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Zuppa Toscana

Ingredients 1/4 pound italian sausage 1 slab of thick cut bacon sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 1/2 onion sliced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 3/4 pounds of potatoes, chopped 1/4-1/2 cup dry white wine to deglaze the pot 2.5-3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup half and half with 1/2 tbsp of cornstarch mixed in 1/4…

Bacon Onion Cheddar Biscuits

Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup vegetable shortening (crisco, Etc) 10 tablespoons milk 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 egg 10 slices bacon, fried and crumbled 1/2 cup diced onion 1 cup grated cheddar cheese Directions First step, fry that bacon up. Remove and sit aside to cool. Try…

Peach Cobbler Bars

Peach Cobbler Bars

Peach cobbler is one of the many staples of Southern cuisine and is always found on the dessert tables of any family get together below the Mason-Dixon. With these Peach Cobbler Bars, you can capture all of the crumbly, sweet tartness of a southern peach in easier-to-eat pieces that the whole family can enjoy without…

Twisted Cinnamon Bread

Ingredients Dough: 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup lukewarm milk 1 envelope active dry yeast 1/8 cup melted butter 1 egg yolk 1 tbsp sugar Cinnamon filling: 1/4 cup softened butter 4-5 tbsp sugar 3 tsp cinnamon Directions Mix the lukewarm milk along with the yeast, sugar, melted butter and the egg yolk,…

Pioneer Woman’s Mac and Cheese

Ingredients 4 cups dry macaroni 1 egg, beaten 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick) 1/4 cup flour 2 1/2 cups milk 2 heaping tablespoons dry mustard 1 lb cheddar (or other) cheese, grated 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to suit your taste) 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt (or to suit your taste) 1 teaspoon pepper Directions Start out…

Spicy Southwestern Chicken Wings

Spicy Southwestern Chicken Wings

Impress everyone at your barbecue this summer when you break away from classic barbecue sauces and zest up your meals with the Spicy Southwestern Chicken Wings. These chicken wings have a classic barbecue-style base with a bold chipotle twist that will surprise your guests in the best way. Using a complex flavor profile consisting of…

San Tung Dry Fried Chicken

Ingredients Wings: 8 chicken wings, defrosted if frozen, pat dry with a paper towel Salt White pepper 1/3 cup mochiko – sweet glutinous rice flour 2 tbsp corn starch Oil for frying Sauce: 1-1/4 cup water 5-10 thin slices of ginger 1 clove garlic finely minced 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp soy sauce 1/2…

Giant M&M Cookies

Ingredients 2 sticks softened butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoons vanilla 3 3/4 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt chocolate chips M&M’s Directions Beat the butter and sugar, then add eggs & vanilla and beat until combined. Slowly add flour, baking soda, and…

Best Old-Fashioned Potato Salad with Bacon

Best Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

While potato salad is already a summer staple in many households, the Best Old-Fashioned Potato Salad with Bacon will let you take your classic potato salad to new heights. Small-cut potatoes offer a more textured feeling that seems to hold onto the onions and bacon ingredients more easily. This creamy potato salad has a unique…

Salted Caramel Glazed Apple Thyme Focaccia

Ingredients Caramel Sauce: 1 packed cup brown sugar 1/2 cup half-and-half 4 tablespoons butter Pinch salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Focaccia: 1 cup warm water 1.5 tsp dry yeast 1 tsp sea salt 2 tsp sugar 3 tsp dried rosemary 1 tsp Italian seasonings 3 tbsp olive oil 2.5 cups bread flour Other: Thin apple…