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One pan, a knife, a cutting board, a few ingredients and yourself is all you need to make this recipe. Maybe some tunes, too…because chopping and cooking is more fun with music (side note: current favorite station on Pandora is Trampled By Turtles Radio). The best part of one-pan recipes is that it results in a quick kitchen clean up. The fewer the dishes the better and the more time you’ll have to spend doing the things you love like going for a walk, reading a book or taking a bath (or doing the things that must get done…clean, help kids with homework, make lunches for the next day…....

Ingredients 36 Oreo cookies, divided ¼ cup butter, melted 8 oz cream cheese, (4 packages) softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp vanilla 4 large eggs 4 oz semisweet chocolate 4 oz white chocolate Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil, with ends extending over sides. Finely crush 24 Oreo cookies. Melt the butter; mix with crumbs. Press onto the bottom of the prepared pan....

Ingredients 10 mini bagels, split and toasted 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup tomato sauce ground meat, as desired and optional pepperoni, as desired and optional vegetables, as desired and optional Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grab the halved bagels and spread a thin coating of tomato sauce. Sprinkle with cheese and toppings of choice. Place the bagel on a baking dish and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until they’re nice and crisp....

2 cans pears , in heavy syrup 1 tsp almond extract 3 tbsp crystallized ginger Fresh mint sprigs, as desired, for garnish Place canned pears in the freezer overnight or for at least 8 hours. When ready, remove cans from the freezer and place them in hot water for 1-2 minutes. Open cans and pour pears in a food processor. Add almond extract and ginger and process until smooth. Place in individual bowls and garnish with mint sprigs to serve....

Ingredients 2 lbs chicken thighs, or legs, bone-in, if using breasts cut in half 1 tsp Adobo all purpose seasoning, such as Goya 2 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp sofrito Sazon seasoning with annatto, (2 packets), such as Goya 1 tbsp powdered chicken bouillon, plus more to taste 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano 3 cups water ¾ cup potatoes, diced ¾ cup baby carrots 2 bay leaves...

1 1⁄4 cup flour 1⁄4 tsp baking powder 1⁄8 tsp salt 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1⁄4 cup powdered sugar 2 tbsp granulated sugar lemon zest, from 1 lemon lemon juice, from 1⁄2 lemon For Glaze: 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar lemon juice, from 1 lemon Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and whisk to combine, set aside....

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 4 potatoes, medium, peeled and sliced into even round disks 1 onion, chopped into half moons ¼ cup water, or stock 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed 1 tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground black pepper Preparation Heat olive oil in the pot/pan on medium heat, then add the potatoes along with the onions. Cover with the lid and let them cook for a few minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups gingersnap crumbs ⅓ cup butter , melted 29 oz sweet potatoes, drained and mashed 1 ¼ cup evaporated milk ¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 3 large eggs, beaten 1 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp allspice ⅔ cup gingersnaps, coarsely crushed ⅓ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 3 tbsp all purpose flour 2 tbsp butter, cut up sweetened whipping cream, for garnish Preparation Combine 2 cups gingersnap crumbs and ⅓ cup melted butter; stir well....

1 can coconut milk ½ cup brown sugar, loosely packed pinch salt 1 pineapple For Optional: 1 tbsp coconut extract, baking type, or 2 tbsp coconut flavored liqueur 10 wooden skewers, or stainless steel skewers Slice off the top, skins, and sides of the pineapple with a serrated knife. Holding the pineapple firmly, slice it into half in a downward direction, then in half again to create 4 sections. Lay these sections on the cutting board....

Meet the prickly lady: smoky mezcal, prickly pear juice, ginger liqueur, lime juice, and a pinch of powdered sugar. And let me just say that color? That brilliant, shocking fuchsia? It’s entirely au-naturale. I mean, it makes my Blueberry Margaritas seem downright dull. Just one of the reasons I am having a moment with prickly pear. I may have gone a bit overboard when I discovered a bin of prickly pears at a local international market....

Ingredients 2 tomatoes, large, cut into ¼-inch thick slices 1 bunch basil leaves ½ lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into ¼-inch thick slices 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Wash the sliced tomatoes and basil leaves and set aside. Arrange the mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil together on a plate. Sprinkle olive oil over the top of the plated ingredients. Afterward, drizzle some balsamic vinegar....

8 oz coffee 1 oz amaretto whipped cream, or vegan whipped cream, for serving cinnamon, for dusting Make the whipped cream. Make the coffee. Mix the coffee and amaretto. Top with whipped cream and serve. : : Related Video

36 small beets Sour Cream Sauce: 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tsp. prepared horseradish 1 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper parsley , minced, or watercress for garnish Prepare beets for cooking. In medium saucepan in 1 inch water, cook beets until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and run under cold water and remove skins. Cut into wedges or leave whole if very small. Serve cooked beets with sour cream sauce....

2 lb. cooked ham 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup water 1 cup raisins 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. brandy Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Remove rind from the ham and score the surface if the fat is reasonably thick. Place the ham in a casserole dish and pour on the wine and water, then arrange the raisins and butter around the meat. Pour on the brandy and place in the oven to bake for about 40 minutes, basting frequently with the pan liquids....

Peeps, we all know that sometimes there’s nothing better than pancakes right? Specially when: They are baked pancakes, because, you know all that time NOT flipping pancakes you can spend doing other fun things right? They are baked sweet potato pancakes (Sweet potato Dutch baby pancakes). Because, well, they are baked sweet potato pancakes. You serve these nutmegy sweet potato pancakes with a gorgeous orange cranberry compote. Makes them fingerlicking amazingly good....

Ingredients 1⅛ cups milk ⅓ cup white sugar, plus ⅓ cup more 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1⅛ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder 1⅛ cups white sugar 3 eggs Preparation In a sauce pan, combine the milk and ⅓ cup of sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, combine the remaining sugar and flour. Beat in the eggs and vanilla....

Ingredients 5 pcs bratwurst, uncooked Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Make sure the oven rack is in the center position. Cover baking sheet with tin foil. (A casserole dish or baking pan also works well.) Place the bratwurst on the baking sheet, allowing plenty of space in between. Bake the bratwurst on one side for 10 minutes. Flip the brats and cook on the other side for 5 to 7 minutes (until browned)....

For Caramel: 1 cup granulated sugar For Custard: 6 pcs eggs condensed milk, (1 can) 1 cup fresh milk ¼ cup granulated sugar For Cake: 1 tsp baking powder ¼ cup milk , mixed with ¼ cup water milk diluted in water 1 tsp lemon rind, finely grated 6 egg yolks ½ cup granulated sugar 1½ cup cake flour, sifted For Meringue: 6 pcs egg whites ½ tsp cream of tartar...

For Dressing: 1/3 cup parsley, fresh, coarsely chopped 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, whole-grain 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground 1 garlic clove, minced For Salad: 1 lb red potatoes, small 1 tsp salt 1/2 lb green beans, diagonally cut 2 cup chicken, cubed cooked, about 8 oz. 2 tbsp red onion, chopped...

How To Make Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole? We start by making the sauce. Add the milk, cream cheese, dried minced onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste in a small saucepan. Con on medium heat, frequently whisking until the cheese and milk are well incorporated, and a smooth texture is achieved. Set aside. While the sauce is cooking, boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and return to the pot....