How to Make Homemade Pasta

 

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"Fresh homemade pasta has a unique bite that you just can't get from dried pasta. And making noodles by hand isn't really all that hard. Here's how to make homemade pasta, with and without a pasta machine to roll out the dough."  Comment from All Recipes

The Captain and I used to make homemade pasta all the time.  We would call it a date night kind of thing and it can be a lot of fun.  It isn't that it is difficult . . . it is time consuming.  Just set aside some time and make it a fun thing.  The results are delicious. 

Click here to go to the All Recipes recipe page that is way more than just a recipe.  The article is a detailed tutorial on making the pasta with or without a pasta machine.

The Best Way To Store Cookies To Keep Them Fresh

 

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After all that trouble you go through to bake those delicious cookies, the last thing you want is for them to go bad and have to throw them away because you didn't store them properly.

There is more to storing cookies than you would think.  Simple Recipes goes into the details of storing your cookies. 

Click here to go to the Simply Recipes informative article to save you from losing your cookies.

https://www.simplyrecipes.com/how-to-store-cookies-expert-11858960

Healthy Appetizer Recipes

 

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"Entertain the smart way with these healthy appetizer recipes from Food Network."  Comment from The Food Network

Many of us are changing our lifestyle by considering replacing bad choices with good ones.  For me, it has been replacing sugar with stevia, zero sugar and lower fat or no fat products for the less healthy choices.  It is making small changes instead of looking at it as a "diet" since it should be seen as a lifestyle change.  At least that is how I see it.  The article will give you ideas for healthier alternatives as a guideline.

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Loaded Breakfast Puff Pastry

 

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"This breakfast pastry is like if a hot pocket and a croissant had a breakfast baby. Puff pastry is stuffed with scrambled eggs, hash browns, and cheese, brushed with egg wash, and baked in the oven for a delicious breakfast treat."  Comment from All Recipes

This is one of those awesome things that makes me wonder why didn't I think of that.  I'm going to have to try this as soon as I order some puff pastry.  It looks super delicious!

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The Right Way to Store Avocados, Whether They're Ripe, Unripe, or Already Sliced

 

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"Knowing how to store avocados is key to enjoying them. Ahead, discover how to store them correctly to ensure yours are perfectly ripe the next time you need one for a recipe. Plus, how to store guacamole, how to prevent avocados from browning, and whether you can freeze them."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

Avocados are one of the healthiest snacks and I eat several a day, so I buy a lot of them.  They are always delivered to me unripe and take days to ripen.  So I buy them every couple of days in order for them to ripen at the intervals that I want.  Now I know how to store them!

Click here to go to the Martha Stewart.com page to find out how to store them.

Spicy Mexican Shrimp Pasta

 

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"This pasta's got a lot going on: It's spicy, buttery, citrusy, and brimming with shrimp flavor. And somehow, despite its cross-cultural inspiration, it feels cohesive. Call it Mexican-Italian-American if you like—I just call it dinner."  Comment from Serious Eats

Shrimp pasta is a dish I make alot and always the same way with little variations because I love it.  This one caught my attention since it is different than the way I make mine and different can be a good thing.  So I am going to give this one a try!

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Pecan Pie Dump Cake

 

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"With a tender yellow cake base, buttery pecan filling, and a hint of spice, this pecan pie dump cake is a fall-inspired twist on a classic."  Comment from Southern Living

Judging by the number of "pecan pie" inspired desserts I post, I guess you could say it is one of my favorite pies since they really seem to catch my attention.  This dessert is semi-homemade since it uses a boxed cake mix, which is great if you have lots of desserts to make or if you are just in a hurry.  I'd love to try this one out, it sounds easy and delicious!

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The Best Christmas Recipe Guide - UPDATED

Christmas dinner is the primary meal traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Christmas dinner around the world may differ and the traditions presented below can reflect the culture of the respective country it is being celebrated in. 

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The Kitchen's Best Christmas Recipes from the Food Network

100 Christmas Dinner Recipes To Fill Your Table from The Food Network

Christmas Recipes from All Recipes

Taste of Home Christmas Guide

Christmas Recipes from Better Homes and Gardens

Martha Stewart's Christmas Recipes

Christmas on the Net Recipes

Emeril's Christmas Recipes

Betty Crocker Christmas

Christmas Meal Ideas from Spoonful.com

Good Housekeeping Christmas Recipes

The Pioneer Woman Christmas Recipes

Christmas Recipes from Simply Recipes

Martha's Prime Rib Roast

 

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"Martha's prime rib roast recipe is an impressive main dish, and a favorite for the holidays and special occasions. It calls for a three-rib roast, giving it a simple yet aromatic rub made with bay leaves, orange zest, fresh sage, and olive oil."  Comment from Martha Stewart.com

That sure is a delicious looking prime rib roast.  Martha's method is a couple day endeavor, but I'm sure it is worth it.  Well, look at it . . .

Click here to go to the Martha Stewart recipe page that includes an instructional video by Martha.

Feast of the Seven Fishes - Shrimp Scampi

 

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"In Italy, it’s called La Vigilia di Natale, but here in the US, it’s known as no other than the Feast of the Seven Fishes. This time-honored tradition of preparing a delectable seafood banquet to commemorate Christ’s birth takes place on Christmas Eve and is heralded by Italian-Americans as one of the most important meals of the calendar year."  Comment from Sip and Feast

My first choice for the seafood banquet would be shrimp scampi.  That is all I would need!  And a fresh loaf of Italian bread and some angel hair pasta.  It is what I will be making for my Christmas Eve feast.

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Italian Potato Croquettes

 

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"They’re wonderful stuffed with cheese, ham, prosciutto, or even anchovy fillets but experiment and stuff with whatever you’d like!"  Comment from Jim of Sip and Feast

Potato lovers!  You will love to serve these tasty appetizers at your next gathering.  They are delicious!

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Lemon Shortbread Cookies

 

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"Lemon Shortbread Cookies are sweet and tender with tons of lemon flavor from lemon zest and lemon juice. They’re buttery and crunchy and the perfect shortbread cookie recipe – you can make them any shape you want. These cookies are the best recipe for lemon lovers everywhere." comment from Dorothy of Crazy For Crust

Lemon lover here . . . lemon flavor, buttery and crunchy is calling my name.  Sounds like a winner for me!

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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

 

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"This Twice Baked Potato Casserole has all your favorite flavors from a twice baked potato but in an easy to make casserole form! An exceptionally delicious, loaded potato casserole with bacon, cheese and more!"  Comment from Mom on Timeout

Trish of Mom On Timeout got my attention with twice baked potato.  Love potatoes so much and can never have enough recipes.

Click here to go to Trish's recipe page that has more than just the recipe.  She is so detailed in her posts that even suggests what to serve with it.

Copycat Panda Express Orange Chicken

 

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"A light, crispy batter and a delectable sticky orange sauce make this the best copycat Panda Express orange chicken recipe around."  Comment from Taste of Home

That chicken served over white rice must be delicious.  My thinking is this recipe is a winner.  Love Panda Express orange chicken!

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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

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"Biscuits and Gravy Casserole is a classic, creamy comfort food transformed into the perfect breakfast dish! The homemade gravy, combined with sausage and eggs, is poured over biscuits to fill them with flavor as they bake."  Comment from Bless This Mess Please

If the casserole tastes as good as it looks, I'll be making this casserole often.  You can't go wrong with biscuits and gravy.

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Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

 

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"This hearty vegetable soup is easy to replicate at home using a few pantry staples and fresh produce from your grocery store or farmers market."  Comment from Taste of Home

Olive Garden is one of my favorite restaurants and have had their minestrone soup many times.  I'd love to make it myself.  

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Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie

 

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"This easy cheeseburger pie with lean ground beef, biscuit mix, onions, and Cheddar cheese bakes in the oven in just 25 minutes. It's just like a cheeseburger but eaten with a fork!"  Comment from All Recipes

Many years ago I used to make a recipe similar to this one and it was a regular menu item because we loved it so much.  I've lost the recipe, so I'm hoping this one is the same recipe that I found in an advertisement for Bisquick in a magazine.

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Slow Cooker Classic Goulash

 

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"This meaty goulash recipe is easy to make on the stovetop but can also be done in a slow cooker. Inspired by Paula Deen's Bobby's Goulash."  Comment from All Recipes

Goulash is like chili mac to me.  I don't think I have ever had it, but I have had chili mac and love it.  Guess I will have to make the goulash to find out.  Looks delicious!

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Cherry Cheese Danish

 

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"While danishes are typically reserved for special occasions and the holidays (every.single.Christmas), I’ve used a shortcut here that makes this easy breakfast treat perfect for any day of the week."  Comment from Mom On Timeout

The Captain introduced me to puff pastry and I could not believe the awesome pastries with beautiful presentations you could make so easily.  This recipe is no different!  The combination of cream cheese and cherry makes it impossible for me to resist.

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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

 

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"This amazing Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole is perfect for entertaining a crowd or serving up a simple weekend brunch. Made with frozen hash browns, eggs, bacon, and three different types of cheese, this savory breakfast casserole can be made in advance and is designed to feed a crowd."  Comment from Mom On Timeout

One of my favorite places to eat breakfast is Cracker Barrel Restaurant . . . their hash brown casserole is one of the reasons (and the biscuits and gravy) . . . this recipe comes very close to that casserole!

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Russian Tea Cake

 

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"A classic Christmas Cookie, tea cakes are buttery cookie balls filled with nuts, also called Snowball Cookies. They only have a few ingredients and are rolled in powdered sugar after baking. They’re delicate and practically dissolve in your mouth."  Comment from Crazy For Crust

This cookie goes by many names, but it looks like they are a little different.  I remember similar cookies from my childhood, but it was formed more like a crescent and I loved them.  The cookie itself is very delicious and one that you can't just have one, they are very addicting.

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Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes

 

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"Crockpot Scalloped Potatoes are an easy and impressive slow cooker side dish – the best of both worlds! Tender potatoes are served in a garlicky, cheesy, and deliciously seasoned cream sauce. Using the Crockpot makes this classic side dish so easy!"  Comment from The Recipe Rebel

Ashley at The Recipe Rebel has put together an outstanding article to go along with the recipe that includes everything you want to know about scalloped potatoes.  

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Cattle Drive Casserole

 

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"The savory biscuit bottom of this casserole acts as a nice base for a taco-seasoned beef mixture. A layer of mayonnaise, sour cream, and cheese is saucy and creamy. The diced tomatoes and chiles add pops of sweetness, tang, and brightness."  Comment from Southern Living

This casserole has the combination of items that speaks to me, especially the biscuit bottom.  Looks good!!

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Alice Springs Chicken

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"Make Alice Springs Chicken at home with this easy Outback Steakhouse copycat recipe. Bacon, cheese, and mushrooms, with a homemade honey mustard sauce – the perfect savory dinner!"  Comment from Favorite Family Recipes

I've never had this chicken although people I went to Outback with had it and loved it.  The aroma from the chicken was delicious.  Would like to make this!

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Fudgy Cocoa Brownies

 

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"To tell if these brownies are done, you want the end of the skewer or toothpick to come out a little moist, but not dripping with batter. When you take the pan out of the oven, make sure the brownies cool completely before slicing. They need time to set up, or they'll fall apart when you cut them." —Simply Recipes Editors

It seems like these brownies are much more decadent and richer than normal brownies.  Sounds delicious.

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