Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti alla Carbonara Spaghetti alla Carbonara Approximately 4 ounces or 4 slices of thick-cut bacon, sliced into 1/4 inch wide strips or equivalent amount of pancetta or guanciale, chopped 2 eggs, beaten 2 ounces finely grated parmesan, parmigiano, or pecorino romano 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (I go up to 1 teaspoon) 8 ounces spaghetti Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it is crisp. Remove...

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Blueberry Crumb Bars

Blueberry Crumb Bars 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 C white sugar (original recipe calls for 1 C, feel free to use that much if you like sweeter desserts)  1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup cold butter (2 sticks or 8 ounces) 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp of vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Zest and juice of one lemon 4 cups fresh blueberries 1/4 cup white sugar 4 teaspoons cornstarch Topping: Confectioner's/powdered...

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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Cranberries and Pecans

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Cranberries and Pecans Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Cranberries and Pecans 1 C all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 C old fashioned rolled oats 1 C toasted pecans, chopped 1 C dried cranberries 1 C semi sweet chocolate chips or 4 oz. bar of semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped 4 oz./ 1 stick butter, at room temperature 1...

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Vanilla pound cake

vanilla pound cake simple vanilla pound cake 8 ounces all purpose flour (approximately 1 3/4 cup) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon table salt 8 ounces unsalted butter at room temperature 8 ounces granulated sugar (approximately 1 1/4 cup) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or one vanilla bean split lengthwise and scraped 8 ounces or 4 large eggs Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour or line with parchment...

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Creamy, Light Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy, Light Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients 3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 [1-pound] squash) 1 1/4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk 2 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) grated pecorino Romano cheese 1/4 cup (1 ounce) finely...

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Veggie Grilled Pizza

Veggie Grilled Pizza Ingredients 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°), divided 10 ounce bread flour (about 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons) 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) 10 teaspoon olive oil, divided $ 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Cooking spray $ 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 12 ounces baby eggplant, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices 1 medium zucchini, cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices 1 large red bell pepper,...

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Pepperoni Deep-Dish Pizza

Pepperoni Deep-Dish Pizza Ingredients 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°), divided 12 ounces bread flour (about 2 1/2 cups) 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) 4 teaspoons olive oil $ 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Cooking spray $ 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided 1 1/2 cups Basic Pizza Sauce 2 ounces pepperoni slices 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation 1. Pour 3/4 cup...

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Garlicky Clam Grilled Pizza

Garlicky Clam Grilled Pizza Ingredients 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°), divided 10 ounce bread flour (about 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons) 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) 10 teaspoon olive oil, divided $ 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Cooking spray $ 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons butter $ 1/3 cup chopped shallots 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 5 dozen small clams in shells, scrubbed $ 1/2 cup (2...

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Four-Cheese Pizza

Four-Cheese Pizza Ingredients 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°), divided 10 ounce bread flour (about 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons) 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) 7 teaspoons olive oil, divided $ 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Cooking spray $ 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1/3 cup (about 3 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese (such as Calabro) $ 1 1/4 ounces taleggio cheese, thinly sliced 1/4 cup (1 ounce)...

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Chicken and Herb White Pizza

Chicken and Herb White Pizza Ingredients 1 pound refrigerated fresh pizza dough Cooking spray $ 1 tablespoon butter $ 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk $ 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese $ 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal 1 1/2 cups shredded boneless, skinless roasted chicken breast $ 1/4 cup diced red onion 1 tablespoon...

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Spicy Sausage and Mushroom Pizza

Spicy Sausage and Mushroom Pizza Ingredients 1 pound refrigerated fresh pizza dough Cooking spray $ 4 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage 1 cup thinly sliced onion $ 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms $ 1 cup diced red or green bell pepper $ 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's) $ 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese $ 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano...

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Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita Ingredients 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°), divided 10 ounce bread flour (about 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons) 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) 4 teaspoons olive oil $ 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided Cooking spray $ 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup Basic Pizza Sauce 1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese $ 1/3 cup small fresh basil leaves Preparation 1. Pour...

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