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Average-cost recipes using several fresh ingredients, standard cuts of meat, seafood in modest quantities, multiple cheeses, or several specialty ingredients.
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Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches with Alfredo Dipping Sauce
Crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken, rich marinara, and melted mozzarella come together on buttery toasted brioche buns. Cut in half and served upright in a generous pool of velvety, Vitamix-made…
Thanksgiving Autumn Salad with Apples, Pears, Cranberries & Pecans
A crisp, colorful Thanksgiving salad with apples, pears, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, goat cheese, and red onion, finished with a tangy apple cider–Dijon vinaigrette. Fresh, festive, and perfectly…
Jägerschnitzel with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Jägerschnitzel is a hearty German pork dish featuring thin, golden schnitzel paired with a savory mushroom cream sauce. The pork is lightly breaded and pan-fried until crisp, while…
Cherry, Cucumber & Mozzarella Salad with Toasted Pistachios
A bright summer salad of juicy fresh cherries, crisp cucumber, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil, and toasted pistachios. A light lemon-honey vinaigrette adds just enough sweetness, acidity, and gentle…
Tropical Shrimp & Mango Stack
Sweet mango, succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and a bright citrus-lime vinaigrette come together in this elegant no-cook appetizer. Beautifully molded into individual stacks and finished with…
Classic French Onion Soup
Deeply caramelized onions in a savory beef broth, topped with toasted baguette and a bubbling Gruyère-Parmesan crust, with stovetop and Control Freak methods.
Gulf Coast Seafood Mushroom Ponch Sauce
Inspired by the creamy seafood sauce served over the Redfish Special at The Gumbo Diner in Galveston, this luxurious sauce combines Gulf seafood, earthy mushrooms, and delicate Cajun…
Gulf Coast Crawfish Mushroom Ponch Sauce
Inspired by the creamy seafood sauce served over the Redfish Special at The Gumbo Diner in Galveston, this luxurious sauce combines sweet Louisiana crawfish tails, earthy mushrooms, and…
Ginger Ale Marinated Grilled Pork Loin Chops
From the Original Recipe Clipping GINGER ALE MARINADE Using ginger ale in a marinade gives grilled pork a wonderful, sweet flavor without having to grate fresh ginger. The…
Creamy Baked Cabbage
Creamy Baked Cabbage is a rich, savory side dish that delivers all the indulgence of creamed spinach using hearty green cabbage instead. Bacon fat, butter, garlic, cream cheese,…
