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Balsamic Honey BBQ Sauce
Ingredients 1 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup ketchup 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation…
Tangy Mustard Sauce
Dijon mustard and maple syrup combine in a sweet-savory pan sauce that adds a velvety richness to chicken, and would also taste fantastic on a pork tenderloin. This…
Spicy Orange Sauce
Save your weeknight chicken from the doldrums. Fresh grated ginger and orange marmalade add a little sweet-and-spicy Asian flair. Hesitant to buy sambal oelek (chili paste) just for…
Homey Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken noodle soup brings back memories of childhood. This revamped version takes the chill off with a healthy twist. It’s a favorite at my house, especially after working…
Autumn Crunch Pasta Salad
A simple pasta and spinach salad with crunchy apples, celery, and toasted pecans, chewy dried cranberries, sweet mandarine oranges and coated in a delicious poppyseed vinaigrette. Ingredients 5…
Buttermilk Fried Okra
A sprinkling of sugar in the cornmeal coating caramelizes as the okra cooks, creating a crisp, golden crust. Ingredients 1 pound fresh okra, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 3/4…
Mashed Potatoes with Greens
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened and divided 6 cups shredded kale, chard, cabbage, or other leafy greens 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, white and light green parts…
Deviled Potatoes
Ingredients 14 petite red or yellow oval-shaped potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb.) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sweet-hot pickle relish…
Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake
Tasty Tex-Mex Mashed Potato Bake gets a spicy kick with the addition of chorizo sausage, green chiles, and pepper Jack cheese. Mashed potatoes will never be boring again!…
Mashed Potato Bakes
Mix up your mashed potatoes routine by trying one of these 5 delicious variations. Tasty additions like caramelized onions and chorizo sausage will make these mashed potatoes a…
