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Nothing better than fried dough with butter and cinnamon sugar, reminiscent of elephant ears at the fair

  • 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour, 8 1/2 ounces
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter
  • 3/4 cup lukewarm water
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
3.9/5 (180 Votes)

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This recipe for Italian seven layer dip features crostini piled with ricotta, sautéed onions, grape tomatoes, garl...

  • 1 baguette, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 cups ricotta
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini, drained
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1 (8-ounce) container fresh mozzarella ciliegine, drained and cut in half
  • 8 leaves basil, cut into chiffonade
4.7/5 (9 Votes)

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Imitation crab and cucumbers come together with the hot sauce of your choice to make these creamy and crunchy Crab ...

  • 3 medium cucumbers
  • 2/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 (8-ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced
4.5/5 (29 Votes)

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Cheesey garlic and onion bread is served warm

  • 1 loaf sourdough bread, unsliced
  • 12 -16 ounces monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1 ⁄2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 ⁄2 cup green onion, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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This recipe comes from “Artisan Bread in Five Minutes A Day”

  • 3 3 to 100F lukewarm water (you can use cold water, but it will take the dough longer to rise. Just don’t use hot water or you may kill the yeast; 100F is ideal.)
  • 1.3 you use cake yeast you will need 1.3 ounces.
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 to tablespoons Morton’s Kosher Salt (use less salt to suit your taste or eliminate it all together. Find more information here.)
  • 6 1/2 6 1/2 1/2 cups (2-pounds) unbleached all-purpose flour (we tested the recipes with Gold Medal and Pillsbury flour. If you use King Arthur or other high protein flour check here.)
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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Champagne and lobster are the epitome of elegance, and they take the starring role in this crostini appetizer, rich...

  • SAUCE:
  • 3 large vine tomatoes
  • Pinch superfine sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted organic butter, divided
  • 1 cup champagne, sparkling wine or Italian prosecco
  • Tabasco or Crystal hot sauce
  • Salt
  • Ground white pepper
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • CROSTINI:
  • 1/2 cup Hollandaise sauce
  • Whole piece of tail meat from 1-pound lobster
  • 1 small crusty white baguette, sliced
  • Fresh dill leaves, snipped
  • Freshly ground black pepper
4/5 (33 Votes)

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A toasted bread bowl is perfect for this beer fondue with a mix of cheeses

  • 1 1/2 pound round loaf crusty bread
  • 8 ounces Gouda cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces Swiss Emmentaler cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 (12-ounce) bottle lager beer
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic, split
  • 2 apples, cut into wedges
  • 2 ripe pears, cut into wedges
4.6/5 (19 Votes)

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These spicy, cheesy, herb-filled appetizers are perfect for your next party or gathering

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
4.6/5 (7 Votes)

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A delicious pull-apart bread recipe featuring butter, garlic, and cheese that is freshly baked from frozen, prepack...

  • 16 frozen white dinner rolls
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
  • 1 teaspoon dry parsley flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
4.5/5 (19 Votes)

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Transform a simple baguette into a crowd-pleasing bruschetta with this recipe

  • 1 loaf French bread or baguette, sliced
  • extra virgin olive oil for brushing
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups garden fresh tomatoes, seeded & chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper, plus more to taste
4.4/5 (32 Votes)

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I've made this Whole-Grain Herbed Garlic Bread on multiple occasions and everyone always loves it! Have the recipe ...

  • 1/2 head garlic (horizontally split)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 (4-ounce) whole-grain demi baguette or hoagie roll, halved lengthwise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan, finely grated
  • Kosher salt
4.6/5 (14 Votes)

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Slices of grilled chicken breasts are smothered in pasta with a sauce made of tomatoes, garlic and olive oil

  • 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (2 or 3)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 12 ounces dry angel hair pasta
  • 4 large tomatoes, halved, deseeded, & cut into 1/4-inch wide pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 (2/3-ounce) package fresh basil, stems removed & roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
4.4/5 (28 Votes)

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