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Tomato Basil Pasta Bake

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INGREDIENTS Serves 8 1 (16 ounce) box fusilli pasta (or any similar pasta) 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes ½ cup water ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup basil, torn 2 tablespoons dried oregano 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for sprinkling 1 teaspoon black pepper 3-4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced

Caramel Apple Crumble Cheesecake

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INGREDIENTS Serves: 12 Crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs ⅛ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup butter, melted Filling: 16 ounces cream cheese, softened ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup white sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 green apples, peeled and thinly sliced Topping: ¼ cup rolled oats ¼ cup flour ¼ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter, melted Caramel sauce

Layered Ham & Cheese Potato Bake

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INGREDIENTS Serves 4–5 5 potatoes, peeled 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 8–10 slices ham 7–8 slices mozzarella cheese 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled ¼ cup parsley, chopped 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup heavy cream 2 eggs

Mini Twice-Baked Potatoes

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INGREDIENTS Serves 8-10 5 pounds baby red potatoes Olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Filling: ½ cup melted butter 1 cup sour cream 1 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded ¾ cup bacon, diced ⅓ cup green onion, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Topping: ⅓ cup cheddar cheese, divided ⅓ cup cooked bacon, divided Garnish: ¼ cup minced chives

Cheesy Baked Hash Brown Patties

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Serves: 9 INGREDIENTS 4 red potatoes ½ cup butter, melted 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 2 eggs, whisked ¼ cup chives, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon pepper

Strawberry Peach Sangria

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INGREDIENTS Serves 8 - 10 15 strawberries 2 peaches 2 cups water 1½ cups sugar 1 bottle white wine, chilled ¾ cup rum Extra strawberries and peaches, sliced 1 bottle sparkling white wine or champagne, chilled Ice cubes

Strawberry Cheesecake-Stuffed Pound Cake

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INGREDIENTS Serves 10 1 store-bought pound cake 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 cup strawberries, diced

One-Pot Creamy Mushroom Chicken Pasta

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INGREDIENTS Serves 6 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in chunks 2 cups sliced white or button mushrooms 1 white onion, sliced 3 cups chicken stock 1 ½ cups heavy cream 1 cup Marsala wine* 3 cups uncooked penne pasta 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese Salt and pepper (to taste) Fresh parsley (optional garnish)

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes

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INGREDIENTS Serves 4–6 3 russet potatoes, sliced 4 tablespoons olive oil Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon paprika ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded Parsley, chopped

Bake & Save Beef and Cheese Rigatoni

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INGREDIENTS Yields 2 9×13 in (23×33 cm) casseroles 2 pounds ground beef Salt & pepper 3 tablespoons salted butter ⅓ cup flour 3 cups milk 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted 2 pounds rigatoni, cooked 4 eggs, beaten 24 ounces marinara sauce 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Freezer-Prep Smoothies 4 Ways

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Strawberry, Banana, Raspberry INGREDIENTS Serves 2 1 banana, sliced 1 cup strawberries 1 cup raspberries 2 cups milk

Grilled Fajita Skewers

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INGREDIENTS Serves 12-14 1 to 2 onions, quartered 6 bell peppers, cut in 1.5” squares 1 pound cubed steak 1 pound cubed chicken breast 1 pound shrimp, deveined and peeled with the tail on 3 teaspoons salt (1 teaspoon per protein) 3 teaspoons pepper (1 teaspoon per protein) 3 tablespoons garlic powder (1 tablespoon per protein) 3 tablespoons chili powder (1 tablespoon per protein) 3 teaspoons cumin (1 teaspoon per protein)

Eggplant Pizza

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 5-6 1 large globe eggplant Salt Olive oil Pizza Sauce 1 jar marinara sauce ½ cup parmesan cheese ¼ cup fresh basil 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon red pepper flake 2 cups mozzarella cheese 1 cup cheddar cheese

Save & Bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

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INGREDIENTS Serves 30 2 cups butter, melted 2 cups packed brown sugar 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 4 cups chocolate chips

3-Ingredient Appetizers

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Pigs In A Blanket Servings: 18 INGREDIENTS  1 sheet puff pastry, thawed 6 hot dogs 6 slices cheddar cheese

Cheesy German Bread Bowl (Flammkuchen)

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 4 1 loaf dark sourdough bread 1 ½ cups sour cream ½ red onion, diced 3 pieces bacon or pancetta, cubed 2-3 tablespoons butter 1 cup gruyère cheese, grated Pepper to taste

Strawberry Cheesecake Old-Fashioned Donuts

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INGREDIENTS Donut 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons strawberry jam ½ cup strawberries, chopped 1½ cups pancake mix 1 cup flour (plus extra for dusting) Vegetable oil for frying Frosting 4 ounces cream cheese, softened ¼ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup milk

Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

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INGREDIENTS Serves 6 ½ cup flour 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt 2 pounds chicken winglets and drumlets Oil for frying, enough to fill the pan with ¼ inch of oil Honey Garlic Sauce 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon garlic 1 tablespoon ginger ½ cup soy sauce 5 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon sesame seeds Scallions

Guacamole Deviled Eggs

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INGREDIENTS Serves: 12 12 eggs Guacamole 2 avocados 2 tablespoons lime juice Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 1 tomato, diced ½ cup red onion, diced 2 tablespoons cilantro 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 tablespoon jalapeño, minced Garnish: Tortilla chips Cilantro

Mac ‘n’ Cheese Breadsticks

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Makes 8 INGREDIENTS 1 frozen macaroni and cheese dinner 1 tube of premade pizza dough Olive oil Parmesan cheese Italian seasoning

Mango, Kiwi, And Pineapple Sangria

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Servings: 6 INGREDIENTS 3 small mangos, diced 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced 1 cup coconut rum 750 milliliters white wine 2 cups pineapple juice 1 cup soda water

Brazilian Chicken Croquettes (Coxinha)

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INGREDIENTS Serves 9 - 12 For the filling: 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 2 cups cooked shredded chicken ½ teaspoon paprika Salt to taste 4 ounces cream cheese 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For the dough: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 cups whole milk ¼ cup chicken broth 2 cups all-purpose flour Additional ingredients: Eggs 2 cups panko bread crumbs Oil for frying

Hot Dog Cups

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 8 8 hot dogs ⅓ cup ketchup 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 8 refrigerated biscuits 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Creamy Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Cups (Under 300 Calories)

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INGREDIENTS Serves 3 12 ounces shredded chicken breast 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 cup whole milk 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 canned chipotle pepper, minced ½ teaspoon salt 6 butter lettuce leaves Pico de gallo salsa

Gooey Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

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INGREDIENTS Yields: One 9-inch cheesecake INGREDIENTS 16 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup sugar ½ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs ⅓ cup butter, melted ½ cup light brown sugar 2 tablespoon. cinnamon 1 pack refrigerated cinnamon rolls with frosting (8 regular sized)

Chicken Bacon Alfredo Roll Ups

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 1 8 lasagne noodles 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled 8 oz shredded mozzarella Garlic Alfredo Sauce 1 Tsp garlic powder ½ tsp garlic, minced 2 cups heavy whipping cream Pepper Salt Pepper 1 cup grated parmesan cheese ½ cup butter

Chocolate Cupcake In An Orange Cup

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 12 For the cupcake: 3 oranges Chocolate cake mix 3 eggs 1/2 cup oil 1 cup orange juice For the icing: 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon orange zest, plus more for garnish 1 stick butter, room temperature 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar

Lemon Paprika Shrimp Pasta

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 4 8 ounces linguine 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large sweet onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon rosemary 1 tablespoon thyme 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 1 pound large shrimp 1 cup white wine 1 tablespoon lemon juice Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Steak and Avocado Salad

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 2-4 1 pound sirloin steak, about ½ inch thick Salt & pepper 2 tablespoons oil 2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced 2 avocados, diced 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 3 tablespoons caesar dressing

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 24 bites For the bites: 2 ½ cups warm water 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet) 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon melted butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar 4 cups flour 3 eggs

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta Bake

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 12 6 tablespoons butter 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic 1 sprig of thyme 1 sprig of sage 1 sprig of rosemary 6 tablespoons flour 5 cups milk 12 sheets no-boil pasta 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped 2 cups frozen peas 1 cup parmesan + more for topping 1 cup water ¼ cup breadcrumbs Chopped parsley, garnish

Upside-Down Banana Bread

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 6-8 4-5 ripe bananas 3 eggs ½ cup oil ½ cup granulated sugar 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon 2 cups flour ½ cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 2-3 bananas, sliced Vanilla ice cream

Sweet & Sour Chicken

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 2 - 3 For the chicken: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces Salt and pepper ½ cup cornstarch 2 eggs, beaten Oil to fry

Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 9 Cooking spray 6 graham crackers, whole ½ box vanilla cake mix, prepared according to package 1 pound strawberries with tops removed 1 8-ounce block cream cheese, softened 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup milk 8 ounces whipped topping Strawberries for garnish

Zesty Chicken Cobb Salad

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 2 8 strips bacon 2 (5 ounce) chicken breasts Salt Pepper 1 shallot, diced 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1-2 heads romaine lettuce 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced 1 roma tomato, diced 1 avocado, sliced 4 ounces blue cheese

Spinach Dip–Stuffed Meatballs

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Makes 15–18 meatballs INGREDIENTS 8 oz cream cheese ¼ cup cooked spinach 1 Tbsp. garlic powder 1 cup shredded mozzarella ½ lb ground beef ½ lb ground pork 1 large egg ¼ cup parsley ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp pepper 2 cups marinara sauce ½ lb cooked fettuccine, or your favorite pasta

Cheesy Pesto Stuffed Salmon For Two

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 4-5 2 (1-pound each) center-cut boneless, skinless salmon fillets 6 oz ricotta cheese 2 tbsp. pesto 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 1/3 cup breadcrumbs ½ tsp salt ½ tsp pepper 1 egg

Deep-Fried Blooming Onion

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INGREDIENTS 1 large sweet onion 1½ cups milk 2 eggs 1½ cups flour 1½ Tbsp. garlic powder 1 Tbsp. paprika 2 Tsp. pepper 1 Tbsp. salt 3-4 cups canola oil Dipping Sauce: 2 Tbsp. sour cream 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1½ Tbsp. ketchup 1½ Worcestershire sauce 1½ tsp. salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tbsp. paprika

Chicken Soup In A Tortilla Bowl

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 8 1 onion, diced 1 jalapeno, diced 3 garlic cloves, chopped 3 chicken breasts 1 can black beans, drained 1 can corn, drained 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can red enchilada sauce 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 pack large flour tortilla Vegetable oil for frying Toppings (optional): Cilantro Monterey jack cheese Lime wedges Avocado slices

One-Pot Pasta Primavera

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 4 4 cups broth of your choice 10 oz uncooked linguine 10 oz broccoli florets 1 pound asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 small onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp red pepper flakes Salt & pepper to taste 1 tsp olive oil 4 oz mushrooms, sliced ¼ cup heavy whipping cream ½ cup grated parmesan 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped

Chicken Bake Four Ways

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INGREDIENTS 3–4 chicken breasts Salt and pepper to taste 4–6 Tbsp. basil pesto 1–2 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1–2 cups mozzarella cheese

Cookies & Cream Puffs

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 15-20 25 chocolate sandwich cookies 2 egg yolks 2 cups half & half ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup cornstarch 1 cup water 8 tablespoons butter ½ cup flour 4 eggs

Hasselback Steak

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INGREDIENTS Serves 1-2 2 tablespoons oil (for mushrooms) 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups mushrooms, quartered 1 teaspoon salt (for mushrooms) ¼ teaspoon pepper (for mushrooms) 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 egg yolks ¼ cup chives, chopped 1 sirloin steak 2 teaspoons salt (for steak) 2 teaspoons pepper (for steak) 2 tablespoons canola oil (for steak) ¼ cup grated Parmesan

One-Pot Teriyaki Chicken And Rice

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 chicken breasts, sliced Salt and pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger 2 cups + 1/4 cup water 1 cup white rice, rinsed 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1/4 cup honey 2-3 tablespoon sriracha 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup broccoli 1 cup carrots 1/2 red bell pepper Scallions for garnish (optional)

Salmon Wellington

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INGREDIENTS Serves 2 2 tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped ½ medium onion, chopped 5 ounces spinach 1 teaspoon salt (for spinach) 1 teaspoon pepper (for spinach) ⅓ cup breadcrumbs 4 ounces cream cheese ¼ cup Parmesan, shredded 2 tablespoons dill, chopped 1 sheet puff pastry, softened to room temperature 1 salmon filet 1 teaspoon salt (for salmon) 1 teaspoon pepper (for salmon) 1 egg, beaten

Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Brownies

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INGREDIENTS Servings: 12 Cheesecake: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened ¼ cup sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon mint extract 4 drops green food coloring 1 cup mini chocolate chips Brownie: ½ cup flour 1 cup sugar ⅓ cup dark cocoa powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup butter, melted 2 eggs

Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

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INGREDIENTS Serving Size: about 20 wings 2 pounds chicken wings 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 4 garlic cloves, finely minced 1/4 cup tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

Mini Pizza Bites

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  INGREDIENTS Servings: 12 1 ½ cups marinara sauce 1/3 cup parmesan cheese ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon oregano 3/4 teaspoon salt 8 ounces shredded mozzarella Mini pepperonis 4 8-inch flour tortillas

Chocolate Raspberry Cups

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INGREDIENTS Yields: 30 Raspberry Cream: 1 cup of raspberries 1/3 cup of powdered sugar 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1 cup of heavy cream 4 ounce of cream cheese Chocolate Cups: 1 cup of white chocolate chips 1/2 teaspoon of magenta food gel Mini cupcake liners 2 cups of dark chocolate chips Raspberries Mint leaves

French Toast Four Ways

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Servings: 2-3 for each recipe (8-12 altogether) First things first, you’ll want to make an egg wash for all the toasts INGREDIENTS 4 eggs 1 cup milk 1 tbsp. Vanilla 1 tbsp. Cinnamon PREPARATION 1. Wisk all ingredients together in medium-large bowl to create egg wash