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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Unstuffed Shells Pasta Bake is everything you love about classic stuffed shells, made simpler. Tender pasta shells are coated in a creamy blend of ricotta, cream cheese, and Parmesan, layered with a savory marinara and ground beef sauce, and topped with golden, bubbling mozzarella—what&#8217;s not to love? This dish skips the fuss of stuffing shells but [&#8230;]</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0">Unstuffed Shells Pasta Bake is everything you love about classic stuffed shells, made simpler. Tender pasta shells are coated in a creamy blend of ricotta, cream cheese, and Parmesan, layered with a savory marinara and ground beef sauce, and topped with golden, bubbling mozzarella—what&#8217;s not to love?</p>



<p id="mntl-sc-block_3-0">This dish skips the fuss of stuffing shells but still delivers all the rich, comforting flavors in an easy, casserole-style bake. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck, it’s a hearty, feel-good meal that&#8217;s ready to impress with minimal effort.</p>



<p id="mntl-sc-block_5-0">&#8220;This dish is delicious yet simple,&#8221; our Test Kitchen shared. &#8220;All of the flavors and textures of stuffed shells, minus all the work.&#8221;</p>



<p><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p>



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<li>12 ounces medium pasta shells</li>



<li>cooking spray</li>



<li>1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil</li>



<li>1 pound ground sirloin</li>



<li>1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more for cooking pasta</li>



<li>1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, divided</li>



<li>1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided</li>



<li>1 yellow onion, chopped</li>



<li>1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided</li>



<li>1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce (such as Rao’s)</li>



<li>1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese</li>



<li>1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened</li>



<li>1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese</li>



<li>1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish</li>



<li>1 large egg, lightly beaten</li>



<li>1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese</li>
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<p><strong>Directions</strong>:</p>



<p>Gather all ingredients.</p>



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<li>Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain well and set pasta aside.</li>



<li>Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees F). Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch oven-safe baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.</li>



<li>Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add ground sirloin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is lightly browned but not fully cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add onion and 1 tablespoon garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.</li>



<li>Reduce heat to medium; stir in marinara sauce, and cook, stirring occasionally, just until beginning to simmer, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.</li>



<li>While beef mixture cooks, stir together ricotta, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil, egg, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined. Gently fold in cooked pasta until evenly coated.</li>



<li>While beef mixture cooks, stir together ricotta, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil, egg, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined. Gently fold in cooked pasta until evenly coated.</li>



<li>Spread remaining beef mixture over pasta layer, and sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.</li>



<li>Cover baking dish loosely with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling around the edges and cheese is just beginning to melt, about 25 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until cheese is fully melted and pasta is heated through, about 10 minutes more.</li>



<li>Remove from oven and serve, garnished with basil.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Nutrition Facts&nbsp;(per serving)</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>508</td><td>Calories</td></tr><tr><td>30g</td><td>Fat</td></tr><tr><td>28g</td><td>Carbs</td></tr><tr><td>32g</td><td>Protein</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Everyone loves this homemade pancake recipe for breakfast, especially kids! My kids always request this easy pancake recipe that uses real ingredients and none of that weird boxed stuff that I’m not even sure what it’s made from. Best Pancake Recipe The best fluffy pancake recipe uses eggs differently than the others. I like to separate my [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Everyone loves this homemade <strong>pancake recipe</strong> for breakfast, especially kids! My kids always request this easy pancake recipe that uses real ingredients and none of that weird boxed stuff that I’m not even sure what it’s made from.   </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Best Pancake Recipe</h2>



<p>The best fluffy pancake recipe uses eggs differently than the others. I like to separate my yolks and my whites to give the texture the kind you find when you go out for a mega-brunch with those heavenly stacks of homemade pancakes.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pancake Ingredients</h3>



<p>This easy old fashioned pancake recipe calls for basic ingredients you likely already have in your cupboard.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Eggs</strong> – when learning how to make homemade pancakes, the best way to get perfect fluffy pancakes is to separate the yolks from the whites.</li>



<li><strong>Baking powder</strong> – when making the best pancake mix, baking powder helps the flour rise so your pancakes have the same fluffy texture you crave from the pancake house.</li>



<li><strong>Butter</strong> – melt it so it mixes in with that rich taste.</li>



<li><strong>Sugar</strong> – any pancake batter recipe needs sugar to have that nice, sweet flavor you love.</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How do you Make Pancakes from Scratch</h3>



<p>Making a pancake recipe from scratch is just as easy as making them from a box, but they taste better and are better for you because they’re made from wholesome ingredients. You’ll mix the yolks in with sugar and melted butter, then add milk. You’ll then sift in the dry ingredients and stir it together.</p>



<p>Then with your hand-mixer, you’ll whip up the egg whites and fold that into your other mixture. The key is to mix it well but not so much that there are no lumps. Lumpy pancake batter = the best pancakes from scratch!</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">How do you make pancake mix from scratch?</h3>



<p>If you want to make old fashioned pancakes from scratch even easier, you can always prep your dry ingredients in advance. This way, when you and your crew want fluffy pancakes from scratch, you can simply mix in the wet ingredients. Make sure you store the dry ingredients of your homemade pancake mix recipe in an airtight container to keep it fresh.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Easy Pancake Recipe</h3>



<p>If you’re a beginner, this is an easy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kulickspancakerecipes.com/classic-homemade-pancake-recipe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">pancake recipe</a>&nbsp;with step by step instructions to get you started. Just because the eggs are separated doesn’t make it anymore complex. In fact, you’ll have it ready to cook in 10 minutes. From there, it’s another 10 minutes of cooking and you’ll soon have gorgeous stacks of easy homemade pancakes for the whole family to enjoy.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Expert Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Pancakes</h3>



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<li><strong>Check the baking powder</strong> – most people never think to check the expiration date on their baking powder. If your baking powder is old or expired, you will find that your pancakes will come out flat instead of fluffy.</li>



<li><strong>Sift your dry ingredients</strong> – by sifting or whisking your dry ingredients you will avoid getting lumps in your pancakes and will end up with a deliciously smooth texture to your pancakes.</li>



<li><strong>Do not overmix</strong> – when learning how to make pancake batter, avoid over-mixing the batter as it will change the texture of the pancakes.</li>



<li><strong>Use oil</strong> – use oil or oil cooking spray over butter when cooking pancakes. Butter can brown and burn more easily than oil. Oil will give you even brown crispy edges without burning them.</li>



<li><strong>Go big</strong> – when learning how to cook pancakes, use a large skillet. Pancakes spread in the skillet and small skillets make it very difficult to flip the pancake properly. I prefer my large 12 inch skillet as it gives you much more room to get all the way under the pancake with the spatula.</li>
</ul>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[chiefnick]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 06:50:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Homemade Lemon Cookies This is a splendidly flavorful, inviting cookie that’s bright and cheery during the blistery winter season, yet it’s also a cookie fit for those warm summer months where you’ll find them reminiscent of a refreshing summer lemonade. They are fun to finish by decorating them how you like, you can drizzle icing [&#8230;]</p>
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<p> </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Homemade Lemon Cookies</h2>



<p>This is a splendidly flavorful, inviting cookie that’s bright and cheery during the blistery winter season, yet it’s also a cookie fit for those warm summer months where you’ll find them reminiscent of a refreshing summer lemonade.</p>



<p>They are fun to finish by decorating them how you like, you can drizzle icing in zigzag patterns over the top or take a spoonful and make a simple circle atop them. And no one said sprinkles are wrong either. However you finish them just don’t leave the icing off, it’s critical to the abundant lemony flavor of the cookie (as this portion of the cookie calls for the most lemon juice).</p>



<p>If you like a more noticeably yellow cookie simply add a little natural yellow food coloring to the dough to mimic the hues of those sunny lemon peels. It won’t affect the taste but I think we tend to eat with our eyes first so a little yellow addition is a nice touch if you have it.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lemon Cookies Recipe Ingredients</h2>



<p><strong>All purpose flour:</strong>&nbsp;A critical ingredient that builds the base of the cookie. I use unbleached all-purpose flour.</p>



<p><strong>Baking powder and baking soda:</strong>&nbsp;The combination of the two makes them spread less and creates a puffier cookie.</p>



<p><strong>Salt:</strong>&nbsp;This balances the sweetness of the cookie.</p>



<p><strong>Granulated sugar:</strong>&nbsp;What would cookies be without the sugar? It adds sweetness while also improving texture of the cookies.</p>



<p><strong>Unsalted butter:</strong> Salted butter will work as well just omit the salt from the recipe.<strong>Lemons:</strong>&nbsp;You use both the lemon zest and lemon juice for the recipe. Zest before cutting and juicing.</p>



<p><strong>Vanilla extract:</strong>&nbsp;This is compliments the lemon flavor.</p>



<p><strong>Powdered sugar:</strong> This super fine sugar creates a smooth, sweet finish for the cookies.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to Make Lemon Cookies</h2>



<p><strong>Mix dry ingredients:</strong>&nbsp;In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.</p>



<p><strong>Cream sugar, butter and zest:</strong>&nbsp;In a separate large mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer blend together granulated sugar, butter and lemon zest until combined then increase speed to high and whip for about 1 minute until it’s slightly pale and fluffy.</p>



<p><strong>Add eggs and flavoring:</strong>&nbsp;Mix in egg and egg yolk, then blend in 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice and the vanilla extract (mixture may look a little separated because of the acidity that’s okay).</p>
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		<title>An Old Recipe That Sparked  Debate The Cookie Debate</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>There’s a contentious debate going on here about what the best variety of cookie is. The husband doesn’t play favorites (it’s not normal, I know), but he’s quick to say what he dislikes. He doesn’t much care for shortbread, thinks meringue cookies like these are too sweet, and is downright intolerant of chunky cookies, especially if they [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>There’s a contentious debate going on here about what the best variety of cookie is. The husband doesn’t play favorites (it’s not normal, I know), but he’s quick to say what he dislikes. He doesn’t much care for shortbread, thinks meringue cookies like these are too sweet, and is downright intolerant of chunky cookies, especially if they contain raisins or nuts. I, however, think all cookies are worth appreciating, be they soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies, crisp and crunchy biscotti, cakey and tender madeleines, rich and dense lemon bars, or light and delicate tuiles. While I don’t discriminate against any cookies (OK, I admit I’m with the hubby on the raisin-hate—let’s just say that my grandparents fed me my entire life’s allotment of raisins when I was a kid), I do have a favorite cookie type: sandy and crumbly. Give me a shortbread or spritz cookie, and I’m a happy camper. Even better if it’s dipped in chocolate. Care to join the debate?</p>



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<p><strong>Ganache Filled Spritz Cookies</strong><br>Printable Recipe</p>



<p>2 ounces heavy cream<br>3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped or ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips<br>6 ounces (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature<br>3 ounces sugar<br>1 ½ ounces powdered sugar<br>¼ teaspoon fine sea salt<br>2 ¼ ounces eggs, at room temperature<br>¾ teaspoon vanilla extract<br>9 ounces cake flour, sifted</p>



<p>Bring the cream to a bare simmer in a small, heavy saucepan. Place the chocolate into a medium bowl, add the hot cream, and whisk until smooth. Let cool to room temperature.</p>



<p>Preheat the oven to 375˚F. In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the butter, sugar, powdered sugar, and salt on medium until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and mix on low until blended. Add the flour and mix on low until the dough comes together, stopping the mixer once or twice to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Transfer the dough to a cookie press and press cookies about an inch apart onto parchment-lined baking trays. Bake for 17 to 18 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges. Transfer cookies to a rack and let cool to room temperature.</p>



<p>Spread a scant teaspoon of the ganache onto the bottom of one of the cookies and sandwich together with another cookie. Sandwich together the remaining cookies with the remaining ganache in the same manner.</p>



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<p>Makes about 20 sandwich cookies. If you don’t have a cookie press, simply use a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe cookies onto the baking trays in decorative shapes. Cookies keep for several days in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place.</p>



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		<title>Mini Cupcakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>You’ll find these are a dessert that fitting for so many occasions including birthday celebrations, holiday parties, weekend get togethers, or even just a simple weekend baking project with the kids. They have a satisfying, light, buttery crumb, a welcomed sweet vanilla flavor, and the silky buttercream polishes them off perfectly. If you need more [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>You’ll find these are a dessert that fitting for so many occasions including birthday celebrations, holiday parties, weekend get togethers, or even just a simple weekend baking project with the kids.</p>



<p>They have a satisfying, light, buttery crumb, a welcomed sweet vanilla flavor, and the silky buttercream polishes them off perfectly.</p>



<p>If you need more you can easily double the recipe. Which I may recommend anyway and then you can freeze half the batch for a later time because anytime is a great time for mini cupcakes!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mini Cupcake Recipe Ingredients</h2>



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<li><strong>All-purpose flour:</strong> If you want an even more delicate crumb you can use cake flour.</li>



<li><strong>Baking powder:</strong> This is used to help the cupcake rise. I recommend using aluminum free baking powder for a non-metallic taste.</li>



<li><strong>Salt:</strong> Salt really helps balance out the sweetness of the cupcake and keeps it from tasting flat.</li>



<li><strong>Unsalted butter:</strong> Fat add richness to the cupcake and moisture. It also softens the crumb texture.</li>



<li><strong>Granulated sugar:</strong> Sugar is a key ingredient in sweetening the cupcake.</li>



<li><strong>Milk:</strong> I like to use whole or 2% milk for the recipe.</li>



<li><strong>Egg:</strong> The egg helps to bind ingredients together and assists in rising.</li>



<li><strong>Vanilla extract:</strong> A traditional ingredient in cupcakes and other baked goods that adds notes of sweet and welcomed natural flavor.</li>



<li><strong>Milk:</strong> This is used for the moisture for the cupcake.</li>



<li><strong>Powdered sugar:</strong> A very fine sugar also known as confectioners sugar that builds the foundation of the frosting and sweetens it.</li>



<li><strong>Heavy cream:</strong> This adds a richness to the frosting while thinning and adding whipped volume once it’s blended in and aerated.</li>
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