Almond Thins
These are thin and delicate, making them ideal for formal events as well as morning coffee.

Set oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C).

Butter and sugar are whipped together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy.

Beat in the egg and vanilla after adding them.

Sift the flour and salt together, then gradually stir it into the butter mixture until just combined.

Place each half of the batter in the middle of two flat, ungreased cookie sheets.

Using a spatula dipped in warm water, spread the batter evenly across the entire baking sheet.

Add the almonds and gently press them into the dough.

ArnoldGreg March 25, 2024

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Monster Smoked Meatloaf
A beef and sausage meatloaf flavored with chunky salsa, barbeque sauce, and malt vinegar is smoked for hours in this monster of a main dish.

Mix salsa eggs onion 1/4 cup barbeque sauce 1/4 cup mustard 1/4 cup ketchup Parmesan cheese sriracha sauce soy sauce malt vinegar meatloaf seasoning mix salt garlic powder and black pepper together in a large bowl.

Stir beef and sausage into salsa mixture until thoroughly mixed.

Add enough bread crumbs to bring meatloaf mixture together.

Line a container with plastic wrap.

Pack meatloaf mixture into the container.

Chill until set 3 to 4 hours.

Preheat smoker to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C) according to manufacturer’s directions.

Line a wire rack with aluminum foil.

Position in a cake pan lined with aluminum foil.

Use plastic wrap to lift meatloaf onto the prepared wire rack.

ArnoldGreg March 24, 2024

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Fall in Love (with) Guacamole
This guacamole will make anyone fall in love with avocados. A smooth dip made with avocados, lime juice, roma tomatoes, and cilantro is perfect for any occasion!

Mash avocados sea salt garlic powder and lime juice in a bowl using a fork.

Mix onion tomatoes and cilantro into avocado mixture; season with cayenne pepper.

ArnoldGreg March 23, 2024

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Pesto Polenta Lasagna
For a gorgeous (and speedy!) vegetarian main dish, sliced polenta is layered with marinara sauce, pesto, mozzarella cheese, and pine nuts.

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

An 11x7x2 inch baking dish should be oil.

Put a single layer of polenta in the bottom of the baking dish that has been prepared.

Pesto should be applied over the polenta in a thin layer.

Transform the polenta with half of the sauce.

Add one more layer of polenta and sauce on top.

ArnoldGreg March 22, 2024

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Calico Veggie Beans
This recipe for black beans, kidney beans, butter beans, and lima beans in a sweet and tangy sauce makes a crowd-pleasing one-dish meal.

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

Stir black beans kidney beans butter beans lima beans brown sugar onion tomato sauce celery vinegar and mustard powder together in a four-quart casserole dish; cover with aluminum foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

ArnoldGreg March 21, 2024

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Authentic Thai Green Curry
The traditional Thai green curry (kaeng kiau wan) is simple to prepare at home. Pork can be replaced with chicken or tofu; just remember to serve it with hot jasmine rice.

Bamboo shoots should be cooked for five minutes after a large pot of water comes to a boil.

Drain.

Over medium heat, add oil to a large pot, and cook curry paste until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork begins to brown.

Add red bell pepper, coconut milk, and bamboo shoots.

Turn down the heat, then simmer.

Salt and sugar are used to season; simmer for 10 minutes.

Add lime leaves and stir.

one more minute of cooking.

Put some fish sauce on it.

Add Thai basil and then serve.

ArnoldGreg March 20, 2024

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Oysters ‘n’ Bacon
A great hot appetizer to serve for company. Oysters wrapped in bacon, and baked in a garlicky sauce.

Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook until shrunken but not crisp.

Remove to paper towels to drain.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

In a shallow baking dish whisk together the sugar soy sauce and garlic with a fork.

Wrap each oyster with a piece of bacon and secure with toothpicks.

Place wrapped oysters into the dish with the sauce.

Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven until the sauce has thickened and bacon is nicely crisped at the edges.

ArnoldGreg March 19, 2024

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Really Quick Peach Cobbler
This peach cobbler is so quick and easy to prepare using 7 simple ingredients and is great for busy families; everyone will love it!

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

Mix sugar flour nutmeg and cinnamon together in a bowl.

Pour peaches into the bottom of a glass 9×13-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle sugar mixture over peaches and mix well.

Scatter 1/2 of the butter chunks over the peach mixture.

Arrange pastry strips over peach mixture in a crisscross or striped pattern.

Scatter remaining butter chunks over pie pastry.

Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and crisp 30 to 40 minutes.

ArnoldGreg March 17, 2024

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Oven Roasted Ribs
When grilling season is over but you still want tasty, tender ribs, try these slow-roasted ribs with a sweet and tangy sauce!

Oil is heated in a pan over medium-high heat.

In hot oil, cook and stir onions and garlic for 4 to 6 minutes, or until fragrant and soft.

Stir in the chili sauce, beer, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard before bringing to a boil, reducing heat to low, and simmering for 20 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the flavors come together.

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

For an hour, bake the ribs in a baking dish in the preheated oven.

Return the oven, spread the sauce over the ribs, and bake for an additional hour, or until the ribs are tender.

ArnoldGreg March 16, 2024

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Cinnamon and Orange Glazed Carrots
A cinnamon-spiced glaze is applied to carrots before baking, making it the ideal weeknight or holiday side dish.

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

Place carrots into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly tender about 5 minutes.

Drain.

Whisk butter orange juice brown sugar white sugar and cinnamon together in a large bowl until sugars are dissolved.

Add carrots to the glaze mixture; toss to coat.

Transfer carrots and glaze to a 1-quart baking dish.

Bake in the preheated oven until carrots are tender 15 to 20 minutes.

ArnoldGreg March 15, 2024

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