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Fettuccine Alfredo
1 stick of butter2 1/2 cups of heavy cream3 cloves of garlic1 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese1 pound fettuccine pasta, cooked1/2 teaspoon peppersalt to tastedash of nutmeggreen onions to garnishsautéed mushrooms (optional) Directions:Melt the butter in a skillet and lightly sauté the garlic. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Add the cheese & allow to melt. Meanwhile, add the salt & pepper & nutmeg (add in the sautéed mushrooms now if you choose). Toss in the cooked pasta. Garnish with green onions.
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Five Minute Ravioli
Ingredients:3 tablespoons of sun-dried tomato pesto1 clove garlic, minced3-4 fresh basil leaves, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)1/2 cup heavy cream1 cup Parmesan cheeseFrozen raviolisalt to tastepepper to taste Directions:Cook the ravioli according to package directions. Start the sauce immediately after you add the ravioli to the boiling water. Add sun-dried tomato pesto and garlic to a frying pan over low heat, stir, then add sliced basil leaves and cream, let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. Add in parmesan cheese. When the ravioli is cooked, drain and add the ravioli directly to the pan with the sauce. Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Spaghetti Carbonara
Ingredients:1/2 pound of thin spaghetti/angel hair pasta2 eggs1/2 pound of bacon, cooked and crumbled3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese4 cloves of garlic, minced1/2 an onion, chopped1/2 cup chicken stock1/2 cup dry white wine*1/4 stick of butter1 handful of chopped parsley1 tablespoon of black pepper Directions:Cook noodles until al dente. Dice bacon, book and remove to a plate. Add onion and cook until translucent, then add garlic and cook. Remove from pan. Turn heat up to high and add wine to deglaze the pan. Next, add chicken stock and return the bacon, onion, and garlic. Simmer over medium heat. Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk. Add parsley and most of Parmesan…
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Mushroom White Truffle Pasta
Y’all….I could eat this pasta at every meal. It’s to DIE for! Seriously! If you try nothing else of mine, please try this. Don’t leave out the white truffle oil. It makes this dish. I get mine off of Amazon. It’s a little pricey, but SO worth it. Ingredients:8 ounces of noodle of choice (I prefer spaghetti noodles)8 ounces of baby bella or white mushrooms1 cup of heavy cream1 tablespoon of freshly minced garlic (skip the pre-minced stuff, mince your own)1/4 cup of beef broth4 tablespoons of butter, divided2 tablespoons of olive oil1 cup of Parmesan cheese1 tablespoon of white truffle oilsalt and pepper to taste Directions:Boil noodles while you…
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Garlic Butter Green Beans
Ingredients:1/2 cup of butter3 gloves fresh garlic, minced or pressed1 pound fresh green beans (the ones in the bags in the produce section are fine!)1 teaspoon of kosher salt1/2 teaspoon of pepper1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional) Directions:Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place butter in the skillet to melt. Add garlic and allow to soften for about a minute. Add green beans. If frozen, sauté until they are warmed through, stirring often. Add salt and pepper and taste. If beans are fresh, sauté until warmed, turn down heat and cover. Let cook, stirring often, until al dente. Remove the cover, turn heat back up to medium to…
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Brown Rice
…and not the healthy kind! But yummy! Ingredients:1 cup of white rice2 cans of beef consommè*1 stick of butter Directions:Combine all ingredients and bake at 375 for 30-45 minutes. *Some people like using one can of beef consommè and one can of beef broth or French Onion soup. You can use whichever you prefer. I have tried them all and I prefer two cans of beef consommè. It’s the perfect amount of savory, salty, etc. Use any combo you prefer! You can also add half of a chopped onion into the mixture. That’s delicious too! 🙂
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Potatoes Au Gratin
Ingredients:3 to 4 russet potatoes or potato of choice1 1/2 cups of heavy cream1 1/2 tablespoons of flour1 large garlic clove, minced or pressed1/4 teaspoon of salt1/8 teaspoon of pepper1 tablespoon of butter, softened1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, grated Directions:Preheat oven to 400. Slice the potatoes into thin slices (use your mandolin if you have one). Mix together heavy cream, flour, garlic, salt, and pepper with a whisk. Coat the inside of a baking dish with butter (or use spray if you prefer). Arrange potatoes in dish, salting in between layers. Pour mixture over the potatoes. Cover and bake for 30 minutes with tin foil. Uncover and continue baking…
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Broccoli Salad
Ingredients:2 heads of fresh broccoli1/2 cup red onion, chopped1/2 pound of bacon, cooked and crumbled1 1/2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, grated2 1/2 tablespoons of white vinegar1 cup of mayonnaise1/3 cup of sugar Directions:Cook bacon and crumble. Meanwhile, chop broccoli into bite sized pieces. Combine broccoli, chopped onion, grated cheddar cheese, and bacon in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and mayonnaise. Pour over broccoli mixture to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours at minimum before serving.
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Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:6-8 Yukon Gold potatoes (or potato of choice! Red potatoes are great in this!)1/2 cup of sour cream2-3 ounces of cream cheese1/2 cup of heavy cream1/2 to 1 stick of butterseasoning saltpeppergarlic powdercheese (optional)green onion (optional) Directions:Peel potatoes and chop to a uniform size. Boil potatoes until fork tender. With a potato masher, mash just the potatoes after draining them to allow the steam to escape. Once you have achieved the consistency you desire, begin with your additions. Add in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder first. Next, add in the butter, heavy cream, cream cheese, and sour cream. Mix until well combined. Top with green onions and cheese if…
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Pineapple Casserole
Ingredients:1-20 ounce can of pineapple chunks or tidbits, drained6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour1 cup of sugar2 cups of sharp cheddar cheese, grated1 1/2 sleeves of Ritz crackers, crumbled1 cup of butter, melted Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain pineapple (I prefer using tidbits). Combine flour, sugar, and cheese (grate your own) in a large bowl. Pour mixture into a 9×9 pan. Crumble crackers over the top and pour the butter on top of the crackers. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. (I also like to broil the top for a few minutes to get the crackers extra crunchy!)
