Pithiviers
This pithiviers, a French specialty from the Orléans region, is made from puff pastry and frangipane (rich almond paste).

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

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine butter and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until well combined.

Add almond flour 2 egg yolks and rum; mix until frangipane is smooth.

Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into 2 equal circles.

Place the first circle on the baking sheet and pierce several times with a fork.

Spread frangipane on the circle leaving a 1/2 inch border.

Brush uncovered puff pastry edge with a little water and lay the second puff pastry circle on top.

Seal the edges by pressing together.

ArnoldGreg July 3, 2024

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Lower Sugar Spicy All-Day Apple Butter
Honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and other savory flavors are slowly cooked into this spiced apple butter. Regular vanilla extract can also be used, but Mexican vanilla extract gives the dish a smooth, rich flavor.

Apples are added to a slow cooker.

Salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice are sprinkled with sugar.

For two hours on High, cook covered.

Apples are mashed with a potato masher or fork before being mixed with molasses, lemon juice, honey, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and butter flavoring.

Cook apple mixture on Low for 9 to 11 hours, stirring frequently, until it has thickened and turned a deep brown color.

Cook for an additional hour or two without the cover.

ArnoldGreg July 2, 2024

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Veggie Pizza
This veggie pizza is made from crescent-roll dough and a cream cheesy spread for an easy, fresh take on a favorite — packed with crunchy vegetables.

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

Spray a jelly roll pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Press crescent roll dough into the prepared jelly roll pan to form a crust.

Let stand 5 minutes.

Pierce with a fork.

Bake in the preheated oven until dough is fully cooked and golden brown about 10 minutes.

Let cool completely.

Combine sour cream cream cheese ranch seasoning mix dill and garlic salt in a medium mixing bowl.

Spread the cream cheese mixture on top of cooled crust.

Arrange broccoli radish onion bell pepper carrot and celery on top of the cream cheese mixture.

ArnoldGreg July 1, 2024

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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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