Ingredients: 2 whole eggs 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons (heaping) cocoa 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 stick butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Serving suggestions: sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream Directions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Beat the eggs until light in color. Beat in the sugar until just combined. Add […]
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Loaded Baked Potato Casserole
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 6 slices bacon, cut 1/2-inch thick 2 1/4 pounds russet potatoes (about 4), scrubbed clean and cut into 1-inch chunks Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 cups shredded Cheddar 2/3 cup sour cream 2 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly […]
Seafood Chowder Casserole
New England seafood chowder inspired the flavors here, but we’ve enhanced them further with Gruyère cheese and a crispy crumb topping. We like the combination of shrimp, cod and crab, but feel free to experiment with other types of seafood–scallops, clams and mahi-mahi would also work well. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2010 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon plus […]
Can’t Wait Microwave Lava Cake
“This fudgy, easy can’t-wait microwave lava cake is ready in only 7 minutes and uses cake mix and prepared frosting in the can. Mind blowing!” Ingredients: cooking spray 1 (15.25 ounce) package spiced cake mix (such as Betty Crocker®) 1 cup water3 eggs 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup semisweet chocolate […]
Hot Sausage Cast-Iron Skillet Pan Pizza
Ingredients: 1 cup diced canned tomatoes 2 tablespoons sundried tomato paste 1 large clove garlic, crushed 1 scant teaspoon (1/3 palm full) oregano A pinch of sugar and salt A few leaves of torn basil, plus a few torn to serve 1 pound ball dough from market or your favorite pizza parlor or EZ Pizza […]
Copycat Panera® Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 onion, chopped 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups milk 2 cups chicken stock 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions: Melt 1 tablespoon […]
Cacio e Pepe Potato Gnocchi
INGREDIENTS: 4 large russet potatoes, scrubbed clean 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 2 large eggs 2 tsp. kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 tbsp. butter 1/2 freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/4 c. freshly grated Pecorino DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400°. Poke potatoes all over with a fork […]
Raspberry Cream Pie
Ingredients: 25 chocolate sandwich cookies, such as Oreos, plus chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs, for serving 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 generous cup raspberries, plus more for serving 3 tablespoons sugar Two 6-ounce containers raspberry yogurt One 3.4-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup heavy cream Whipped cream, for serving Directions: Preheat the oven to […]
Crab and Cheddar Baked Wonton Purses Appetizer Recipe {Our Family Favorite Easy Finger Food}
INGREDIENTS: 1.5 Pounds Crab Meat {imitation – or precook the meat if using real crab meat} 4 Cups Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese 2 Cups Mayonnaise 1/2 Medium Yellow or White Onion {whichever you prefer} 1 6 oz. can of Black Olives 1 12 oz. package {apx. 48 pieces} Wonton Wrappers {usually found in the produce […]
Cast-Iron Cornmeal Cake with Buttermilk Cream
Pouring the batter into a hot skillet ensures a perfectly cooked, dark golden–bottomed crust with a fluffy, golden interior. To check for doneness, rely on the visual cues for browning—a cake tester will come out clean before the cake is cooked through. Ingredients: 3 large eggs How to Make It: Step 1: Place a 10-inch […]