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I spotted this recipe in July’s Cooking Light magazine while on vacation this summer. My husband was looking over my shoulder and said, “Oh man, you’ve gotta make those!” I was sort of thinking the same thing. So we invited some friends over, and I popped a pork roast into the slow cooker for the day (I really love it when my slow cooker makes dinner for me). And then we ended up with these delicious Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sliders....

Number Of Ingredients 13 Steps: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta; cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Set aside. Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Add half the lemon zest, the lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; process until finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add oil and the reserved cooking water; process until smooth....

Crostini I mentioned in my last post that we went camping last weekend. It was a ton of work to get my family ready for two days of tent camping, but it was totally worth it. I could have just grabbed burgers and dogs, PB&J and a box of cereal… but NO, I can’t do that. I enjoy food too much to pass up the opportunity to make fun camping food....

Time 1h Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thoroughly combine beef, tortilla chips, pepper Jack cheese, onion, and taco seasoning in a bowl. Whisk eggs, milk, and taco sauce together in a separate bowl. Add to meat mixture and stir until well combined. Press mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan and top with a strip of taco sauce down the center....

With their stimulating and revitalizing flavors, energy drinks surely seized the market. In fact, there are now hundreds of energy drink brands seen on shelves of markets across the world. Reign Total Body Fuel is one of these brands. There is a variety of flavors to pick from when it comes to Reign, so you can choose one that suits your preferred tastes. What Is Reign? The Monster Beverage Corporation debuted Reign Total Body Fuel as an American energy drink in 2019, and it is now available in 16 flavors....

Want chicken breast meals but don’t have the time to get to the store, butcher the chicken, and then cook it? Don’t worry! There are now quicker methods to acquire the chicken breast you want without having to complete all the preparations required for fresh meat. These days, frozen chicken breasts are finally being recognized for their value. Find out the best-frozen chicken breast on the market today. Keep reading to find out more!...

Clam chowder refers to any soup that contains clams and broth. It grew from fish soups made by fishermen in Britain and France. These chowders used a variety of seafood that was readily available. The most famous clam chowder is creamy New England style clam chowder. This dish traces its roots back to the 1700s. New England clam chowder, sometimes called “Boston Clam Chowder,” is made with the usual clams and potatoes, but also has a milk or cream base....

Time 1h30m Number Of Ingredients 14 Steps: In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, yeast, kosher salt, oregano and garlic powder. Add the warm water and olive oil and stir until flour is incorporated. Knead the dough by pushing with the base of your palm, then reforming it into a ball. Continue kneading for 8 minutes until the dough feels pillowy and has a smooth, stretchy exterior. If the dough is very sticky, add a small amount of flour while kneading....

You can certainly spend a lot of money buying coffee drinks at the coffee shops. So it’s really nice to have the means to make them at home when you want to! This recipe for a Caramel Macchiato is a Starbucks copycat recipe. Starbucks debuted the caramel macchiato back in 1996. It’s been a coffee shop favorite ever since. Make it at home once in a while, and save some cash!...

Surely you’ve made classic zucchini bread before. And you might have even tried my pineapple zucchini bread or my iced lemon zucchini bread. All of those are wonderful. This Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Bread is a little bit different. It’s made with olive oil instead of canola, and it’s lightly sweetened with honey instead of overly so with white and brown sugars. Sea Salt and Honey This recipe comes from the book, Sea Salt and Honey by Chloe, Olivia and Nicholas Tsakiris....

Time 4h15m Yield 6 to 8 servings Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps: In a bowl, stir together the coffee, sugar, vanilla and salt until the sugar dissolves. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish and place in the freezer for 2 hours. Remove from the freezer and use a fork to scrape any of the ice that has formed. Return to the freezer for another 2 hours, then repeat the scraping....

Time 2h Yield 3 to 4 servings Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps: Cut two deep diagonal slits, down to the bone, in each chicken breast and one in each leg and thigh. Place chicken, breast side up, on a sheet of heavy-duty foil large enough to enclose it. Place in a roasting pan. Place lemon juice, ginger, garlic, chilies, salt, oil, cumin and coriander in a blender and process to a thick purée....

There are many things about summer that I love: dipping my toes into beach water, taking naps on a hot, lazy day, wearing flip flops daily, ICE CREAM, and having access to an abundance of wonderful fruits and vegetables in markets and at farm stands. I bought so many cherries at the store the other day. They have been nothing short of amazing. Fresh cherries are fantastic in the middle of summer- so sweet and perfect for making an easy cherry cobbler!...

Yield 12 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 14 Steps: For the buttercream: cream butter until smooth. Sift the sugar and cocoa powder over the butter, add 1/3 cup of Godiva liqueur and slowly mix until smooth. For the cake: sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. Cream the butter and sugar and add the eggs one at a time beating after each addition. On low speed, stir in the chocolate and gradually add the reserved sifted ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk and 1/2 of the liqueur, beat until smooth....

Time 45m Yield 8 servings. Number Of Ingredients 15 Steps: In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic until beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in the vegetables. , Pour into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Combine topping ingredients; spoon evenly over the meat mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes....

I’m starting to freak out a little bit about Thanksgiving. My in-laws are coming into town, my mother will be visiting too, and I’m hosting! In my new house! I know that doesn’t seem like such a big deal, but I don’t usually host a big, important, scary meal like Thanksgiving that involves a giant roasted turkey. I can host dinner parties for 20 people, but for some reason that turkey gives me GREAT anxiety!...

Time 55m Yield 24 ounces Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps: Peel the onions, cut in half and slice into 1-inch pieces. Add the onions and the vegetable oil to a large saucepan, over medium-low heat, and saute until soft. Stir in the black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic and brown sugar until incorporated. Add half of the root beer and let reduce until starting to get thick. Stir in the remaining root beer and continue to reduce until the liquid is almost completely evaporated....

Time 1h45m Yield 6 servings Number Of Ingredients 29 Steps: For the ketchup: Saute the shallots and garlic in the olive oil in a large skillet over low heat until translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the honey and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the tomatoes, corn syrup, vinegar, sugar and chipotle puree and simmer for 30 minutes. Puree the mixture in a blender or food processor, adding vegetable stock if the ketchup is too thick....

Time 35m Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps: Place raw red potato cubes in a large steamer basket over a large pot of boiling water. Cover and steam until very tender, 25 to 30 minutes. When potatoes are nearly tender, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add salt and olive oil; stir until just heated through. Remove from heat. Transfer tender potatoes to a large bowl....

Time 40m Number Of Ingredients 5 Steps: Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or non-stick foil. Set aside. Spread a little more than half of the cookie dough onto the bottom of the baking dish and press down firmly creating an even layer. Using a stand mixer or hand held mixer, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add in the sugar and beat until combined....