Cooking Tips & Techniques

Holiday Baking Championship

Prime Rib

Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

Crock Pot Ham

Roast Beef Tenderloin (Reverse Sear)

Crock Pot Creamed Corn

- Corn: I use frozen corn in this recipe, but you can replace it with fresh corn off the cob or drained canned corn.
- Cream Cheese: This recipe uses a block of cream cheese. If using spreadable cream cheese, reduce the milk to ¼ cup. Do not use whipped cream cheese.
- Milk: Milk thins out the cream cheese. Use any type.
Jalapeno: Diced jalapeno is optional and can be replaced with 4oz mild green chiles if desired.

Easy Chicken Fajitas

1. Mix seasoning blend.
2. Cut veggies and chicken.
3. Cook chicken in olive oil in a pan, add veggies. (You can make fajitas on the grill if you prefer).
4. Fill your tortillas with your favorite toppings!

Chicken Stew

Brown chicken at a high temp. No need to cook it through, you just want the caramelization and flavor.
Soften onions/carrots/celery and add flour (to thicken a bit).
Add broth, herbs and veggies. Homemade chicken stock or store bought work just fine.
Simmer.

How To Make a Burger on the Stove

90/10 Ground Beef
Griddle or Cast Iron Skillet
Imperfect Patties Are Perfect
Wipe the Skillet
Melting Cheese Tip

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

3/4 cup (180g) whole milk
1/3 cup (67g) sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 egg, room temperature
1 egg yolk, room temperature
3 1/4 cups (390g) all-purpose flour
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Overnight Milk Bread Cinnamon Rolls

For the tangzhong:
1/3 cup (43g) bread flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup whole milk

For the dough:
2/3 cup cold whole milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup (66g) granulated sugar

The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Cinnamon Rolls

For the cinnamon filling:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
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The Million Dollar Mac and Cheese Recipe 

There’s mac and cheese, and then there’s Mac. And. Cheese. When you want the ultimate in decadence, richness, and gooey cheesiness, this million dollar mac and cheese delivers. It’s exactly what I want to eat after spending a winter day playing in the snow (or, more realistically, shoveling the driveway), or bake up and wow my friends at a cozy potluck gathering.

The Casserole I’m Making on Repeat This Winter

 love a saucy, eggy brunch dish, and this Southwest-meets-Middle East mashup is my new favorite way to begin a weekend morning. Black beans simmer in a base of tomatoes, onions, and green chiles while eggs are gently poached right on top. Spiced with chili powder and cumin, this easy, one-skillet bake has flavors reminiscent of huevos rancheros with the look and ease of shakshuka.

Spinach Florentine Breakfast Casserole

As beloved as breakfast casseroles are, they can get into a rut. Sausage, cheddar cheese, perhaps a few token vegetables. If you’d like to shake things up, here’s a sophisticated yet simple breakfast casserole that’ll grab everyone’s attention in the most delightful way.

Sourdough Dinner Rolls

Ingredients
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
1/2 cup (113g) mature sourdough starter (see recipe note)
6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 tablespoons (25g) sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour

Chicken Cacciatore (Hunter Style Chicken)

1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into serving pieces, trimmed of excess fat (or 3 1/2 to 4 pounds of chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on)
Salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced root to tip, about 1 1/2 cups
1 red or green bell pepper, seeded, sliced into 1/4-inch-wide slices
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Beef Stew Recipe

4 ounces pancetta, diced into 1/4 inch cubes (see recipe note)
2 1/2 to 3 pounds veal shanks (4 to 6 pieces 2 to 3 inches thick)
1/2 cup diced carrot (1/4-inch dice)
1/2 cup diced celery (1/4 inch dice)
1 medium onion (1/4 inch dice)
2 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 4 cloves)
3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 cup dry white wine
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