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Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Creamy Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Buffalo chicken has long been a way for lovers of spicy foods and fried chicken to get the best of both worlds, but it has begun to evolve past only being available in the form of chicken wings. From pizzas to dips and beyond, buffalo chicken has become a more versatile flavor to achieve, and…

Hokkaido Milk Bread

Ingredients Tangzhong 1 cup water 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Bread 3/4 cup whole milk 1/2 cup half/half 1/4 cup melted butter 2 eggs 800 grams all purpose flour 50 grams milk powder 4 tsp dry active yeast 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tsp salt All of the Tangzhong Directions Tangzhong: Mix flour and water in…

School Night (or Anytime) Pizza

School Night (or Anytime) Pizza

With play rehearsals, sports games and practices, tutoring sessions or just late nights at the office, being a busy parent with busy kids can leave you without time to cook every single night. Sometimes, it simply isn’t possible to cook a dinner for the family, and when those busy nights arrive, you can turn to…

Crispy Purple Potato Gnocchi

Ingredients 1 lb purple potatoes, cut into ~1/3 pound chunks, peeled and placed in a microwave safe dish covered with plastic wrap and steamed for 10 minutes 1 egg 2 cups flour, or more if it gets sticky Seasoning to taste (salt, pepper, herbs, cheese, etc.) Directions Remove potatoes from microwave and let stand for…

Maple Glazed Cinnamon Cookies

Maple Glazed Cinnamon Cookies

When you’re craving something decadent and sweet, turn to these Maple Glazed Cinnamon Cookies. Rich and flavorful, these cookies combine the smooth, one-of-a-kind flavor of maple with the slightly spicy sweetness of cinnamon to create a warm, full-bodied, flavorful glaze to drizzle over the cookies. This particular flavor combination makes them ideal for enjoying during…

Cinnamon Roll Popcorn

Ingredients Popcorn: 1/2 cup pop corn kernels 3 tbsp canola oil 1/2 tsp salt (optional) 3.5-4 quart pot with lid Cinnamon sauce: 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon 3 tbsp corn syrup 2 tbsp butter (cut into pieces) 1.5 tbsp sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking soda a…

Poverty Pasta

Poverty Pasta

Poverty Pasta is a pasta dish that uses very basic, simple, cheap ingredients to create a hearty, filling pasta that can keep the family feeling full all through the night without breaking the bank. The filling and satisfying savory pasta is made with a whole pound of hot sausage that can make the sauce go…

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Baileys Buttercream

Ingredients Cake 2 cups stout (such as Guinness) 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process) 4 cups all purpose flour 4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 4 large eggs 1 1/3 cups sour cream Icing 1 stick of butter 2 – 2 1/2…

Mashed Potato Soup

Leftover Mashed Potato Soup

Mashed potatoes are a go-to for a side dish for many families due to their sheer versatility and the way that they seem to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. This Mashed Potato Soup puts a more filling and hearty spin on classic mashed potatoes by turning them into a creamy, thick soup that can…

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Covered Frozen Bananas

Ingredients 2 large bananas 1/4 to 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips 1/4 to 1/3 cup natural peanut butter Unsweetened coconut flakes Pretzel pieces Other sprinkle-able toppings (use your imagination!) Directions Set out a large plate or bowl with a piece of parchment or wax paper on it. Cut up the bananas into good-sized chunks. Each…