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"Closed Oven" Turkey
By TasteAndSee
Literally the perfect Thanksgiving & Christmas turkey recipe - foolproof!
- 1 turkey, 12-20 pounds completely thawed
- 2 stalks celery rough chopped
- 1 large apple rough chopped
- 1 large onion rough chopped
- 1/2 cup butter cut in 8 pieces (1 stick)
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp pepper
- Roasting pan with lid *that will close tightly with turkey inside*
Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Green Beans and Feta
By TasteAndSee
Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner with Green Beans and Feta! This easy Mediterranean-inspired dish will have your mou
- 1 pound baby Dutch yellow potatoes
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 15-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 2 1/2 lemons (1 1/2 juiced, and 1 sliced)
- 8 cloves garlic (4 minced, and 4 sliced)
- 4 ounces feta cheese (sheep or goat's milk preferred)
- 1 large onion
- 2 teaspoons salt & pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
Strawberry Parfait Energy Bites
By TasteAndSee
Strawberry Parfait Energy Bites: No-bake gluten-free treats with oats, almonds, dates, maple syrup, vanilla extract...
- 1 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 2 ounces pitted dates
- 1 1/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon water
Baked Butternut Squash with Italian Sausage Stuffing
By TasteAndSee
Baked Butternut Squash with Italian Sausage Stuffing - a wonderful combination of savory, hearty, & cheesy, w/a hi...
- 20 ounces sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes and dried out (*see note)
- 5 cups cubed butternut squash (about one medium size squash)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
- 1 pound ground sweet Italian chicken or turkey sausage, casing removed
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 1/2 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter, melted
- Nonstick oil spray
Cheesy Ranch Stuffed Mini Peppers
By TasteAndSee
Cheesy Ranch Stuffed Mini Peppers - Full of cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, ranch seasoning & bacon
- 1 pound mini peppers, about 16 to 18, sliced lengthwise, seeded and deveined
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ranch dip powder
- 8 pieces of bacon, cooked and finely chopped, reserve 1/3 for garnish
- 1 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, finely chopped
- 4 green onions, finely sliced, reserve 1/3 for garnish
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped for garnish (optional)
Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Garlic Chicken Sausage
By TasteAndSee
Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad with Garlic Chicken Sausage - A popular classic infused with smoky delicious flavor! ...
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or use another 1/4 cup of mayo if desired)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- 2 small to medium heads of Romaine lettuce
- 12 ounces al fresco all natural pre-cooked Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage
Spicy and Sweet Brussels Sprouts
By TasteAndSee
Spicy and Sweet Brussels Sprouts - an explosion of tangy, sweet and zesty flavors
- 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels Sprouts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Smoky Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
By TasteAndSee
Smoky Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes Recipe: baby Yukon gold potatoes, cider vinegar, smoked salt, fresh rosemar...
- 2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes cut in half (the best potatoes to use for this recipe)
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (3/4 cup for steaming, 1/4 cup for marinade, and 2 tablespoons for finishing)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked salt (1/2 teaspoon for marinade, 1/2 teaspoon for baking potatoes)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
- 6 pieces bacon
- Sea salt to taste
“Secret Sauce” BBQ Baby Back Ribs
By TasteAndSee
“Secret Sauce” BBQ Baby Back Ribs - melt-in-your-mouth, fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs with just the right balance ...
- For The Dry Rub:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 10 pounds baby back pork ribs – also sold as “pork loin back ribs” (3 large racks)
- For The Secret Sauce:
- 1 cup yellow mustard
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- cup drippings from oven-cooked ribs (skim the fat before using)For The Dry Rub:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 10 pounds baby back pork ribs – also sold as “pork loin back ribs” (3 large racks)
- For The Secret Sauce:
- 1 cup yellow mustard
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup drippings from oven-cooked ribs (skim the fat before using)
Peppermint Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Cookies
By TasteAndSee
These Peppermint Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Cookies are super easy, delightfully scrumptious and the perfect holiday...
- For The Cookies:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cups cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or regular milk)
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 ounces mini-marshmallows
- 8 mini candy canes gently broken into small pieces (or use 4 large-sized candy canes)
- For The Chocolate Ganache Drizzle:
- 3/8 cup heavy whipping cream
- 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate morsels