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Most of us go into each week with this sense of “I’m going to conquer the kitchen,” only to find ourselves ordering pizza by Wednesday because we are so exhausted from cooking multiple meals a day. In this week’s meal plan we can repurpose some of the recipe components and ingredients to use in other meals later in the week. Additionally, sides like rice, orzo or roasted potatoes are all dishes you can make in bulk to serve with two or more of this week’s meals....

What Is Brining? Brining means making a salt water solution and submerging the turkey for about 24 hours before roasting. This spa treatment helps the turkey retain more moisture during roasting and prevents it from drying out. A brine also gives me a chance to season the turkey with herbs and spices, especially the skin! Sage and citrus is one of my favorite combinations. It’s so festive and makes the house smell amazing....

We absolutely love Easter Bread. The taste and texture of it is actually very similar to Challah Bread only it uses milk instead of water as liquid for the dough. Plus, a proper Easter Bread obviously needs to function as an Easter egg nest, too, right? It’s downright adorable. After a delicious Roast Lamb Shoulder, Easter Bread is what we used to eat for dessert later on in the day....

And make sure you check out all of our healthier desserts + treats! Air fryer apples ingredients This is super simple. Here’s what you need. ApplesGrassfed butter, ghee or coconut oilCinnamonWhatever toppings you desire or have on hand. See below for some ideas and favorites of mine. What kind of apples are best for baked air fryer apples You can’t really go wrong here, but my favorites are probably honeycrisp or green apples....

Can I add other toppings? Yes. You can make this dip like any pizza, and add some or all of your favorite toppings. Olives, mushrooms, onion, peppers, and sausage are all great options. What do you dip in pizza dip? This pizza dip knows no bounds! It goes great with crackers, chips, bagel bits, french bread, breadsticks, rolls, and even veggies. Trust us, it tastes good on almost anything! Spice Level: This dip isn’t particularly spicy, but there is a little heat in the pepperonis, and also from the red pepper flakes....

How thick of pork chops should I use? You will have better results if you purchase pork chops that have been cut about 1-inch thick. This will help prevent your meat from drying out. There’s nothing worse than a dry pork chop! Any thinner than 1 inch and you will most likely end up with dry, flavorless meat. Baking Time: The length of time you need to bake a pork chop depends on the thickness of your meat, and whether or not it has a bone....

While it was hard for me to find decent Chinese food in my small rural town growing up, these days, Chinese food is universal and delicious! While Chinese is one of the more common things to order as takeout, if you have a few special ingredients stocked in your pantry, you can make great Chinese dishes at home—like this easy Chicken Lo Mein! It’s family-friendly, fast, and economical. Video: How To Make Easy Chicken Lo Mein Kids and Chinese Food This lo mein is a great chance to introduce some new flavors to kids, because you can use almost any veggie along with the chicken and noodles....

I know, it’s not like the marmite camp, where I’ve probably got half you on my side here. I think most people actually like peanut butter on toast. In fact, I did a bit of googling to understand the peanut butter split. Surprisingly there wasn’t much research on it…. However, I came across one paper involving a study of 157 people, which said 80% of them liked peanut butter. I think that sounds about right, so I’m going to believe that as scientific fact....

One hour from start-to-finish (and half of that’s in the oven) and you can be serving up a big meaty-cheesy dish of lasagne, with enough for second helpings. Because we all want second helpings when it comes to lasagne right? Serve it with a big salad (I LOVE sliced red onions, crisp lettuce and some crunchy sliced radishes in my side salad) and some buttery garlic bread. Ah. Dinner heaven....

It doesn’t take long to make it from scratch, but you can also make it ahead of time if that’s better for you. It’s my favorite soup so far this season! What Kind of Potatoes To Use for Potato Soup I personally prefer Yukon Gold potatoes. They have less starch than russet potatoes and get very creamy and smooth when you blend them. However, a lot of potato soup recipes called for russet potatoes, and if that’s what you have in your pantry, go for it....

What’s in the Thai beef salad dressing? The dressing is a Paleo friendly version of a peanut sauce. We used cashew butter and some other basic Paleo staples. All you do is mix it all up in a bowl. Here’s what you’ll need. Creamy cashew butter – or peanut butter if you don’t mind legumesSesame oilCoconut aminos – or our DIY Coconut Aminos Substitute works greatApple cider vinegar – or rice vinegarFresh gingerGarlicWaterSea Salt...

Flourless Chocolate Cake This recipe is how I make flourless chocolate cake which is not the usual way but I think it yields better results with the bonus that it’s easier to make. That’s a double win in my books! Usually, flourless chocolate cake is made by beating egg whites then folding it through the batter to make it rise. However, I almost always found that the cake would rise while baking, but then collapse into a crater while cooling....

My favorite restaurant Brussels sprouts are actually served in San Diego. At BO-Beau Kitchen + Bar, they bring a heaping pile of Brussels to the table on a rustic wooden serving board topped with shavings of salty Parmesan and drizzles of sweet and tangy balsamic glaze. It’s a classic combination that is reliably delicious. There are even fantastic vegan Parmesans out there these days (my favorite is from Violife) if you want to go totally plant-based....

Great way to make breakfast for a crowd and a make ahead, protein rich meal you can keep for days and days. Also see Baked Frittata – no stove required! Frittata recipe This frittata recipe will be familiar to many of my friends. It is what I make when I’m cooking brunch for a group of people or when I don’t have enough bacon to go around for everyone. It makes me feel like I’m getting a quiche fix – but far healthier because it’s devoid of that buttery crust, nor loaded with cream....

There are several methods and twists for making garlic bread, the easiest being just rubbing a cut clove of garlic over toasted slices of Italian or French bread, and spreading the toast with olive oil or butter. Here are a couple of methods that make wonderful garlic bread, depending on how you like it, either toasty or soft. Toasty or Soft Garlic Bread? The methods for making toasty garlic bread or soft garlic bread are slightly different:...

I’ve been making this cocktail for years now (in fact I first published the recipe for this in 2017). It’s such a delightfully refreshing drink.Everything is perfectly balanced, so no flavour overpowers another. Serve it up on a hot summers day with a table full of crisps, nuts and nibbles. What could be better! 👩‍🍳PRO TIP You can buy sugar syrup in the supermarket, but it’s REALLY easy to make your own....

But these donuts are truly exceptional because they taste like a traditional donut you ate while growing up as a kid. The texture is spot on—super tender and light. So, I figured it was time to try my hand at making them at home. I went one step further and made my version gluten-free, so everyone could enjoy them. Use a Donut Pan to Make Homemade Donuts These are baked donuts (as opposed to fried) and while I generally try not to write recipes that require special equipment, you do need a donut pan to pull these off....

There was a keg dressed as Santa, guys and girls in fake antlers, and pirated Christmas music blaring over the din of the crowd. And if you could push your way through the tipsy mass of people, one noble student was playing bartender in the corner. The choices she gave us were mulled wine or a Grasshopper cocktail. Not yet one for wine and unsure what a Grasshopper was, I chose the latter....

This simple preparation of green beans, with butter, thyme, and toasted almonds, comes from my friend Heidi in Carlisle Mass, and over the years has become one of my favorites. More Great Recipes for Green Beans! Green Bean Casserole from Scratch Pressure Cooker Green Beans with Tomatoes and Bacon Roasted Green Beans with Shallots and Pancetta Creamy Green Beans and Mushrooms Stir Fried Green Beans with Ginger and Onions...