Ingredients: ½ cup butter ½ cup shortening 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate 1 cup water 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ cup buttermilk 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup butter 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted 6 tablespoons... » read more
Ingredients: 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 4 pitted green olives, chopped 1 tablespoon jarred roasted red peppers, chopped 1 teaspoon capers 2 tablespoons mayonnaise ¼ teaspoon curry powder salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions: Combine eggs, olives, roasted red peppers, and capers in a bowl. Stir mayonnaise and curry powder into egg mixture; season... » read more
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided ¼ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 (.25 ounce) package rapid rise yeast ⅔ cup milk 1 teaspoon anise extract 2 tablespoons butter at room temperature 2 eggs 1 egg, beaten ½ tablespoon colored candy decorating dragees, or as desired Directions: Mix 1 cup of flour with sugar,... » read more
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 5 boneless pork chops, trimmed 1 onion, sliced 2 green bell peppers, sliced 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 ½ teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons cornstarch Directions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook... » read more
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained 1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 lemon, zested 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves ½ cup Italian salad dressing, or as needed salt and pepper to taste Directions: Bring a large pot of lightly... » read more
Ingredients: cooking spray 2 red bell peppers, sliced 1 large onion, sliced 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 1 (1 ounce) package fajita seasoning mix, divided 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas ½ cup sour cream, or to taste ½ cup salsa, or to taste ½ cup... » read more
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter ½ small yellow onion, chopped 2 pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder cooking spray 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas 2 cups shredded Colby cheese 4 teaspoons ketchup, or to taste 4 teaspoons yellow mustard, or to taste 4... » read more
Ingredients: 4 skin-on, boneless chicken thighs 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ¾ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and brush the skin-side of each piece with... » read more
Ingredients: 2 ½ pounds leeks 1 (4 pound) whole chicken 1 large bay leaf 3 cloves garlic, halved 4 medium pitted prunes 3 quarts cold water, or more as needed ¼ cup uncooked white rice 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or more to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves Directions: Cut... » read more
Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar ¾ cup vegetable oil 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup orange juice 5 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 cup fruit preserves, any flavor Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar... » read more