage and Cornbread Dressing

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Sausage and Cornbread Dressing is a delicious side dish to serve this Thanksgiving. Toasted cornbread is tossed with browned hot (or mild) sausage, sautéed onions, celery and fresh herbs. A sweet and savory combination that is a flavor explosion for your tastebuds.

olive oil spray
16 ounces cornbread (cubed (or about 6 cups) - homemade or store bought)
1 pound bulk pork breakfast sausage (hot or mild)
1½ cups sliced celery
1 cup diced yellow onion
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 tablespoon minced rosemary
1 tablespoon minced sage
1 tablespoon minced thyme leaves
1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth (more or less to your preference)
1 large egg

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Honeycrisp Manchego Kale Salad with Pancetta

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This Honeycrisp Manchego Kale Salad is loaded with flavor and texture. Tuscan kale is topped with sliced honeycrisp apple, manchego cheese, crispy pancetta and fried shallots, dried cranberries and toasted pumpkin seeds. All of which is drizzled in a maple dijon vinaigrette with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cinnamon (more or less to taste)
1 pinch ground nutmeg (more or less to taste)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 heaping teaspoon dijon mustard
1½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 large bunch tuscan kale (about 6 to 8 cups chopped)
1 teaspoon olive oil
kosher salt
4 ounces pancetta
2 medium. shallots (thinly sliced)
2 medium honeycrisp apples (halved, cored and sliced)
3 to 4 ounces young manchego cheese (grated)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted pepitas ((shelled pumpkin seeds))

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