Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Roasted asparagus seasoned with garlic, lemon, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe is super quick to prep and roasting removes any bitterness. Try it next to lamb or grilled fish.
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Honey Glazed Ham
This honey glazed ham tastes very much like the famous honey baked ham but costs much less, and there's no need to fight the crowds at holiday time. You can even buy the ham presliced to make it ea...
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Easter Deviled Eggs
These colorful Easter deviled eggs will add a special touch to your Easter brunch! They're fun to do at baby showers as well. Do some plain white ones to keep everyone happy.
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Chef John's Asparagus Tart
As long as you're pretty good at making rectangles, and trimming things to the right length, this recipe is a breeze. By the way, I'll give the specific ingredient amounts I used here, but this rea...
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Best Caprese Skewers
These colorful caprese skewers with bite-sized portions of mozzarella, tomato, and basil make the perfect appetizer for holiday parties.
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Chicken Salad Easter Rolls
These chicken salad Easter rolls are the cutest, and they're a whole lot easier to make than they look. Crescent roll dough, chicken salad, and celery tops, and there you have it: Easter on a platter.
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Easter Egg Rolls
These Easter egg rolls are not made from Easter eggs, but I cannot think of a better use for leftover Easter ham. Filled with tender veggies and rice vermicelli, with the sweet-savory flavor of ham...
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Quick and Easy Eggs Benedict
This is a no-fuss, easy recipe. The sauce is simply put together in a blender - no double boiling necessary. Assemble eggs with sauce over hot buttered English muffins with Canadian bacon, or if yo...
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Baileys Cheesecake
This Baileys cheesecake has a delicious mocha-flavored crust and a super creamy filling. It's topped with a smooth chocolate ganache for a decadent dessert no one will be able to resist!
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Carrot Cake Muffins
These moist carrot cake muffins aren't overly sweet, making them perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or an after-school treat. You can sprinkle the muffins with a cinnamon-sugar mixture before bakin...
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Oven Scrambled Eggs
These baked scrambled eggs are light and fluffy and are a snap to put together for a big crowd. I usually make two pans for our Christmas brunch, and I never have many leftovers!
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
These jumbo carrot cake cupcakes are deliciously moist and flavored with lots of warm spices. The homemade cream cheese frosting makes them taste just like the cake!
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Brown Sugar and Mustard Ham Glaze
This brown sugar mustard glaze for ham has a wonderful sweet and sour flavor. This is the recipe that my mother used every holiday. The best part is that you can adjust it to be sweeter by using mo...
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Classic Ham Glaze
This easy ham glaze is sweet with a little tang! Just mix the ingredients and brush over ham before and during baking.
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Lemon Asparagus Risotto
This asparagus risotto is flavored with garlic, white wine, lemon, and Parmesan cheese. I like to serve this as a main dish under some steamed halibut or other white fish.
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Mini Cheesecakes
This mini cheesecake recipe is easy to make for holiday parties or any occasion! I like to top them with cherry pie filling, but they also taste great with any berries.
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Éclair Cake
This éclair cake is a very quick and simple no-bake dessert. It uses graham crackers and a pudding mixture. It tastes just like an éclair, but there is enough for a crowd! It is a great recipe fo...
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Pineapple Stuffing
This pineapple stuffing makes a great side with ham. I often make this dish for the holidays.
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Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
I make these wonderful chocolate-covered peanut butter candies in the shape of eggs at Easter time.
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Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
Lamb rack is one of those things that always seems fancy, but the truth is that it's actually so easy, and hard to mess up. This version is super simple and classic. The timing in the recipe yields...
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Grasshopper Pie
This grasshopper pie is fluffy, minty, cool, and creamy with a chocolate sandwich cookie crust. It's easy to prepare and has a festive color.
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Crispy Fried Poached Eggs
This wow-worthy dish is inspired by an appetizer I once had at a restaurant and couldn't stop dreaming out. This recipe is a bit more challenging than your average egg dish, but tasting the crispy ...
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Delicious Egg Salad
This egg salad recipe is the best and easy to make with chopped boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and green onions for some color and crunch. It tastes wonderful in a sandwich and will definitely b...
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Koshary
Koshary is pretty much Egypt's staple street food. You can find anything from a 2-story koshary restaurant to a man with a cart on the side of the street. It has no meat, but even the biggest of ca...
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Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)
This Turkish eggs recipe was a surprise for me. I feel like I've seen and done it all at my age, so you can only imagine my shock at finding a new way to prepare eggs. I would never have thought to...
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Homemade Pita Bread
This pita bread recipe is superior to the stuff you get at the grocery store; it's not even close. In addition to being delicious to eat, it's also extremely easy to make!
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Shakshuka
Shakshuka (or shakshouka) is a traditional Tunisian dish featuring poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce with onions, bell pepper, and garlic. It's usually eaten for breakfast, but I think it makes ...
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Persian Rice
This Persian rice takes the grand prize. I believe I've posted a few foolproof methods for cooking perfect rice, but this recipe is not even close to second. The beauty of this method is that it do...
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Chicken Biryani
Chicken biryani is a delicious Pakistani/Indian rice dish that's typically reserved for special occasions such as weddings, parties, or holidays such as Ramadan. It has a lengthy preparation, but t...
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Beef Samosas
These savory, spicy beef samosas are wonderful. My friend from Bangladesh gave me this recipe. You just can't buy better in the shops!
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No-Fail Bean Pie
This is a traditional Muslim bean pie made with navy beans. There are only a few recipes for this pie, and it took me years of tweaking those recipes to come up with a version I like. Serve this pi...
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Homemade Manti (Traditional Turkish Dumplings)
This manti recipe for dumplings takes time to prepare, but I'm sure you'll agree it is worth it. Manti is a popular meal in my country. Afiyet olsun (bon appétit)!
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Al Kabsa (Traditional Saudi Rice and Chicken)
Al kabsa was the first Arabic dish I ever made. It turned out extremely delicious and is a new favorite. Serve with fresh mixed cucumber, carrot, lettuce, and tomato salad — preferably with a lit...
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Indian Fish Curry
This Indian fish curry is a very spicy dish. The recipe was inspired by a Bengali fish recipe my mother used to make in India.
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Shish Tawook Grilled Chicken
Shish tawook are tasty grilled chicken skewers that are served in every restaurant in the Middle East. You can easily make them at home and they'll taste just as good, if not better! Don't be tempt...
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Slow Cooker Oats
These hearty steel-cut oats in the crockpot are so easy. I just can't get up in the morning to make breakfast for my husband before he leaves for work, so I put this in the slow cooker the night be...
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Turkish Red Lentil Soup with Mint
This Turkish red lentil soup recipe is divine. The soup has dynamic flavors and a lovely, mild heat, much like one you'd find at a Turkish restaurant. I make a big batch and eat it for lunch with c...
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Sambusa
This sambusa recipe is my version of a Somali dish that I learned by watching friends around Ramadan. These sambusas are really good, and I can't stop eating them. They are served during Ramadan, w...
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Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce
This falafel sauce recipe is great. Everyone that I have made it for loves it. Yum!
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Bazlama - Turkish Flat Bread
Bazlama is a simple and delicious village bread that I learned to prepare after moving to Turkey. Normally it is cooked in an outdoor oven but it works just as well on the stove top. It's best serv...
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Fereni Starch Pudding
This delightful starch-thickened pudding with almonds can be eaten hot or cold during Ramadan, particularly on sohur or iftar. Adjust both the sugar and rosewater to taste.
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Vermicelli Pudding
A traditional dessert specially made for Eid festivals. No Eid breakfast is complete without this tasty and easy dish.
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Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken)
Ayam Penyet (Penyet Chicken) is an incredibly spicy Indonesian dish that will make your tongue feel like burning... you will need to go to a special Asian grocery store to get some of the ingredients.
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Authentic Bangladeshi Beef Curry
This spicy beef curry is best served with plain basmati rice or eaten with naan or pita bread.
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Chef John's Falafel
Unlike most of America's other favorite fast foods, falafel is rarely attempted at home, which is a shame, since it's very simple to do, and even a relative novice like me can get some very decent ...
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Middle Eastern Tomato Salad
This salad is a perfect side dish for any phase of the South Beach Diet, or any other diet for that matter, and it's an incredible tasting summer treat for anyone, whether or not you're on a diet. ...
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Pasta with Yogurt Sauce
This is a Middle Eastern adaptation using any pasta--fusilli, elbow macaroni, penne, shells, etc. It is just as tasty eaten cold or warm, and is a quick fix for a hurry up meal. Sahtain!--to your h...
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Om Ali
This Egyptian dessert contains phyllo dough or puff pastry, milk and nuts. Use any kind of nuts that you would like and eat it with a spoon. Legend has it that Om Ali was the first wife of the sult...
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Baba Ghanoush
Baba ghanoush is a savory, smoky dip or spread made with roasted eggplant, garlic, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice. Adjust the amount of lemon juice and tahini to suit your taste. Delicious serv...
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Butter Lamb Gravy
Lamb is simmered in a spicy tomato and cream sauce. This is a very mouthwatering dish that is easy to make. Serve with hot cooked rice or your favorite bread. You can even make a variation with chi...
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Unleavened Bread
An easy unleavened bread recipe that contains no yeast and has a dense texture.
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Overnight Matzo Bake
This is a Passover-friendly take on a breakfast noodle kugel! We often eat kugel with raisins and cinnamon. I chose to use raisins, dried apples, and dried apricots. Kugels are usually very dense a...
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Juicy Roasted Chicken
This roasted chicken is perfectly seasoned and just like the way my grandmother used to make it. The method used in this recipe results in the juiciest chicken! We loved to nibble on the celery aft...
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Pan-Fried Asparagus
Learn how to cook asparagus on the stove by pan-frying it in butter with garlic for a delicious Italian-style side dish. My family (even the kids) love asparagus cooked this way!
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Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
This spinach artichoke dip is delicious. It's so cheesy and fragrant. If you don't like artichokes, don't worry — you'll never know they're in there! My only question is: Is it okay to eat it wit...
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Roast Potatoes
Learn how long to bake potatoes at 450°F with this simple and delicious recipe for rosemary-kissed roasted red potatoes.
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Easy Baked Beef Brisket
Not only is this apple and onion smothered beef brisket easy and delicious, it's also very fast (for a brisket recipe)! Cooking it low and slow often results in dried-out meat, so instead we dial u...
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Roast Leg of Lamb
This leg of lamb recipe is simple to prepare with thin slices of garlic and rosemary. Cooking peeled potatoes in the pan around the roast is yummy. The only other things you need are gravy made fro...
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Smoked Fish Dip
I think this fish dip recipe is world-class and puts most others to shame! It is served in several prominent restaurants on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Serve with crackers, lemon or lime wedges, and...
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Flourless Chocolate Cake
A dense flourless chocolate cake that's rich and fudgy. Perfect for a decadent chocolate dessert and for those of us who can't tolerate wheat or gluten.
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Candied Carrots
These candied carrots are easy to make for a delicious side dish for ham, roast beef, or chicken.
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Fried Matzo
Delicious fried matzo patties made with soaked matzo sheets, and beaten egg. Try using flavored matzo sheets or add your favorite seasonings.
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Chicken and Red Wine Sauce
A simple chicken and red wine recipe with a tasty sauce made from brown sugar, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Everything balanced together makes this dish comforting and yummy! Braised chicken ...
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Kalamata Olive Tapenade
A tasty olive tapenade with parsley, capers, lemon, and no anchovies.
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Lemon-Orange Orange Roughy
This orange roughy recipe is very quick to prepare and has a citrus twist.
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Roast Sticky Chicken-Rotisserie Style
Rotisserie chicken seasoning makes the most flavorful whole chicken. Ever wish you could get that restaurant-style rotisserie chicken at home? With minimal preparation and about 5 hours of cooking ...
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Garlic Prime Rib
A tasty prime rib marinade made with olive oil, garlic, and thyme. I was trusted with this recipe but I can't keep it to myself!
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Matzah
Matzah, or matzo, is a cracker-like unleavened bread that's eaten during Passover. Tradition dictates the matzah should be made and baked within 18 minutes. Baking at a high temperature helps you a...
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Roast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary
This leg of lamb is marinated overnight with fresh rosemary, garlic, mustard, honey, and lemon zest. Be prepared for many requests for seconds!
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Garlic Red Potatoes
This baked red potato recipe makes an excellent side dish. It's simple, savory, and very flavorful. A great variation on new red potatoes.
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Orange-Glazed Carrots
This is an easy orange-glazed carrot recipe the whole family will enjoy. Great for special occasions or weeknight dinners.
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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes are simple to make with russet potatoes, roasted garlic, butter, and milk.
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Oma's Fabulous Matzo Ball Soup
This matzo ball soup recipe is the one my grandmother always made. The matzo balls are perfect! It is our family's favorite Passover dish and serves a lot of people. Make sure to not add too much m...
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Matzo Brei
Matzo brei is a traditional Jewish breakfast dish made with matzo and scrambled eggs that everyone looks forward to eating during Passover. It's so comforting — it's great anytime! Use flavored m...
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Charoset
A simple charoset recipe for the traditional Passover staple. I always make a great deal extra to munch on for days! Mixture will turn the appropriate shade of brown to look like the mortar which i...
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Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
This chocolate chip cheese ball is a sweet switch from traditional cheese balls. Serve with graham crackers or chocolate wafers.
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Quinoa Side Dish
This quinoa side dish is a nice alternative to rice. It's lighter and takes less time to cook.
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Simple Whole Roasted Chicken
A whole chicken is seasoned with a sweet and savory dry spice rub made with allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. This combination of unique ingredients makes this chicken dish delicious! It does...
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Haroset for Passover
Haroset is a sweet and tasty condiment made with apples, cinnamon, honey, and sweet wine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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Roast Chicken with Rosemary
This rosemary roasted chicken is inspired by my time in Italy. When I was in Vicenza at a downtown open-air market, I smelled scrumptious roast chicken from a stand. So, I bought one and saw what t...
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