Elise Bauer

Recipes and articles by Elise Bauer

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  Chocolate Ice Cream

  Who doesn't love chocolate ice cream?! This version has a deep chocolate flavor and creamy texture. Top with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry for an ice cream sundae!
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  Baked Scallops

  These baked scallops are so easy and delicious! First, simmer them with a little wine, and then briefly bake them with a creamy sauce.
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  Shrimp Cakes

  These easy Shrimp Cakes are such a good weeknight meal. They're made with shrimp and sweet potatoes mixed with garlic and other spices. Serve with tartar sauce and coleslaw!
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  Dairy-Free Vegan Biscuits

  How to make vegan, dairy-free biscuits that are just as tender and flavorful as the real thing? Coconut oil and almond milk! Try these, and you won't be disappointed.
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  Shrimp Pasta Salad

  Make this easy shrimp and pasta salad for your next picnic or potluck! It's made with tiny pink shrimp, pasta, a handful of veggies, and a simple lemon vinaigrette. Ready in 20 minutes.
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  Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Coconut Rice

  Here's a classic recipe for Camarones al Ajillo, a.k.a. spicy garlic shrimp! The shrimp gets quickly sautéed with garlic and jalapeno, then mixed with some coconut rice. Serve with coconut rice for a full meal.
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  Steak Diane

  Try this classic recipe for Steak Diane! "Diane" refers to the pan sauce made with mustard, Worcestershire, cream, and cognac. It's ready in under 30 minutes, making it a great choice for a date night in!
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  Swiss Steak

  This classic Swiss steak is made with a thick slice of top round steak slow cooked in tomato sauce until completely tender. One steak will easily feed a whole family.
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  Pimento Cheese

  Pimento Cheese! It's a Southern staple: a spreadable dip for celery, sandwiches, crackers. We make ours with pimentos, cheddar and jack cheese, mayonnaise, cream cheese. Dig in!
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  Cheesy Tortellini Casserole

  Cheesy Tortellini Casserole is like lasagna, minus all the time and effort. Just boil some tortellini, mix with tomato sauce, top with cheese, and bake until bubbly. Dinner is ready!
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  Creamy Dijon Mustard Chicken

  This chicken with creamy dijon mustard sauce is an easy and fast weeknight meal. The chicken cutlets and sauce are all cooked in the same skillet, making clean-up a breeze.
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  Greek Meatballs

  These Greek meatballs are great for a party appetizer! They're made with lamb and a handful of seasonings (orange zest! mint! garlic!), and rolled into perfect little bites. Eat with toothpicks and serve some yogurt dipping sauce on the side.
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  Avocado Tuna Salad

  Upgrade your lunch! This Avocado Tuna Salad uses creamy avocado instead of mayo for a fresh and easy twist on the classic. Red onion and celery add some crunch, while lemon juice gives it some zing.
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  Mexican Tostada

  Tostadas are meant to be messy! Pile them with your favorite toppings and dig in. These are made with a crispy fried corn tortilla topped with refried beans, grated cheese, chopped avocado and tomato, sliced lettuce, and salsa.
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  Lamb Curry

  Craving lamb curry? Make this recipe on the stovetop, in the slow cooker, or in the pressure cooker. Whatever you choose, slow cooking is the key to tender lamb in this dish. Make a pot of rice and dinner is served.
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  Lemon Tart

  Lemon Tart, anyone? With a buttery crust and a zingy lemon filling, this tart is ready for the dessert table! Serve it for Easter, Mother's Day, or anytime you need a special treat.
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  Edamame Avocado Dip

  Edamame meets avocado in this lightened-up dip recipe. Serve it as a party snack with pita chips or veggies, and save the leftover to spread on your sandwich the next day!
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  Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb

  This leg of lamb is butterflied for easy grilling and marinated with rosemary and garlic to give it great flavor. Make it for a big summer cook-out, or even for a twist on Easter dinner.
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  Easy Poached Eggs

  Here is how to make a perfectly poached egg, every time! With creamy yolks and firm whites, poached eggs are a breakfast on their own. You can also serve them over greens, topped with Hollandaise, in a grain bowl, or dozens of other ways.
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  Perfect Mashed Potatoes

  These heavenly mashed potatoes are made using buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, cream, butter, milk, salt, and pepper. This is a classic recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving, Easter, and everything in between!
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  Carrot Cake

  This Carrot Cake with pineapple and coconut is a family favorite, made every year for all sorts of celebrations from birthdays to Easter! Originally from the Silver Palate cookbook, we've made several changes to make it easier and tastier.
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  Saffron Rice Pilaf

  Saffron rice, an Indian rice pilaf seasoned with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, orange zest, pistachios, and almonds. Also called parsi pulao.
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  Hot Cross Buns

  Hot Cross Buns are a traditional Good Friday treat! These slightly sweet yeast-leavened buns are spiced with cinnamon and speckled with currants, citron, and orange zest.
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  Ham and Asparagus Quiche

  This Ham and Asparagus Quiche is terrific for a springtime brunch, Easter dinner, or even just a weeknight meal. Make it up to three days ahead and serve it room temperature or warmed up.
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  Classic Carrot Salad

  Try this traditional grated carrot salad with carrots, raisins, chopped apple and mayonnaise! It's one of the easiest salads to prepare, as well as being kid-friendly and good for you. Fantastic for Mother's Day, Easter, or picnic outdoors.
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  Tilapia with Olives, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes

  One of our favorite tilapia recipes! This quick and easy one-pan meal is cooks the tilapia with onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, and olives.
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  Classic Meatloaf

  BEST Meatloaf EVER! Learn to how to make meatloaf with ground beef, pork sausage, onion, celery, garlic, egg, parsley, and breadcrumbs. Homemade meatloaf is a staple. You'll want to keep this classic meatloaf recipe on hand.
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  Turkey Meatballs (That Aren’t Dry!)

  Best turkey meatballs ever! Made with ground turkey, mushrooms, onions, and a touch of mayo, they are tender, flavorful, and not at ALL dry!
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  Browned Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

  These chocolate chunk cookies are made using browned butter and chunks of milk chocolate. Browned butter is an extra step, but so worth it for these decadent chocolate chunk cookies.
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  Shrimp Risotto

  This simple shrimp risotto was inspired by a trip to Venice. It's made with tiny pink shrimp, shallots, parsley, and lemon zest. Super creamy! You'll think you're in Italy!
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  Baby Bok Choy with Cashews

  Bok choy is quick and easy! You can make bok choy that is simple yet delicious in just 15-minutes. All you need is baby bok choy, olive oil, garlic, green onions, and roasted, salted cashews.
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  Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

  This is the best broccoli cheese casserole ever. No exaggeration. It's made with just broccoli florets, bacon, cheddar cheese, milk, cream, and eggs.
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  Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce

  So easy! Penne pasta tossed with a simple tomato sauce with ground beef, onions, Italian seasoning, garlic, and basil. This penne pasta dish is a perfect, budget-friendly, midweek meal that everyone will love.
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  Grasshopper Pie

  Here is Grandma's favorite Grasshopper Pie. Her version is made with marshmallows in the filling (skip the gelatin!) and an Oreo cookie crust. A classic!
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  Corned Beef Hash

  Have leftover corned beef from St. Patrick's Day? Make this Corned Beef Hash! Chop up your corned beef and potatoes, fry with onions, and serve as a side or for breakfast with eggs!
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  Guinness Chocolate Brownies

  Guinness makes a batch of brownies extra rich and extra chocolatey! Make these for St. Patrick's Day or any day. They're a crowd-pleasing treat any time of year.
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  Colcannon

  Colcannon Potatoes are an Irish mashed potato recipe with mixed with greens and scallions and LOTS of butter and cream. You can't go wrong with this green-filled dish on St. Patrick's Day!
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  Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew

  Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew! Make this hearty, satisfying stew with chunks of beef, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and of course, Guinness stout. Perfect for everything from snow days to St. Patrick's Day.
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  Corned Beef and Cabbage

  Here's the BEST Corned Beef and Cabbage for your St. Patrick's Day Party! We give you 2-ways to make it—boiled in spiced water the traditional way or baked with cloves and sweet hot honey mustard. Either way is delicious.
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  Baked Potato Soup

  Love loaded baked potatoes? Then you'll love this baked potato soup! Top it with all the classic favorites like crispy bacon, sour cream, chives, and cheddar. This potato soup is a crowd pleaser.
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  Spicy Vegetarian Chili

  This is the BEST Vegetarian Chili! Make it with eggplant, plum tomatoes, onion, garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, jalapeños, white beans, kidney beans, and cilantro. With a vegetarian chili this good, you will never miss the meat!
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  Omelette in a Mug

  Need an easy omelette recipe? Try a microwave omelette! Learn how to cook eggs in the microwave, and you'll have an easy and delicious meal solution for busy days!
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  White Bean and Ham Soup

  Hearty White Bean and Ham Soup, perfect for cold winter days! White beans, ham shanks, onions, celery, carrots, garlic, Tabasco, and herbs make this delicious ham and bean soup a cool weather classic.
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  Mint Ricotta Stuffed Shells

  Stuff these shells with mint and ricotta, then bake them with Italian sausage and tomato sauce. They're amazing! These stuffed shells are perfect for a family meal or a potluck.
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  Chicken and Dumplings

  Here's how to make classic chicken and dumplings! Start with a hearty chicken and vegetable stew, then adding delicious homemade dumplings. Learn the trick to light and fluffy homemade dumplings that still hold together.
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  Chicken Pot Pie

  Here's a from-scratch Chicken Pot Pie adapted from Marshall Field's classic recipe. With a slow-cooked chicken, a creamy vegetable filling, and a handmade pie crust, this pot pie is the ultimate comfort food.
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  Lasagna

  This classic lasagna is made with an easy meat sauce as the base. Layer the sauce with noodles and cheese, then bake until bubbly! This is great for feeding a big family, and freezes well, too.
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  Chicken Tortilla Soup

  The BEST chicken tortilla soup! It's made with crispy fried strips of corn tortillas in a tomato-based Mexican soup with chicken stock, chiles, avocado, Jack cheese, cilantro and lime. Comfort food at its best.
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  Lemon Chicken

  This easy lemon chicken recipe is your ticket to an easy weeknight dinner! Not too lemony, just right. It's made with garlic, butter, lemon, thyme, and rosemary.
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  Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

  These chicken enchiladas are made with a tangy tomatillo salsa verde sauce! This is a fantastic recipe to serve a hungry crowd, whether it's Friday movie night, a pot-luck party, or just a weeknight dinner with your family.
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  Split Pea Soup

  Classic split pea soup! Dried split peas are cooked with ham hocks, onions, garlic, and leeks. This filling, hearty soup is perfect for cold winter days.
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  Black Bean Turkey Chili

  Here's an EASY chili recipe to add to your list! It's made with black beans and ground turkey, and only takes 15 minutes to throw together. Make it to warm you up on a chilly winter day or for your next Super Bowl party!
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  Twice Baked Potatoes

  When is the last time you had Twice Baked Potatoes?! Here are two variations on a classic recipe: one with a cheddar cheese and bacon stuffing, the other with a blue cheese and chives stuffing.
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  Slow Cooker Mexican Pulled Pork Tacos

  Try these pulled pork tacos made with slow cooker Mexican pulled pork! The pork is rubbed with spices, slow-cooked, shredded and served with tortillas in tacos or burritos. Slow cooker pork tacos will feed a crowd!
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  Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

  BEST homemade chicken noodle soup! This version is made from scratch, so it's light and nourishing. All the goodness from the chicken in one pot of soup. Just what you need to recover from a cold or the flu.
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  Chili Beans with Rice

  Chili beans are a quick way to get your chili fix! They're ready in under 45 minutes and are great served over rice for an easy weeknight meal. This version is made with ground beef and pinto beans.
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  Red Chili Chicken Enchiladas

  Our favorite red chili chicken enchiladas! Corn tortillas are dipped in red chili sauce to bake in the flavor in this easy chicken enchiladas recipe. Simple make-ahead midweek dinner. Reheats well for leftovers!
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  Refried Beans

  Here's how to make traditional Mexican refried beans, just like restaurants but even BETTER! Serve them as a side dish for any Mexican meal, turn them into a dip, or use them in burritos and quesadillas.
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  Hot Crab Dip

  This Hot Crab Dip is a MUST for your holiday party, Super Bowl party, or dinner party. Made with lump crab meat, cream cheese, and mayo. Make it ahead and then bake until bubbly when you're ready to serve!
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  7 Layer Bean Dip

  It's not a party without 7-layer Bean Dip! This one is made with hot refried beans and topped with cheddar cheese, chilies, tomatoes, avocados, sour cream, and sliced black olives. Serve with tortilla chips while the beans are still hot!
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  Minestrone Soup

  Minestrone soup is an Italian classic! This version is made with cannellini beans, chicken stock, cabbage, potato, zucchini, carrots, plum tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.
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  What’s in Season – January Produce Guide

  What's in season in January? Check out our seasonal January Produce Guide and recipes for recipes for lemons, oranges, grapefruit, beets, turnips, parsnips, celery root, cabbage, kale, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, butternut squash, and acorn squash
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  Ham and Potato Soup

  This hearty Ham and Potato Soup is made with a ham shank or leftover ham bone and russet potatoes. Perfect for chilly weather!
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  Quick and Easy Artichoke Dip

  Quick and EASY hot artichoke dip! It only takes 15 minutes to make, and it's such a crowd-pleaser. Make it with artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, and mayo!
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  Mexican Red Chili Sauce

  Here is an authentic Mexican red chili sauce, made with dried Ancho chilies or Pasilla chilies. It's perfect making tamales and enchiladas!
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  Gingerbread Men Cookies

  BEST Gingerbread Men Cookies! Deeply flavored with spices and molasses, tender or crispy depending on how long you bake them.
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  Broiled Lobster Tail with Brown Butter Sauce

  Throwing a fancy party? Broiled Lobster Tail should definitely be on the menu. This step-by-step guide will show you exactly what to do. Serve with an easy browned butter and toasted hazelnut sauce!
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  Candied Walnuts

  Walnuts. Sugar. That's pretty much all you need to make these Candied Walnuts! These crunchy caramelized nuts are a great party snack. You can also serve them in a salad or sprinkled over ice cream!
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  Simple Cauliflower Soup

  This simple cauliflower soup is made with just five ingredients, including salt! It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that's easy to dress up or down. Dinner is served!
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  Rolled Stuffed Flank Steak

  Butterflied flank steak that is marinated, rolled up with prosciutto, basil, Parmesan, and roasted bell peppers, and then roasted in the oven. Great for a party.
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  Southern Cornbread

  This savory cornbread recipe, or "Southern Cornbread," will teach you how to make cornbread with bacon drippings and then bake in a hot iron skillet.
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  Eggnog

  Homemade Eggnog is EASY to make! Plus, it doesn't have all the fillers of the store-bought stuff. Just cream, sugar, eggs, and spices. Enjoy it spiked or without alcohol for a kid-friendly version.
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  Bloody Mary

  Get your brunch on with a Bloody Mary! Or skip the vodka and make it a Virgin Mary. Just the thing for brunch or soothing a hangover.
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  Eggnog Ice Cream

  Homemade eggnog ice cream, with egg yolks, cream, milk, sugar, and eggnog spices.
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  Swedish Meatballs

  The BEST Swedish meatballs recipe! Made from a mixture of beef and pork, flavored with nutmeg and cardamom and served with a tasty Swedish Meatball sauce.
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  Chocolate Ganache Torte

  This over-the-top rich chocolate ganache torte is made with two pounds of chocolate, a stick of butter, and a cup of cream. It earns being called Death-By-Chocolate!
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  Honey Mulled Wine

  Get into the holiday spirit with Honey Mulled Wine! This red wine is sweetened with honey and spiced with cinnamon. It's an easy (and easy to love) winter warmer.
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  Coconut Macaroons

  Coconut macaroons! These sweet coconut cookies are slightly crunchy on the outside, but soft and chewy on the inside, with a secret ingredient to make them extra smooth!
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  Gingersnap Cookies

  Best Gingersnap Cookies ever! These ultra-thin gingersnap cookies are made with molasses and ground ginger, and baked until lightly browned and crispy.
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  Caramel Sauce

  Homemade Caramel Sauce is EASY to make! Takes only 10 minutes, and all you need is sugar, butter, and cream. Spoon it over ice cream, swirl it into brownies, or add it to your morning coffee!
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  Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes

  Mashed sweet potatoes are great, but add a little bourbon and they become outright decadent! Make this easy side dish for Thanksgiving or a holiday party this year.
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  Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Smoked Mozzarella

  Pasta with a tomato sauce with Italian turkey sausage and smoked mozzarella cheese.
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  2019 Brunch Calendar from Simply Recipes and Wild Ink Press

  Great gift idea! Letterpress printed, illustrated 2019 Brunch Calendar from Simply Recipes and Wild Ink Press
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  What’s in Season – December Produce Guide

  What's in season in December? Check out our seasonal December Produce Guide and recipes for lemons, mushrooms, beets, butternut squash, collards, kale, and cauliflower.
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  Perfect Cheesecake

  Say hello to your new favorite cheesecake recipe! This is a classic New York cheesecake, baked in the oven. A water bath, plus lots of tips and guidance, help you make the best, silkiest, creamiest cheesecake EVER.
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  Homemade Tartar Sauce

  How to make tartar sauce with mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, mustard, shallots, scallions, Tabasco and lemon juice. Perfect with fish or crab cakes.
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  Sausage Breakfast Casserole

  EASY sausage breakfast casserole! Made with eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, cubed day old bread, and Italian pork sausage. Perfect brunch casserole!
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  Black Bean Soup

  This hearty black bean soup is what you need on a cold and dreary day! Made with ham shanks, sweet potatoes, bell pepper, onion, cumin, and chili. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and avocado.
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  Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

  Don't stress over mashed potatoes, make them ahead! These extra-rich make-ahead mashed potatoes can be kept refrigerated or frozen, and then reheated when you're ready to eat.
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  Ginger Almond Biscotti

  Ginger almond biscotti cookie recipe with ginger and toasted almonds, as well as cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and all spice. Perfect for dipping in coffee.
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  Turkey White Chili

  If you have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, make this White Turkey Chili! It's made with white beans, green chilis, garlic, and of course, turkey. A winning combination that's sure to warm you up on a chilly winter night.
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  Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Topping

  Holiday sweet potato pie with a pecan topping. Dense and sweet filling with sweet potatoes, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla, and bourbon. Topped with candied pecan topping. Delicious!
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  Mom’s Roast Turkey

  My mother's tried and true roast turkey recipe. How to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving. Best way? Roast it Breast-side Down!
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  Apple Cranberry Pie

  This apple cranberry pie is one of our favorite pies to make for Thanksgiving or the holidays! Flaky buttery crust, spiced apples mixed with dried cranberries and brandy.
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  Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

  Don't throw away the pumpkin seeds from your pumpkin! Roast them for a delicious healthy Halloween snack.
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  Cranberry Sauce

  Classic, easy and delicious homemade Thanksgiving cranberry sauce! Here's how to make cranberry sauce from scratch. It's so EASY! Perfect with turkey.
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  Creamed Spinach with Bacon

  Love spinach? So do we! This easy side dish is made with BACON and a creamy béchamel sauce. This makes a great side with roast chicken, seared fish, or a holiday dinner.
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  Pumpkin Waffles

  Pumpkin Waffles are such a fun treat when the weather starts getting chilly! These are spiced with the warming flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. Drizzle with warm maple syrup and serve with apple sauce for the perfect fall breakfast.
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  Chiffon Pumpkin Pie

  Pumpkin pie lovers, take note! This Pumpkin Chiffon Pie has a gingersnap crust and a light, pudding-like filling. It's a fun and elegant riff on the classic pie, and sure to become a favorite.
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  Roasted Sweet Potato Soup

  EASY roasted sweet potato soup! With shallots, cumin, thyme, and stock. Swirl in a little sour cream or yogurt and serve with some crusty bread. It's a light meal on its own, or serve it alongside roast chicken or a hearty salad!