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Cheesy Chicken Linguine Casserole

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Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: 45–50 minutes Servings: 8 Category: Main Dish Notes After Making Ingredients 8 oz (227g) linguine or spaghetti 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter 1 medium white onion, diced 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 2 teaspoons (about 6g) minced garlic, about 2 cloves ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (480mL) whole milk 3 cups (about 340g) shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese, divided 1 (15 oz/425g) can diced Italian tomatoes, drained 1 (8 oz/227g) can diced green chiles, drained 2 cups (280g) shredded cooked chicken 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. ...
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Sourdough Cherry Almond Scones

2   cups   ( 250   g )  all purpose flour  ⅓   cup   ( 66   g )   granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon   baking powder ¾   teaspoon   table salt ½   cup   ( 113   g )   cold unsalted butter ½   cup   ( 110   g )   sourdough discard ¼   cup   ( 60   ml )   heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  ½  cup (80g) dried cherries Almond Glaze ½   cup powdered sugar (60 g) 1 Tablespoon heavy cream or milk ¼  teaspoon almond  extract  Pinch of salt Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, zest and salt in the basin of a food processor and pulse to combine. Cut cold butter into 8 pieces and scatter over the dry ingredients. Pulse in 1 second intervals until butter is well-distributed (pea-sized pieces should remain). In a separate small bowl or measuring cup stir together the sourdoug...
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Cream Cheese Dips Spreads

  1. Brown Sugar Pecan 8 oz cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp chopped pecans 1 tbsp honey ¼ tsp cinnamon Pinch of salt Spread cream cheese on a serving plate. Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, pecans, and salt. Drizzle with honey. Best with: Buttery crackers or apple slices. 2. Cranberry Pecan 8 oz cream cheese, softened ⅓ cup cranberry sauce or cranberry relish 2 tbsp chopped pecans 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp orange zest Spread cream cheese on a serving plate. Top with cranberry sauce, pecans, honey, and orange zest. Best with: Wheat crackers or toasted baguette. 3. Everything Bagel 8 oz cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp sour cream 1½ tbsp homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning 2 green onions, thinly sliced Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and seasoning until combined. Stir in green onions. Chill until ready to serve. Best with: Bagel chips, pretzels, or cucumber slices. Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning — Makes 1½ tbsp 1 tsp sesame seeds 1...
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Penne Alla Vodka

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35–40 minutes Total Time: 45–50 minutes Servings: 4–6 Category: Main Dish / Pasta Notes After Making Ingredients Kosher salt ½ cup (120g) extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter Crushed red pepper, optional 3 garlic cloves, grated 6 tablespoons (about 102g) tomato paste 1 pound (454g) rigatoni 1 pint (2 cups / 480g) heavy cream 6 tablespoons (90ml) vodka Freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, for serving Instructions Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, combine the olive oil, butter, and a pinch of crushed red pepper, if using. Cook, whisking to blend the fats together as the butter melts. Add the grated garlic and tomato paste. Whisk until the tomato paste becomes deep red, about 3–5 minutes. As soon as the pasta goes into the boiling water, add the heavy cream to the skillet. Continue whisking until the cream is fully incorp...
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