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dark chocolate brownies topped with mint-infused whipped cream81

Extraordinary Homemade Whipped Cream: Recipes, Tips & Tricks

Why buy canned whipped cream when it's so easy to make at home? Here are some tips and tricks to make your whipped cream exceptional. You certainly can't find fresh mint leaf whipped cream or whipped cream infused with Godiva Original Chocolate Liqueur and cocoa powder in a can!

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dry-fried and marinated tofu, ready to be added to a stir-fry87

How to Cook Tofu Like the Pros: Dry-fry and Marinate Method

If you are a vegetarian, you know it well--tofu disaster, slimy tofu dishes where the tofu has disintegrated into a flavorless mush. How do restaurants do it? My special method uses dry-frying and marinating, resulting in firm, flavorful tofu that leaves even meat-eaters impressed.

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gourmet toasted garlic mashed potatoes81

How to Make Mashed Potatoes with Toasted Garlic: Recipe, Tips, and Tricks

A recipe for such a simple dish as mashed potatoes? Absolutely. A few slight deviations in preparation make the difference between an incredible, flavorful concoction and a bland, watery disaster. Try these tricks next time you make mashed potatoes and taste the difference.

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asparagus tofu stir-fry75

Asparagus Tofu Stir-Fry Recipe

If you are a fan of asparagus, you will love this simple but flavorful recipe using a savory marinade and brown garlic sauce.

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homemade macaroni and cheese74

Homemade Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Once I first tasted homemade macaroni and cheese, I realized that the instant kits that come in a box are but a pale imitation. This rich and creamy macaroni and cheese with a tasty hint of spice makes a thick and hearty family dinner. Serve with a side of veggies to make it a well-rounded meal.

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Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich with Roasted Red Pepper75

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich with Roasted Red Pepper Recipe

These portobello mushroom sandwiches are a perfect alternative to veggie burgers. The roasted red pepper, provolone cheese, and pesto are a perfect flavor combination, and it is still quite juicy and flavorful after grilling.

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Southern pecan pie82

Southern Pecan Pie Recipe

Pecans are uniquely American, and pecan pie is a well-loved Southern tradition. This recipe preserves the old-fashioned simple sweet and nutty flavor of traditional Southern pecan pie and teaches the tricks we have learned to make the pie set properly and the texture just perfect. If you haven't ever had pecan pie, you are in for a treat!

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homemade bath salts, lavender relaxation mix, in a jar ready to be gifted to a friend76

How to Make Bath Salts: Guide and Recipe

Luxury bath salts are quite simple to make at home, much cheaper than store-bought, and they make excellent gifts. This article will teach you how to make bath salts, what the various ingredients used in bath salts are, how to formulate your ingredients for different results, and how to package label and store bath salts for gifts, sale, or personal use.

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baked eggplant parmesan73

Baked Eggplant Parmesan Recipe

Usually we make fried eggplant parmesan since ricotta is normally so expensive, but my favorite way to have it is baked with basil, ricotta, and marinara, giving it a feel reminiscent of lasagna, but with those delicious crispy breaded eggplants spread across the top instead.

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Pork Chops Stuffed with Leeks and Chevre, Served over Roast Squash and Sweet Potato Rissoto with Sherry-Shallot Demiglaze73

Stuffed Pork Chops over Butternut Squash Sweet Potato Rissoto

In the Appalachians, late fall was the time when a hog was slaughtered and the meat cured for storage over the winter. It's little surprise that pig goes so well with the robust, sweet, and smoky flavors of autumn and winter. This recipe is a throw-back to the feasting at the hog slaughter but with a distinctly continental flare.

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