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Can’t Wait Microwave Lava Cake
January 28, 2020

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 …

Desserts
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Hot Sausage Cast-Iron Skillet Pan Pizza
January 28, 2020

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 …

Dinner & Lunch
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Copycat Panera® Broccoli Cheddar Soup
January 28, 2020

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:

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Whisk 1/4 cup melted butter and flour together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; cook until flour loses it’s granular texture, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to keep the flour from burning, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Gradually pour milk into flour mixture while whisking constantly. Stir chicken stock into milk mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook until flour taste is gone and mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes. Add broccoli, carrots, sauteed onion, and celery; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. Stir Cheddar cheese into vegetable mixture until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Soups & Salads
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Cacio e Pepe Potato Gnocchi
January 28, 2020

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 …

Pasta
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Raspberry Cream Pie
January 28, 2020

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 …

Desserts
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Crab and Cheddar Baked Wonton Purses Appetizer Recipe {Our Family Favorite Easy Finger Food}
January 27, 2020

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 section of any grocery store}

INSTRUCTIONS :

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Press wonton wrappers into Mini-Muffin Pan using a Mini Tart Shaper or your fingers. Chop Crab Meat {precooked real or imitation},chop Onion, drain and chop Olives, {all can be chopped using a food chopper or by hand}.
  2. Mix chopped ingredients together well by hand in medium sized bowl with mayonnaise and shredded cheese.
  3. Fill prepared Wonton cups with the filling mix using a cookie dough scoop or dinner spoons {one scoop per muffin cup}. Pinch the tops of each filled won ton semi to completely closed {your preference} with your hands.
  4. Bake 12-14 minutes {until the tips are medium to dark brown}. Let cool in pan 2 minutes. Carefully remove {hot hot hot} and serve warm. Recipe available online at DreaminginDIY.com

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Source:dreamingindiy.com

Appetizers
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Cast-Iron Cornmeal Cake with Buttermilk Cream
January 27, 2020

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 …

Desserts
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Rigatoni with Roasted Broccoli
January 27, 2020

Rigatoni with Roasted Broccoli

Freshly grated Parmesan makes this bacon pasta dish together. INGREDIENTS: 4 cloves garlic, smashed 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets 1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 2 tbsp. olive oil 4 slices bacon 12 oz. rigatoni 1/2 c. grated Parmesan (2 ounces) kosher …

Pasta
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Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich
January 27, 2020

Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 whole eggs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/8 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 8 slices colby cheddar cheese
  • 12 strips cooked bacon
  • 8 slices thick sliced white bread

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper.
  • in a large pan on medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter and pour the egg mixture into the pan, rotating while it cooks, to make sure the egg cooks evenly.
  • When it begins to bubble flip and repeat. if it breaks don’t worry, just try to keep them in large pieces. about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Place the cooked egg on a plate and clean that pan. Place cheese on each slice of bread, then enough egg to evenly cover the bread, along with 3 strips of bacon.
  • add a little butter on each slice of bread.
  • Cook on the same pan over medium heat. About 3 minutes on each side covered. Adding a little water to create steam will help melt the cheese faster.
  • Cut diagonally and serve. Enjoy!

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Breakfast
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Iced berries with limoncello white chocolate sauce
January 27, 2020

Iced berries with limoncello white chocolate sauce

Ingredients: 250ml/9fl oz double cream 4 tbsp limoncello liqueur 200g/7oz white chocolate, finely chopped 500g/1lb 2oz frozen mixed berries (unthawed) Method: Put the double cream and two tablespoons of the limoncello in a milk pan, and heat it until just about to come to the boil, but not actually boiling. …

Desserts
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