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Macaroni and Cheese

PrintMacaroni and Cheese Making this from scratch isn’t as difficult as you would think, and the results are sooooo good. Be sure that you use sharp cheddar cheese. Milder cheeses will lose their flavor and the dish will be very bland. I encourage you to try different blends of cheeses, though. Swiss or smoked gouda […]

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Chicken Pot Pie

PrintChicken Pot Pie You can save time with this recipe by using a premade pie crust (the kind in the box, not already in a pie plate) and using leftover cooked chicken. Refrigerating the pastry allows the gluten in the flour to relax and make a better crust. IngredientsPastry 1½ cups unbleached flour (white or […]

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Kyle’s Chicken

PrintKyle’s Chicken Serving Size: Serves 4-6. One weekend when we went to visit my sister, she prepared this dish. It was one of those perfect comfort foods. When she told me how simple it was, it became a regular on our menu in the cooler months. If you have a timed bake feature on your […]

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Stuffed French Toast

PrintStuffed French Toast Serving Size: Makes 4 servings. Breakfast for dinner is one of my favorite comfort foods. Choose sweet*- or savory-stuffed options for a quick dinner. Ingredients8 slices French bread, cut 1 1/2 inches thick 8 ounces Turkey sausage, cooked 1 cup Shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp. […]

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Oven Baked French Toast

PrintOven Baked French Toast I love this recipe because when I tried to make French Toast on the stovetop it seldom turned out the way I wanted. It was either raw in the middle or burned on the outside. This creates a fluffy breakfast that is cooked through and tastes great! Since I prepare it […]

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Oven Baked Chicken and Biscuts

PrintOven Baked Chicken and Biscuts Yield: 6 servings If you’ve never made biscuits from scratch, it’s pretty easy. You can eliminate the shredded cheese and dry mustard to make plain biscuits. Substitute packaged dough if you’re running short on time.IngredientsChicken 4 Tbsp. olive oil 4 Tbsp. butter 6 pieces of bone-in chicken (breasts or leg/thigh […]

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Apple Dumplings

PrintApple Dumplings Yield: 6 servings What could be a better dessert on a crisp Fall evening? I love the smell of the apples and cinnamon in the oven. It seems to warm the entire house.Ingredients6 medium tart apples, peeled and cored Pastry 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup unbleached white […]

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Meatball Sandwiches

PrintMeatball Sandwiches Yield: 6 servings Amazing comfort food… you can also make these a couple of days in advance. They freeze well for a quick addition to spaghetti when you need to fix a quick dinner. The cheese and breadcrumbs give the meatballs a smooth texture. Use a hearty bread like a hoagie roll or […]

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