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Simple recipes that land on the table fast are a lifesaver

  • 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 ounces each)
  • 3 medium apples, cut into wedges
  • 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
4.8/5 (5 Votes)

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Make this classic Italian dish in your own home! This Shrimp Scampi Ravioli with Lemon Pepper Cream goes great with...

  • 1 (9-ounce) package Buitoni Refrigerated Light Four Cheese Ravioli, prepared according to package directions
  • 12 ounces cooked medium shrimp
  • 1 (10-ounce) container Buitoni Refrigerated Light Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • Chopped fresh parsley, optional
4.5/5 (6 Votes)

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Egg whites are deep fried and then filled with a traditional deviled egg mixture -- a perfect side dish or appetize

  • 12 peeled hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • Oil for frying
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
4.6/5 (17 Votes)

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This creamy and smooth tropical ice cream treat is made with chunks of fresh pineapple and coconut

  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut, shredded
  • 3 cups hot water
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons raw honey
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh coconut meat, chopped (or dried coconut flakes)
4.7/5 (18 Votes)

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Delicious Slow-Cooker Creamy Herbed Chicken Stew! Set it in the morning and let your slow cooker do the rest for a ...

  • 2 cups baby-cut carrots
  • 2 Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless skinless
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (32-ounce carton)
  • 1 cup snap pea pods
  • 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4.6/5 (18 Votes)

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This Almost-Famous Pumpkin Cheesecake will be a big hit during the holidays

  • 12 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 3/4 cups sugar
  • Salt
  • 2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 15-ounce can pumpkins
  • 6 larges eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4.5/5 (21 Votes)

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Whether you cook this brisket in the oven or a crockpot, you’ll be amazed at the flavor and tenderness that resul...

  • 4 to 6 pound beef brisket, visible fat untrimmed
  • 1 (12 ounce) can Coca Cola
  • 1 cup bottled chili sauce (may substitute ketchup)
  • 1 envelope dry onion soup mix
3.8/5 (117 Votes)

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This recipe comes from my trusted friends at King Arthur Flour

  • FILLING:
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups (or one 15-ounce can) pumpkin
  • 1 1/4 cups light cream or evaporated milk
  • CRUST:
  • 1/2 batch Piecrust (I recommend the "Traditional American Pie Crust" recipe)
4.6/5 (17 Votes)

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I'm on cloud nine having just had a small helping of my sweet potato casserole

  • SWEET POTATOES:
  • 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (from baked sweet potatoes)
  • 1/2 stick butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 bag (6 ounce) pecan halves
  • 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup honey (I used chestnut honey)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • salt
4.3/5 (49 Votes)

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Every day is a special occasion when you serve this roast turkey seasoned with lemon and Italian spices

  • 1 whole turkey breast on the bone (about 6-1/2-pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth
4.5/5 (28 Votes)

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A healthy and hearty chicken soup with kale, beans, onions, cabbage and zucchini

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, peeled and diced small (about 2 medium/large onions)
  • 1 cup celery, sliced thin (about 2 stalks)
  • 2 to 3 cups green cabbage, sliced into thin ribbons (about 1/2 small head of cabbage)
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
  • 64 ounces (8 cups) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 to 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded (use about 1 whole store bought rotisserie chicken to save time; or roast or cook your own chicken in a skillet)
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Leaves from 4 large stalks of kale, torn into bite-sized pieces (discard the center thick rib)
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced small (from about 1 medium zucchini)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional (brightens up the flavor)
4.6/5 (16 Votes)

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This adult Cranberry Cider Punch is perfect for this time of year and for Thanksgiving

  • SIMPLE SYRUP:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • Few slices orange rind
  • BURSTING CRANBERRIES:
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/3 cup water
  • PUNCH:
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider
  • 3/4 cups cranberry juice
  • 2/3 cup ginger beer
  • 1/3 cup autumn simple syrup
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

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