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Dry Brined Bone-In Turkey Breast
Turkey is seldom eaten year round. It’s typically reserved for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Turkey breast is an inexpensive protein choice that can be made and then used in a lot of dishes. A bone-in turkey breast gives you all the glory of roasted turkey without the 20-pound commitment. By dry brining the turkey, you get…
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Black Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a sacred comfort food that is simple, nostalgic, and universally loved. But sometimes, even comfort needs a little intrigue. Black garlic mashed potatoes take that soft, buttery base and swirl in something unexpected: deep, caramelized sweetness with a whisper of umami. It’s a small twist with a big impact. It’s the kind…
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Homemade Hamburger Buns (Onion Poppy Seed Included)
Homemade hamburger buns are a game changer. Soft, buttery, and strong enough to hold every glorious topping, they make a homemade burger feel like something out of a restaurant kitchen. In this post, you’ll learn how to make both classic homemade hamburger buns and onion poppy seed buns—tender, golden, and rich with flavor. I’ll walk…
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Cooking from scratch can seem like a tedious task. My goal is to show you that cooking from scratch doesn’t have to make you want to tear your hair out.
With a little planning and execution, you can have extensive meals created in the same time it would take you to wait for a pizza to be delivered.
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