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8 oz / 225 g elbow macaroni (uncooked)
2 tablespoons / 30 g salted butter
2 tablespoons / 15 g all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional but recommended)
1 cup / 240 ml whole milk
1/4 cup / 60 ml sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
8 oz / 225 g shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups)

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Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese

25 min8 ingredients8 servings

1 lb / 450 g dried elbow pasta
1/2 cup / 115 g unsalted butter
1/2 cup / 60 g all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml whole milk
2 1/2 cups / 600 ml half and half
2 cups / 225 g shredded medium cheddar cheese (for sauce)
1 cup / 115 g shredded Gruyère cheese (for sauce)
1/2 Tbsp salt

+6

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Creamy Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese

1 hr14 ingredients8 to 10 servings

2 eggs
1 cup / 240 ml half-and-half
1/4 cup / 60 ml water
1 cup / 125 g all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons / 45 g unsalted butter (melted)
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

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The Best French Crepe Recipe

1 hr 15 min6 ingredientsMakes 10 crepes

1 cup / 240 ml cottage cheese, blended until smooth
2 heaping tablespoons mayo
2 heaping cups frozen fire-roasted corn, thawed and patted dry
1/2 large jalapeño, minced (ribs and seeds removed)
1/4 cup / 15 g chopped cilantro
1/4 cup / 30 g crumbled Cotija cheese
juice and zest from 1/2 lime
1 avocado, cut into chunks (optional)

+8

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Street Corn Beef and Sweet Potato Bowls

16 ingredients4 servings

20 g / 0.7 oz dried porcini mushrooms (slices, whole or chopped)

1 1/4 cups / 312 ml boiled water

1 kg / 2 lb chuck beef, cut into 2.5 cm / 1" cubes

1 – 2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 onion, finely chopped

1 celery, finely chopped

1 carrot, finely chopped

+10

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Epic Chunky Beef and Mushroom Pie

2 hrs 45 min + 30 min bake18 ingredientsServes 6

1/2 cup / 115 g butter, softened
1/2 cup / 110 g brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup / 100 g granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup / 255 g mashed ripe banana
1 cup / 125 g all-purpose flour
1/2 cup / 45 g old-fashioned oats, blended into powder

+8

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Best Moist Banana Bread

1 hr 20 min16 ingredientsMakes one 9×5 loaf

2 tbsp / 30 g butter (salted or unsalted)
2 tbsp / 15 g all-purpose flour
1 cup / 240 ml whole milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
8 oz / 225 g sharp cheddar cheese, grated

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Nacho Cheese Sauce

6 ingredients4 to 6 people as appetizer (yields about 2 cups)

¼ cup / 60 ml unsweetened coconut milk
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons / 30 ml lime juice
2 tablespoons sambal oelek
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
¼ cup / 60 ml pure sesame oil
Fine sea salt (for dressing)
1 (12-ounce / 340 g) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 8 equal rectangles

+14

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Sesame Tofu With Coconut-Lime Dressing and Spinach

30 min22 ingredients4 servings

4 Fresno chiles, stemmed
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 lemon, zested
¼ cup / 60 ml lemon juice
3 fresh oregano sprigs (or 1 tsp dried oregano), plus leaves for garnish
2 tsp kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp ground cayenne

+4

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Oven Roasted Peri Peri Chicken and Potatoes

1 hr 15 min (plus 30 min marinating)12 ingredients6 to 8 servings

3 tablespoons / 45 g unsalted butter
3 to 4 large red or yellow onions (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg), peeled and thinly sliced
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 cup / 240 ml dry white wine
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 quarts / 2 liters beef stock
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

+3

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French Onion Soup

1 hr 20 min11 ingredients4 to 6 servings

2 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil
1 tablespoon garlic paste or freshly grated garlic
1 tablespoon ginger paste or freshly grated ginger
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 Thai green or bird's eye chiles, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground coriander

+7

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Chana Masala

25 min15 ingredients4 servings

½ medium onion, grated
1 pound / 450 g lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
¾ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil
Thin slices of Cheddar (optional)

+6

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Turkey Burgers

14 ingredientsMakes 4 burgers

½ cup / 115 g softened butter
1 ¼ cups / 250 g sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups / 250 g flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup / 120 ml milk

+3

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Jordan Marsh's Blueberry Muffins

1 hr 15 min11 ingredientsMakes 12 muffins

¼ cup / 30 g all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound / 450 g beef stewing meat, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
5 teaspoons / 25 ml vegetable oil
2 tablespoons / 30 ml red wine vinegar
1 cup / 240 ml red wine
3 ½ cups / 840 ml beef broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
2 bay leaves

+4

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Beef Stew

2 hrs 15 min12 ingredients4 servings

2 tablespoons / 30 g unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
8 cups / 2 L chicken stock
2 bay leaves or thyme sprigs (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
herb stems from parsley or dill, reserved
2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into ½-inch pieces
6 ounces / 170 g dried noodles (egg noodles or short pasta)

+2

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Chicken Noodle Soup

25 min10 ingredients4 to 6 servings

½ cup / 120 ml Italian parsley leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 (10-ounce / 280 g) containers cherry or grape tomatoes
¼ cup / 60 ml olive oil (for roasting tomatoes)
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil (for the skillet)
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced

+6

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Roasted Tomato and White Bean Stew

40 min14 ingredients4 to 6 servings

¼ cup / 30 g all-purpose flour
¼ cup / 25 g grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 thin-cut boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450 g)
1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil
2 tablespoons / 30 g butter (for searing)
2 tablespoons / 30 g butter (for sauce)
1 medium shallot, minced

+9

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Chicken Florentine

30 min17 ingredients4 servings

1 8-oz / 230 g can tomato sauce
½ cup / 120 ml ketchup
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon molasses
1 garlic clove, finely minced
¼ teaspoon orange zest

+5

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Classic Sloppy Joes

20 min13 ingredients6 servings

5 slices bacon, diced
3 tablespoons bacon grease (reserved) or butter
1 cup / 160 g diced white or yellow onion
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1/4 cup / 30 g all-purpose flour
2 cups / 480 ml chicken or vegetable stock
2 cups / 480 ml milk, warmed
1.5 pounds / 680 g Yukon gold potatoes, diced

+5

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Potato Soup

35 min13 ingredients6–8 servings

2 Tbsp coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 Tbsp freshly grated ginger
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp garam masala
1 tsp ground coriander seed
1 tsp kashmiri chili powder (or 3/4 tsp sweet paprika and 1/4 tsp cayenne)
1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp cumin

+3

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30-Minute Indian Butter Chickpeas

30 min11 ingredients4 servings

16 oz / 450 g cavatappi pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large tomato, cored and diced (or 1 jar crushed tomatoes)
4 oz / 115 g mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup / 60 ml chicken broth
1/4 cup / 60 ml dry white wine
1/4 cup / 60 ml heavy whipping cream
1 jar pesto

+1

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Pesto Cavatappi (Noodles & Company Copycat)

15 min9 ingredients8 servings (1 cup each)

1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 lb pasta (cavatappi or rigatoni)
5.3 oz Boursin herb cheese
24 oz jar tomato basil marinara

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Creamy Sausage Pasta

20 min4 ingredients

2 pounds 93% lean ground beef
2 teaspoons cumin (for browning)
1 teaspoon cumin (for finishing)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 small onion, minced

+6

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Slow Cooker Beef Tacos

3 hrs high / 6-8 hrs low (slow cooker)14 ingredients8 servings (2 tacos each)

6 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, minced
4 carrots, minced (optional)
1 1/2 lb / 680 g ground beef, mixed with 2 tsp salt
2 1/2 tbsp chili powder
2 tbsp cumin

+7

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The Best Sunday Chili

2 hrs 30 min15 ingredients6 servings (1 1/2 cups each)