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Cheddar Chive Corn Muffins

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In these Cheddar Chive Corn Muffins, sweet corn, sharp cheddar cheese and freshly snipped chives collide in these moist corn muffins. Serve warm with a little smear of salted butter is the absolute best way to enjoy them. This recipe yields 12 muffins.

nonstick baking spray
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 yellow corn meal
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon butter (melted and cooled slightly)
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup sweet corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
2 tablespoon snipped chives

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Breakfast BLT's

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These Breakfast BLTs are a fun twist on the beloved sandwich. A toasted English muffin topped with peppery arugula, candied bacon, oven-roasted tomatoes and finished off with a fried egg and snipped chives.

4 roma tomatoes (halved lengthwise)
olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 whole English muffins (split and toasted)
4 tablespoons spicy mayo (or mayo of your choice)
1 cup baby arugula
8 slices espresso candied bacon (or use regular thick-cut applewood bacon)
4 large eggs (fried or poached)
snipped chives (for serving (optional))

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Blueberry Pistachio Spring Salad

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This Blueberry and Pistachio Spring Salad is a fun and fresh salad loaded with toppings like blueberries, candied pistachios and crumbled feta cheese drizzled with a homemade creamy pomegranate salad dressing! Yields 4 entree salads or about 6 to 8 side salads.

5 ounces spring mix salad greens
6 ounces chopped butter lettuce
candied pecans
1/2 medium red onion (sliced thin)
1 watermelon radish (thinly sliced)
1 to 2 small avocados (sliced)
1 cup blueberries
1/3 cup pomegranate arils
2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
creamy pomegranate dressing

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Glazed Lemon Cake

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Calling all lemon lovers! 💛 Glazed Lemon Cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. This sunny lemony cake is topped with a simple lemon glaze for the ultimate lemony treat!

1¼ cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon zest
3 large eggs
1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup milk
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

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Grapefruit Sour Cream Cake

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This Grapefruit Sour Cream Cake is deliciously moist, bursting with bright citrus flavor and coated in a thick layer of sour cream icing. Yield 8 to 10 slices.

1½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 grapefruit zest (zested)
1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed and strained)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1½ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon sour cream
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

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Bakery Style Rice Krispie Treats

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These GIANT Bakery Style Rice Krispie Treats are soft and gooey with ribbons of marshmallow throughout. Similar to making regular krispie treats, however this recipe is made extra special by the addition of sweetened condensed milk and marshmallow fluff.Yields 8 giant rectangles or 12 thick squares.

6 tablespoons butter
6 ounces sweetened condensed milk (or 3/4 cup)
10 ounces mini marshmallows
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
10 ounces Rice Krispie cereal (or 10 cups)
7 ounces marshmallow fluff

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Dijon Rosemary Crusted Prime Rib Roast with Pinot Noir Au jus

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This Dijon Rosemary Crusted Prime Rib Roast is perfect for a cozy family meal or holiday dinner. A standing rib roast is coated in a simple rosemary and dijon mixture before roasting away in the oven. The pan dripping are combined with pinot noir for a delicious Au jus. Serves 8 or more depending.

8 pound standing rib roast (or boneless - times will vary)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cloves garlic (smashed and peeled)
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1½ tablespoons of chopped fresh rosemary
1½ tablespoons olive oil
olive oil spray
2 cups beef broth
2/3 cup quality pinot noir

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Easy Homemade Drop Biscuits

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These Easy Homemade Drop Biscuits take no time to make! Simple ingredients and no rolling or cutting. If you've never made homemade biscuits before, this recipe is a great place to start. Yields 8 biscuits in about 35 minutes!

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
3/4 cup whole milk

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Homemade Plain Pound Cake

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This Homemade Pound Cake recipe is simple and yields a deliciously moist and tender cake. Slice this rich and buttery loaf and top it with lemon curd, homemade whipped cream and fresh berries or your favorite preserves. Yields 1 loaf or about 10 to 12 slices.

1½ cups unbleached all -purpose flour (plus more for dusting pans)
1 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs (at room temperature)
1/2 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

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Blueberry Cobbler

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This Blueberry Cobbler is quick and simple! A delicious dessert consisting of sweet and juicy blueberries baked in a soft pillowy vanilla cake with a crunchy sugar topping. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Yields 6 servings.

1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated (white) sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon fine salt (either sea salt or pink himalayan)
1 cup half & half (or use whole milk)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
16 ounces blueberries (rinsed)
1/4 cup turbinado sugar ((aka sugar in the raw))

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