This is for those of you stuck inside with a Narcissistic Partner. Food for thought.... You’re Dating a Narcissist — and How to Get Out Narcissistic personality disorder isn’t the same as self-confidence or being self-absorbed. When someone posts one too many selfies or flex pics on their dating profile or talks about themselves constantly …
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HOT TIPS FOR THE KITCHEN/ALL-RECIPE You're Not Covering Your Food While it may seem like no big deal to throw a plate of exposed food in the fridge, it can actually lead to some cross-contamination consequences. Storing food (particularly leftovers) in a container with an airtight lid is the best route to making leftovers last …
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Smashed Potatoes Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds (1 1/2 - to 2-inch) red skinned potatoes (12 to 16 small potatoes) 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 8 ounces Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley Directions Place potatoes in a large saucepan, and add enough water to cover by at least 1 inch. …
Homemade Hamburger Helper Ingredients 2 pounds 85% lean ground beef 1 diced yellow onion 5 ablespoons tomato paste 3 tablespoon ketchup 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 8 cups chicken broth 1 cup elbow macaroni 4 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded Directions Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion, …
Strawberry Spinach Salad II Ingredients Dressing: ½ cup white sugar ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup distilled white vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 tablespoon minced onion ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Salad: 1 quart strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced 10 ounces fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces ¼ cup almonds, blanched and slivered Directions Make dressing: Whisk together sugar, oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, …
Braised Beef with Potatoes Ingredients 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 pounds beef shank, cut into thick cross sections 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, or 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups chicken broth 1 bay leaf 2 pounds fingerling potatoes, cut into 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon chopped …
Smoked Fish Dip Ingredients 2 cups flaked smoked salmon 4 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 drops hot pepper sauce, or to taste 3 drops Worcestershire sauce, or to taste 3 drops liquid smoke flavoring (Optional) 1 pinch seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay cracked black pepper to taste Directions Place fish, sour cream, and mayonnaise in the bowl of a food processor; season with hot pepper …
Potato Kugel Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large bag of frozen home fries crumbled 2 medium onions, peeled and grated 5 large eggs beaten ⅓ cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Directions Combine grated potatoes and onions in a large bowl. Mix in eggs, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, salt, and pepper until well combined; pour mixture into the prepared …
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LETS MAKE EGG SALADS X3 Simple Egg Salad Ingredients 6 eggs ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ½ teaspoon prepared yellow mustard ½ lemon, juiced ¼ cup chopped green onions sea salt and pepper to taste Directions Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot …
Cordon Bleu Casserole Ingredients 8 ounces egg noodles 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 cup half-and-half 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons white wine 8 ounces shredded Swiss cheese 4 cups cubed cooked chicken 8 ounces diced ham 2 cup garlic butter croutons 4 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoon melted butter Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish. …
Salad with Fennel and Orange for Spring Dressing: ¼ cup white sugar ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil salt and pepper to taste Salad: 1 (10 ounce) bag mixed salad greens 1 medium orange, peeled and broken into sections 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup slivered almonds ½ cup dried cranberries Directions Make the dressing: Whisk together sugar, vinegar, …
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Crone of Hearts 