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Pressure cooked black-eyed peas (substitute in recipes calling for canned)

  • 6 cups water
  • 2-1/3 cups dried black-eyed peas (about 14 ounces)
  • 2 medium onions, diced (between 1-1/2 and 2-1/2 cups)
  • 4 inches turmeric root, grated (about 1/4 cup) (or substitute with grated ginger root)
  • 2 inches ginger root, sliced 1/8" thick (about 1/4 cup).
  • 8 cloves garlic, sliced 1/8" thick (about 1/4 cup)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (can substitute with tamari to keep it vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3 bay leaves
4.4/5 (12 Votes)

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These are by far the best, crispiest and tastiest nachos I have ever made myself

  • 2 cups Pioneer Woman's pinto beans from "beans and cornbread" Recipe On Tasty Kitchen
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Tabasco sauce, to taste
  • Minced garlic, to taste
  • Jarred or fresh Jalapenos (optional)
  • Canola oil
  • 2 cups Pioneer Woman's beef brisket from "beef Brisket" Recipe
  • Pan drippings from brisket or beef broth (optional)
  • 1 can Mexican Red Sauce or enchilada sauce (Enough to moisten beef))
  • 2 cups Pioneer Woman's pico de gallo from "pico De Gallo And Guacamole" Recipe
  • Tortilla chips
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated, or to taste
  • Guacamole and sour cream (optional)
4.3/5 (13 Votes)

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This recipe is on the Pioneer Woman's blog, but these photos are my own

  • 2 whole ribeye steaks
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 whole large yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

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A delicious and simple recipe using pumpkin pie filling, perfect for the holidays or any gathering, E

  • 1 egg
  • 1 can (19-ounces) E.D.Smith® Pumpkin Pie Filling
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked home-made or frozen pie shell
3.7/5 (332 Votes)

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Creamy risotto made with truffle oil and homemade lobster broth with big pieces of lobster - a special meal that ca

  • 2 (8-ounce) uncooked lobster tails
  • 3 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons white or black truffle oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped leeks, white part only
  • 1/4 cup chopped garlic
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
3.9/5 (29 Votes)

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Valentine's Day cake balls are the perfect dessert to take to a school or work party

  • 1 (16.5-ounces) package yellow cake mix or flavor of your choice
  • 6 ounces plain fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • baking spray
  • 48 ounces Wilton colored candy melts*
  • sprinkles
  • mini cupcake liners
4.4/5 (17 Votes)

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Peach cobbler can happen any time of year with convenient canned peaches

  • HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM:
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans sliced peaches in syrup
  • 1/2 cup (1-stick) butter
  • 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups whipping cream, chilled
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
4.4/5 (17 Votes)

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Traditional gingerbread cake, dusted with confectioners sugar and garnished with whipped cream

  • PAM® Baking Spray
  • 2 3/4 cups sifted Ultragrain® All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2/3 cup Pure Wesson® Vegetable Oil
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 1 cup lowfat buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
  • Reddi-wip® Original Dairy Whipped Topping
4.2/5 (20 Votes)

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Try this delicious One-Pan Prime Rib and Roasted Vegetables recipe

  • 1 (7-pound) 1 (7-pound) first-cut beef standing rib roast (3 bones), fat trimmed to 1/4 inch
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • Vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds 2 pounds carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch lengths, halved or quartered lengthwise to create 1/2-inch-diameter pieces
  • 1 pound 1 pound parsnips, peeled, sliced 1/2 inch thick on bias
  • 1 pound 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved
  • 1 1 red onion, halved and sliced through root end into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
3.7/5 (141 Votes)

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Baltimore's storied Berger cookies, a product of that city's DeBaufre Bakeries, are a close relation to New York Ci...

  • COOKIES:
  • 2 5/8 ounces unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 1/2 ounces granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 6 1/4 ounces King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 5/8 ounces milk
  • ICING:
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 ounce light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces heavy cream
  • 6 ounces confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
4/5 (32 Votes)

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I like this zesty lemon-ginger fish when I need a light dinner option in a hurry

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen cod or other firm white fish
  • 2 small lemons
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 (5-ounce) packages baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3.9/5 (39 Votes)

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You won't be able to stop eating these golden brown latkes especially when they are served with all your favorite t...

  • 1-pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • sea salt to taste
  • 2-pounds baking potatoes
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup matzo meal
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • applesauce, crème fraîche, smoked salmon, salmon roe, and dill sprigs, to taste for serving
4.3/5 (18 Votes)

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