This one pot casserole is a crowd-pleasing quick dinner.Ingredients 2 Tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic minced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes* 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt or to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup sun dried tomato drained and chopped 3 cups baby spinach** 8…
Sweet Potato Whip
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Sweet Potato Whip will be the hit of any meal!Ingredients For the potatoes: 3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes* 1 cup white sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs well beaten 1/2 cup butter melted For the topping:1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup…
Coronation Chicken
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Coronation Chicken was made to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s coronation in 1953, but it remains a hit today!Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white onion, grated 3 small bay leaves 2 teaspoon mild curry powder 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/3 cup water ¼ teaspoon brown sugar 1 cup mayonnaise…
Liptauer Cheese Spread
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I first had this at one of the famous Viennese Heurigens, a tavern where local winemakers serve their new wine under a special licence in alternate months during the growing season. A terrific appetizer that is best served with Gruner Veltliner, one of Austria’s most well known white wines.Ingredients 8 oz. farmer’s cheese (at room…
Dixon Charles’ North Carolina Brunswick Stew
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Dixon’s hearty Brunswick Stew is great comfort food for a cool evening!Ingredients 3 lbs. chicken 1 lb. beef 3 med. onions 4 28oz. cans tomatoes 5 Tbls. worchestershire sauce 1 20oz. bottle ketchup 1 Tbls. Tobasco 2 bay leaves 1/2 bottle chili sauce 1 tsp. dry mustard 1/2 stick butter 2 cans butter beans 2…
Cheesy Baked Gnocchi
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This easy and tasty dish will quickly become part of your weekly rotation!Ingredients 4 cups (2 pints) cherry tomatoes, washed and halved 1 pound potato gnocchi 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt A few grinds of black pepper 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (either one large ball cut into 1/2 chunks or cherry-sized balls) Shaved…
Banana Bread
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Baked at a lower temperature, this bread is moist and delicious.Ingredients 1 stick butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 3 bananas, mashed 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup pecans, chopped Method Preheat oven to 300F. Prepare a loaf pan using vegetable spray. If you wish, you can sprinkle…
Finnish Cardamom Bread (Pulla)
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This bread is a delightful snack when served warmed or toasted with butter and any warm drink!Ingredients 2 teaspoons ground cardamom* 2 cups whole milk 3 teaspoons active dry yeast (or instant yeast) ½ cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp salt 6 –7 cups all-purpose flour, more for the counter 1/2 cup soft butter 1…
Cajun Spice Mix
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This versatile spice mix will quickly become your “go to” spice mix! You can increase/decrease the salt and heat to adjust it precisely to your taste!Ingredients 1/2 Cup Kosher Salt 1/3 Cup Paprika 1/4 Cup Granulated Garlic 4 Tbsp Onion Powder 1/3 Cup Freshly Ground Black Pepper 3 Tbsp White Pepper 2 Tbsp Cayenne Pepper…
Spicy Chicken Boulettes
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These versatile meatballs can be made with either ground chicken or turkey. They can be prepared ahead of time and frozen. They can be added to any spicy tomato sauce and served with pasta or they can be served with a spicy cream sauce (recipe below). They make a great addition to a buffet when…
Pickled Brussels Sprouts
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Ingredients 2 lbs Brussels sprouts 1 1/3 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup water 2/3 cup sugar 1 tbls mustard seed 1/2 tbls celery seed 1/3 tsp turmeric Directions Wash Brussels sprouts, remove root and outer leaves. Larger sprouts can be halved. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and tip the sprouts into…
Cornbread Dressing
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The best moist cornbread dressing! Ingredients Cornbread ▢ 1 cup plain cornmeal ▢ 1/2 cup plain flour ▢ 1 tsp backing powder ▢ 1/4 tsp baking soda ▢ 1/2 tsp salt ▢ 3/4 cup buttermilk ▢ 2 eggs ▢ 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil Cornbread Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make the cornbread first, preferably…
Shakshuka
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This is an easy to make dish that will become one of your quick weeknight favorites!INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely diced or 1 large roasted red pepper 1 jalapeño pepper, cored, seeded and sliced, or…
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole with Stuffing
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This casserole will become one of your “go to” favorites for a quick, delicious meal.Ingredients 3 cups fresh broccoli florets (or 1 (12.6 ounce) package frozen baby broccoli florets) 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 Package Pepperidge Farms Herb Stuffing mix, plus the additional ingredients called for…
Buche de Noel
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Easy and delicious flour-free holiday showpiece but you don’t have to wait for Christmas to enjoy it!Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 egg yolks 1/2 cup white sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 6…
Chicken Rehoboth
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This easy and quick dish is perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with crusty bread and green salad!Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, sliced 3 celery ribs, sliced 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut…
Instant Pot: Chicken Paprikash
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Serve this delightful chicken with a side salad and warm crusty bread.Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp olive oil 2 lb. chicken, diced (I use a mix of breast and thighs) 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 2 tbsp sweet paprika 2 bay leaves 1½ cup chicken stock 1 cup…
Instant Pot: Beef Burgundy
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This isn’t Julia’s boeuf bourguignon but it only takes 30 minutes!Ingredients 3 pounds beef stew meat 1¾ cups dry red wine 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons parsley 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon pepper 8 bacon strips, chopped 1 pound whole fresh mushrooms, quartered 24 pearl onions,…
Instant Pot: Chipotle Chicken, Black Beans, and Rice
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Bring this meal to the table in 30 minutes, start to finish!Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 small yellow onion diced 4 cups diced tomatoes in juice 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo pureed ½ cup water 1 cup jasmine rice uncooked (regular long grain rice or…
Peanut Butter Hazelnut Blondies
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These blondies will be a hit!Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted 1 large egg 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup peanut butter chips (chocolate chips may be substituted) ⅓ cup chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella is well-known but Aldi has a terrific house brand…