Sherry’s Perfect Sous Vide Eggs
For perfectly cooked soft-boiled eggs with barely solidified yolks without sacrificing firm whites, use a sous vide.

Prepare a heat-proof container of water with a sous vide cooker.

Set temperature to 150 degrees F (66 degrees C).

Fill a bowl with enough ice water to cover eggs; set aside.

Fill a saucepan with water and bring to a boil.

Add eggs to boiling water and cook until whites are set exactly 5 minutes.

Transfer eggs to the ice bath to stop the cooking process at least 1 minute.

Place eggs into the sous vide water bath; set a timer for 40 minutes.

Serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat for a few minutes in the sous vide or a bowl of hot water.

ArnoldGreg March 25, 2025

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Healthy Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Mash
This low-carb rendition of shepherd’s pie, which uses ground turkey and is topped with cauliflower mash, is every bit as delicious and comforting as the traditional dish.

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

Add celery mushrooms and onion; saute until onion is translucent 5 to 7 minutes.

Crumble turkey into the skillet.

Add parsley thyme garlic powder pepper red pepper flakes and salt.

Cook until turkey is no longer pink and has absorbed most of the liquid in the skillet about 15 minutes.

Sprinkle almond flour over the turkey mixture and cook for 1 minute.

Stir in tomato sauce until combined; cook until thickened about 5 minutes.

Transfer to a 9×13-inch baking dish and top with sliced zucchini.

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

ArnoldGreg March 24, 2025

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Easy Baked Pumpkin Pudding
This custard-style pumpkin pudding is the perfect addition to any holiday meal.

Set the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees C).

Put butter in a 2-quart baking dish once it has melted.

In a big bowl, combine pumpkin, 1 cup sugar, evaporated milk, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda.

Pour into the baking dish that has been prepared.

Sprinkle over pumpkin mixture after combining remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the center is set.

ArnoldGreg March 23, 2025

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Greek Yogurt Carbonara
Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, turkey bacon, and angel hair pasta are used to make this carbonara dish.

Place turkey bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until evenly browned about 5 minutes.

Drain let cool and crumble.

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil.

Stir in angel hair pasta bring back to a boil and cook over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite 4 to 5 minutes.

Meanwhile whisk Greek yogurt Parmesan cheese egg Italian seasoning red pepper flakes garlic salt and onion powder together in a bowl.

Drain pasta and return to the pot.

Pour egg mixture over the pasta while still warm.

Cook and stir over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add bacon pieces and toss to coat.

ArnoldGreg March 22, 2025

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Lithuanian Kugela
Kugela is a delicious baked potato treat and the national dish of Lithuania. It includes eggs, onions, bacon, grated potatoes, and the slightly sweet flavor of evaporated milk. Put some sour cream on top before serving!

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

Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish very lightly.

Cook bacon pieces in a sizable skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to paper towels to drain.

Half of the bacon drippings should be set aside.

Once again on the stove, stir the onions as they cook until they are soft and translucent.

Stir together the potatoes, bacon, onion, and reserved drippings in a sizable bowl.

Add eggs, evaporated milk, and flour.

To taste, add salt and pepper to the food.

Pour into a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven for about an hour, or until the top is nicely browned.

If desired, slice into squares and serve with sour cream.

ArnoldGreg March 21, 2025

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Grandma Moyer’s Rhubarb and Strawberry Coffee Cake
Here is a cake that is actually made with coffee. Strawberries and rhubarb are sliced, and the cake is moist.

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

A 9×13-inch baking pan should be greased and floured.

In a big bowl, whisk together the eggs, white sugar, and coffee until well combined.

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

Stir the rhubarb and strawberries into the batter after mixing the dry and wet ingredients just until combined.

Brown sugar and pecans should be added to the batter before pouring it into the prepared cake pan.

When a toothpick is inserted in the centre of the cake and it comes out clean, the cake has finished baking in the preheated oven.

50 to 45 minutes

ArnoldGreg March 20, 2025

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Exquisite Pie
This rich, wonderfully sweet pie is studded with oodles of coconut, pecans, and golden raisins. Sugar, eggs, butter, lemon juice, vinegar and vanilla are combined with them and baked until set. This recipe yields two exquisite pies.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

In a large mixing bowl combine eggs sugar and butter.

Beat until smooth.

Add vinegar vanilla and lemon juice.

Mix thoroughly.

Fold in pecans coconut and raisins.

Pour mixture into pie shells.

Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until completely set in center.

ArnoldGreg March 19, 2025

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One-Pan White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
If you can make boxed macaroni and cheese, you can make this one-pan mac and cheese from scratch! The bacon, chives, and crispy bread crumb topping add extra flavor and texture.

Macaroni, milk, water, garlic, and salt are all combined in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Stirring occasionally, bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking to the pan and cooking the noodles until they are soft.

After removing the pot from the heat, melt the margarine and stir in the pepper.

Melt the Cheddar and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and then stir in.

Set the oven’s broiler to high and place a rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Bacon bits and the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese go on top of the pasta.

ArnoldGreg March 18, 2025

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Chef John’s Classic Macaroni Salad
This popular side dish with lots of colorful vegetables is similar to a traditional deli macaroni salad but less sweet. It goes well with grilled or barbecued food or even a simple hot dog.

Whisk 1 cup mayonnaise vinegar Dijon mustard salt black pepper and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until well blended; whisk in sugar.

Stir in celery red bell pepper carrot onions and jalapeno and poblano peppers.

Refrigerate until macaroni is ready to dress.

Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil.

Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water stirring occasionally until cooked through 8 to 10 minutes.

Drain but do not rinse.

Allow macaroni to drain in a colander about 5 minutes shaking out moisture from time to time.

Pour macaroni into large bowl; toss to separate and cool to room temperature.

Macaroni should be sticky.

ArnoldGreg March 17, 2025

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Quick Artichoke Pasta Salad
Making this pasta salad is quick and simple. The artichoke hearts’ marinade liquid makes a delicious dressing.

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add pasta and boil until al dente according to packaging instructions 8 to 10 minutes.

Drain well and rinse with cold water.

In a large mixing bowl combine pasta artichoke hearts mushrooms tomatoes olives parsley basil oregano garlic salt and pepper; toss well.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Before serving season the pasta dish with salt and pepper to taste.

ArnoldGreg March 16, 2025

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