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Crock Pot Beef Stew is the holy grail of set-and-forget recipes

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 4 potatoes, diced
  • 5 carrots, sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste (optional)
4.4/5 (56 Votes)

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If you are looking for a delicious St

  • 1 package brownie mix (enough to make an 8x8 tray) you can also use a homemade brownie recipe
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) box vanilla pudding
  • 1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip
  • Green food coloring
  • 1 (15.25-ounce) package Mint Oreo's, crushed
4/5 (116 Votes)

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Brisket braised in red wine with onion, carrot, celery, and rich pancetta is best served with a sauce made from the...

  • BRISKET:
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (4-pound) beef brisket
  • 2 Spanish onions, 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 carrot, 1/2-inch thick rounds
  • 2 celery stalks, 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 4 ounces pancetta, 1/4-inch dice
  • 2 cups Barolo or other hearty red wine
  • 2 cups basic tomato sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • Salt and pepper
4.4/5 (57 Votes)

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Tautog, or blackfish, is often called the poor man's lobster

  • 1 pound fresh Tautog or blackfish fillet
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • dash cayenne pepper to taste
  • paprika to taste
  • 1/4 cup salt, plus more to taste
3.7/5 (145 Votes)

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My Grandmother's recipe is a classic cranberry Jell-o salad that is sure to bring some holiday cheer to any feast

  • 2 cups raw cranberries
  • 1 orange
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 small package cherry Jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup each chopped celery and nuts
4/5 (2 Votes)

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This recipe for Sicilian bruschetta is sure to get your guests' appetites going with crispy bread adorned with a de...

  • 1 (1-pound) loaf crusty Italian bread such as ciabatta, cut into 1/3-inch thick slices
  • 6 About 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 large eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch dice, about 4 cups
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup green olives, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
5/5 (1 Votes)

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Delicious and healthy garlicky shrimp is mixed with spicy black-eyed peas for this quick and easy dinner full of fl...

  • SHRIMP:
  • BLACK-EYED PEAS
  • 4 bacon slices
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
  • 2 (15-ounces) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
3.8/5 (5 Votes)

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These yummy sugar cookies are so simple and easy to make

  • COOKIE:
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted all purpose flour + more for dusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature, 2 sticks
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • ICING:
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Food coloring
4.5/5 (37 Votes)

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This delicious Black Eyed Peas recipe starts with the basics but includes some great variations to suit your specif...

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 whole large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 whole green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 4 cups black-eyed peas (soaked)
  • 5 cups low-sodium (or no-sodium) chicken broth
  • 1 whole ham hock
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cayenne pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • White or brown rice, for serving
4.8/5 (13 Votes)

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Quick and easy to make, these Spinach Artichoke Bites are the perfect appetizer to accompany your next party or cel...

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup frozen spinach, chopped thawed and drained
  • 2 tubes refrigerated crescent rolls
  • mozzarella, shredded to taste
4/5 (118 Votes)

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Easy and delicious peanut butter chocolate fudge is so quick to make

  • 1 (12-ounce) package peanut butter chips
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (6-ounce) package chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup margarine, or butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, optional
4.6/5 (30 Votes)

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Everyone in the family can enjoy this mudslide! Made with ice cream, coffee and some flavored syrups, this dessert...

  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 cup cold coffee
  • 1 teaspoon hazelnut syrup
  • 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 ounce Ready Whip topping
  • 1 maraschino cherry
  • 1 pinch chocolate sprinkles
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
4.6/5 (34 Votes)

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