Ricotta and Prosecco Poached Pear Crostatas

Ricotta and Prosecco Poached Pear Crostatas   Ingredients Crème fraîche pastry 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons 1 cup crème fraîche Crostatas 2 cups sugar 1 bottle (750 ml) Prosecco or other sparkling white wine 1 1/2 cups water 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped 4 … Read more

Cinnamon-Cardamom Sufganiyot

Cinnamon-Cardamom Sufganiyot   Ingredients Sufganiyot 1/2 cup warm water (105° to 110°F) 2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm whole milk (105° to 110°F) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 large eggs 6 1/2 cups (27 5/8 ounces) all-purpose flour, divided, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons more as needed, plus more for work surface and baking sheets Cardamom Pastry Cream 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs … Read more

Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles)

Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles)   Ingredients 2 (3.5-ounce) packages dried ramen noodles or 2 (4-ounce) packages frozen ramen noodles 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 8 ounces thinly sliced rib eye steak 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 cups cored and thinly sliced napa cabbage 2 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms 1 cup thinly sliced onion 4 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup peeled and thinly sliced carrot (about 1 medium carrot) 1/2 cup semisweet tonkatsu sauce (such as Bull Dog) 1 tablespoon ketchup 1 tablespoon soy sauce Directions CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT … Read more

Best-Ever Potato Latkes

Best-Ever Potato Latkes   Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded on a box grater 1 medium onion, coarsely shredded on a box grater 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions 1/4 cup matzo meal 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Vegetable oil, for frying Applesauce, for serving Sour cream, for serving Smoked salmon, for … Read more

One-Pot White Wine Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks

One-Pot White Wine Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks   Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium leeks, trimmed and thinly sliced (white and light green parts only), about 1 1 /2 cups 4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 pound short pasta, such as penne, casarecce, or pipe rigate 3 cups water 1 1/3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth … Read more

Dirty Martini Dip

Dirty Martini Dip   Ingredients 3/4 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives (from 1 [16-ounce] jar), drained and quartered lengthwise 1/4 cup olive brine (from 1 [16-ounce] jar) 1/4 cup (2 ounces) gin 1 tablespoon dry vermouth 3 (3- x 1-inch) strips lemon peel (from 1 lemon) 12 ounces cream cheese (from 2 [8-ounce] packages), slightly softened 4 ounces creamy blue cheese 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for garnish 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided Flaky sea salt, for garnish … Read more

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Easy Banana Bread Recipe   This easy banana bread is our favorite recipe with a sweet, moist, buttery crumb and the best fresh banana flavor. It’s so yummy and the perfect way to use up ripe bananas! Prep Time: 10minutes minsCook Time: 55minutes minsCool Time: 40minutes minsTotal Time: 1hour hr 45minutes mins Servings: 16 Ingredients … Read more

Tortilla Chip Enchiladas

Tortilla Chip Enchiladas   I don’t know about you, but this time of the year is busy!  No matter how hard I try to plan or organize, the shorter daylight hours make dinnertime arrive so quickly. Every season is a busy one so I’m always a fan of super easy and comforting meals that my … Read more

Monster Cookie Balls

Monster Cookie Balls   Equipment Large mixing bowl Wooden spoon Measuring spoons Measuring cups baking sheet Parchment paper, optional Rubber gloves, optional 1-1/2 Tablespoon cookie scoop Ingredients ▢2-1/2 cups Quick Oats ▢2 cups Peanut Butter ▢1/2 cup Honey ▢1/2 cup Mini M&Ms ▢1/4 cup Mini White Chocolate Chips ▢1/4 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips ▢1 TSP Vanilla Extract Directions CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰💕

Bacon Cream Cheese Spaghetti

Bacon Cream Cheese Spaghetti   Equipment Large pot Mixing Spoon Non-stick spray Measuring cups Knife 9″x13″ casserole baking dish Spatula or serving spoon Ingredients ▢1 pound box of spaghetti ▢4 cups milk (whole, skim, your choice!) ▢10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup ▢8 ounces cream cheese ▢1 teaspoon garlic powder ▢1 cup bacon, cooked and chopped ▢3.5 cups Italian blend shredded cheese ▢1 teaspoon onion powder or dried onion flakes … Read more