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62656 With just a handful of ingredients, this cheesy breakfast casserole calls for tater tots, eggs, cheddar and sausage and makes a one-skillet breakfast casserole you can eat all week long. Related Video

Who said you can’t have cake for breakfast? Apple Bread is a great, indulgent breakfast alongside a hot cup of coffee or tea. You can also serve it for dessert with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top. You probably have everything you need in your house to make this recipe, so it is perfect if you’re looking to bake something tasty on a whim....

This easy Butternut Squash Soup recipe tastes more like a dessert than a soup! I’ve always loved traditional butternut squash soup, but this recipe takes it to a whole new level. I first tried it at a popular Salt Lake City based restaurant called the Blue Lemon, and it blew me away! Creamy, slightly sweet, warm and spicy, this soup has all the flavor of fall. It is the most comforting of all comfort foods in my opinion....

In this version of Chicken Normandy, or “chicken à la normande”, we are braising whole chicken legs in apple cider and brandy, and serving them with a sauce made with cooked apples, onions, and cream. Just the thing for the fall. We’re using whole chicken legs because the flavor is richer, and the dark meat holds up better to long braising. But you could just as easily use chicken breasts....

I first encountered this delightful pea salad at a friend’s potluck. It was one of the dishes that everyone went back to for seconds. How to Make Pea Salad This recipe uses frozen peas, which you don’t even have to defrost, green onions, water chestnuts, and smoked almonds. The peas do thaw a bit, but they’re wonderful cold and crunchy too. I’m not sure of the original source of this pea salad recipe, but since the recipe calls for Smokehouse Almonds, perhaps the almond company?...

Crème Anglaise: Simple Ingredients, Little Effort Similar to a vanilla custard, crème anglaise is made from egg yolks, sugar, milk, cream, and vanilla. But compared to a traditional vanilla custard or pudding, crème anglaise is thinner. It’s a velvety, pourable sauce used to accompany other desserts. Crème anglaise is a relatively easy, make-ahead upgrade to turn any dessert into a special occasion or elegant date-night. With just a little work ahead of time, you have a beautiful, homemade sauce to heighten any ordinary or store-bought dessert....

I can only handle eating a piece of Rob’s Chocolate Ganache Torte once every few years. It serves at least 20, so it’s a great dessert to make for a gathering. Think giant chocolate truffle, in a chocolate cookie pecan crust, covered with a caramel sauce. The Best Cookies for Making The Torte Crust The crust for this torte is similar to a graham cracker crust, but made with pecans and thin chocolate wafers, such as “Nabisco’s Famous” chocolate wafers....

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Easy Monte Cristo Recipe This Easy Monte Cristo Recipe is the invention of my daughter, Alexa. She is a huge fan of the Monte Cristos at Disneyland. Alexa is a college student and she wanted to come up with a new recipe. She found a new way to enjoy all of the savory, sweet, deliciousness of a Monte Cristo sandwich without all of the work. That is how the Easy Monte Cristo Recipe was born!...

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Serve: At serving time bring the terrine to the table, slice, and serve with crusty French bread or rolls and a glass of wine. Also good with lettuce and tomatoes. Variation: Use chicken livers, pork, and sausage meat in equal quantities. See my second recipe for pâté maison. Related Video

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Shirred Eggs Recipe If you’ve never tried Shirred Eggs before, then this is your sign to try them. They are so easy to prepare, and the texture of the egg is so creamy. With the addition of parmesan cheese, chives, cream, kosher salt, and black pepper, they really stand out! You can add meat or veggies depending on your preference. Serve with your favorite breakfast potatoes, or with pancakes or waffles....

Two years ago, my husband forgot to let me know that he invited a soldier who was, at the time, a vegan. You can imagine my horror when I, the “Queen of Hosting,” had nothing to offer her except hummus and vegetables. I vowed it would never happen again. This same soldier asked me if we were hosting Thanksgiving again this year and, of course, I said yes. She’s no longer vegan, but she is vegetarian, so I’m going to make plenty of vegetarian-friendly dishes so she won’t feel left out this time....

Thankfully, the best foods in the summertime, when eaten at the peak of freshness, hardly need much effort from us. They definitely need some washing (I’ve found caterpillars in fresh fennel!). Pairing with seasonally adjacent foods helps, and maybe a little bit of heat to coax out their sugars. Fresh herbs never hurt, either. This quesadilla with sweet corn, zucchini, goat cheese, and basil brings the best of summer together with maximum flavor and and minimal effort....

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So when we are looking for a super-easy-I’m-hungry-now-and-I-don’t-want-to-spend-time-cooking meal we’re prepared. This combination, canned tuna with white beans and onions is classic, and so easy! It helps to have a high quality canned tuna, packed in olive oil. If you have water-packed tuna it will still work, but you’ll need to add a lot of olive oil to help it come together. An herb or bitter of some sort is a bright addition too....

The best part? You can make Navajo tacos in your own kitchen using our recipe! And if you want to take it up a notch, we’ve got plenty of ideas for what to put on top of that fry bread. Navajo Tacos No matter where you are—whether it’s a 4th of July party or a chili cook-off—you can find me eating a Navajo taco on a thick paper plate next to my siblings and friends....

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