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Continue reading →: Mai Tai Cocktail
A fruity tropical cocktail with orange, pineapple, lime, and two kinds of rum, finished with grenadine. Ingredients 3 oz. orange juice 3 oz. pineapple juice 3 oz. triple sec 1.5 oz. white rum 1.5 oz. dark rum (not spiced) Splash of lime juice Splash of grenadine Optional: 1.5 oz. orgeat…
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Continue reading →: Deli Style Chicken Salad
Tender chicken, crunchy celery, and a creamy Dijon dressing make this deli-style chicken salad perfect for sandwiches. Ingredients 3 large boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2-2 lb) 2 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon chicken base 1/2 cup finely diced celery 1/4 cup finely diced onion 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to…
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Continue reading →: Butter Chicken with Pasta
Tender spiced chicken in a creamy curry sauce, served with pasta for a hearty, flavorful dinner. Ingredients Chicken Marinade ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or ½ cup sour cream + 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. turmeric 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. ground ginger 2 tsp. garam masala ¼ tsp. cayenne…
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Continue reading →: Borscht
A hearty beet and beef soup with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots simmered in a savory broth. Ingredients 1 Tbsp. oil 1 ½ to 2 lbs. of beef; cuts like top or bottom round work well 1 large onion, diced 3 beets, peeled 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled 3 large carrots,…
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Continue reading →: Cheesy Beef & Pasta (like homemade hamburger helper!)
A cozy one-pot dinner with ground beef, tender pasta, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 onion, finely chopped (yellow or white) 2 Tbsp. tomato paste 4 cups beef broth (or 4 cups water with 4 tsp. beef bouillon) 8 oz. small pasta such as shells, macaroni…
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Continue reading →: Cheesy Potatoes
Creamy, cheesy hash brown potatoes baked into a rich, comforting side dish for family dinners and gatherings. Ingredients 30-32 oz. frozen hash browns, shredded or cubed, thawed (set the bag out for about one hour before you get going) 1 stick butter, melted 1 – 10.5 oz. condensed cream of…
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Continue reading →: Classic Chili
A hearty classic chili with ground beef, tomatoes, kidney beans, and warm spices. Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed 1 – 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes 1 – 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes…
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Continue reading →: Mom’s Dinner Rolls
Soft, fluffy homemade dinner rolls with a lightly sweet flavor and golden crust. Ingredients 1 egg at room temp. plus enough very warm water (110°) to equal 1 cup 1 tsp. lemon juice (sub with white vinegar if needed) 2 Tbsp. neutral oil such as avocado, canola 1/3 cup brown…
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Continue reading →: Parmesan Risotto
Creamy Parmesan risotto made with Arborio rice, broth, butter, and a splash of white wine. Ingredients 3 ½ cups chicken broth 2 Tbsp. butter 2 tsp. dried minced onion 1 tsp. instant garlic or 1 clove, minced 1 cup Arborio rice ½ cup dry white wine (I use Pinot Grigio)…
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Continue reading →: Mom’s Mac & Cheese
Rich and creamy homemade macaroni and cheese with tender pasta and a smooth, cheesy sauce. Ingredients 8 oz. (half a box) of pasta (macaroni, shells, or cavatappi are our favorite picks!) 2 Tbsp. butter (I use salted) 2 Tbsp. flour ½ cup heavy cream (or 2 Tbsp. melted butter, then…
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