SPAGHETTI AL PESTO

iNGREDIENTS ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 - 3 medium garlic cloves 3 cups packed basil leaves 1 teaspoon Kosher salt - or to taste ½ teaspoon pepper 4 ounces feta cheese INSTRUCTIONS Quickly, gently, rinse the basil leaves in warm/hot water and drain. If using a food processor, pulse all ingredients...

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Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients 1 cup self raising flour ⅓ cup castor sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa  ½ cup milk  40g butter, melted  1 free range egg, lightly beaten  ½ teaspoon pure vanilla essence   1 cup brown sugar  2 tablespoons cocoa (extra)  1 cup boiling water   Cream,...

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Potato Salad

Ingredients: 3 lbs Red Potatoes - cut into large chunks 3 Celery Stalks - sliced or chopped 2 Large Dill Pickles - chopped 3 Tablespoons Pickle Juice (liquid from jar) 6 ounces Medium Black Olives - chopped 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Red Onion 5 Hard Boiled Eggs - peeled and chopped 1...

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Mashed Patato Puffs

INGREDIENTS: 2 eggs 1/3 cup sour cream, plus more for serving 1 heaping cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons chopped chives salt and black pepper, to taste 3 cups mashed potatoes INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter 8 - 9 of the wells...

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Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.) 4 tsp. Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs Instructions: Preheat oven to 425° F. Combine mayonnaise with cheese in medium bowl. Arrange chicken on baking sheet. Evenly top...

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Baked Chicken, Potatoes and Zucchini in a Buttery, Lemony Garlic Sauce

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts sea salt and fresh black pepper 4 - 5 cups cubed potatoes (if the peels look good, leave them on unless you dislike them) 4 - 5 cubs cubed zucchini (cut it a little bigger than the potatoes), peels on, some of the seeds scraped out 1 large yellow onion,...

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Raspberry Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup butter 2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups flour 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam             For Glaze: 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 3/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 -2 teaspoons milk Instructions 1....

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Nutella Cherry Hand Pies

Ingredients: Hand Pies 1 Package of Pillsbury Pie Crusts (2 crusts) 2-3 Tb Smucker's Tart Cherry Preserves 2-3 Tb Nutella 1 Egg Glaze 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar 2-3 tsp Hot Water Instructions: Hand Pies Preheat oven to 350° Let both pie crusts sit out at room temperature for 15 minutes. Unroll...

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Homemade Marshmallow Cream

Ingredients: 3 large egg whites 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Instructions: Beat egg whites together until light and frothy using an electric stand mixer with the whisk attachment. With the mixer running, slowly pour in 2 tablespoons...

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Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup granulated/castor sugar 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup canola oil 1 8-ounce can pineapple slices 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs,...

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Cinnamon Puff Pastry

Ingredients 1 8 1/2-oz sheet puff pastry dough 3 tbsp softened butter 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips 1 egg, lightly beaten 6 oz chocolate candy coating Crushed nuts for decorating,optional Instruction You need to start with puff pastry dough that is thawed but still...

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Frozen Bananas

INGREDIENTS 5 large bananas 10 wooden sticks 24 ounces sweet chocolate Assorted toppings:sprinkles, nuts, coconut or what you want. INSTRUCTIONS Peel the bananas and cut them in half so you have 10 banana pieces. Skewer the cut end of each banana with a wooden stick, inserting it in until it’s stable....

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Crispy Ritz Chicken

INGREDIENTS FOR CILANTRO RICE 1 1/2 c. of uncooked rice 1/8 c. lime juice 2 tbsp. tried cilantro FOR THE CHICKEN 3 chicken breasts 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers or roasted veggie flavor 1/2 c. of buttermilk or regular milk 2-2 1/2 c. of shredded cheese or mozzarella Salt and Pepper to taste FOR THE...

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Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Bites

INGREDIENTS Crust: 4 sheets of graham crackers 1 tbsp. white sugar 2 tbsp. butter, melted Cheesecake: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 tsp. flour 1 egg, at room temperature Cinnamon-sugar swirl 1/2 cup butter, at room ...

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Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients: 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons unsweetened applesauce 1 egg white, beaten 2/3 cup diced strawberries 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat...

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Chocolate Rum Swiss Roll Cake

INGREDIENTS For cake Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1/4 cup sifted unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, plus more for pan 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for pan Pinch of salt 3 large whole eggs plus 2 large egg yolks 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons...

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Beef fajitas

Ingredients 1 whole Beef Flank Steak 1/2 cup Olive Oil 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 1/3 cup Lime Juice, Fresh Squeezed 3 cloves Garlic, Minced 1 Tablespoon Cumin 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2...

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Toasted Ravioli

Ingredients: 4 cups Vegetable Oil 6 whole Eggs 1/2 cup Half-and-half 2 cups All-purpose Flour 2 cups Seasoned Breadcrumbs 24 whole Frozen Ravioli or Homemade Ravioli 2 cups Jarred Marinara Sauce, Heated 1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese 1 Tablespoon Minced...

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Homemade Ravioli

Ingredients 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 6 eggs ¾ cup water 2 teaspoons olive oil SAUCE: 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1-1/2 cups tomato puree ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ⅓ cup water ⅓ cup tomato paste 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1...

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Tomato Tart

Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons Butter 2 whole Large Onions, Halved And Sliced Thin  Salt And Pepper, to taste 2 whole Storebought Pie Crusts (or Homemade Crust) 1-1/2 cup Grated Fontina Cheese 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan 1/4 cup Grated Gruyere (or Swiss) 3...

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Homemade Pie Crust

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold 4 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil, very cold 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon (heaping) table salt 1 teaspoon sugar 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water Instructions: Measure butter and shortening (or oil) and refrigerate until...

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