CHILLIN PUMPKIN-CHOCOLATE BROWNIES1 ¼ c. semisweet chocolate morsels1 c. butter, cut into pieces3 (1-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, chopped3 large eggs1 c. plus 2 T. sugar2 T. cold brewed coffee1 T. vanillaParchment paperFlour for putting on parchment paper2/3 c. flour1…
Puff Pastry Sheets (the amount will depend on how big you make your pies), let defrost in refrigerator until ready to use This recipe will make about 2 dozen pies using a regular biscuit cutter size. You can also substitute…
Today’s Gadget is the BACON EXPRESS TOASTER! This is a healthier way to cook bacon and other foods to perfection. The unique vertical cooking method drains away fat and grease. Fold the doors flat and it become a nonstick griddle…
RIBOLLITA, SLOW-COOKER STYLE4 medium carrots, rough chop4 celery stalks, rough chop3 c. sliced green cabbage6 oz. pancetta, diced1 c. dried cannellini beans, picked over and rinsed¼ c. tomato paste½ c. grated parmesan cheese, plus 2” piece of the rindSalt, black…
HEALTHY AVOCADO-CHICKEN SALAD1 c. cooked chicken, chopped1 ripe avocado, seeded, peeled, chopped1 apple, cored and finely chopped½ c. finely chopped celery¼ c. finely chopped red onion3 T. finely chopped cilantro or parsleyZest of 1 limeJuice of 1 limeKosher salt/black pepper…
BLISSFUL TEXAS SHEET CAKE COOKIESCOOKIE:1 box chocolate cake mix2 eggs, lightly beaten1/3 c. oilFROSTING:½ c. butter2 T. cocoa3 T. milk2 ½ c. powdered sugar COOKIES: Preheat oven 350. Combine cookie ingredients in bowl and mix until completely incorporated. Dough will…
CRACKLY, GARLICKY CHICKEN THIGHS3 T. garlic powder2 T. smoked paprika1 T. regular paprika2 t. red pepper2 t. black pepper1 T. kosher salt1 c. vegetable oil2-3 lbs. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs1 (8-oz.) carton sliced mushrooms1 (8-oz.) pearl onions, peeled1 (6-oz.) fresh…
EPIC SMOTHERED GREEN BEANS WITH POTATOES4 slices thick-cut hickory-smoked bacon, chopped½ c. sliced yellow onion1 T. minced garlic4 c. beef broth2 lbs. fresh green beans, cut into 2” pieces1 T. TabascoKosher salt/black pepper/crushed red pepper to taste4 medium red potatoes,…
OPRAH’S FAVORITE KALE AND FARRO SOUP1 T. olive oil1 small yellow onion finely chopped1 leek, white and light green parts only, halved and rinsed and thinly sliced2 medium carrots, diced2 celery stalks, diced2 c. pearled farro, rinsed and drained1 lb…
BEST ALL-IN-ONE BRUNCH CASSEROLE12 c. cubed bread (like sourdough, brioche, etc.02 T. olive oil1 c. chopped red onion1 (5-oz.) bag fresh baby spinach1 c. shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese, divided1 c. shredded Swiss cheese, divided1 lb. cubed smoked ham6 eggs4…