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I absolutely adore using my electric pressure cooker, because I can shorten most cooking times by 75%

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, and smashed
  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 4 scallions, white parts chopped coarse, green parts sliced thin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 (8-ounce) boneless beef short ribs, trimmed (don't buy bone-in, see notes)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
4.4/5 (28 Votes)

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Hoppin' John, also known as Carolina Peas and Rice is a peas and rice dish served in the Southern United States

  • 4 slices uncooked Canadian-style bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 small uncooked red onion, finely chopped, about 1 cup
  • 1 cup dry black-eyed peas
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup uncooked white rice, long grain-variety
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
4.4/5 (17 Votes)

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Chicken wings prepared in an air fryer are hot, spicy and super easy to make using an air fryer! Perfect for a game...

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 12 wings and drummies
4.4/5 (21 Votes)

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Sassy Bacon and Cabbage is the sassy side dish recipe that pairs perfectly with any meaty main course, a loaf of cr...

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced,
  • 1 medium green cabbage, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
4.4/5 (22 Votes)

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Gingerbread turtle thumbprint cookies are easy to make and delicious! These cookies will have everyone coming back

  • 1 (30-ounce) roll refrigerated gingerbread cookies
  • 2/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 egg whites, beaten
  • 2 cups finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup dulce de leche or caramel dessert topping
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
4.4/5 (22 Votes)

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The matzo meal in this Potato Kugel Gratin recipe is the key to that golden-browned crust

  • 4 teaspoons coarse salt, plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing baking dish
  • 3 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, about 6 large potatoes
  • 5 shallots, thinly sliced, about 9-ounces
  • 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup unsalted matzo meal
  • flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, to taste, for serving
4.1/5 (28 Votes)

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This recipe comes Cook's Country (sister publication to Cook's Illustrated) June/July 2009

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 pound elbow macaroni (8-ounces)
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 scallion, sliced thin
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
  • 1 celery rib, chopped fine
3.8/5 (175 Votes)

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Now your favorite egg nog is a Jello shot! Perfect for holiday entertaining

  • 1 cup eggnog
  • 1 packet Knox unflavored gelatin
  • 3/4 cup vanilla or whipped cream vodka
  • 1/4 cup amaretto
  • 12 small plastic shot glasses
  • 12 cinnamon sticks
  • Whipped cream (go for the can in this instance)
  • Nutmeg or cinnamon (for sprinkling on top)
4/5 (45 Votes)

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Delicious homemade French bread is easy to make when you start with a bread machine

  • 1 cup very warm water
  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon bread machine yeast
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon water
4.1/5 (44 Votes)

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Start a new tradition this holiday season with this cinnamon roll recipe

  • 1 (2.25-ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water brought to 110°F
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4.2/5 (25 Votes)

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Make your own gluten-free and grain-free pretzels from scratch

  • 3 eggs, at room temperature, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free blanched almond meal flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
  • 3 tablespoons gluten-free organic coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • coarse salt
4/5 (60 Votes)

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This soothingly warm slow cooked white chicken chili is good alone in a bowl, served over rice or couscous

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, boneless skinless
  • 1 (20-ounce) can white beans, drained
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeno (seeded for less heat), diced
  • 2 poblano peppers (seeded for less heat), diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 lime
4.5/5 (17 Votes)

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