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Pumpkin Pie Cookies

PREP TIME 20 minutes; COOK TIME 13 minutes; CHILL TIME 45 minutes SERVINGS 14 cookies INGREDIENTS Cookie Dough: ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter at room temperature ½ cup (110g) packed light brown sugar ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar 1 large egg at room temperature...

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Stuffed Winter Squash

A great side dish served hot; any leftovers can be chopped and served as a salad (warm or cold). A vegetarian version of the original, which called for chorizo as part of the stuffing. Start to finish: 45 minutes- 1 hour Ingredients 2 delicata or autumn frost squash,...

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Quick Roasted Sweet Potatoes

A quick and easy way to cook sweet potatoes. Start to finish: 45 minutes- 1 hour Ingredients Sweet potatoes, scrubbed and optionally peeled Olive oil Maple syrup Cinnamon Salt Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees Cut the sweet potatoes into quarters (or smaller...

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites

Tiny chocolate chip cookies! Prep: 30 minutes; Cook: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 1/3 cups (178g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 1 tsp (3g) cornstarch 1/4 + 1/8 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter 1/2 cup (100g) packed light-brown...

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How to Grill Asparagus in Foil

Foil keeps the stalks from falling through the grill. Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 15 mins; Total: 20 mins Ingredients 1 pound asparagus stalks trimmed 8 teaspoons butter cut into small pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon...

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How to Grill Eggplant

Worth the extra brining step. Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins; Brining Time: 30 mins; Total: 50 mins Servings: 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons fine sea salt, plus more for sprinkling 1 cup warm water 6 to 8 cups cold water 3 medium eggplants 1/3 cup olive oil...

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Ted Lasso Biscuits (aka Shortbread)

Apparently the official Ted Lasso recipe. Ingredients: 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Directions: Place 2 sticks unsalted butter in the bowl of a stand mixer (or...

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How to Grill Beef, Chicken, Seafood, Vegetables

Several years ago I found a grilling cheat sheet in Real Simple magazine - it's got just about anything you need to know in one easy chart. Below is my attempt to reproduce, with additions and variations I've discovered along the way. How to Grill... Beef 1-inch...

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Chicken & Spinach in Puff Pastry

Yet another version of this comfort food favorite. start to finish: 1 hour. Makes 8 bakes. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ pound chicken breast or tenderloins, skinless boneless - Can also use rotisserie chicken chicken and skip steps 1 & 2 in the first...

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