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Get the true Southern comfort food experience at home with this Southern Shrimp and Grits

  • GRITS:
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
  • 1/4 cup sharp white cheddar or Manchego cheese, grated
  • SHRIMP:
  • 1-pound wild-caught or sustainably raised shrimp, 16 to 30 count in size, shelled and de-veined
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
4.4/5 (87 Votes)

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Loaded Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate make ahead meal

  • 3 cups hash brown potatoes, frozen
  • 1 cup ham, diced
  • 3/4 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (I use whole)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4.4/5 (85 Votes)

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A white sauce mix and dried tortellini make this satisfying soup recipe extra easy; stirring in the spinach at the ...

  • 1 (1 1/2 - 2 ounce) envelope white sauce mix
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced fresh
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (7 - 8 ounce) package dried cheese tortellini (about 2 cups)
  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach leaves or torn spinach
  • Ground black pepper (optional)
  • Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (optional)
4.5/5 (79 Votes)

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Japanese Hot Cakes are similar to American pancakes, but are a bit fluffier and have a little more sweetness

  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk, plus 1-1/2 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-3/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus 1 teaspoon
3.9/5 (364 Votes)

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Cut chicken tenders in pieces and brown

  • 2 lb. (.9kg) chicken tenderloin chunks
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
3.9/5 (316 Votes)

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Beef skirt steak is a perfect cut of meat to make stuffed pinwheel steaks

  • FILLING:
  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) skirt steak, trimmed of excess fat
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 ounces grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (or Parmesan & Romano) cheese, about 1 cup
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest, about 2 lemons
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • OPTIONAL:
  • Dry grill seasoning, like McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • Garlic power, or salt to taste.
4.4/5 (82 Votes)

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Homemade enchilada salsa verde sauce is easy to make, and delicious

  • ENCHILADA SAUCE:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup mild or medium salsa verde
  • 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
  • ENCHILADAS:
  • 4 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped or shredded
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 3 avocados, peeled and chopped
  • 8 flour tortillas
4.3/5 (94 Votes)

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This comforting classic stew will bring the alluring aromas of chicken stew and steaming dumplings to your kitchen ...

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken breast, skinless, cooked and chopped
  • 1/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch lengths
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup water
4/5 (128 Votes)

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This cheesy chicken casserole from Paula Deen is a perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family because it's super...

  • 2 cups chicken, cooked, cut in small bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cups pasta, cooked and drained (approximately 2 cups uncooked); penne, cavatappi, or rigatoni works well
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cups cheese, grated (cheddar, colby jack, Swiss, or a combination), with 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling on top
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and black pepper to taste
4.6/5 (71 Votes)

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This waffle is different from our traditional American Waffles

  • 3 1/2 cups flour (I used unbleached flour)
  • 1 package dry yeast (I used rapid-rise yeast)
  • 3/4 cup lukewarm milk
  • 8 oz. softened butter (2 sticks)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • cinnamon (optional--I don't use it)
  • 1 bag (8 oz.) Belgian Pearl Sugar (Lars Own Brand recommended)
4.2/5 (97 Votes)

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It's easy to make your own Italian-style sausage with a lot of delicious herbs and spices

  • 2 pounds ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
4.1/5 (116 Votes)

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Spaghetti made with spiral noodles made from zucchini and squash served with a stroganoff inspired chicken and vege...

  • 4 medium yellow squash, skin removed
  • 4 medium zucchini, skin removed
  • 1 large carrot, skin removed
  • 2 medium carrots, skin removed
  • 2 medium celery stalks, skin removed
  • 1 small package baby bella mushrooms, chopped
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons Parmigiano, grated
  • 3 tablespoons Romano, grated
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 to 3 cups fresh chicken stock
  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 cup good white wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro
  • 1/3 cup cream cheese
  • 5 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons Parkay Squeez butter
4.5/5 (75 Votes)

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