An Indirect Route

Best-Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

A great find from King Arthur Flour. Note that the original recipe calls for 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup shortening. Ingredients 2/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 cup unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1...

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Roasted Grape Tomatoes

A colorful side dish that's easy to put together. Prep: 5 minutes; Cook: 20-40 minutes Ingredients 4 cups grape tomatoes 3 garlic cloves 3 T olive oil 2 tsp coarse (Kosher) salt 1 tsp fresh ground pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place all ingredients in...

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Chicken Roulade

Chicken breasts pounded very thin, rolled around a filling. There are quite a few versions of this, but this one came out tasty and the chicken was not dry. It's probably ok if you don't have kitchen twine - I've also used toothpicks to hold the rolls together (just...

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Poached Salmon with Kale and Tomatoes

Easy way to prepare salmon. Prep time: 10 Minutes; Start-to-Finish time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 cup white wine 1 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1 teaspoon dried dill 4 (4 to 5 ounce) skinless salmon fillets 2 tablespoons olive...

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Amazing Key Lime Pie

It's hard enough to come back to cold and snow after a weekend in Vero Beach, even harder without Key Lime Pie. But I found this recipe, and it's amazing! ***NEW: See separate instructions for making in the Instant Pot. Comes out perfectly each time. Finding the right...

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Shrimp and Sausage with Saffron Rice

The andouille sausage gives a nice kick. Hands on time: 10 minutes; total time: 45 minutes. Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced 3 1/2 cups chicken broth 12 saffron threads, crumbled...

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Stuffed Manicotti with Meat Sauce

Stuffing the Manicotti can be a bit tedious, but if you cook the pasta just right, they should hold together fine while you stuff them. Prep: 30 minutes; Bake: 45 minutes; Stand: 10 minutes; Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours  Ingredients 1 package (8oz) Manicotti, uncooked...

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7 Layer Bars (No Nuts)

These are addictive - typically made with coconut, but this version is nut-free. (Replace butterscotch chips with shredded coconut and exclude oatmeal for the typical 7 Layer Bars). Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 ½ cups semi-sweet...

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Crockpot Beef Stew

A classic beef stew. I like to make it with the vegetables in fairly large pieces, but you can chop them up as small as you'd like. Hands-on time: 10 minutes; Start to finish time: 5-6 hours Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 lb. beef stew...

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