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Baked eggs with spinach, is easy, healthy, and a super delicious way to start your day! Add mushrooms or tomatoes

  • EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
  • Ramekins, sprayed with non-stick spray (I prefer olive oil) or buttered
  • Baking tray, to set the ramekins on in the oven
  • 2 eggs per serving
  • Fresh spinach (use more than you think, because it wilts)*
  • Minced onion (approximately 1 tablespoon per serving)
  • Fresh minced garlic (ootional)
  • Olive oil
  • Unsalted butter
  • Half and half or heavy cream
  • Shredded cheese (I used a generous tablespoon...use more if you wish. Trust me, I wanted to!)
  • 1 to 2 slices (per serving) of Canadian Bacon, cut into bite-sized cubes
4.5/5 (4 Votes)

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This recipe comes from The Pioneer Woman

  • 6 whole pork chops, medium to thin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cups beef broth, or more to taste
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 18 whole garlic cloves, peeled
4.1/5 (35 Votes)

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Pizza pasta is quick and easy to make in your InstaPot! Everyone in your family will love this pasta dish that incl...

  • 1 pound ground beef, or mild sausage
  • 8 ounces pizza sauce
  • 16 ounces spaghetti sauce
  • 3 1/2 cup water
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 package mini pepperoni
  • 1 pound pasta (I used rotini)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
4.2/5 (26 Votes)

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Turn your chicken tenders up a notch with tender mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and a delicious pesto

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless, chicken tenders
  • 3 1/2 ounces basil pesto
  • 3 roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • Dash of salt
  • Dash of black pepper
  • Dash of parmesan cheese, shredded
  • Dash of Italian seasoning
3.9/5 (43 Votes)

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This recipe won a contest on a television show called The Chew

  • 4 pounds chicken legs and thighs, with skin (I used a chicken cut up, including breasts)
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts, halved (canned is fine)
  • 1 medium onion, cut into pieces same size as the artichokes
  • 1 pound white button mushrooms (halved or quartered)
  • 2 tablespoons brown mustard
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup red or white wine (you could also sub in chicken stock)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
4/5 (26 Votes)

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Crunchy panko-crusted baked shrimp flavored with bright lemon juice and fresh Italian parsley

  • 1 pound raw shrimp
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, separated
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, separated
  • 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
4.2/5 (28 Votes)

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Easy meal made with frozen shrimp cooked with and a few other ingredients and served atop angel hair pasta

  • SHRIMP:
  • 1 (1-ounce) bag frozen uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • Cayenne pepper, dash garlic salt, and pinches of salt and pepper for seasoning the shrimp
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 medium green onion, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, optional
  • BUTTER GARLIC ANGEL HAIR PASTA:
  • 1 (8-ounce) box angel hair pasta
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
4.2/5 (25 Votes)

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS: Classic American ranch dressing herbs and seasonings appear in three components of the reci...

  • Chicken:
  • 8 (5 to 7 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 quarts peanut or vegetable oil
  • Buttermilk mixture:
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • Coating:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Ranch Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
3.9/5 (47 Votes)

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Ranch Chicken Enchilada Caserole

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix
  • 4 flour tortillas (burrito size)
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • cilantro or parsley to garnish, if desired
4.3/5 (22 Votes)

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Calling all seafood lovers, this shrimp scampi recipe is the perfect dinner when you want something easy and light ...

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (16/20 count)
  • 2 lemons, halved
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 4 dashes hot sauce, or more to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • Minced fresh parsley, for topping
4.2/5 (24 Votes)

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This casserole has many virtues

  • SAUCE:
  • 4 thick slices brioche bread*
  • 1 package cream cheese, cut into cubes)
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (frozen works fine, too)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar (optional but we love it)
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (I use Instant Clear Jel)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups fresh (or frozen) blueberries
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
4.4/5 (13 Votes)

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Latin fried chicken and takes the basics of fried chicken and incorporates some Latin spices and flavor to give thi...

  • MARINADE:
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 6 garlic cloves, chopped coarse
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest plus 1/4 cup juice (2 limes)
  • 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (split breasts cut in half crosswise, drumsticks, thighs, and/or wings), trimmed
  • COATING:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 large egg whites, lightly beaten
  • FRYING OIL:
  • 3 quarts vegetable or peanut oil
4.2/5 (20 Votes)

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