You’ll never shop the ice cream aisle again!Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 14 ounces (1 cam) nonfat sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions Note: This recipe works best when the three milks are cold. I generally put the condensed milk into the fridge for at least 2 hours before…
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Creamy Chicken Pasta Alfredo
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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…
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…
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…
Key Lime Pie
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This light key lime pie will satisfy everyone!Ingredients 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites ½ cup key lime juice 1 teaspoon grated lime rind 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk 1 (6-ounce) graham cracker crust (use the reduced fat crust if available) 1½ cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed Method Preheat oven to…
Cornbread Tomato Cobbler
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This cornbread makes a great accompaniment to seasonal vegetables!Ingredients FOR THE FILLING 1 pound mixed-variety sweet cherry tomatoes, each cut in half ½ cup finely diced celery 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon hot mexican chili powder ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground cumin Finely grated zest and juice of ½ lime ¼ cup minced scallions,…