Raspberry Banana Bread
Raspberries give this sweet and moist banana bread an extra kick. Serve it as a sweet treat at brunch or as a snack with coffee.

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

Butter a loaf pan.

With a fork, mash raspberries that have been defrosted; strain raspberries to get rid of seeds.

With a fork, mash the banana in another bowl.

In a bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.

In a bowl, use an electric mixer on low speed to blend the sugar, eggs, raspberries, banana, and vegetable oil for two to three minutes.

When batter is barely moistened, stir in lemon extract after stirring the flour mixture into the raspberry mixture.

Fill the prepared loaf pan with batter.

ArnoldGreg May 3, 2023

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Plum Sauce
Chef John’s recipe for roasted pork tenderloin with fresh plum sauce is great with any stone fruit and a delicious and colorful dish.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Generously season pork tenderloin with salt and black pepper.

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

Cook tenderloin until browned on all sides 2 to 4 minutes per side.

Transfer tenderloin to a plate.

Saute onion with a pinch of salt in the same skillet until just softening 3 to 5 minutes.

Add shallots reduce heat to medium and cook and stir until shallots and onion are golden brown and caramelized about 10 minutes.

Stir thyme into onion mixture; place tenderloin over onion mixture and set plum quarters skin-side down around pork tenderloin.

Transfer skillet to preheated oven.

ArnoldGreg May 2, 2023

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John’s Pimento Cheese Spread
There are only four simple, straightforward, and delicious ingredients needed to make this pimento cheese, and it comes together quickly.

Stir together the Cheddar cheese pimentos and garlic powder.

Stir in the mayonnaise a little at a time until the spread reaches your desired consistency.

Refrigerate for 2 hours to let the flavor develop.

ArnoldGreg May 1, 2023

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Tropical Pineapple Banana Bread
The addition of chopped macadamia nuts and crushed pineapple gives this banana bread recipe a delightful tropical vacation. It’s ideal for a morning snack or an afternoon snack.

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

Two 8 1/2×4 1/2 loaf pans should be greased and floured.

In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and butter.

Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until creamy.

One at a time, beat in the eggs, combining just after each addition.

Add vanilla, crushed pineapple, and bananas that have been mashed.

In a different bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon and whisk until well combined.

Stir in the macadamia nuts until evenly coated.

Stir just until combined before adding the flour mixture to the banana mixture.

Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared loaf pans.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centres comes out clean.

ArnoldGreg April 30, 2023

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Pasta Ai Fiori Di Zucca (Pasta With Zucchini Blossoms)
From your garden, gather some zucchini or summer squash blossoms to use in a quick, upscale pasta dish with saffron and parsley.

Fill a large pot with water stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.

Stir in penne and return to a boil.

Cook pasta uncovered stirring occasionally until cooked through but still firm to the bite about 11 minutes; drain reserving 1/2 cup of pasta-cooking water.

Clean and rinse zucchini blossoms removing the inner parts (stigma or anthers); coarsely chop the flowers.

ArnoldGreg April 29, 2023

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Brownie-like chocolate crinkle cookies coated in confectioners’ sugar are perfect for holidays, parties, or afternoon treats!

Mix sugar cocoa and oil together in a medium bowl.

Beat in eggs one at a time until combined.

Stir in vanilla.

Combine flour baking powder and salt in another bowl.

Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until thoroughly mixed.

Cover dough and refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

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

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Roll or scoop chilled dough into 1-inch balls.

Coat each ball in confectioners’ sugar and place 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

Let stand on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool.

ArnoldGreg April 28, 2023

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Meatloaf with Italian Sausage
For a twist on this family favorite, ground beef and Italian sausage are combined with bell pepper, onion, hot cereal, and traditional meatloaf ingredients.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Chop sausage finely.

In a large bowl combine beef sausage egg beat bell pepper onion cereal milk Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper.

Mix together and press into a loaf pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until cooked through.

Drain grease from loaf pan periodically during baking.

Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

ArnoldGreg April 27, 2023

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Quick and Easy Tuna Casserole
Simple and delicious for busy weeknights, this quick and simple tuna casserole only takes 30 minutes to prepare and is ready to serve to a hungry family!

Bring water in a big pot to a boil.

When the noodles are al dente, add the noodles and frozen peas and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.

Drain thoroughly and add the noodles and peas back to the pot.

ArnoldGreg April 26, 2023

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From Scratch Cream of Chicken Soup
The traditional canned cream of chicken soup is recreated at home using fresh ingredients and no processed ingredients.

Combine 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup milk poultry seasoning turmeric onion powder garlic paprika pepper and cayenne in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.

Combine cream flour and remaining milk in a bowl.

Add a ladle or two of hot broth mixture and whisk quickly to combine.

Pour the mixture back into the saucepan; whisk together and bring to a boil.

Cook until thickened 2 to 3 minutes.

Add additional broth or flour to adjust consistency.

Check seasoning and adjust as needed.

ArnoldGreg April 25, 2023

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Spaghetti with Parmesan and Bacon
For a tasty weeknight dinner, combine your favorite spaghetti with a straightforward yet flavorful mixture of bacon, Parmesan cheese, avocado oil, and garlic.

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

Spaghetti should be cooked in boiling water for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite.

Drain.

Over medium-high heat, add the bacon to a large skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until evenly browned.

On paper towels, dry off the bacon slices.

Break up into little pieces.

In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.

Over medium heat, warm the avocado oil in a sizable skillet.

Add the spaghetti, milk mixture, peas, and garlic; cook and stir for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the spaghetti is thoroughly coated in the milk mixture.

Bacon and Parmesan cheese are stirred in.

Parsley is a garnish.

ArnoldGreg April 24, 2023

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