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Almond Shortbread Cookies

Almond Shortbread Cookies! For the holidays or "just because." Made with a mix of almond flour and regular flour, and topped with sliced almonds for even more almond flavor.
Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic, Herbs, and Parmesan

Simple angel hair pasta side, with olive oil, garlic, herbs and Parmesan. Easy! Cooks in 10 minutes.
Apple Slab Pie

Apple Slab Pie! The perfect dessert for a crowd, plus more flaky crust in every bite. Use a mix of apples for best flavor. Great for apple-picking parties, Thanksgiving, or holiday gatherings.
Apple Walnut Gorgonzola Turnovers

Puff pastry mini-turnovers with a filling of apples, walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese, honey, and thyme.
Artichoke Soup

Refined and delicious artichoke soup, made from the hearts of fresh globe artichokes, leeks, shallots, yukon gold potatoes, stock, a little cream, and herbs.
Asparagus Artichoke Breakfast Casserole

Asparagus and artichoke breakfast casserole with bacon, cheddar cheese, rustic bread, milk and egg. Perfect for a Sunday brunch!
Asparagus Quiche with Fontina Cheese

This asparagus quiche with fontina cheese is perfect for Easter brunch or a spring meal. The secret to really creamy quiche? Heavy cream!
Autumn Tabbouleh with Cauliflower, Carrots, and Golden Beets

Autumn Tabbouleh is the perfect make-ahead side dish! With cauliflower, carrots, and golden beets. 30 minute prep.
Baked Blueberry French Toast Casserole

You get the best of both worlds with this baked blueberry French toast casserole: sweet custard middles with a crispy topping! Assemble and bake right away, or make it ahead and look forward to a brunch feast.
Baked Vegetable and Cream Cheese Wontons

Easy vegetable and cream cheese baked wontons! Big crowd-pleaser and no need for deep-frying. Can be prepped and frozen ahead.
Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti - classic Italian American comfort food of pasta baked with sausage, tomato sauce and all kinds of gooey, yummy cheeses. So EASY and so good!
Bakery-Style Cinnamon Rolls

These Bakery-Style Cinnamon Rolls are so soft and fluffy! Topped with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. A make-ahead dough breaks up the work.
BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowl

Make-ahead BBQ Chicken Burrito Bowl with corn, black beans, and pico de gallo. Great for lunch or dinner during busy weeks!
Beef Bouillon Soup from Oxtails

Highly flavorful beef bouillon soup made from beef oxtails.
Borscht

Delicious borscht soup made with fresh red beets, beef shank, onions, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, dill, and sour cream.
Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

Outrageously good homemade barbecue sauce with molasses, chili, onion, lemon juice, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and bourbon.
Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms

Easiest stuffed mushrooms ever, creminis stuffed with herbed Boursin cheese, topped with smoked paprika.
Braised Marinated Artichokes

Artichokes braised in white wine and olive oil with shallots, garlic, parsley, and mint.
Braised Red Cabbage with Chestnuts

Sweet and sour red cabbage, cooked with bacon, apples, onions, and roasted chestnuts. Great holiday side!
Broccoli Cheddar Bites

Cheesy baked broccoli snacks, great for a brunch, kid-friendly lunch, or party!
Broccoli Slaw with Cranberry Orange Dressing

Broccoli slaw, a coleslaw made with broccoli stems, cabbage, and carrots, with a tangy cranberry orange dressing.
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

Bruschetta with tomato and basil! Chopped fresh tomatoes with garlic, basil, olive oil, and vinegar, served on toasted slices of French or Italian bread.
Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Bake

Simple EASY butternut squash, apple, and cranberry bake recipe! Perfect for a holiday feast.
Cheesy Jalapeño Pull Bread

Rustic loaf bread, cross hatched and stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, pickled jalapeños and green onions, baked until all melty. Yum!
Cherry Almond Granola with Vanilla Crumbles

Crunchy vanilla crumbles make this cherry almond granola extra special. They're not hard to make and they add a salty-sweet crunch to every bite. Time to up your breakfast game!
Cherry Tomato Orzo Salad

Orzo Salad - A fresh Greek-inspired summer salad with cherry tomatoes, orzo pasta, cucumbers, feta cheese, oregano and green onions, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice. This quick and easy orzo salad is a delicious addition to a summer BBQ.