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Maple Glazed Turkey Breast Recipe
This Maple Glazed Turkey Breast Recipe cooks up moist and tender, with layers of maple goodness. The skin is crisped to golden perfection, and prepared with a garlic and pepper dry rub, before being basted with a sweet and spicy maple glaze.
French Lemon Tart
Simple elegance defines this luscious French Lemon Tart with a buttery tart shell baked around a silky lemon curd. It's a dessert for all seasons!. Preheat oven 400 degrees F. Sift the flour into a large bowl and cut the butter into pieces and add to the flour.
Oven Fried Calamari
Fried Calamari is getting a healthier reboot. Bursting with flavor and crunch this oven fried version is even more delicious!. Fried, baked, or tossed in a salad, calamari is a staple of Italian cuisine – and to an extent the entire Mediterranean. And for good reason. It’s delicious! Fried and Baked calamari, however, is probably the most recognizable “Calamari,” being a staple of Italian restaurants and pizzerias everywhere from coast to coast – usually paired with a spicy marinara.
Patty Melts
Buttery, crisp, oozing with cheese and lots of flavor, these Patty Melts will soon be your new favorite way to enjoy a burger. I was introduced to a version of today’s recipe many years ago while I was working at a local diner here on Long Island. Dubbed ‘Patty Melt,’ the place served a ‘smashed burger’ on rye with a thick slab of cheese and an overly generous pile of grilled onions. Positively dripping with fat and grease, with cheese and onions oozing out the sides, the ‘patty melt’ was precisely the kind of ‘caution to the wind’ carnivorous indulgence that you would expect to find in a ‘burger-and-beer’ joint owned by a guy nicknamed ‘Tank.’
Easy Zucchini and Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe
This seasonal dessert is an indulgent combination of zucchini and pumpkin, in the rich lusciousness of a yellow cake bundt, finished off with a decadent crumb topping. What sets this bundt cake apart is the combination of these two vegetables that contribute to its incredibly moist and tender texture, making it a standout seasonal treat. Paired with a simple coffee or a dollop of homemade ice cream, this cake is an irresistible delight for any occasion. Best of all, bringing this cake together is a breeze, requiring only simple prep methods and the simplest of ingredients.
Brown Butter & Herb Pasta
As we ease ourselves into Fall, we're sharing some of our favorite transitional recipes that utilize the flavorful comforts of fall mixed with the remaining freshness of summer. Enter today's recipe where rich browned butter is seasoned with notes of citrus, tossed with pasta and sweet peas, then topped with toasted walnuts and breadcrumbs.
Rosemary Potato Crisps
Today we’re preparing a batch of homemade rosemary potato chips. Savory, crispy, super simple to put together, and always a crowd pleaser, these chips pair great with things like steaks, burgers, or hardy breakfasts, or as a side to a larger antipasto.
Miso Marinated Salmon
A perfectly cooked piece of salmon is one of my absolute favorite things in the world. Hardy, flaky, and lusciously moist throughout, salmon is a delight on its own, but if you’re looking for a recipe that takes our favorite pink fish to new heights, today’s Miso Marinated Salmon has got you covered.
Gemelli with Peas & Pancetta
Today we’re preparing a pasta topped with a light wine and tomato sauce prepared with pancetta, anchovies, and garlic. This is a super simple yet flavorfully complex pastas recipe, that's light yet satisfying for those nights when you’re in the mood for just a touch of ‘sophistication.’
Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts
These Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts are a quintessential autumn treat. Whether you make them for dessert or indulge in one for breakfast- they evoke the comforts of the season. Best of all, they're baked not fried, and keep for days so you can have a little treat throughout the week.
Fresh Pasta with Breadcrumbs & Tomato Sauce
Homemade Pasta. At the risk of painting with an overly broad brush, I’d wager that almost anyone who grew up with Italian-immigrant parents has some variation of the “pasta hanging in the laundry room” memory – and I’m certainly no exception.
Layered Chocolate Chip Cookies
Buttery and crisp, these Layered Chocolate Chip Cookies will literally melt in your mouth. Reminiscent to those favorite bakery-style cookies, they are pinnacle of perfection. I've learned over the years as a baker that Chocolate Chip Cookies are the equivalent to an Italian's pot of sauce. Ask anyone and they will tell you theirs is the best. Versatile, multi-dimensional, and let's be frank, there is no 'right' way to making a delicious cookie...or pot of sauce. Bold words to throw out there, especially into a community of passionate foodies, but deep down we all know it's true.
Pork and Peanut Sauce Wraps
Are you looking for a delicious but simple recipe for your next luncheon gathering? Or maybe you’re looking for a recipe that pairs deliciously with things like spring rolls, dumplings, and miso soup? If so, today’s Pork and Peanut Sauce Wraps have got you covered. Combining seared marinated pork strips, a spicy peanut sauce, and rice wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, this is one recipe I can guarantee will be your new favorite.
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
Thanksgiving is a time-honored tradition filled with warmth, gratitude, and, of course, a feast that often centers around the iconic turkey. While the whole roasted turkey has been a staple on Thanksgiving tables for generations, there's a delightful and convenient twist that will ease the stress of early morning prep so you can enjoy your holiday with friends and family. Enter today's Herb Roasted Turkey Breast. We're going to quickly dive into the reasons why this succulent and flavorful alternative is becoming a go-to choice for those looking to simplify their Thanksgiving preparations without compromising on taste.
Apple Granola Muffins
As the name implies, these are meant to keep the morning as the part of the day to charge up, set a good mindset, and head off into the daily unknown as prepared as possible. Now, while I’ve been known to enjoy a yogurt and fruit as a means of ‘healthful’ eating in the morning, such cold fare really doesn’t cut it once the temperatures drop and fall sets in. On the contrary, for me at least, that’s basically an exercise in masochism.
Boneless Roasted Fresh Ham with Garlic Rub
This Boneless Roasted Fresh Ham Recipe with Garlic Rub is cooked to crisp and golden perfection and makes for a beautiful presentation. Are you looking for a classic Sunday roast recipe? Or a centerpiece for a special occasion that serves alongside all of the usual favorites like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or pasta? If so, our Roasted Fresh Ham has got you covered.
Cauliflower Fritters with Wasabi Mayo
These Cauliflower Fritters with Wasabi Mayo Sauce are a lovely addition to any appetizer spread and serve deliciously alongside main courses such as stir-fry, kebabs, or seared pork chops. Crispy on the outside, with a moist and savory interior, coupled with the spicy creaminess of the wasabi mayo, these fritters are easily one of my favorite ways to fry veggies at home. What’s more, the wasabi mayo couldn’t be simpler to make and also pairs deliciously with things like egg rolls, spring rolls, or crispy rice.
A Comprehensive Guide to Food Shopping
Whether you love or dread the process of stocking a wheeler, food shopping is a necessity. We all need to eat, and we all need the various household products that fuel not only our bodies but also our modern homes. These vast emporiums that are our modern supermarkets, however, can be daunting for first-time shoppers and beginner home chefs.
Cake Fudge Bars
Rich and decadent, these bars are a sublime cross between cake and fudge evoking sweet childhood memories. The base to these is a cake fudge layer. It's thick yet chewy, and uniquely packed with sprinkles and white chocolate morsels. It's then cloaked in a layer of melted chocolate. Now you can serve these immediately while the chocolate is still gooey or let them chill for a bit in the fridge to let the top layer set. Either way, they'll melt in your mouth.
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