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Sheet Pan Pancakes

These sheet pan pancakes are a genius way to make delicious pancakes for a crowd without having to be a short order cook!This method for making pancakes is a fabulous way to make enough pancakes for an entire family on one buttery 13 inch by 18 inch baking pan. Mix up the batter, pour it into a buttered baking sheet, and sprinkle it with fresh fruit such as blueberries, strawberries, or

Easiest Lasagna Recipe for a Crowd

This lasagna recipe is an easy way to whip up a delicious dinner for a crowd. While making lasagna is actually easier than it might look, sometimes you just want a recipe that calls for a "jar of this, a slice of that, and a package of something else." That way, you can pull together whatever you have in your pantry to make a satisfying meal at the last minute. This recipe for lasagna is just

Easy Black Forest Cake

This easy black forest cake is the perfect combination of chocolate cake, sweetened whipped cream, plus cherries cooked in cherry liqueur or brandy. This black forest cake, or Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, is an adaptation of the German dessert made with lots of layers of chocolate sponge cake, whipped cream, and cherries topped with shaved chocolate. Typically, there are also bright red maraschino

Rose Margarita

This Rose Margarita is a seriously delicious and interesting cocktail. The addition of a touch rose water to the mix adds a wonderful fragrance and flavor. With its faint scent of roses, this margarita is so intriguing (and of course, tasty). It's definitely meant for sipping. About four years ago, a friend of mine passed me a ripped out page of the April 2009 issue of Bon Appetit magazine. Her

Instant Pot Spicy Turkey Chili

This light and spicy turkey chili recipe, made in the Instant Pot or a stove top pressure cooker, is wonderful served in bowls with toppings, used as a dip with corn tortilla chips, or enjoyed with flour tortillas. This Instant Pot Spicy Turkey Chili recipe is made with lean ground turkey, a combination of red and yellow onions as well as red and orange bell peppers. Toss in some fresh garlic,

Braised Cod with Potatoes and Onions

This braised cod with potatoes and onions is a simple yet elegant dish. This cod is quick-braised on a bed of potatoes and onions. The braise includes a broth of clam juice and chicken broth along with cream and tomatoes and their juices. The broth is also enhanced with herbs, spices, and lots and lots of garlic. Quick-braising is one of the easiest methods for cooking fish. There is very little

Sfincione Bagherese

Sfincione Bagherese is a traditional bread from the town of Bagheria near Palermo in northern Sicily. The bread also goes by the name, Sfincione Bianco di Baheria. Sfincione, which roughly means "thick sponge," is thought to be the inspiration for Grandma Pizza in the U.S., and possibly Chicago and Detroit-style pizza. There are evidently three types of Sfincione: sfincione Palermitano or

Oat and Potato Bread

This Oat and Potato Bread, with an oat studded crust, is so moist and soft, and perfect for serving with your favorite hearty breakfast. This oat and potato bread is delicious for sandwiches, with soups, served toasted, and even made into croutons. This bread is kind of like a baked potato in a loaf of bread. Oh, and it smells incredible when it's baking.This Oat and Potato Bread uses freshly

Crispy Rye and Caraway Breadsticks

These crispy rye and caraway breadsticks will become your new favorite way to satisfy your crunchy snack cravings. These rye and caraway breadsticks, or grissini, are irresistable. You won't be able to stop yourself from grabbing one (or three) of these long sticks and crunching away. These crunchy rye and caraway breadsticks are great for dipping and perfect with any antipasto and dry wine or

Cantuccini Toscani - Almond Biscotti

These cantuccini Toscani, filled with almonds and flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, are a take on the wonderful crunchy Italian treat. Cantuccini (or cantucci for a slightly larger version) is the true name for what we think of as biscotti. All Italian cookies are called biscotti (twice-baked biscuits), but these are the "official" twice-baked cookies that originated in the small town of Prato

Spicy Spanish Olives

These spicy Spanish olives are great to have on hand for an impromptu appetizer or snack. Serve these olives to guests and watch their faces when they take the first bite. They might just swoon. This recipe is really flexible. You can use any type olives you like, including martini olives with pimento. You can use pitted or non-pitted olives too. I prefer pitted olives so my guests don't have to