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Never-Fail Hard-Boiled Eggs

Never-Fail Hard-Boiled Eggs

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with enough water to cover all eggs; bring to a boil. Use a slotted spoon to lower eggs gently into boiling water. Return to a gentle boil.
  2. 2 Cook for 13 to 15 minutes, depending on how firm you want the yolks. Remove the pot from heat and drain water, keeping eggs in the pot. Fill the pot quickly with cold water to cool eggs. Add ice to speed the process.
  3. 3 When eggs are cool enough to handle, remove each one and gently crack the shell on all sides without removing any shell. Return eggs to cold water and let stand for 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Peel and remove egg shells to serve.

By Vanessa Sue

Puffy Taco Shells

Puffy Taco Shells

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
3 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix masa harina, salt, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water together in a bowl using your fingertips until dough forms and pulls away from the sides, 2 or 3 minutes. Form into a firm, flattened ball and divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball. Keep dough balls covered with a damp paper towel as you fry them, one at a time.
  2. 2 Place dough ball between 2 sheets of plastic or a split open zip top bag. Flatten to form a small circle about 1/8 to 3/16 inch thick.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, slide in the first circle. Very carefully baste hot oil over the top of the shell with a spoon to keep oil circulating over the top surface. When shell has puffed (after about 15 seconds), cook another few seconds and flip it over and cook another 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat for each shell.
  4. 4 When shells are still warm and pliable, gently push down puffed tops to create room for the fillings and slightly crease the shells for folding.
  5. 5 Fill with your favorite taco fixings and serve while shells are still warm.

By John Mitzewich

Sandwich Rolls

Sandwich Rolls

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place yeast and warm water in the bowl of a stand mixer; whisk to mix. Add flour and salt.
  2. 2 Knead with dough hook until mixture forms a soft, sticky dough ball and easily pulls away from the sides and the hook, about 5 minutes. (If still too sticky, add a bit more flour and knead a few more seconds.) Transfer dough to a work surface and form into a smooth ball. Place dough back in the mixing bowl. Drizzle the dough and sides of bowl a few drops of vegetable oil. Spread a film of oil over the surface of the dough.
  3. 3 Cover the bowl and transfer to a warm, draft-free place until dough is doubled in size, 60 to 90 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer dough to a floured work surface. Form into a rectangle shape and cut into 6 equal pieces. Using your cupped hand and the work surface, roll each section of dough into a smooth round ball. Cover with a clean, dry cloth and let rest 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Flatten dough balls into 6- or 7-inch long ovals. Starting with a long edge, roll the dough into a cylinder, applying extra pressure to the ends to form pointy tips for a classic French roll shape. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets (do not crowd them) and cover with clean dry towels until doubled, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a pan of water on the bottom rack.
  7. 7 With a very sharp knife, score each roll about 1/4 inch deep along one side somewhere between the side and the top. Spritz loaves lightly with water from a spray bottle.
  8. 8 Bake in preheated oven about 20 minutes. Spritz loaves again and rotate pans for a more even bake. Bake until loaves are golden brown, about 10 more minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack; cool completely before cutting.

By John Mitzewich

Cheesy Quiche Crust

Cheesy Quiche Crust

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place flour in a large bowl. Sprinkle in butter; rub butter into flour until it resembles bread crumbs. Stir in cheese.
  3. 3 Sprinkle cold water over flour mixture, a teaspoon at a time, stirring lightly with a fork. Add just enough water to allow dough to form a ball and cleanly leave the sides of the bowl.
  4. 4 Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Roll out dough and place in a 9-inch pie or quiche pan. Use a fork to prick holes over the bottom of pastry.
  6. 6 Bake crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes before filling with quiche filling of your choice.

By Joanna

Brooklyn-Style Pizza Dough

Brooklyn-Style Pizza Dough

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
1525 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 cups bread flour, warm water, yeast, and salt in a bowl with an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Mix on lowest speed until blended but still moist, about 2 minutes. Cover the bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm place until dough is doubled in volume, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Uncover the bowl and mix with the electric mixer on low speed until dough has pulled together, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in remaining 1 cup flour , a little at a time, until soft, sticky dough forms, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Increase mixer speed to medium and mix until dough pulls away from sides of bowl, about 8 minutes. Cover the bowl with a towel and let rest, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, rub olive oil evenly into a plastic container.
  5. 5 Transfer dough onto a floured work surface. Dust hands with flour and knead dough until soft but still wet on the inside. Form into a ball and place into the prepared container. Refrigerate dough for at least 1 day and up to 7 days.

By Tammi

Old-Fashioned Baked Beans

Old-Fashioned Baked Beans

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
380 min
Total
395 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring 10 cups water and navy beans to a boil in a large pot; cook at a boil for 2 minutes. Stir bacon, onion, brown sugar, molasses, and salt into water.
  2. 2 Carefully pour mixture into a slow cooker.
  3. 3 Cook on High, stirring occasionally, for 4 hours.
  4. 4 Stir 3 cups water into mixture. Continue cooking until beans are tender, about 2 hours 15 minutes more.

By SNOWPRINCESS8301

White Bread for the Bread Machine

White Bread for the Bread Machine

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
180 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place water, sugar, oil, salt, bread flour, and yeast into the pan of the bread machine (or in the order recommended by your bread machine manufacturer).
  3. 3 Bake on White Bread setting.
  4. 4 Use oven mitts to carefully remove the bread pan from the machine.
  5. 5 Remove bread from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

By Diana Penning

Perfect Apple Chips

Perfect Apple Chips

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 170 degrees F (77 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly oil the paper.
  2. 2 Stir lime juice, water, and sugar in a bowl until sugar is dissolved. Soak apple slices in lime juice mixture to combine flavors, 2 to 5 minutes. Drain and discard liquid.
  3. 3 Arrange apple slices in a single layer about 1/8-inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with Fleur de Sel.
  4. 4 Bake apples in the preheated oven until dried and crisp, about 4 hours. Cool completely before carefully peeling from the parchment.

By Ying

Hot Water Cornbread

Hot Water Cornbread

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine cornmeal, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add boiling water and 1 tablespoon bacon grease; stir until bacon grease melts.
  3. 3 Pour bacon grease to a depth of 1/2-inch in a large skillet; heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. 4 Shape cornmeal mixture into 12 flattened balls using a heaping tablespoon as a measuring guide.
  5. 5 Fry, turning once, in hot oil until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

By Karin Christian

Rhubarb Spinach Salad

Rhubarb Spinach Salad

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange the spinach leaves on a platter.
  2. 2 Place the rhubarb in a skillet with enough water to cover by 1 inch; add the sugar. Bring the rhubarb to a gentle boil over medium-low heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved and the rhubarb is lightly cooked, about 2 minutes. Remove the rhubarb with a slotted spoon and distribute over the spinach.
  3. 3 Stir the vinegar into the liquid left in the skillet, raise heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Return heat to medium-low and cook until the liquid has reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, whisk in the olive oil, and pour the hot dressing over the spinach and rhubarb to wilt the lettuce. Divide salad between 2 plates; serve warm.

By Chef Matt

Gramma's Cream of Broccoli

Gramma's Cream of Broccoli

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water and salt to a boil. Cook broccoli in boiling water, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, place broccoli in a small bowl, and mash.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Mix in flour, and then gradually whisk in milk and water; stir continuously until liquid begins to boil. Stir in grated onion and mashed broccoli. Season with remaining salt.

By Proud Albertan

Soft Homemade Pretzels

Soft Homemade Pretzels

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir yeast into 1 cup warm water in a large bowl; beat in flour, sugar, shortening, and salt to make a dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Place dough into a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal-size pieces. Roll each piece into a rope 18 to 20 inches long.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Shape each rope of dough into a pretzel on the prepared baking sheet; let pretzels rest for 5 minutes. Beat egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and brush yolk mixture over each pretzel; sprinkle each with coarse salt.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until pretzels are golden brown, about 15 minutes.

By Pam English

Alphabet Soup

Alphabet Soup

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place meat in a large stock pot and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain meat, except for about 2 tablespoons of juices.
  2. 2 Dissolve bouillon cubes in 3 cups of hot water and add to the stock pot with meat. Stir in spicy vegetable juice cocktail, mixed vegetables, alphabet pasta, and 6 cups water. Simmer 20 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

By Mrs McEvers

Home Made Top Tarts

Home Made Top Tarts

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Unroll pie crusts, place on a lightly floured work surface, and roll slightly with a rolling pin to square the edges. Cut each crust into 8 equal-sized rectangles.
  3. 3 Place about 1 tablespoon strawberry jam in the center of 8 squares. Spread jam out to within 1/4-inch of the edge. Top each with another pastry square and use a fork to crimp together, sealing in jam. Use a knife to trim pastries, if desired. Transfer filled pastries to the prepared baking sheets.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly golden brown, about 7 minutes. Allow to cool on the baking sheets.
  5. 5 Whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl to make a spreadable frosting. Add water, a few drops at a time, if needed. Spread cooled tarts with frosting and sprinkle with colored sugar.
  6. 6 Serve and enjoy.

By kellweeeeezy

Eastern-Style Mulligatawny Soup

Eastern-Style Mulligatawny Soup

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour enough water over split peas in a large bowl to cover by at least 1 inch; soak at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain split peas and transfer to a large pot. Pour 4 cups water over the split peas. Stir turmeric, ground dried chile pepper, and salt into the water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding more water as needed to thin, until split peas are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir lemon juice and tomato paste into the split pea mixture; increase heat to medium and cook until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes more.
  4. 4 Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Fry garlic and cumin seeds in hot oil until the garlic browns, about 5 minutes; stir into the soup.

By Pantaloons

Turkey Nuggets (or Chicken)

Turkey Nuggets (or Chicken)

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir water and baking powder together in a bowl (mixture should foam). Mix turkey, flour, egg, salt, and black pepper into water mixture. Form mixture into bite-sized nuggets.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Fry nuggets in hot vegetable oil until golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes per side.

By MEKELLER

Chicken, Avocado and Mango Salad

Chicken, Avocado and Mango Salad

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 In a saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together the brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then pour into a medium bowl. Stir in the garlic chili sauce and lime juice. Set the dressing aside.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, mangos and avocados.
  4. 4 Arrange the spring salad mix on serving plates, then top with a few spoonfuls of the chicken mixture. Pour dressing over the top.

By GreenLime

Unstuffed Pepper Soup

Unstuffed Pepper Soup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and rice to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, bell peppers, and onion; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Add broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato soup, and mushroom pieces to the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer soup, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir cooked rice into soup, breaking clumps into individual grains; cook until rice is hot, about 5 minutes.

By bigwolverine

Fast Chicken Soup Base

Fast Chicken Soup Base

4.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring broth and water to a simmer over medium-high heat in a large soup kettle. Meanwhile, separate chicken meat from skin and bones; reserve meat. Add skin and bones to the simmering broth. Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer until bones release their flavor, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Strain broth through a colander into a large container; reserve broth and discard skin and bones. Return kettle to burner set on medium-high.
  3. 3 Add oil, then onions, carrots and celery. Saute until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add chicken, broth and thyme. Bring to a simmer. (Can be refrigerated up to 3 days in advance. Return to a simmer before adding the extras of your choice.)

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Maryland Crab Soup

Maryland Crab Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place stewed tomatoes, 3 cups water, beef broth, lima beans, corn, sliced carrots, chopped onion, and Old Bay seasoning in a 4-quart pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Bring 1 gallon water to a boil in a large pot. Add crab claws and boil for 6 minutes; drain.
  4. 4 Stir crabmeat and boiled crab claws into tomato and vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve hot.

By Cindy Chaney

Pepperoni Rolls

Pepperoni Rolls

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together 1 cup warm water and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves. Sprinkle yeast over water; let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in yeast mixture, beaten eggs, and melted butter until dough comes together. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Place dough into a greased bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth; let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
  5. 5 Punch down dough; divide into 20 equal pieces about the size of a golf ball. Using your hands, flatten each piece into a small rectangle, about 4 inches square.
  6. 6 Place 3 overlapping slices of pepperoni down the center of each dough square. Place another row of 3 pepperoni slices next to the first. Roll dough around pepperoni, pinch the edges closed, and place rolls on the prepared cookie sheet.
  7. 7 Bake rolls in the preheated oven until bottoms are lightly browned and tops are barely golden, 14 to 16 minutes.

By kaoscarson

Hawaiian Loco Moco

Hawaiian Loco Moco

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
  2. 2 Divide ground chuck into four equal portions; form into patties.
  3. 3 Fry patties in the hot skillet until they begin to firm, are hot, and are slightly pink in the center, about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Remove patties to a plate, retaining drippings in the skillet.
  4. 4 Stir onion and water into reserved drippings. Reduce heat to low and cook until onion is slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms are cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
  5. 5 Pour gravy over onion-mushroom mixture; stir. Cook until gravy is hot, about 5 minutes. Gently lie patties into gravy; simmer until reheated through.
  6. 6 While patties simmer in gravy, grease a separate skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Fry eggs in the hot skillet until whites are opaque, but yolks remain runny, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. 7 Divide cooked rice between four plates. Top each rice portion with a beef patty and cover each patty with an egg. Pour gravy equally over each portion.

By INA

Carrot Citrus Salad

Carrot Citrus Salad

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir water, vinegar, and sea salt together in a bowl to dissolve the salt; add shaved carrots and submerge in the liquid. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours; drain.
  2. 2 Layer carrots, jicama, orange slices, and cilantro on a plate; season with cracked black pepper and garnish with escarole to serve.

By METG

Bone Broth

Bone Broth

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
1470 min
Total
1480 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a roasting pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Spread tomato paste onto beef bones and place in the prepared roasting pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bones begin to brown, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer bones to a slow cooker and pour in enough water to cover bones. Add onions, carrots, garlic, and bay leaves to broth mixture.
  5. 5 Cook on Low for at least 24 hours.
  6. 6 Strain broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a container and refrigerate.

By mwm080709

Rye Pizza Dough

Rye Pizza Dough

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, rye flour, and salt in a bowl.
  2. 2 Pour 1/2 cup water into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir brown sugar into water until dissolved; add yeast and stir. Let mixture stand until bubbling, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Add yeast mixture to flour mixture.
  4. 4 Pour remaining 1 cup water into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir olive oil into warm water; pour over flour mixture. Knead flour mixture, adding more all-purpose flour if dough is sticky, until dough is smooth and holds together.
  5. 5 Form dough into a ball and place in a bowl. Cover bowl with a damp towel and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  6. 6 Punch down dough and transfer to a floured work surface. Roll or shape dough into desired shape.

By Doug

Brick-Oven Pizza (Brooklyn Style)

Brick-Oven Pizza (Brooklyn Style)

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
1005 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the dough: Pour warm water into a large bowl, then sprinkle yeast over the top. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in cold water and salt. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time until incorporated.
  2. 2 Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide in half and form into two tight dough balls. Coat with olive oil and refrigerate in a sealed container for at least 16 hours. Be sure to use a big enough container to allow dough to rise.
  4. 4 Make the pizzas: Remove dough from the refrigerator one hour prior to using.
  5. 5 Preheat the oven, with a pizza stone on the lowest rack, to 550 degrees F (288 degrees C). Lightly dust a pizza peel with flour.
  6. 6 Prepare the first pizza: Lightly dust one dough ball with flour and stretch gradually until about 14 inches in diameter, or about the size of the pizza stone. Place on the floured peel.
  7. 7 Lay 1/2 of the mozzarella on the crust, then sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon oregano and 1/8 teaspoon pepper over the top. Randomly arrange 1/4 cup crushed tomatoes over the pizza, leaving some empty areas, then drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over top.
  8. 8 With a quick back and forth jerk, make sure dough will release from the peel easily. Place the tip of the peel at the back of the preheated pizza stone, and remove the peel so that the pizza is left on the stone.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until the crust begins to brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
  10. 10 Slide the pizza onto the peel and remove from the oven; then slide off the peel onto a work surface. Sprinkle 1/2 of the basil leaves randomly over the pizza. Cut into wedges and serve.
  11. 11 Follow Steps 5 through 9 to make the second pizza.

By CDM68

Apple Crisp Cups

Apple Crisp Cups

4.4

Prep
45 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease four 12-cup mini-muffin tins.
  2. 2 Mix apples, water, white sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon together in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer until apples are partially cooked, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.
  3. 3 Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl; cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. 4 Press a heaping tablespoon of crust mixture into each muffin cup to cover bottom and sides of cup; patch holes with crust mixture.
  5. 5 Place about 2 teaspoons filling in each cup. Crumble about 1 teaspoon of remaining crust mixture on top.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

By debbie eckstein