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Crispy Air Fryer French Fries When it comes to side dishes, potatoes steal the show, but especially French fries. They pair so well with burgers, sandwiches, chicken, and fish. Whatever you do, don’t forget the dipping sauces! Our favorite is what is locally called fry sauce. Clever name, right? It does describe it’s one and only purpose which is to enhance the deliciousness of a French fry. Sure, you can make French Fries in the oven or in a deep fryer, but have you tried French Fries in an Air Fryer?...

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Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe Making your own homemade hot chocolate mix is really easy and makes great holiday gifts. My mom used to make a big batch of this mix when we were little kids before commercial cocoa mixes became available. But this recipe is much cheaper to make and I like the taste much better! I like to keep this cocoa mix on hand all winter long so I can make a delicious mug of hot chocolate to warm up on cold days....

Gnocchi Recipe from Naples, Italy In September, we traveled to Italy as guests of The Greatest Tomatoes from Europe and ANICAV, the largest association in the world representing tomato processing companies. Our tour took us to the San Marzano region of Italy to experience the taste and quality of the famous San Marzano DOP canned tomatoes, an essential ingredient in Italian cuisine. One of the highlights of the trip was our time in Naples at the Medeaterranea Accademia Enogastronomica where we learned from talented Italian chefs how to make gnocchi and Neapolitan pizza....

I tore this recipe for pasta with asparagus and ricotta cheese out of the New York Times magazine a few weeks ago, where it found its way under a pile of bills, magazines, and other recipes, until today when it became my excuse to gleefully buy some what are sure to be last-of-the-season asparagus. I amended the original recipe by adding a few dashes of nutmeg to the seasoning, for an added kick....

We almost always have extra pumpkin sitting around this time of year, either puréed and in cans, or fresh. Two of my favorite sweet quick breads are pumpkin bread and gingerbread. This recipe started as an experiment to combine the two. The result? A tender, richly flavored loaf—spicy, molasses-y, and pumpkin-y. It’s easy to make too. You can make your own pumpkin purée from scratch or just use canned pumpkin purée....

At first the girls were tentative, but as there was no other lunch apparently forthcoming, they each tried a nibble on one piece of cheese-covered elbow macaroni. Aldie, who can take 30 minutes to eat a slice of apple, wolfed hers down in 2 minutes flat and asked for seconds! The other girls devoured theirs as well. How to Make Stovetop Mac and Cheese I’m sure some of us who love macaroni and cheese have experimented with just dumping grated cheese and milk into some freshly made macaroni, right?...

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I’m glad to report that I was completely wrong! They actually take less time to prepare than regular artichokes because they cook up in only a few minutes versus 40 minutes for globe artichokes. Even though they are called “baby artichokes,” they aren’t actually immature artichokes, but simply a different variety that reaches maturity at a much smaller size than regular artichokes. Unlike larger artichokes, more parts of these small ones are edible....

Even better for those short on time? You can prep the chicken well in advance (you can even freeze it!) and then just toss the chicken in the water and cook sous vide a few hours before dinner. Once the chicken is cooked, it’ll be tender, juicy, and seasoned evenly – the long cooking time helps infuse every piece of chicken with flavor. The sauce, flavored with honey, soy, and chili sauce, comes together quickly in a skillet....

Traditionally, an Italian strawberry soda is a non-caffeinated iced drink. Strawberry syrup is poured over ice and topped with club soda. Then milk or cream is added before topping it all off with homemade whipped cream and a maraschino cherry. It’s fizzy, fruity, creamy, and delicious! My son and I tried different flavors, but none compared to strawberry. It was perfectly balanced—tart and fruity—and went dreamily with the cream poured over the top....

Picking up a pre-made pie crust is definitely convenient, but when you bake pie crusts from scratch it just tastes so much better! This homemade Oreo Pie Crust is chocolatey, buttery, and absolutely delicious. This recipe makes enough for (1) 9-inch pie pan. You can also use it in a springform pan. Make it ahead of time and cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and put it in the fridge until you are ready to fill it!...

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The most common form of home canning is water bath canning—probably because it’s the most straightforward. It’s not rocket science, but there are lots of steps and required equipment to get familiar with. Stick around and we’ll walk you through it so you can can with confidence. A Bit of Canning History Preserving food has been around as long as humans have hunted and gathered. Compared to smoking, curing, and fermentation, canning is quite new....

Winger’s Sticky Fingers and Freakin’ Amazing Sauce We are huge fans of Winger’s Sticky Fingers and Freakin’ Amazing Sauce. We used to go buy the bottles of sauce all the time, but now there is no need. I will never have to go buy the sauce again. No kidding. I can’t tell a difference between the real deal and these. This has got to be the exact recipe they use in the restaurant....

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Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce – Two Ways This Chicken Gyro Recipe is one of my favorites. I love to make it when I’m in the mood for something Mediterranean. It’s healthy, vibrantly colored and surprisingly filling. You’ll love the seasoned chicken combined with all kinds of fresh ingredients and toppings and folded into warm pita or flatbread. It is a delicious alternative to boring sandwiches. We’ll show you two ways to make these absolutely delicious chicken gyros – the grill and the crockpot....

I grew up in New Jersey where the much smaller blue crab reigns supreme. As a kid, the idea of gigantic crabs up to six feet long wandering around on the bottom of the ocean was both exciting and slightly scary. Eating these crabs was like traveling to a different world. As I later learned, it was a different world back then. Our family was not particularly wealthy, and I never remember king crab even being in the same class as Maine lobster....

Cookie Salad? Even though this isn’t your typical salad, by definition, it can still be considered a salad. A salad can be any mixture of small pieces of food combined that may or may not be combined with a dressing. Yes, I will admit, it is a stretch. It probably qualifies as more of a dessert, but bringing this as a “salad” to a potluck will make you a rockstar. I don’t think you will get any complaints....