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Bagel Breakfast Sandwich

Bagel Breakfast Sandwich

Start your morning off right with this hearty and filling Bagel Breakfast Sandwich. It has everything you need to fuel your body and to keep you full until lunch. These are also perfect for breakfast on the go and always hit the spot! Prep Time:10minutes minutesCook 

Strawberry Banana Bread

Strawberry Banana Bread

Strawberry Banana Bread is a blend of fresh, juicy strawberries mixed with bananas that make this bread soft and moist in every slice. This is quick and easy bread that your family is going to love! Prep Time:15minutes minutesCook Time:30minutes minutesServings:12 Slices Equipment Ingredients Instructions  Nutrition Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated 

Seafood Lasagna

Seafood Lasagna

Seafood Lasagna is the perfect dish when comfort food meets something a little more special. Creamy, cheesy layers bake together with tender seafood and golden pasta to create a rich, satisfying meal that feels worthy of a celebration. Elegant enough for holiday tables yet simple enough to prepare ahead, it’s the kind of dinner that brings restaurant-style flavor straight to your kitchen.

Prep Time:1hour hour
Cook Time:40minutes minutes
Servings:12 people

Ingredients

Seafood, Lasagna, and Cheese

  • ▢12 lasagna noodles
  • ▢1 pound shrimp
  • ▢1 pound crab meat or imitation crab
  • ▢12 ounces quartered scallops
  • ▢2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • ▢2 cups parmesan cheese

Sauce

  • ▢18 ounces canned clam chowder
  • ▢1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ▢3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ▢½ cup parmesan cheese
  • ▢1 teaspoon salt
  • ▢½ teaspoon pepper

Cheese Mixture

  • ▢16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • ▢1 egg
  • ▢2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ▢½ cup fresh chopped parsley
  • ▢½ teaspoon salt

Instructions 

Seafood, Lasagna, and Cheese

  • Cook the 12 lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, cook the 1 pound shrimp and 12 ounces quartered scallops until the shrimp is pink. Mix the 1 pound crab meat in and set aside
  • In another bowl, mix the 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 2 cups parmesan cheese.

Sauce

  • In a separate bowl, combine the 18 ounces canned clam chowder1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons lemon juice½ cup parmesan cheese1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Whisk together well.

Ricotta Cheese Mixture

  • In a medium bowl, add the 16 ounces ricotta cheese1 egg2 teaspoons minced garlic½ cup fresh chopped parsley, and ½ teaspoon salt. Whisk to combine.

To Assemble

  • To assemble, pour a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce. Next, spread ⅓ of the ricotta mixture, ⅓ of the seafood mixture, then ⅓ of the shredded cheeses.
  • Repeat the process with sauce, noodles, ricotta, seafood, and cheese twice more, finishing with the cheese mixture on top.
  • Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover the lasagna and bake it for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storage: Wrap and refrigerate lasagna for up to 5 days, or freeze before or after baking for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen at 375°F for 30–40 minutes or use the microwave for single servings; if baking from frozen, add 20–30 minutes to the bake time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 32gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 146mgSodium: 1490mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1128IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 478mgIron: 2mg

Philly Cheesesteak Cabbage Wraps

Philly Cheesesteak Cabbage Wraps

If you’re trying to avoid gluten or carbs (maybe on that low-carb or keto life), then never fear — we have plenty of options that will still allow you to enjoy all the flavors of your favorite sandwiches. My favorite example? These Philly cheesesteak cabbage wraps. Thinly sliced beef, melty cheese, 

Orange Cake

Orange Cake

This easy orange loaf cake recipe has a strong citrus flavor thanks to orange zest, juice, and an orange glaze. Olive oil and Greek yogurt ensure a moist and tender cake that lasts for several days. Prep – 15minutes minsCook – 50minutes minsServes – 10 Ingredients For the Cake: For 

Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

A fresh-from-the-orchard apple cider doughnut with a steaming cup of coffee on the side is the idea of the perfect fall treat. Each cinnamon sugar-coated bite takes you back to orchard visits with your family: crisp air, colorful leaves and bakery bags full of warm doughnuts.

Prep:25 min
Cook:45 min
Yield:12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup apple cider or juice
  • 1/4 cup chunky applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • cinnamon sugar :
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. Place sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in a food processor; process for 30 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Beat in melted butter, eggs, apple cider, applesauce and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into sugar mixture.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing.
  4. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over warm cake, pressing it onto the sides as needed. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 311 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Chili Bake

Chili Bake

This chili tortilla bake is a weeknight workhorse that doesn’t taste like Tuesday. It’s assembled in minutes, bakes up bubbly and golden, and feeds a hungry crowd without fuss. Leftovers reheat beautifully, and the whole thing has the just-slightly-messy comfort food appeal that turns a regular dinner 

Cornbread Taco Bake

Cornbread Taco Bake

Like a taco bowl, but bigger, this cornbread taco bake features a cheesy cornbread topping layered over a savory casserole of taco-seasoned ground beef, corn and peppers. Also like tacos, this casserole can be easily customized. Prep:20 minCook:25 minYield:6 servings Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts 1 

Biscotti With Pistachio

Biscotti With Pistachio

Foolproof, easy biscotti recipe with pistachios and cardamom. Just as they should be, these are perfectly dense, crunchy (but not too hard) Italian biscotti!

Prep – 15minutes mins
Cook – 1hour hr
Serves – 24 biscotti cookies

Ingredients

  • ▢2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • ▢1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ▢4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ▢3/4 cup sugar
  • ▢2 eggs
  • ▢3/4 cup chopped salted pistachios
  • ▢3/4 teaspoon ground green cardamom
  • ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Get ready. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dust with flour. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside for now.
  • Combine the butter and sugar. To a separate large mixing bowl, add the butter and sugar. Use a hand mixer at medium-high speed to beat until light and fluffy, then reduce the speed to low and add one egg at a time, beating gently until combined.
  • Finish the dough. Add the pistachios, cardamom, and vanilla extract. Mix with a spoon until combined, then stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
  • Chill the dough. Spoon the dough on top of the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, get ready to bake. Set a rack near the middle of your oven and preheat to 350°F.
  • Shape the dough. When the dough has chilled, remove from the fridge and transfer to a large cutting board. Using floured hands, form a log that’s about 12 inches long (it doesn’t need to be perfect. The dough will spread during baking).
  • Bake the dough. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the dough is slightly golden, rotating the baking sheet halfway through.
  • Slice into cookies. At this point, the dough should still be quite soft. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 to 20 minutes. Use a serrated knife to cut the log into 1/2-inch slices. Arrange the biscotti slices flat in one layer on the baking sheet, spacing them about 1/2 inch apart.
  • Twice bake the biscotti. Reduce the oven heat to 275°F. Bake for another 30-35 minutes, turning the biscotti cookies over halfway through until crisp. Remove from the heat and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Once cooled completely, store the biscotti in a loosely covered glass jar or container. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Biscotti will last anywhere for 10 days to 2 weeks when stored properly. Cool completely on a wire rack, then store biscotti in a loosely covered glass jar or tin lined with a paper towel.
  • To recrisp: Heat the oven to 300°F. Stand up the biscotti on your baking sheet so the cut sides are fully exposed to the hot air. Bake for 3-5 minutes.
  • Mix it up:
    • Use a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon in place of the cardamom.
    • Replace the pistachios with blanched almonds.
    • Fold in a handful of dried cranberries. 

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 14.3gProtein: 1.6gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 76.7mgPotassium: 17.9mgFiber: 0.3gVitamin A: 256.2IUCalcium: 17.1mgIron: 0.6mg

Hamburger Macaroni Casserole

Hamburger Macaroni Casserole

If you’re looking for a hearty dish that can feed a crowd, hamburger macaroni casserole is a great bet. It’s two layers; a bottom layer of creamy macaroni with a beefy tomato layer on top. It’s all crowned with a layer of grated cheddar cheese