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Ingredients 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, chilled, cut into chunks 2 teaspoons baking powder Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 carrot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise 1 pound ground turkey (93 percent lean, dark meat) 1 box (9 ounces) frozen French-cut green beans, thawed, squeezed dry, and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup heavy cream Preparation In a food processor, combine flour, butter, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt....

Cheesecake has always been one of those desserts that I struggle with. The cheesecake can get cracks on top, or the top turns brown. (Even using a water bath) The cheesecake is still edible whenever the top turns brown and no one will know there are issues with it by placing garnishes on top. In this case, I used more mini chocolate chips and I decorated the edges with some whipped topping....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 bags (5 ounces each) baby spinach 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add spinach; cook, tossing often, just until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Related Video

Slow Cooker Hidden Veggies. In episode 017 of the Magic With Gadgets Podcast we are talking about slow cooker hidden veggies. How to cook a delicious chicken dish in a creamy sauce that is made up of vegetables every single time. Ideal for eating healthier with the slow cooker or feeding your kids extra veggies. Slow Cooker Hidden Veggies Whenever someone tells me that they have fussy kids or a fussy husband that wont eat vegetables, I point them in the direction of this hack....

Air Fryer oranges. An easy air fryer snack of roasted oranges. Ideal for serving for breakfast or as a fruit treat for supper. Loaded with cinnamon and honey, this is perfect for air fryer beginners. If you want to cook fruit in the air fryer, but don’t know where to start, then this roasted oranges recipe in the air fryer is perfect for you. Air Fryer Oranges In early 2021, the hubby and I made the decision to leave Portugal and return to England after 13 years living in the Algarve region of Portugal....

Ingredients 3 medium eggplants (about 1 pound each) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Cut eggplants into 1-inch cubes; divide between 2 rimmed baking sheets. Dividing evenly, drizzle with olive oil, coarse salt, and ground pepper; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer; roast, turning once, until golden and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on sheets....

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 6 ounces blackberries (1 1/3 cups) 1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan and line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides; butter parchment....

Ingredients 4 bunches broccoli, about 3 pounds, cut into medium florets 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup pitted and slivered Kalamata olives Preparation Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Put broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover, and steam until just tender, about 7 minutes. Briefly plunge into ice-water bath. Drain; pat dry. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a wide saute pan over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion, plus 1 small red onion, cut into 2-inch pieces, layers separated 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1/4-inch pieces Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds 1 cup white part of leeks, cut into 1/2-inch lengths and cleaned 1 large yellow pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares 3 sprigs fresh rosemary Pinch of ground cumin 3 1/2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter; then add carrots, leeks, yellow pepper, rosemary, and cumin....

Ingredients 1 pound Italian sausage 1 tablespoon Olive oil 4 tablespoon Butter 3 cloves Garlic (minced) 3/4 cup White wine (dry vermouth) 1/4 cup Parsley (finely chopped) 1/2 cup parmesan (grated) 1 tablespoon Cream 1 pound Cavatappi Preparation Cube sausage and cook with olive oil in saute pan. Set aside Melt butter (brown slightly if desired). Add garlic and saute Deglaze with wine. Reduce Add sausage and cook for 3 minutes or so...

Ingredients 24 ounce pork tenderloin 1 ounce grated parmesan cheese 8 ounce pepperoni slices 1/4 cup canola oil 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 piece egg 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the pork tenderloin into 6 equal parts. Sandwich each piece between two sheets of wax paper or parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, pound each pork tenderloin until thin steaks....

How To Reheat Apple Pie In Air Fryer. Introducing you to the best way to reheat apple pie and other fruit pies using the air fryer. Works perfectly with one slice of pie or a whole pie. You will love how the fruit pie crust remains crispy and not soggy and how it feels like a new pie and not a reheated one. How To Reheat Apple Pie As a kid I always remember my dad’s obsession with warm apple pie....

How to make delicious spicy rice like Nandos in the instant pot pressure cooker. This Portuguese savoury rice tastes amazing, is quick prep and you can also use the instant pot to reheat the leftovers. You will love how easy it is to make your own Nandos spicy rice using any electric pressure cooker. Then serve it with your favourite peri peri chicken. This is an updated post. We originally shared with you all about Nandos spicy rice in the instant pot in the summer of 2017....

Ingredients 2 heads Cauliflower 1 stick Unsalted Butter 1 teaspoon Onion Poweder 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder 1/4 teaspoon Cayanne Pepper 1 pinch Nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon Salt and Pepper 1 tablespoon Corn Starch 1/3 cup Panko Bread Crumbs 1/2 cup Green Onions Preparation Carefully remove flourettes from cauliflower in bite size pieces and place in a large bowl. Chop stems place in instant pot with 3 cups water a pinch of salt and 3/4 stick of butter....

Ingredients 500 g Stuffing Primembif 500 g Spaghetti 2 jar Tomatoes in their own juice 2 pieces Onion 2 pieces Carrot 2 pieces Garlic 2 slices Smoked bacon 2 pieces Celery stalk 2 teaspoons Dried oregano 1 piece Basil 150 g Parmesan 25 g Olive oil 10 g Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Thinly chop the bacon. We peel and chop the vegetables (onions, garlic, carrots and celery) as you like....

Ingredients 1/2 cup pecans, broken into pieces 1/3 cup raisins 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon sugar 3 large Bosc or Bartlett pears, (about 2 pounds), peeled and diced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans on a baking sheet, and toast until lightly browned and fragrant, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 12 ounces rigatoni 2 tablespoons butter 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled Roasted Pumpkin with Shallots and Sage Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot. Add butter, cheese, and pasta water; toss until butter has melted. Gently fold in roasted pumpkin; season with salt and pepper. Divide among serving bowls, and serve immediately....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill 3 yellow bell peppers 3 red bell peppers 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 1/4 teaspoons finely chopped thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Brush grill with oil; heat to medium hot. Grill peppers until blackened, 8 to 12 minutes. Let peppers cool in a paper bag. Peel and seed, saving juices....

Ingredients 2 garlic bulbs, cloves separated (about 40), plus 2 cloves, thinly sliced 1 large russet potato (about 12 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 large yellow onion (about 12 ounces), trimmed, peeled, and cut into six-inch wedges 4 fresh sage leaves 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 1/2 teaspoons 1 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup good-quality dry sherry 3 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock...