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Cakes

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 […]

Pasta

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 salt Pepper DIRECTIONS : Position racks to divide the oven […]

Pasta

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM FLORENTINE PASTA

Creamy pasta sauce with fresh mushrooms and spinach over chicken and fettuccine. INGREDIENTS: 6 small chicken breasts Flour, salt and pepper, for dredging 1 pound fettuccine, cooked according to package directions 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup flour 2 Tablespoons butter 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups cream (milk or half and half can be […]

Pasta

Pastitsio | baked greek pasta with lamb

A delicious Greek inspired, baked pasta dish made with penne pasta, lamb bolognese and a béchamel sauce. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 2 pounds ground lamb ( or use half ground beef or ground turkey )  2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste 6 cloves garlic, rough chopped, or 2 tablespoons granulated garlic […]

Dinner & Lunch

Classic Cheese Lasagna

What You Need: 1 container (32 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese 3 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 egg, beaten 1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce 12 lasagna noodles, cooked Let’s Make It: […]

Dinner & Lunch

Quick Fish Tacos

“This simple yet scrumptious recipe has a nice kick and is a house favorite. Delicious!” Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons lime juice salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise 2 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage 4 green onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound tilapia 4 green […]

Appetizers

Cheese Ball Bites

These easy bites are perfect for literally any occasion. We love their little pretzel handles, but feel free to leave them out!  If preparing them the night before, refrigerate until 1 hour before serving, then remove from fridge and let come to room temperature.  INGREDIENTS :. 8 slices bacon 1 1/2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, […]

Soups & Salads

Chicken soup

Pure soul food, this warming, easy chicken soup makes the most of leftover roast chicken. Each serving provides 288kcal, 28g protein, 11.5g carbohydrate (of which 7g sugars), 14g fat (of which 6.5g saturates), 3.4g fibre and 0.7g salt. Ingredients: 55g/2oz butter 2 onions, sliced 2 sticks celery, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely diced 25g/2oz plain flour 1.2 litres/2 pints chicken stock 450g/1lb […]

Pasta

Rainbow Pasta

The most colorful way to eat spaghetti. INGREDIENTS : 6 Ziploc bags 1 lb. spaghetti, cooked Food coloring (we used 6) 1 c. Water, Divided 3 tbsp. butter, melted 1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper DIRECTIONS: Place 2 tbsp water into each ziplock back (we used 6 for 6 different […]

Desserts

Chocolate Éclair Refrigerator Dessert

TIP! Be careful not to over-beat the custard. Dessert can be made up to two days ahead. For an adult version, replace ½ cup milk with coffee-flavoured liqueur.  Ingredients: 1 ½ x 250g packets Milk Coffee biscuits 2/3 cup milk CUSTARD: 2 x 100g sachets AeroplaneVanilla Flavoured Dessert Mix 2 ½ cups milk 600ml tub […]