




Nonstickcookingspray
1tablespoonmilkorcream ¼cupoftornspinach
2tablespoonsshreddedcheddarcheese
1-2tablespoonschoppedhamorsmoked turkey
2eggs
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper,to taste
Spraya16-ounce,microwave-safeglassjar withnonstickcookingspray Addthemilk, spinach,cheese,andhamtothejar.You candothispartthenightbefore.
Crackthetwoeggsintothejar Seasonwith saltandpepper,thenplacethelidbackon andshakevigorouslyfor20-30seconds, untiltheeggsarepaleyellow.Removethe lidandmicrowavefor90seconds.
Carefullyremovefromthemicrowaveand checkfordoneness.
Returntothemicrowavefor15-30seconds tofinishcookingasneeded
Turnoutontoplateoreatwarm,rightfrom thejar.
1cupall-purposeflour
2tablespoonssugar
1tablespoon,plus1teaspoon,ground cinnamon,divided
1teaspoongroundnutmeg
1teaspoongroundginger
½teaspoongroundallspice
¼teaspoonsalt
1cupgranulatedsugar
½cupunsaltedbutter
1cupwater
1teaspoonsalt
3eggsatroomtemperature
Store-boughtchocolatesauce,toserve
Inalargebowl,whisktheflour,2tablespoonssugar,1 teaspooncinnamon,nutmeg,ginger,allspiceand salt Setaside Inasmallbowl,combinethecupof sugarandremainingcinnamon.
Placethebutterandwaterinamediumsaucepan andbringtoasimmer.Removefromtheheat,addin theflourmixture,andstiruntilthemixturepullsaway fromthesidesofthepan,about2minutes.Addthe eggs,1atatime,andmakesurethateacheggisfully incorporatedbeforeaddingthenext. Heatawaffleiron.
Spraythepreheatedwaffleironwithcookingspray
Usinganicecreamscoop,scoopthechurrodough ontothewaffleironandclosetocookuntilthewaffle isgoldenandcrispy Removefromthewaffleiron, sprinklewithcinnamonsugar,andsetaside
Continuemakingwaffleswiththeremainingdough Drizzlethefinishedwaffleswithchocolatesauce.
FAVORITE BREAKFAST
For the Pancake Rings
1cuppancakemix,yourfavorite
1egg
½cupmilk
1teaspoonpumpkinpiespice
Zestofhalfalemon
3GrannySmithapples,peeledandcored
2tablespoonsbutter
For the Apple Cider Syrup
2cupsapplecider
Zestandjuiceofhalfalemon
1pinchgroundcinnamon
FAVORITE BREAKFAST
Addapplecider,lemonzestandjuice,and cinnamontoasaucepanandbringtoaboil. Reducetheliquidbyhalf,toasyrupy consistency Setasidetocool
Inalargebowl,addpancakemix,egg,and milk,andwhiskuntilsmooth Addpumpkin piespiceandthezestofhalfalemon.Mixto combine.Setaside.
Cutapplescrosswisein1-inchslices Preheatagriddleornonstickpanover medium-highheat.
Addatablespoonofbutteratatimeto greasethegriddle,orusecookingspray. Usingatoothpickor2forks,dipappleslices intobatter.Placeslicesonthegriddleand cookuntilgoldenbrown.Flipandcookon theothersideuntilgoldenbrown Servehot withAppleCiderSyrup.
FAVORITE APPETIZER
2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,finelychopped 1carrot,peeled,finelychopped 1ribcelery,peeled,finelychopped ½poundground(50%whitemeat50%dark meat)
⅓cupFranksRedHotSauce 1-9-ozstoreboughtpretzelbites(thawed) 1cupmozzarella,¼inchcubes ½cupbluecheesecrumbles ¼cupscallions,cutthinonabias Saltandpeppertotaste
FAVORITE APPETIZER
Directions
Preheattheovento400F.Lineabaking sheetwithparchmentpaper
Inapanovermedium-highheat,warmthe oliveoil Addtheonion,cookuntil translucent,about2-3minutes.Addthe carrotandcelery,cookingforanother2 minutes
Stirintheturkey,breakingthemeatupinto smallpieces.Continuebrowninguntilturkey iscookedthrough,about5-6minutes
Seasonwithsaltandpepper.Stirinthehot sauceuntileverythingisthoroughlycoated. Removefromheatandcool
Slice⅛-inchoffthetopsofeachpretzelbite. Save
Usingyourfingersortheendofasmall spoon,createaholethroughthetopsand presstheinsidesofeachpretzelbite, formingapocketofspace.Place1 mozzarellasquareintothebottomofeach, thenfill¾fullwiththeturkeymixture Top withthebluecheesecrumble.
Putthecuttopontopofthebluecheese. Placethestuffedpretzelsontotheprepared bakingsheet,putintotheovenandbakefor 5-6minutesuntilmeltyandgooey
Removefromovenandtopwithscallions Serve!!
Getcreative TryMexican themedpretzelbiteswith groundbeef,salsaand cheddarcheese.
Ingredients
4ozcreamcheese,roomtemperature
2ozmayo
1clovegarlic
1/8tspcayenne
1tspsalt
1roastedredpepper,peeled,seededand chopped(about¾cup)
8ozsharpcheddar,grated
8ozMontereyJack,grated
Ingredients
Inthebowlofastandingmixer(NOTafood processor),combinecreamcheese,mayo, garlic,cayenneandsaltonlowspeed Mixuntilthoroughlyblendedandsmooth. Addtheroastedredpeppersandcontinue tomixuntilwellincorporated Withthemixeronlow,graduallyaddthe shreddedcheeses.Mixonmediumspeed untilblended,notstringy Placemixtureinanairtightcontainer.Chill.
FAVORITE SIDE DISH
3poundsrussetpotatoes,scrubbedclean andcutinto
½-inch-thickfries
Canolaoil,forfrying3tablespoonsparsley, chopped
2tablespoonsrosemary,chopped
2tablespoonsthyme,chopped
Salt,totaste
Freshlycrackedblackpepper
2tablespoonsbutter
1shallot,minced
2garliccloves,minced
2tablespoonsflour
½teaspooncayennepepper
2cupsmilk
1poundagedwhitecheddarcheese, shredded
Salt,totaste
Freshlycrackedblackpepper
Heatoilto300°F.
Workinginbatches,frypotatoesfor6 minutesat300°F Removeanddrainona coolingrackoverarimmedbakingsheet. Increaseoiltemperatureto365°F. Workinginbatches,frythepar-cooked potatoesfor5-6minutesuntilrichgolden andcrispy Removetoapapertowel-lined plate.
Immediatelyseasonwithherbs,salt,and pepper
Servehotwithagedcheddardip.
Heatasaucepotovermediumwithbutter. Addtheshallot,seasonwithsalt,andcook untiltranslucent,about3minutes.Addthe garlicandcookjustuntilfragrant.
Sprinkleintheflourandcayennepepper, andstirtoformawetpaste.
Stirinthemilk,whiskingvigorouslytotryto avoidlumps Seasonwithsaltandpepper Cookforabout5-6minutesoruntilslightly thickened
Removefromheatandstirinthecheese, adjustingseasoningtotaste. Thisdipcanbemadeafewdaysin advanceandstoredinthefridge.
½cupoliveoil
2mediumonions,diced
1/2cupclovesgarlic,thinlysliced 2teaspoonsredpepperflakes
2tablespoonssmokedpaprika
2tablespoonsapplecidervinegar 2cupswater
5poundscollardgreens
1½tablespoonsKoshersalt
Inalargepot,sautéonionsuntil translucent,thenaddgarlicandredpepper flakes Seasonwithsalt Cookforanother2 minutes.
Addsmokedpaprikaandcookforan additional2minutes Addthevinegarand allowittomellowbeforeaddingthewater, about2minutes.
Bringtoaboiloverhighheat,thenreduce theheattosimmerforatleast20minutes. Meanwhile,preparethegreensbystacking onebunchofgreensatatimelikecards;roll thestacktightlyintoacigarshape;cutthe greenslengthwise¾ofthewaydown (keepingthestemsandbaseofthegreens intact);thencutinto1/4-inchwidepieces.
Washthegreens NOTE:Noneedtospindry Addtheslicedgreenstothepotandsimmer untiltender,about45minutes,stirring occasionally Addmoreliquid,ifnecessary Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Serve hot
8tablespoons(4ounces)unsaltedbutter, verycold,plusmore;forthepan
2½cupsall-purposeflour,plusmorefor shapingthedough
1tablespoonbakingpowder
1teaspoonbakingsoda
1tablespoonsugar
1teaspoonsalt
2tablespoonstrans-fat-freevegetable shortening
1½cupscoldbuttermilk
Butterahalf-sheetpanorcookiesheet. Tomakethedoughwithafoodprocessor: Combinetheflour,bakingpowder,sugar, salt,andbakingsodainthebowlofafood processorfittedwiththebladeattachment Pulseafewtimes,untilwellmixed Addthe shorteningandpulseuntilfinecrumbsform. Switchtothegratingdiskattachmentwith themachinerunning,pushthefrozenbutter throughthefeedtube.
Transferthemixturetoalargebowlandtoss tomakesureallthebuttershedsarecoated andtheflourycrumbsform.Addthe buttermilkandfoldinusingarubber spatula,runningtheflatofitthroughthe centerofthemixtureandthenaroundthe edgewhileyourotatethebowl Keepatit, beingasgentleaspossible,untilthedry ingredientsareevenlymoistened
Tomakethedoughbyhand:Combineflour, bakingpowder,sugar,salt,andbakingsodain alargebowlwithanopenhand,usingyour fingersasawhisk.Addtheshorteninganduse yourfingertipstopinchitcompletelyintothe flouruntilthemixtureresemblescoarse crumbs.
Usingaboxgrater,gratethefrozenbutteron thelargeholesintotheflour.Tossuntilallthe piecesarecoated.Addthebuttermilktothe flourmixture.Usingyourhandasaspatula, gentlymixuntiltherearenodrybitsofflour left Thedoughwillbesticky
Lightlycoatyourworksurfacewithnonstick cookingspray,thenflour (thespraykeepsthe flourinplace)
Turnthedoughoutontothelightlyfloured surfaceandgentlypatintoa½inchthick rectangle Sprinklethedoughwiththeflour, thenfolditinthirdslikealetter Repeatthe patting,sprinkling,andfoldingtwice,rotating thedough90degreeseachtime.Patthe doughto¾thickness.Itshouldnolongerbe sticky.
Floura2-inchbiscuitcutterandpressit straightdownintothedough.Transferthe roundtothepreparedpan,placingthebottom sideup.Repeat,cuttingtheroundsasclose togetheraspossibleandspacingthem1inch apartonthepan Stackthescraps,patto¾–inchthickness,andcutagain Refrigeratethe roundsuntilcold,atleast15minutes Preheattheovento450°F
Bakeuntilthetopsaregoldenbrownandcrisp, about16minutes Letcoolforfiveminuteson thepanbeforeservinghot
2SweetPotatoes
3/4CupGranulatedsugar
6TbspUnsaltedbutter(cutintopats)
1TspCinnamon
PinchofSalt
1piecePuffpastry(storebought)
1CupMascarpone
1/2CupConfectioner'ssugar
½teaspoonlemonzest
Directions
Preheatovento375°F
Placesweetpotatoesinamicrowaveand cookfor6minutesonhigh.Allowtocool slightlybeforeremoving
Carefullypeelthesweetpotatoesandcutin halflengthwise Thencut1/4inchthickslices crosswise.Setaside.
Heataskilletovermedium.Sprinkleinthe sugartocoatthebottomofthepan Allow sugartocookfor1minuteoverheatuntilit startstoturngolden.Gentlyswirlthepanso therawsugarbeginstocook Oncethe sugarhasmeltedandiscaramelincolor, about3minutestotal,addthepatsofbutter quickly Swirlthepanagaintoincorporate butter.Sprinkleincinnamonandsalt. Removepanfromheatandbegintoaddthe sweetpotatoes.
Useanoffsetspatulatolifteachsweet potatohalfatonce Placealongedgeofpan andpressgentlytospreadlayersintoa closeshingle.Repeatwithremainingsweet potatotoformconcentriccirclesofshingled sweetpotato.Laypuffpastryoverpan tuckingedgesintopan.
Placeskilletintoovenandbakefor35-40 minutesoruntilpuffpastryisgoldenbrown. Meanwhile,whiptogetherthemascarpone ,confectioner'ssugarandlemonzestuntil fullycombined.
Removefromovenandallowtocoolslightly. carefullyplacelargeplateorplatterupside downoverpanmakingsureitcoverspan completely Flippanandplateandplace plateoncounter.Carefullyremovepanto revealtarte.
Servewithsweetenedmascarpone
AtarteTatinisapastrywherethefruitis caramelizedbeforebeingbaked
Koshersaltandfreshlygroundblackpepper, totaste5boneless,skinlesschickenbreasts, poundedto¼-inchthickness
2cupsall-purposeflour
4eggs,beaten
2cupsvegetableoil
FORTHEGRAVY:
3-4tablespoonsoffryingoilfromchicken
3-4tablespoonsofdredgingflour
2cupschickenstock
½cupmilk
2sprigsthyme
Seasonthechickenwithsaltandpepper. Seasontheflourwithsaltandpepper Whisk tocombine.
Dredgethepoundedchickenbreastsinthe flour,shakeofftheexcess,thendredgein theeggs.
Dredgeagainintheflourandthensetaside onaplattertorestfor10minutes
Preheatalargecastironskilletandaddoil. Placeovermedium-highheat
Addthechickeninbatchessoasnotto overcrowdthepan.Cookthechickenon bothsidesuntilgoldenbrownandcooked through,about3-4minutesperside.
Removethechickentoapapertowel-lined platetodrainexcessoil Seasonwithsalt andpepperimmediately.
Onceyou'vecookedallofthechicken,drain offalmostalltheoil,leaving3-4 tablespoonsinthepan.Returnthepanto thestoveovermedium-highheat
Use3-4tablespoonsofflourfromthe dredgingflour.Whiskintotheoilandcook untiltheflourislightbrownandhasasandy consistency.
Slowlywhiskinthechickenstockandbring toaboil Whiskconstantly,reducingthe heattoasimmer.Oncethegravybeginsto thicken,addthemilkandthyme.Continue towhiskuntilthegravyisthickandcoats thebackofaspoon.Tasteandadjust seasoning
Removethymesprigsbeforeserving. Servethegravyoverthechicken-fried chicken
½poundmacaroninoodles
1½cupshalf-and-half
4ouncescreamcheese(halfastick),cut intosmallpieces
1teaspoonpaprika
1tablespoonDijon
1teaspooncayennepepper
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonblackpepper
1egg
2cupscheddarcheese,grated 2cupspepperjackcheese,grated
Cooknoodles3minuteslesstimethan packageinstructions.
Inamixingbowl,combinehalf-and-half, creamcheese,paprika,Dijon,cayenne,salt, pepper,andegg.Whisktocombine.
Putcookedpastaintotheslowcooker Add gratedcheesesandmixtogether.Pouregg andcreammixtureoverthepasta(liquid shouldcovermostofthepasta)
Cookonlowfor4-6hours.
FAVORITE MAIN DISH
1tablespoongarlicpowder
1tablespoononionpowder
1tablespoonChinesefive-spicepowder
2teaspoonsgranulatedsugar
2teaspoonskoshersalt
2slabsofbabybackribs
¼cupapplecidervinegar
Vegetableoil
1smallyellowonionor1largeshallot,finely chopped
2garliccloves,minced
1tablespoonfreshginger,minced
¼cupbrownsugar
¼cupketchup
2tablespoonshoney
¼cuplow-sodiumsoysauce
1tablespoonsesameoil
1tablespoonchilisauce
2tablespoonssriracha
Preheattheovento350°F.
Inasmallbowl,stirtogetherthespices, sugar,andsalt Rubtheribswiththe mixture,makingsuretocoatcompletely. Placetheribsonalargepieceoffoiland foldtoformaseamalongthetopand edges.Bakefor50minutes.Carefullyopen thefoilandpourintheapplecider Resealthefoilandcontinuetobakefor50 moreminutes.
Servewiththesauce
Heatalargesaucepanovermediumheat withafewtablespoonsofvegetableoil Sautétheonionuntiltranslucent,about2 minutes,thenaddthegarlicandgingerand cookuntilfragrant.Addtheremaining ingredientsexceptthesrirachaandstirto combine Bringmixturetoaboilandreduce toasimmer.Cookfor5minutesoruntil saucehasthickened.
Removefromheat,stirinsriracha,andallow alltocooluntilreadytoserve.Saucecanbe madeuptoaweekinadvanceandstoredin thefridge
3tablespoonsextra-virginoliveoil
2mediumyellowonions,½-inchdice
2carrots,cutinhalflengthwise,andthen into½-inch-thickhalf-moons
3celeryribs,cutinhalflengthwise,andthen into½-inch-thickslicesonabias
2sprigsfreshthyme
2sprigsfreshrosemary
2freshsageleaves
⅓cupall-purposeflour
1freshordriedbayleaf
6cupschickenstock
¾cupheavycream
1store-boughtrotisseriechicken,shredded 1cupfrozenbabypeas
Saltandpeppertotaste
2cupsall-purposeflour,plusmorefor dredging
2teaspoonsbakingpowder
2teaspoonssalt
6tablespoonsbutter,cutintopats
1¼cupscheddarcheese
⅓cupchives,chopped
½cupyogurt
1⅓cupsmilk
½cupflour,fordredging2tablespoonsof butterforfinishing,optional
Preheattheovento400°F.
Inadeepcast-ironskillet,heat3 tablespoonsofoilovermedium-highheat Sautétheonions,carrots,andcelerywith thethyme,rosemary,andsagefor15 minutes Seasonwithsaltandpepper
Whenthevegetablesarefork-tender, removeherbstemsanddiscard
Whiskintheflour.Graduallypourinchicken stockwhilewhisking.
Addbayleavesandheavycream Bringthe mixturetoaboilandreducetoasimmer.
Stirinpeasandchicken.Simmerfor10more minutes,oruntilthickandcreamy Adjust seasoningifnecessary.
Combineflour,bakingpowder,andsaltinalarge bowl.
Cutpatsofbutterintodryingredientswithfingertips untiltheyresemblepeas.Addcheeseandchivesto flourmixture;stirtocombine.
Inmediumbowl,whiskyogurtandmilk Makeawellin thedryingredientsandpourinthewetmixture.Using yourhandsorawoodenspoon,mixuntiljust combined,addingmoreflourifnecessary
Droplarge,heapingspoonfulsofdough,about1cup each,ontoaflouredsurface Shakeoffexcessflour andarrangebiscuitsontopofchickenpotpiebase Bakefor30-35minutes.
Oncebiscuitsaregoldenbrown,removeskilletfrom oven.Placeapatofbutterovereachbiscuitand allowtomeltbeforeserving.
FAVORITE DESSERT
1½sticksunsaltedbutter,plus1tablespoon
forgreasing
1½cupsall-purposeflour
2teaspoonsbakingpowder
¾teaspoonsalt
½teaspooncinnamon
½cupsugar
½cuplightbrownsugar
2largeeggs
⅔cupbuttermilk
5nectarines,halved,pitted,andsliced
1pintblackberries
Zestof1lemon
1stickbutter
¼cupsugar
½cuplightbrownsugar
1cupall-purposeflour
½teaspooncinnamon
Pinchofsalt
For the Whipped Cream
2cupsheavycream
½cupsugar
1teaspoonvanilla
1teaspooncinnamon
FAVORITE DESSERT
Preheattheovento350°F Linea10-inch cast-ironskilletwithparchmentandgrease itwith1tablespoonofthebutter.
Melttheremainingbutterinasmall saucepanovermedium-lowheatuntillight brown Setasidetocool
Inalargebowl,whisktogethertheflour, bakingpowder,salt,andcinnamon. Inanotherlargebowl,whisktogetherthe cooledbrownedbutterandsugars.Then addtheeggs,oneatatime.Stirinthe buttermilk
Addthedryingredientsintothewet.Pour thebatterintothepreparedpan.
Inalargebowl,tossthenectarinesand blackberrieswiththelemonzestand arrangetheminasinglelayerontopofthe batter
Inamediumbowl,combineallthe ingredientsforthestreusel.Mixtogetherto formacrumb.Crumbleoverthenectarines andblackberries Placeintheovenand bakefor40-45minutes.
Combinethecream,sugar,andvanilla, andbeatuntilpeaksform.Foldinthe cinnamon Servethebuckletoppedwith whippedcream
FAVORITE DESSERT
Ingredients
For the Puffs
1cupunsaltedbutter
2cupswater
Pinchofsalt
2cupsunbleachedflour
7eggs
For the Cream Filling
2cupswholemilk
5largeeggyolks
1cupsugar
¼cupcornstarch
1teaspoonvanillaextract
For the Ganache
½cupunsaltedbutter,roomtemperature, cutintotablespoon-sizepieces
8ouncessemisweetchocolatechips
For the Topping
Crushedgrahamcrackers
Mini-marshmallows
Preheattheovento400°F.Linesheetpans withparchmentandlightlycoatwith cookingspray
Inamediumpot,bringbutter,water,and salttoaboil.Addalltheflouratonce, turningheatdowntomedium-lowand begintobeatuntilmixturepullsawayfrom sidesandformsaball.
Transfertothebowlofastandingmixerand beatatmediumspeeduntilcooledslightly. Turnspeeduptohighandaddtheeggs, oneatatime,untilfullyincorporated Donot addthenextegguntilthecurrenteggis fullyincorporated Whenthedoughcomestogether,after around10minutes,transfertoapipingbag. Pipe2-inchroundsontotheparchmentlinedsheetpan,leavingspacebetween each.
Bakeforabout40minutesuntiloutsidesare goldenbrownandtheinsidesofthepuffs soundhollow.Coolcompletelybeforefilling.
FAVORITE DESSERT
Inamediumsaucepan,whisktogethermilk, eggyolks,sugar,andcornstarch.Placeover lowheat,whiskinggentlyjustuntilthe mixturebubbles,about15minutes Immediatelyremovefromtheheat.Strain throughafine-meshsieveintoalargebowl. Stirinthevanillaextract
Pressplasticwrapdirectlyonthetopofthe creamandplaceinthefridgetocool completely,approximately2hours Tofillthepuffs,transferthepastrycreamto apipingbag,withamediumtip Usethetip tobreakasmallholeinthepuff,andfill
Heatchocolateinadoubleboiler.Addthe roomtemperaturebutter,apieceatatime, meltingintothechocolate Dippuffsintothe mixture.
Topwithcrushedgrahamcrackersandminimarshmallows.Allowtodryonaparchmentlinedsheetpan