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Ready to build your kitchen confidence? These recipes introduce everyday cooking techniques while keeping preparation straightforward and enjoyable. Perfect for home cooks who know their way around the kitchen and appreciate delicious results without unnecessary complications.

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  • Pecan Dressing

    Pecan Dressing

    You are welcome to stuff it. Around this time of year, if all goes well horticulturally speaking, the state nut of Texas commences to rain down upon us,…

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  • Indian Madras Okra

    Indian Madras Okra

    I love okra. It has high levels of vitamins A and C. Although fresh okra can be a little on the expensive side, the frozen okra is easy…

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  • Southwestern Turkey Soup

    This spicy soup is loaded with turkey, beans, corn and tomatoes. We like it really hot, so we tend to use all three tablespoons of jalapenos…and then some.…

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  • Mashed Potato Patties with Tapenade Cream

    Ingredients 2 1/2 cups leftover mashed potatoes or 1 20-oz. pkg. refrigerated mashed potatoes 2 ounces smoked Gouda, or smoked cheddar cheese, shredded; or crumbled feta cheese (1/2…

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  • Baked Chili Cheese Fries with Bacon and Ranch

    Baked Chili Cheese Fries with Bacon and Ranch

    Ingredients 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cumin pinch salt 1 pound bag fingerling potatoes (or 2…

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  • Southwest Cornbread Stuffing

    Southwest Cornbread Stuffing

    Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, peeled and chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 2/3 cup)…

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  • Bacon Stuffing

    Bacon Stuffing

    This recipe is actually for dressing, but every single person I know calls dressing stuffing. Do you know the difference? Stuffing is actually stuffed inside of a turkey.…

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  • Slow Cooker Cranberry Pecan Stuffing

    Slow Cooker Cranberry Pecan Stuffing

    The best and easiest stuffing ever made right in the crockpot, making Thanksgiving prep just that much easier! Ingredients 1 (12-count) package KING’S HAWAIIAN Original Hawaiian Sweet Dinner…

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  • Praline Sauce

    Ingredients 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup butter Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Bring brown sugar, half-and-half, butter, and…

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  • Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

    Twice-Baked Potato Casserole

    Ingredients 1-1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium), baked 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled 3 cups (24 ounces) sour cream…

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