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The Ultimate Make-Ahead Meal Imagine a flavorful, nutritious meal that’s made all in one casserole dish that can be made ahead and reheated for an ultra-quick dinner or weekday lunches. This is that chicken casserole. This Southwest chicken casserole with quinoa requires only 20 minutes of hands-on prep time. The rest of the time it’ll be tucked away in the oven baking to perfection while you tidy up the kitchen and move on to other things....

A long, long time ago in a place far, far away (a.k.a. back when we were in college), there was a Thai restaurant that we loved. Nestled in the corner of a strip mall next to a Ross and a JoAnn fabrics, it wasn’t exactly prime real estate. But that restaurant served some of the best Pad Thai I’d ever had. And Taylor’s favorite, the red duck curry. There was one evening in particular, Taylor decided to venture into HOT territory instead of his usual MEDIUM....

4 lb beef chuck roast 10 oz beef broth 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp rosemary, crushed 4 carrots, chopped lengthwise 8 small white onions 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup flour Brown beef on both sides in a large heavy pan. Pour in beef broth. Cover and cook over low heat for 2.5 hours. Add salt, pepper, rosemary, carrots and onions. Cook covered for 1 hour longer or until vegetables are done....

Need I say more? Actually, I do. I have lots to say about food and sights and travel. But right now, my brain (and my stomach) are still on Italian time. I’m afraid if I tried to write anything now it would be anything but coherent. Soon. I promise. Related Video

This list will surely spark an idea for the start of your party which is always dessert, after all a party is not complete without a fabulous cake. We’ve put together the 20 most impressive graduation cake designs, to get inspired by. 2022 graduation cakes should bring something extra special to your gathering, and this list has so many different options from elegant graduation cakes to simply decorated graduation cakes....

Not only does fermented milk, like buttermilk, have a longer shelf life, but it’s easier for those who are lactose intolerant to consume. Recipes with buttermilk have a lot of advantages because of these reasons. Wondering what to make with buttermilk? No worries. We got you covered. Here are 34 of the best buttermilk recipes you and your family will love. 1. The Best Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Of course, we have to start our list of the best buttermilk recipes with some tasty, easy-to-make pancakes!...

1 bundle fresh asparagus 1 lb smoked white turkey breast, sliced 1 lb Swiss cheese, sliced 6 tbsp sesame seeds 1 stick stick butter pepper to taste Parboil the fresh asparagus and set it aside. Next, toast the sesame seeds lightly in a small skillet until they turn golden. After toasting the sesame seeds, melt the butter in a bowl and set aside. Top one slice of smoked turkey with a slice of Swiss cheese and sprinkle them with pepper....

1 fl oz cognac 1 fl oz light rum 1 fl oz Grand Marnier, or triple sec or Cointreau 1⁄4 fl oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed flamed orange peel, for garnish Add the cognac, rum, triple sec and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Flame an orange peel over the top of the drink to express its oils, then discard the peel before serving....

I am a big proponent of the lazy weekend brunch. Unfortunately, it seems like these days lazy weekends are few and far between. More often than not we’re not playing catch up and cramming our weekends full of errands and photoshoots and work that didn’t get done during the week. Taylor trying to make use of every minute of his time to finish his latest project, me baking huge messes in the kitchen, rushing to finish what I’m doing before the sun goes down and it’s too dark to photograph....

6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup fresh raspberries 2 cups granulated sugar 1 ¼ tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 cup hot coffee ¾ butter flavor shortening , or ¾ cup hot butter flavor all-vegetable shortening, plus additional for greasing ½ cup milk 3 eggs ¼ cup raspberry flavored liqueur powdered sugar Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 10-inch (12 cup) Bundt pan with shortening....

If my brief mention of a cookie factory in yesterday’s chocolate chip cookies and cream ice cream post caught your attention, well, you’re in luck. Because today I want to introduce you to The Christie Cookie company, a Nashville-based purveyor of delicious cookies and other tasty gifts for 30 years. Now, I’m not one to regularly endorse commercially made cookies, so keep your fake-tasting and chemical-laden pirate cookies away from me....

Ingredients 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 cup buttermilk 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp parsley, fresh, chopped 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tbsp dill, fresh, chopped 1 lb elbow macaroni ½ cup peas, fresh or frozen ½ cup red bell pepper, small, seeded, cut into ¼-inch dice ½ cup orange bell pepper, small, seeded, cut into ¼-inch dice ½ cup green bell pepper, small, seeded, cut into ¼-inch dice...

Ingredients 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed ¼ cup dry white wine 2 shallots, medium, finely chopped 1 tbsp crème fraîche 8 oz unsalted butter, (16 tablespoons), cut into 16 pieces, cold Kosher salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Gather the ingredients. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the lemon juice, wine, and shallots to a boil. Continue boiling the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes, until it reduces and thickens slightly....

It’s no surprise that I love edible homemade gifts. They are thoughtful, delicious, and they don’t contribute to the clutter that seems to endlessly plague our lives. If you know me, chances are you’ve gotten at least one jar of jam over the years. If you’re related to me, you’ve probably gotten a few more than that (let’s just say I make way more jam than I can eat). But lately, in an effort to expand my consumable gift repertoire, I’ve been exploring other gift-ready recipes that are equally unique and just as tasty....

While I am a huge fan of baked potatoes as a side to any robust protein, such as steak or pork, sometimes it’s fun to jack it up a bit. Twice-baked potatoes take a baked potato up a few notches. And when I say a few, I am talking from good to GREAT! We’re talking about adding two kinds of cheese, bacon, sour cream, some garlic, and onion, and baking it again....

Ingredients 6½ cups apples, (6 to 7 apples), peeled and cut into cubes ¼ cup muscovado sugar 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¾ cup rolled oats ¼ cup whole-wheat flour ¼ cup muscovado sugar ¼ cup applesauce 2 tbsp agave nectar ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp salt Preparation Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, add all your ingredients for the apple mixture....

2 tsp canola oil 3 tsp honey 1 tsp ground mustard 3 cans navy beans, large 1/2 lb bacon, chopped 1/2 lb ham, cubed 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can tomato juice, large 2 Granny Smith apples, cut in rings Mix oil, honey, ground mustard with beans. Add to a slow cooker. Gently stir in the bacon pieces, ham and onion. Add the can of tomato juice. Layer apple rings over the top of everything....

1 cup juice, any flavor ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup warm water 3 tbsp. powdered gelatin 1 tsp. food coloring, optional ½ cup superfine sugar 5 tsp. citric acid Pour juice and water into a small pot and bring to a medium heat. Gradually add the sugar and mix until dissolved. Add the gelatin and whisk until fully dissolved. Add some food coloring, and mix until you get a nice bright and colorful consistency....

Ingredients 1 pt vanilla ice cream ½ cup heavy cream 3 tbsp butter, unsalted ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp corn syrup ⅓ cup granulated sugar 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped, or bittersweet chocolate chips 2 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped, or semisweet chocolate chips 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tbsp vanilla whipped cream sprinkles cherries chocolate chips Preparation For the hot fudge, mix the heavy cream, butter, corn syrup, and sugar in a saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer....

1 pt. strawberries, reserve 8 slices, sliced 2 tbsp sugar 1 pt blueberries 2 bananas , sliced 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 oranges, peeled and sliced crosswise 1 can pineapple , reserve 1 slice (20 oz), slices quartered ½ cup orange liqueur powdered sugar, sifted mint leaves, fresh In a medium bowl, stir strawberries and sugar; set aside. In a 2-quart serving bowl, place 1 ½ cup of the blueberries. Set remaining blueberries aside....