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I haven't made pancakes from a boxed mix in years, because scratch pancakes aren't all that difficult to make

  • RASPBERRY COMPOTE:
  • 1 pint fresh raspberries (frozen works too, no need to thaw)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon clearjel*
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • PANCAKES:
  • 1 1/2 cups heaping cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 1/4 cups whole milk, plus more if needed for thinning
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted, plus additional melted butter for the skillet
  • Pats of butter, for serving
  • Maple syrup, for serving, optional
  • NOTE: You can easily cut the ingredients in half, if you are cooking for two (as we are) This yielded 9 pancakes, using a 1/4 cup measure per pancake.
4.6/5 (10 Votes)

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The new avocado toast, you have to try it! Toasted sour dough bread is spread with tahini and topped with mashed av...

  • Cucumber
  • Fresh lime juice
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper
  • Sourdough bread
  • Tahini
  • Avocado
  • Olive oil
4.7/5 (12 Votes)

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Ever since making this French Toast recipe my family is always asking me to make it again

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 loaf challah bread, cut into 1 inch-thick slices
  • 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, plus more for sprinkling, divided
  • 4 Granny Smith apples
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • Confectioners' sugar, garnish, optional
4.7/5 (9 Votes)

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Jalapeños take the mildness of corn and crab up a notch and add heat and color to a dip so chunky, its almost a me...

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1/2 cup red sweet pepper, chopped (1 small)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup sliced pickled jaalapeño peppers, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
  • 2 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (4-ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Blue corn chips
4.6/5 (8 Votes)

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These decadent and delicious red velvet scones make a great dessert or anytime "tea" treat

  • 1 container Duncan Hines Creamy Home-Style Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups Duncan Hines Signature Red Velvet Cake Mix
  • 8 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries, chopped (optional)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream or milk
4.3/5 (21 Votes)

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Boring gravy mix packets are a thing of the past! Flex your culinary skills this Thanksgiving with this Vegetarian ...

  • 1/3 cup dried mushrooms, shitake or mixed
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup light cream
  • 1 tablespoon sherry
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
  • Salt & pepper
4.6/5 (10 Votes)

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I really like the way these cake balls look with a little dark chocolate drizzled on top and some fall-colored spri...

  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box spice cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 stick butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pound vanilla candy coating
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 ounce semisweet chocolate
  • Sprinkles, to taste
4.5/5 (22 Votes)

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A perfect cake for Thanksgiving! Layers of delicious pumpkin cake with hints of nutmeg are smothered in a rich cinn...

  • CAKE:
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Pinch ground nutmeg
  • Pinch salt
  • CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM:
  • 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 7 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • 6 sticks butter, chilled
  • CANDIED CRANBERRIES:
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 1/2 cups whole fresh cranberries
4.5/5 (18 Votes)

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We gotta admit. We're more inclined to the hand-holding, movie-watching kind of date than the sweet wrinkly fruit

  • TOFFEE SAUCE:
  • 1 cup whole Medjool dates
  • 3/4 cups boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 3/4 cups self-raising flour, plus extra for greasing, divided
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened plus extra for greasing, divided
  • 10 tablespoons demerara sugar
  • 2 tablespoons black treacle
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cups muscovado sugar
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup double cream
  • 1 tablespoon black treacle
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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One thing's for sure, if you can master the perfect roast potatoes, you're well on your way to the perfect Christma...

  • Flavour combo 1:
  • 3.3 pounds Maris Piper potatoes, peeled (1.5kg)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 1 bulb garlic, broken into cloves
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Couple lugs olive oil
  • A bunch fresh rosemary, leaves picked
  • Flavour combo 2:
  • 50 g butter, cut into little cubes
  • A bunch fresh sage, roughly torn
  • 1 clementine
  • Flavour combo 3:
  • 2 tablespoons goose fat
  • A bunch fresh thyme, leaves picked
  • A couple fresh bay leaves
4.6/5 (8 Votes)

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This yummy omelet comes together surprisingly easy

  • 6 Eggland's Best Eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
  • 1 cup, about 4-ounces, Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup fully cooked ham, diced
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
4.6/5 (9 Votes)

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Harissa is a Northern African spice blend that gives an exotic, spice-y taste to this beef brisket

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1 (2.5-pound) beef brisket
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons harissa
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cups red wine
  • 4 cups water, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce of your choice
4.6/5 (14 Votes)

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