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Desserts

Classic Apple Pie with All-Butter Crust

Ingredients: For the dough: 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 2 tsp. granulated sugar 1⁄4 tsp. kosher salt 2 sticks (8 oz.) unsalted butter 1 egg 1 tbsp. turbinado sugar or coarse cane sugar, for topping For filling and serving: 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon) 9 apples (2 ½ lb.) 3 […]

Seafood

Sriracha Lemon Garlic Tilapia

Ingredients: 4 (4 to 6 oz.) Tilapia fillets 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp sriracha 2 whole lemons, cut into 1/4 inch slices 1/4 cup parsley, chopped for garnish Directions: 1-Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2-In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, paprika, sriracha, salt, and pepper. […]

Breakfast

Overnight Chia Seed Oatmeal

Ingredients: 1 cup rolled/old-fashioned oats 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch salt 1/4 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 cup milk or non-dairy milk 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup toasted almonds 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced Steps to Make It: 1-Combine the oats, chia […]

Pasta

A basic recipe for fresh egg pasta

Ingredients: 6 large free-range eggs 600 g Tipo ’00’ flour Method: Place the flour on a board or in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and crack the eggs into it. Beat the eggs with a fork until smooth. Using the tips of your fingers, mix the eggs with the flour, incorporating a […]

Cakes

Mississippi Mud Cake

Ingredients: CAKE Cooking spray 3/4 cup (6 oz.) unsalted butter 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 3/4 teaspoon baking powder Dash of salt 1 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (10-oz.) package mini marshmallows CHOCOLATE FROSTING 1/2 […]

Soups & Salads

Easy Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

Ingredients: 4 cups butternut squash peeled & cubed 2 cups potato peeled & cubed 1.5 c onion chopped 2 cloves garlic optional, crushed/minced 1/4 c butter 4 c chicken broth 1 c milk Instructions: Saute onions over medium heat until soft and translucent Add garlic, and saute another 30 seconds Add broth, potatoes and squash. Bring to a boil, and reduce to simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat, […]

Appetizers

Pigs in a Blanket Recipe

Ingredients: 1 (8oz) tube refrigerated crescent rolls 8 hot dogs 1 egg lightly beaten 1 TB water sesame seeds Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°. Separate crescent dough into triangles. Roll up hot dogs, starting at the wide end of the triangle. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush combined egg and water over tops of rolls. Sprinkle sesame seeds over top and […]

Dinner & Lunch

Simple Whole Roasted Chicken

Ingredients: 1 (4-lb.) whole fryer chicken2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon black pepper1/2 orange, cut into4 pieces1 small lemon, quartered2 thyme sprigs2 garlic cloves How to Make It: Preheat oven to 425°F. Rinse and dry chicken thoroughly with paper towels. Sprinkle inside and outside of chicken evenly with salt and pepper. Stuff chicken cavity with orange […]

Desserts

HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM RECIPE

INGREDIENTS: 8 egg yolks 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS: In the bowl of your stand mixer add the egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium speed until pale yellow and light and airy. About 4-5 minutes. In a large pan heat the cream and milk […]

Seafood

EASY SHRIMP TACOS

Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp (thawed & peeled) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 8-10 medium flour tortillas Toppings (optional, to taste): sour cream, salsa, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, etc. Instructions: Prep your shrimp. If frozen, run them under cool water until thawed. Peel them and remove the tails.  Meanwhile, prep your toppings.  Add […]