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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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Apricot Orange Stuffing
12 cups cubed sourdough bread 2 tablespoons dried thyme Salt and pepper to taste 4 tablespoons olive oil 1½ cups dried apricots 1½ cups Grand Marnier 2 pounds…
Raisin Sauce
Ingredients 3/4 to 1 cup raisins 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup (110g) brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 Tablespoon flour Pinch of salt 1/4 cup…
Alfredo Sauce – A Vitamix Version
Ingredients 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon chicken flavored bouillon 1/2 cup non-dairy creamer 4 Tablespoons butter 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup Parmesan…
String Beans in Pecan Sauce
1 pounds fresh string beans ¼ pounds pecan pieces ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup onion minced 1 cup chicken stock 2 garlic cloves minced 2 teaspoons…
Apple Dressing with Texas Pecans
2 medium onions; diced 1 large green pepper; diced 4 cooking apples; diced 8 garlic cloves; minced 2 tablespoon thyme leaves ½ pounds margarine (or more) Sea salt…
Butter Pecan Squash
Ingredients 1 butternut squash (1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 cup boiling water 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; firmly packed 1/2 teaspoon sea salt White pepper…
Curried Corn Pudding
2 cups whole kernel corn, drained 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon curry powder 3/4 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black…
Orange Pecan Couscous
1 tablespoon oil 1 cup pecan pieces; coarsely chopped 1 onion; chopped 2 cups orange juice 3 cinnamon sticks 5 cloves, whole 1 pinch turmeric 1 pinch ground…
Pecan Rice Mélange
¾ cups wild rice 4½ cups chicken broth; divided 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 cup long grain rice ¾ cups pecan pieces; toasted ½ cup chopped parsley Rinse…
Pecan-Cornbread Stuffing
6 cup cornbread dried and cubed ½ cup basmati rice uncooked ¾ cup onion coarse chopped 1 cup pecan pieces 1 cup oysters raw and chopped 1 teaspoon…
