Onesy-Twosy Cookies
This is a very rich peanut butter cookie made crunchy with extra chopped peanuts.

Shortening, peanut butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla are combined in a cream.

3 minutes of blending.

One at a time, beat well after each addition before adding the eggs.

Mix the salt and baking soda in the flour.

Mix the flour mixture and peanut butter mixture together.

Add the chopped nuts and stir.

For two hours, cover and chill the dough.

Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C)

ArnoldGreg June 30, 2024

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Laurie’s Cheesy Tomato Pasta
A creamy pasta dish with many different delicious flavors. Serve with garlic bread and a green salad, if desired.

Large pot of lightly salted water should be brought to a boil.

When the pasta is al dente, add it and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

Drain and set aside.

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

Mix well the pasta with the cream of mushroom soup, tomato soup, cheese, and kielbasa in a medium bowl.

Fill a 9×13-inch baking dish with the mixture.

30 minutes of preheated baking or until bubbly; serve

ArnoldGreg June 29, 2024

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Low-Carb Keto Moscow Mule
Love Moscow mules but not the carbs? Try this amazing low-carb, skinny, and keto version with vodka, lime, and diet ginger beer.

Pour vodka and lime juice into 2 copper mugs; add ice cubes and sugar-free ginger beer; stir to combine.

Add lime slices to garnish.

ArnoldGreg June 28, 2024

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Crispy Whitefish Marinated
A flavorful recipe that is delightfully crispy. incredibly simple to make!

Combine the stir-fry sauce and teriyaki sauce in a bowl.

Whitefish fillets should marinate in the mixture for about 15 minutes.

To 365 degrees F, heat the oil in a deep fryer or large skillet (185 degrees C).

Mix the dry potato flakes, flour, salt, pepper, ancho chile seasoning, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.

Each fish fillet should be evenly coated after being added to the mixture.

One or two fish fillets at a time, fry in the hot oil until golden brown and easily flaked with a fork, about five minutes.

ArnoldGreg June 27, 2024

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Moroccan-Inspired Meatloaf
Mint, paprika, cumin, and curry powder add complex flavor to this Moroccan-inspired meatloaf made with a combination of ground lamb and ground beef.

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

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add onion carrot celery garlic and ginger; cook until onion is translucent about 5 minutes.

Stir in salt paprika cumin curry powder cayenne cinnamon and black pepper and cook to release flavors 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes.

Combine the lamb and beef in a large bowl.

Add cooled vegetable mixture and stir to combine.

Mix in bread crumbs cilantro eggs and mint.

Transfer meatloaf mixture to a 1 1/2-quart loaf pan and set in a baking pan.

Pour water in the baking pan to reach halfway up the sides of the loaf pan.

ArnoldGreg June 26, 2024

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Slow Cooker Cocktail Smokies
This little smokies recipe is made in the slow cooker with mini smoked sausages, barbeque sauce, and grape jelly for a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.

ArnoldGreg June 25, 2024

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Brined and Smoked Chicken Thighs
These succulent chicken thighs are brined in a sweet citrus mixture before being smoked for hours to achieve the ideal level of tenderness.

Water and brown sugar are whipped together.

To dissolve the sugar and salt, combine 1 cup of kosher salt, black pepper, garlic cloves, and bay leaves in a large saucepan.

Bring to a boil on a medium-high heat setting.

Insert rosemary sprigs and lemon slices after carefully pouring the brine mixture into a sizable heat-resistant container.

Place in the refrigerator and leave for two hours or until completely chilled.

To the chilled brine, add the chicken thighs.

Chicken thighs should be placed on top of a small plate to keep them submerged.

The container should then be sealed with a lid or plastic wrap.

Place brined chicken thighs in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours.

ArnoldGreg June 24, 2024

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Easy Bake Brisket
A straightforward beef brisket that will delight!

Set oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees C).

The beef brisket should be put in a baking dish.

Mix the tomato sauce, garlic powder, green chiles, onion soup, and diced tomatoes in a bowl.

Give the brisket a pour.

Wrap the brisket in foil loosely.

Bake for 3 hours in a preheated oven, or until at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit registers inside (63 degrees C)

ArnoldGreg June 23, 2024

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Spiced Orange-Cinnamon Cider
This beverage is ideal for gatherings with family or friends during the holidays. It has a sweet and spicy flavor and can be spiked with a good shot of your preferred bourbon.

orange juice with.

In a sizable saucepan, combine the apple cider, lime slices, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise.

Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil for about five minutes.

Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.

Remove the star anise, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.

Add honey and continue to heat.

Warm the cider, then pour it into the cups.

Garnish with several orange and lime slices as well as a cinnamon stick for stirring.

ArnoldGreg June 22, 2024

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Crispy Tofu Bites
The secret to crispy tofu is pressing out all the water; a simple coating also boosts the crunch factor in this quick and easy recipe.

Drain tofu place on a plate and stack heavy plates on top of tofu to drain any remaining moisture about 15 minutes.

Slice into 24 bite-sized pieces.

Combine flour cornstarch salt and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag.

Toss tofu into the bag seal and shake to coat.

Transfer tofu to a plate shaking off any excess flour mixture.

Pour oil into a skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.

Cook tofu in hot oil turning often until golden brown on all sides about 5 minutes per side.

ArnoldGreg June 21, 2024

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