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Despite being called baked beans

  • 1 pound dried navy beans
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 10-ounces (8 slices) thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4.2/5 (12 Votes)

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A great cocktail to bring in the New Year! So refreshing and tasty, your guests will love this Champagne Punch with

  • 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick ground ginger
  • 2 (750ml) bottles Brut champagne
  • 32 ounce white cranberry peach cocktail (or white grape juice)
  • 1/2 cup raspberry liqueur
  • 1/2 cup orange liqueur (like La Belle Orange or Solerno Blood Orange)
  • 1 orange, sliced thin
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 5 to 6 fresh ginger slices
4.1/5 (14 Votes)

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Fruit crisps have got to be one of the quickest and tastiest desserts I can think of-- especially with a scoop of i...

  • 4 cups fresh berries, washed, drained well (I use locally grown olallieberries, but you can use any combination that you like)
  • 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 stick softened butter, 4 tablespoons
3.7/5 (25 Votes)

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This lighten-up version of Noodle Kugel only has 204 calories per serving, but retains all of the flavor

  • 1 (12-ounce) package Manischewitz Passover Gold egg noodles, see shopping tip
  • 1-pint reduced-fat cottage cheese
  • 1-pint fat-free sour cream
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 Eggland’s Best eggs,
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 (8-ounce) can crushed unsweetened pineapple, drained
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons cinnamon for topping, to taste
4/5 (21 Votes)

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Great on fish, chicken, beef, pork, rice, this seasoning blend is perfect for everyday cooking, or bottle it up for...

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne (more or less, depending on the amount of heat you like)
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • Zest of 1 lime
3.8/5 (83 Votes)

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This is the easiest lobster bisque recipe you'll find! Start with a base of tomatoes, shallots and garlic and let i...

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 shallots, finely minced
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, with Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 lobster tails
  • 1 (32-ounce) carton of chicken broth
  • 1 pint heavy cream
4.3/5 (42 Votes)

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This healthy paleo strawberry rhubarb pie is slightly tart, yet still nice and sweet for a dessert that will satisf...

  • CRUST:
  • 1 cup cassava flour
  • 8 tablespoons palm shortening, butter, or ghee
  • 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon sea salt (I find I need more when I use palm shortening)
  • 8 to 10 tablespoons ice cold water or non-dairy milk.
  • FILLING:
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, or other fat of choice
  • 1 cup chopped strawberries, fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1/2 cup chopped rhubarb
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, or other sweetener of choice (I used half stevia), to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon balsamic or coconut vinegar
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot
3.8/5 (8 Votes)

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Energize with this delicious fall-flavored granola, with pumpkin, cranberries, oats, pepitas, sunflower seeds, peca...

  • 4 cups thick rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup pepitas
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, hulled
  • 1 1/2 cup pecans, shelled
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/4 cup puréed pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup cranberries, dried
4.3/5 (4 Votes)

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Cheesy Ranch Stuffed Mini Peppers - Full of cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, ranch seasoning & bacon

  • 1 pound mini peppers, about 16 to 18, sliced lengthwise, seeded and deveined
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ranch dip powder
  • 8 pieces of bacon, cooked and finely chopped, reserve 1/3 for garnish
  • 1 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, finely chopped
  • 4 green onions, finely sliced, reserve 1/3 for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped for garnish (optional)
3.7/5 (6 Votes)

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Sweet potatoes are roasted until tender and a little crispy on the outside and then sprinkled with fresh thyme just...

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme
4.3/5 (4 Votes)

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Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce spice up a hollandaise sauce mix that's spooned over sweet potato hash and poached ...

  • 8 bacon slices, thick-sliced
  • 3 medium sweet potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 (9-ounce) envelope hollandaise sauce mix
  • 1 tablespoon canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • Fresh chives
4/5 (6 Votes)

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Here is how to make 5 basic sauces - vegan style

  • VEGAN BECHAMEL SAUCE:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • VEGAN MUSHROOM VELOUTE SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: non-dairy milk or cream
  • VEGAN ESPAGNOLE SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter or olive oil
  • 1 small diced onion
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • VEGAN HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • Pinch ground turmeric
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • VEGAN CLASSIC TOMATE SAUCE:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 to 6 cups of crushed diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
4.3/5 (4 Votes)

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