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Simple Roast Turkey
Simple Roast Turkey Serves 8 1 10-12 pound whole turkey salt and freshly ground black pepper halved lemon quartered onion fresh thyme...
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Plank Cooking
Cooking food outdoors over an open flame is the oldest form of food preparation known to man. The caveman was using fire out of...
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Pumpkin Spice Latte
The iconic seasonal treat prepared at home with just pennies on the dollar. And pure deliciousness without the artificial flavors and...
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Fried green Tomatoes
Serve up with a bold dash of hot sauce and buttermilk dressing alongside. Fried Green Tomatoes Serves 4 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon...
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Perfectly Grilled Steak
Perfectly Grilled Steak Serves 4 4 1 ½ inch thick boneless New York strip steaks (about 12 ounces each) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive...
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Strawberry Shortcakes with Grand Marnier Mascarpone Cream
Strawberry Shortcakes with Grand Marnier Mascarpone Cream Serves 6 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 5 tablespoons sugar, plus one tablespoon...
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Roast Rack of Lamb with Mustard-Herb Bread Crumb Crust
The rack of lamb is perfect in its simplicity. Just a mustard-herb rub is necessary to showcase this cut. Rack of lamb is best eaten rare...
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Carrot Ginger Soup
Carrot Ginger Soup Serves 4 to 6 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 2 pounds...
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Savory Bread Pudding
Savory Bread Pudding Serves 6 8 leftover dinner rolls, torn into 2-inch pieces or 4 cups bread stuffing 12 ounces roast turkey, shredded...
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Brandied Fruitcake
Brandied Fruitcake Makes 2 cakes butter for pans 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground...
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Caramelized Roasted Root Vegetables
Caramelized Roasted Root Vegetables Serves 6 carrots, parsnips, celery root, turnips, rutabaga, onions 12 garlic cloves, peeled ¼ cup...
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Hearty “Ghoulash” Soup
Hearty “Ghoulash” Soup Serves 6 ½ cup flour salt and ground black pepper 3 to 3 ½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes...
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Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
Instant Pot Mac & Cheese Serves 8 16 ounces dried elbow macaroni 4 cups chicken broth 3 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ teaspoon Dijon...
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The Best Beef Burgers
The Best Beef Burgers Serves 4 1 ½ pounds 100% ground beef chuck 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard 2...
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Fresh Mozzarella In 30 Minutes
30 Minute Mozzarella Yield: 1 pound ¼ teaspoon liquid rennet 1 ½ teaspoon citric acid 1 gallon whole milk 1 teaspoon salt 1. Mix the...
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The Secret Meaning Behind the Numbers on Your Egg Carton and Food Expiration Dates
The Food Expiration Dates That You Should Actually Follow In this age of quarantine, with trips to the supermarket kept to a bare...
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Grilled Peaches with Feta and Basil
Grilled Peaches with Feta and Basil Serves 4 3 peaches, halved and pits removed 4 ounces feta, crumbled 10-12 basil leaves, shredded...
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Green Juice
The best green juice contains something earthy tasting (the greens), something slightly sweet and slightly tart. And a few water-worthy...
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Pizza on the Grill
The classic summer ingredients come together in pizza perfection. I like to slice the tomatoes fairly thick, about a quarter-inch, so...
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Watermelon Salad & Salsa
Just like the tomato, this fruit marries beautifully with savory flavors. It's a classic to combine the distinct flavor of watermelon...
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