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French Onion Soup (Ina Garten)

French Onion Soup (Ina Garten)

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Layered with brandy, dry sherry and sweet onions, Ina Garten's soup staple is best soaked up with crusty bread

  • 2 1/2 pounds yellow onions, halved, and sliced 1/4-inch thick (8 cups)
  • 1/4 pound unsalted butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup medium-dry sherry
  • 1/2 cup brandy or Cognac
  • 1 1/2 cups good dry white wine
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 4 cups veal stock
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • Freshly grated Parmesan
4.8/5 (9 Votes)

Meatballs and Marinara

Meatballs and Marinara

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The meatballs and sauce use the same onion mixture

  • ONION MIXTURE:
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds onions, chopped fine
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • EASY MARINARA:
  • One 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • Four 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • Salt
  • 1 –2 teaspoons sugar, as needed
  • MEATBALLS:
  • 4 slices hearty white sandwich bread
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 pounds 80 percent lean ground chuck
4.9/5 (10 Votes)

Mini Caramelized Apple & Cranberry Gratin Cups

Mini Caramelized Apple & Cranberry Gratin Cups

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Sautéed apples, cranberries, brown sugar and cinnamon are spooned into light and airy puff pastry cups and sprinkl...

  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 large apple, peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp. packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1 pkg. (9.5 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Cups, prepared according to package directions
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped pecans
4.4/5 (9 Votes)

Broccoli Gratin (Ina Garten)

Broccoli Gratin (Ina Garten)

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With an impressive five-star rating, Ina's decadent side dish is baked with gooey cheddar cheese and topped with a ...

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds broccoli (about 4 heads), cut into small florets (about 8 cups)
  • 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar (about 4 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
3.9/5 (65 Votes)

Candy Cane Cooler

Candy Cane Cooler

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Kick off your holiday party with this candy-inspired cocktail made with mint-infused vodka

  • 2 cups fresh mint leaves, de-stemmed
  • 1 bottle quality vodka
  • 1 tbs. crushed candy cane or peppermint candy
  • 1 1/2 oz. mint-infused vodka
  • 1/2 oz. B&B (Benedictine and brandy)
  • 1/2 oz. half-and-half or eggnog
  • Ice
  • Peppermint stick
  • Mint sprig for garnish
4.4/5 (34 Votes)

Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread

Favorite Old Fashioned Gingerbread

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"This is everyone's holiday favorite, even the busy cook's, because it is so easy to make

  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup hot water
0/5 (0 Votes)

Cranberry Orange Cookies

Cranberry Orange Cookies

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"A nice thing to have around during the holidays, but don't expect them to stay around long

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chopped cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
4.6/5 (15 Votes)

Panfried Flank Steak with Garlic Butter

Panfried Flank Steak with Garlic Butter

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Garlic lovers will love this seared steak

  • 1 1 1/2 pound flank steak
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh, finely chopped parsley
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
0/5 (0 Votes)

Broccoli-Chicken Cups

Broccoli-Chicken Cups

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I first sampled these when my cousin made them for a bridal shower

  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1-1/3 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1 cup cubed cooked chicken
  • 2 tubes (10 ounces each) refrigerated biscuits
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
4.6/5 (15 Votes)

Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup

Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup

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You can tell how much I adore mushrooms by looking at this recipe

  • 2-1/2 cups water
  • 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
4.5/5 (15 Votes)