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Easy Pizza Dough Recipe

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  Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup warm water (110-115°F) 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Slowly add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer until everything comes together. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to preheat as well. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air and shape it into a round or rectangular shape, depending on your preference. Carefully remove the preheated stone or baking sheet from the oven and transfer the dough to it. Add your desired toppings an...
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Lemon blueberry muffins - A delicious breakfast or brunch option that's perfect for spring and summer.

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  Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1/2 cup whole milk 1 cup fresh blueberries Additional sugar for topping (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with muffin cups. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla, lemon juice and zest. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in 3 parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle additional suga...
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Vegetarian chili - A hearty and healthy recipe that can be made in a crockpot for convenience.

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  Ingredients: 2 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cans of diced tomatoes 1 cup of frozen corn 1 onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup of water or vegetable broth Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, cilantro Directions: Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the crockpot. In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Add to the crockpot and stir to combine. Pour in the water or vegetable broth, and stir to combine. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. When the chili is ready , ladle it into bowls and garnish with your desired toppings. Shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, and cilantro are popular options. 6. Enjoy your h...
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Classic lasagna - A tried and true recipe for the ultimate comfort food.

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  Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper, to taste 9 lasagna noodles 15 oz. ricotta cheese 1 egg 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional) Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic. Drain off any excess fat. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions and drain. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer 3 of the cooked noodles on top of the sauce. Spread a third of the ricotta mixture on ...
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Delicious Mac n Cheese Recipe !!

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  Ingredients: 8 oz. elbow macaroni 4 tbsp butter 4 tbsp flour 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Salt and pepper, to taste Optional toppings: breadcrumbs, chopped parsley Directions: Cook macaroni according to package instructions and set aside. In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, add flour and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. Slowly pour in milk while continuing to stir. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in shredded cheese until fully melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce and mix until evenly coated. Optional: top with breadcrumbs and chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy!
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Easy Homemade Authentic Italian Pizza

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  Ingredients: 1 lb pizza dough 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper, to taste Toppings of your choice (such as pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, etc.) Directions: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and place it on a lightly greased baking sheet or pizza pan. Spread the tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the Parmesan cheese. Add your toppings of choice. Drizzle the olive oil over the pizza and sprinkle with minced garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
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