New York-Style Cheesecake
The citrus-infused filling in Chef John’s recipe for New York-style cheesecake goes fantastically with fresh strawberry sauce.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl until evenly moistened.

Press crumb mixture into the bottom and about 1/2 inch up the sides of the springform pan.

Whisk sour cream flour and vanilla extract together in a bowl; set aside.

Stir cream cheese and sugar together with a wooden spoon in a separate bowl until evenly incorporated 3 to 5 minutes; add milk and whisk until just combined.

Whisk in eggs one at a time stirring well after each addition.

Stir in lemon zest orange zest and sour cream mixture; whisk until just incorporated.

Pour mixture into prepared springform pan.

ArnoldGreg September 30, 2023

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Cranberry Rum Punch
This strong punch is given a favorite fizz by ginger ale, and the mixture is generously sweetened with white sugar.

In a medium-size punchbowl stir cranberry juice and sugar together until the sugar dissolves.

Mix in ginger ale rum and lemon and lime slices.

Serve over ice.

ArnoldGreg September 29, 2023

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Air-Fried Bologna Sandwich
This crispy air-fried bologna sandwich is cooked in the air fryer and ready in less than 15 minutes.

Achieve a 400°F air fryer temperature (200 degrees C).

One slice of bread should be cooked for one minute in the air fryer basket.

Place on a plate.

Repeat with the remaining bread slice.

Take the casing off the bologna.

Make 4 cuts with a knife to stop the fabric from curling.

Bologna should be cooked for three minutes in the air fryer basket.

After 3 minutes, flip the bologna over and continue cooking.

On one slice of bread, spread mayonnaise; on the other, mustard.

Layer cheese, bologna, tomato, and lettuce on one piece of bread before adding the second piece of bread to complete the sandwich.

ArnoldGreg September 28, 2023

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Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
All you have to do to make this chili is put the ground turkey, beans, tomatoes, and seasonings in the slow cooker and let your appliance do the rest!

In a slow cooker, combine the following ingredients: ground turkey, tomatoes, kidney beans, pinto beans, chicken stock, onion, hot sauce, chili powder, salt, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, and black pepper.

Stir to break up the turkey into small pieces.

Cook for 6 to 8 hours on low (or High for 4 hours)

ArnoldGreg September 27, 2023

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Quinoa with Peas and Parmesan
This dish is a fantastic warm-weather comfort food because it is creamy, rich, and filling.

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

Use a silicone liner to cover a baking sheet.

Eggs and peanut butter should be thoroughly combined in a bowl before serving.

Spoonfuls should be dropped onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 8 minutes, or until the centers seem dry.

ArnoldGreg September 26, 2023

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Norwegian Lefse
To make these pan-fried Scandinavian treats known as lefse, riced potatoes are combined with butter, cream, salt, sugar, and flour.

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender about 20 minutes; drain.

Run hot potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl.

Beat butter cream salt and sugar into riced potatoes.

Let cool to room temperature.

Stir flour into potato mixture to form a soft dough.

Pull off pieces of dough and form into walnut-sized balls.

Lightly flour a clean cloth and roll out lefse balls to 1/8-inch thick.

Heat a griddle over high heat.

ArnoldGreg September 25, 2023

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Christmas Reindeer Cupcakes
The ideal Christmas dessert is these adorable reindeer cupcakes, which kids can help decorate by attaching Rudolph’s red candy nose.

Set oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees C).

A 12-cup muffin tin should be greased or lined with paper liners.

White sugar, vanilla extract, and 9 tablespoons of butter should be combined in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

One at a time, add eggs and mix thoroughly.

Stir to combine after adding half the flour and 1/4 cup milk.

repeat using the remaining milk and flour.

Fill each prepared muffin cup 3/4 full with batter before spooning it in.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

ArnoldGreg September 24, 2023

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Salted Chocolate Cookies
Any chocolate lover will find these big, soft, chocolaty, fudgy cookies irresistible because the sea salt elevates them to a whole new level.

Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

Spray cooking spray on two large baking sheets and line them with parchment paper.

In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.

Cook the butter in a saucepan for three to five minutes, or until it has completely melted.

Stir in the chocolate chips until they are completely melted.

Get rid of the heat.

In a bowl, mash together brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy.

A small amount of the chocolate mixture should be added to the egg mixture, and it should be thoroughly combined.

Add the remaining chocolate mixture gradually while constantly stirring to prevent curdling of the eggs.

Just combine the flour mixture before incorporating it.

Avoid overmixing.

ArnoldGreg September 23, 2023

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Sex with an Alligator
Coconut rum, melon liquor, pineapple juice, raspberry liquor, and Jagermeister are all ingredients in Sex with an Alligator. It’s tasty and filling!

In a cocktail shaker full of ice combine pineapple juice melon liqueur and coconut rum.

Shake vigorously and strain into a rocks glass.

Pour in the raspberry liqueur and let it sink to the bottom then float the Jagermeister on top.

If done correctly you should have a brown layer on the top and bottom and green in the middle.

ArnoldGreg September 22, 2023

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White Peach Sorbet
Sweet, aromatic white peaches make a refreshing sorbet that’s not too sweet. Use fruit at its peak of ripeness for flavor and sweetness.

Peel white peaches leaving a little bit of peach skin to add texture and color.

Cut chunks from peaches into a bowl and discard pits.

Add lemon juice.

Puree peaches and lemon juice with an immersion blender until smooth.

Stir in sugar to taste.

Blend again.

Chill peach mixture in refrigerator for 1 hour.

Pour peach mixture into an ice cream freezer and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions.

ArnoldGreg September 21, 2023

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