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Continue reading →: Tate Farms Cast Iron Biscuits on Biscuit BoardTate Farms Cast Iron Biscuits on Biscuit Board Makes: 1 large board, about 8 servings, plus 18 biscuits | Time: 10 min (+ 35 min for biscuits) For the Biscuits 2 cups flour | 4½ tsp. baking powder | ¼ tsp. baking soda | 1½ tsp. sugar | ¾ tsp. salt | 1 stick very cold butter | ¾ cup cold milk | 1 stick butter,…
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Continue reading →: Classic Vegetable SoupClassic Vegetable Soup Makes: 12 bowls | Time: 1 hour Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 cups thinly sliced onions 1 cup sliced celery 2 tsp. Italian seasoning 4 cans (14.5 ounce) vegetable broth 1 can (28 ounce) diced tomatoes with juice 1 Tbsp. tomato paste 8 cups mixed cut fresh or frozen vegetables of your choice salt and…
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Continue reading →: One Pot SpaghettiOne Pot Spaghetti Makes: 4 Servings | 30 minutes Ingredients 1 lb. lean ground beef | ¼ cup onion, diced | 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced | 28 oz. jar diced tomatoes | 2 Tbsp. basil | 2 Tbsp. parsley | ½ Tbsp. salt | 1 tsp. pepper | 8 oz. thin spaghetti noodles Directions Brown beef in a large heavy pot. Add garlic and onion and cook for 3…
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Continue reading →: Cast Iron Cheese Enchilada BakeCast Iron Cheese Enchilada Bake Makes: 10 to 12 servings | 30 minutes Ingredients 8 corn tortillas, cut into 4 triangles each | 28 oz. can red enchilada sauce | 15 oz. can black beans, drained & rinsed | 15 oz. can corn, drained & rinsed | 5 cupsshredded cheddar cheese Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Drain corn and black…
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Continue reading →: BLT with Garlic AioliBLT with Garlic Aioli Makes: 2 sandwiches | Time: 30 minutes Ingredients Sandwich: 8 slices of thick cut bacon | 4 slices of bread | Lettuce | Tomato | Salt & pepper, to taste Aioli: 2 tsp. minced garlic | 2 tsp. lemon juice | ½ cupmayonnaise | ¼ tsp. salt Directions Fry or bake bacon to desired crispiness, set on a…
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Continue reading →: Easy Chocolate PuddingIngredients: 1/3 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup cocoa 3/4 cup water 1 cup milk 4 egg yolks, whisked in separate bowl 1 tsp vanilla 1 Tbsp butter Directions: In a heavy sauce pan, combine flour, sugar, salt and cocoa. Mix well then move to cook…
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Continue reading →: Foolproof PopoversFoolproof Popovers (RECIPE INSPIRED BY MELISSA D’ARABIAN OF FOOD NETWORK) MAKES: 12 POPOVERS | TIME: ABOUT 25 MINUTES INGREDIENTS: 3 Tbsp. butter, melted2 eggs1 cup lukewarm milk1 cup flour1 tsp. salt DIRECTIONS: PREHEAT oven to 400 ˚F. USING a brush, use 1 Tbsp. of the melted butter to coat 12 cups of a…
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Continue reading →: Banh Mi BowlsBanh Mi Bowls Makes: 4 Bowls | Time: About 1 Hour INGREDIENTS: FOR THE BOWLS: 4 cups cooked white rice 1 cup shredded purple cabbage1 cup pickled matchstick cut carrots1 cup radishes, halved and sliced1 medium size cucumber, sliced1 jalapeño, sliced2 green onions, diced6 sprigs fresh cilantro4 lime wedges, 1 lime quartered…
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Continue reading →: Bee Sting PizzaBee Sting Pizza Serves: 4 | Prep: 20 min. | Cook: 18 min. | Total: 38 min. Ingredients: 1 lb. hot breakfast sausage | 1 pkg refrigerated pizza dough | 4 Tbsp. butter, melted | 1 ½ Tbsp. garlic powder | 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated | ½ cup parmesan cheese,…
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Continue reading →: Deconstructed Salad with Balsamic Honey DressingDeconstructed Salad with Balsamic Honey Dressing Serves: 4-6 | Prep: 20 min. | Total: 25 min. Ingredients: Salad 6 cups spring mix salad | ½ cup cherry tomatoes | ½ cup red onion, diced | ½ medium green bell pepper, sliced | ½ cup shredded carrots | 1 avocado, sliced | 1…
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Turkey, Bacon, Swiss with Everything Seasoning Dogs Servings: 4 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 4 brioche hot dog buns |…
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Breakfast Dogs
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Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
Texas Cookie Sheet Cake Makes: 16 cookies | Time: About 20 min For the cookies: 1 box milk chocolate cake mix | 2eggs | 1/3 cup vegetable oil For the icing: ½ cup butter | 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder | 3…
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Farm Fresh Burger with Homemade Mayo
Farm Fresh Burger with Homemade Mayo Makes: 2 burgers | Prep Time: 15 min. | Cook Time: 10 min. |Total Time: 25 min. Ingredients:1 lb. ground…
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