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Pineapple Upside Down Cake – Quick and Yummy! (Rum is an option!!!)

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This is a quick dessert that will feed a crowd.  Even better if made the day before! 8 oz. butter (1 stick) 1 packed cup brown sugar 1 … Read More »

Baked Potato – New Way to Fluffy Goodness

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Tired of baked potatoes that are hard and lackluster?  America’s Test Kitchen came up with this new time and temperature formula that produces delicious, fluffy potatoes.   Kind of… Read More »

Black Bean Soup – In the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

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Making dried beans in the Instant Pot is a snap because there is no need to soak them ahead of time.  I like to make this soup on… Read More »

Spiced Pecans – Addicting!

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My neighbor gave me these nuts one Christmas and I flipped over them.  The balance between sweet, salty, and spices is perfect, and they are so easy to… Read More »

Mom’s Lamb Patties

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My mother makes these delicious lamb burgers on the grill.  They are great on their own, or with a little dill yogurt sauce. 1 lb. ground lamb 1… Read More »

Rice and Pasta Pilaf (home-made Rice-A-Roni)

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I love Rice a Roni, but not the MSG and preservatives.  Making it from scratch is way better! 1 1/2 c.  long-grain white rice 3 T.  butter 2… Read More »

Gianna’s Creme Brulee with Grand Marnier (need I say more?)

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We love creme brulee, and this is the tastiest.  If you don’t have a blow torch, you can set the custards under the broiler. 3 c. heavy cream1… Read More »

Chicken Breasts with Garlic and Parsley – Quick Week Night Entree

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If possible, prepare this dish in a 12-inch skillet (preferably nonstick), which is large enough to accommodate the chicken in one layer 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves… Read More »

Gluten Free Bread from America’s Test Kitchen – My Favorite GF Bread!

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I love this gluten free bread.  As with most gluten free breads, they are even better toasted.  Once your bread has cooled completely, slice it up, wrap securely,… Read More »

The America’s Test Kitchen Gluten-free Flour Blend

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The America’s Test Kitchen Gluten-free Flour Blend Makes  42  ounces  (about  9  ⅓  cups) Be  sure  to  use  potato  starch,  not  potato  flour.  Tapioca  starch  is  also  sold… Read More »