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We simply love this Pumpkin Bread. It is easy to make and it ALWAYS comes out perfect. This is a great recipe to get the kids involved because it is so easy to do. Just a few simple ingredients stirred together and you are done. No need to get out mixers or dirty any appliances, this can all be done with a mixing spoon and some measuring cups! Ingredients for Homemade Pumpkin Bread Sweet and savory pumpkin bread recipe is a lot like pumpkin muffins just not in a loaf pan....

I’ve been experimenting with meatball recipes and have found an excellent one here. The basic idea is to take a base of ground sausage or pork, mix in other meat such as ground beef, pancetta or prosciutto, add herbs, bread cubes, ricotta cheese and eggs, then brown them on high heat in the oven, add some crushed tomatoes and cook on lower heat until they are done. Why Make Meatballs with Sausage?...

Chef David says the best shrimp to get are fresh, Gulf of Mexico White shrimp, still in the shell. Gulf white shrimp are firm and sweet. For this particular dish I used Gulf of Mexico Pink shrimp, which are pink even when they are not yet cooked. The are also sweet, but a little more delicate than the Gulf white. If you are processing a lot of shrimp, the shells can be saved and used to make bisque or stock....

While you grab a cup of tea and settle into this new space with us, there are a few things I want to highlight: New Ways to Move Around: Up at the top of each page (or if you tap the top-left corner when you’re on your phone), you’ll see some fun ways to explore Simply Recipes. There are recipes (of course!), as well as places where you can quickly find easy weeknight meal inspiration and special content for upcoming holidays....

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Once you have savored these fresh, ripe berries for breakfast, in a pie, and in a bowl covered with cream, you’ll start looking around for other ways to use them. Might I suggest this simple, yet beautiful, spring salad? This salad features all four of my favorite flavor components: something sweet (juicy strawberries), salty (fresh feta), crunchy (toasted almonds), and refreshing (cucumbers). Add one more element of “something unexpected” and you have a salad that really sings....

No need to go out to eat when eggs benedict is easy to make at home! If you’re looking to treat yourself and your family or friends to a stylish start to a Saturday or Sunday morning, you definitely need to give them a go. Once you’ve nailed the basic version, it’s so easy to add infinite twists on the dish. Here are ten variations to get you started on your eggs benedict life journey....

I think of this book as being “stealth vegan,” because it doesn’t exactly advertise its plant-based bona fides. It doesn’t scare off anyone.That’s what makes it a perfect cookbook for someone who wants to put plants at the center of the plate but might be turned off by what they think of as “vegan food.” The recipes in this collection are, first and foremost, delicious, and secondarily, accidentally, or offhandedly plant-based....

Bread pudding is essentially the casserole version of French toast, so it makes a fun, decadent breakfast. It pairs well with a cup of coffee or black tea and is sure to turn heads at a brunch. Since this recipe yields 10 or more servings, it’s also an easy dessert for a large dinner party. Apple bread pudding is the perfect way to use up stale bread or extra fruit from fall apple picking....

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What Is Chana Masala? Chana masala originated from the northern parts of India where it’s a staple dish. But it has gained popularity in the past few years because it’s vegan, rich in protein, and simple to make. Chana masala can also be called chole masala, referring to the kind of garam used in the dish. So if someday you see chole masala on a menu, then rest assured that it is your beloved chana masala....

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What Is Corned Beef? Corned beef is most often a flat-cut brisket, but sometimes it’s made from beef round that has been cured with salt. Large grained rock salt, called “corns” of salt (one of several explanations why it’s called corned beef), was used when people began to preserve meat by salt-curing. How Do I Buy Corned Beef? The preferred cut of corned beef is a flat brisket. There are two kinds of prepared corned beef: with or without nitrates....

What’s a Po Boy? Po boy sandwiches are typically either seafood or roast beef (although I had a roast duck po boy near Grand Isle, Louisiana recently), and the best ones use remoulade, a Cajun version of the classic French mayo-mustard sauce. But the bread is the real star in a po boy. Do your utmost to find really good bread, with a crackling crust and soft interior. Ideally you would use a French sandwich loaf, like a baguette, but wider and about a foot long....

Yum! The crab cakes are small, so you can either serve them for appetizers or serve several as a main course. Now, if you’re like me, you might want to make a double batch, because you can always use any extra crab mixture to top some butter lettuce and a few slices of avocado. Or, you might find yourself picking at the mixture just to make sure it tastes good, until lo and behold half of it is gone, which, if you’ve made a double batch, still leaves you plenty for the crab cakes....

You don’t need measuring cups, a recipe, or even a specific water-to-rice ratio – fill a pot with water, add the rice, bring it to a boil, then simmer until the rice is tender. Drain the rice, return it to the pot, and let it steam in its own residual heat until you’re ready to serve. Super easy, right? It’s nothing fancy, but I promise that it gets the job done....

This simple preparation of green beans, with butter, thyme, and toasted almonds, comes from my friend Heidi in Carlisle Mass, and over the years has become one of my favorites. More Great Recipes for Green Beans! Green Bean Casserole from Scratch Pressure Cooker Green Beans with Tomatoes and Bacon Roasted Green Beans with Shallots and Pancetta Creamy Green Beans and Mushrooms Stir Fried Green Beans with Ginger and Onions...

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We love peanut butter cups in our family, and take them quite seriously. This homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups recipe came from our grandma, who made them for us for years. The layer of peanut butter filling has the same creamy texture as the candy you buy at the store, with rich, sweet chocolate on the outside. But these taste even better, because they’re homemade! They’re perfect as a special Halloween treat, or to keep on hand in the freezer for when your sweet tooth hits....