The Best Ever Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze
The Best Ever Meatloaf with Balsamic Glaze - our family favorite meatloaf! Moist and delicious, this simple recipe comes together quickly and freezes perfectly. I bake one and portion it out, freeze it and pull it out as we want to eat it... Which is pretty often.
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Pumpkin Seed Brittle – Break Some Off This Halloween
Even with these challenges, it came out just fine, and I’m only complaining as a way to build confidence. Once your sugar mixture has turned a nice caramel color, you have to immediately turn off the heat, add your baking soda (be careful), then your nuts or seeds (be careful), and hastily mix until combined. As the concoction cools it hardens quickly, so transfer into your pan and press as soon as you can (be careful).
Regarding the salt: you can add it right into the mix like I did, or sprinkle it over the top surface before the brittle is completely cool. That does look kind of cool, but either way, it’s critical, and should not be omitted.
I can’t help you with the tricks, but at least you have one more idea for a treat now. I hope you give this pumpkin seed brittle recipe a try soon. Enjoy!
Makes enough Pumpkin Seed Brittle for 12 witches or 8 zombies:
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse sea salt (3/4 to 1 tsp if using fine salt)
Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs
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Glorious Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Bombs are perfectly seasoned bread bites loaded with pepperoni and tons of ooey gooey cheese, baked to perfection. That makes this easy recipe a game day winner!
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Does This Count?
As I recently mentioned, I'd really love to make it to Video 2,000, and I just thought of a way to do that a little quicker than seven years. I may start doing golf tips on off days. This is me demonstrating my famous backwards-between-the-legs shot. I couldn't take a normal stance with the ball so close to the edge of the sand trap, so this was the only option. My father-in-law Al is on the green, and my sister-in-law Jennifer is filming. We were playing the gorgeous, Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. I don't remember if I made the put. ;) Enjoy!
Crostini Dijonnaise – Mustard-Infused Toasts for Extra Special Spreads
For a first attempt I was very happy with the results. These had the same crispy crunch of traditional crostini, but also offered a fairly noticeable, mustardy zing.
I’m looking forward to trying some variations using hot mustard powder, maybe mixed into a little olive oil. Speaking of oil, my only criticism is that these needed a little more fat. Next time I’ll use a little more of the butter spread, and/or drizzle in some olive oil to insure we don’t have any dry spots.
That aside, I loved the color, and as we head into entertaining season, I think these would make a great addition to your appetizer arsenal, especially when paired with something as extra special as a batch of homemade rillettes (hint, hint). I really hope you give these a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for one baguette:
1 baguette, sliced diagonally
4 tbsp soft butter
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp yellow mustard
salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne to taste
- bake at 350 F. until crisp and golden brown
(Next time I may try to add a few tablespoons of olive oil, and a pinch of mustard powder to the mix)
25 Minute Chicken Parmesan with Linguine and Broccoli
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Chicken Parmesan with Linguine and Broccoli is simmered in a scrumptious tomato sauce and topped with oodles of cheese, served over a bed of linguine and broccoli… With a little more cheese… WOW! A simple recipe ready in just 25 minutes, it can be on your table any night of the week!
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Sweet Potato Casserole Boston Market Copycat
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One of the most popular sides from Boston Market is waiting to be served on your table. Our newest copycat recipe, Sweet Potato Casserole, is one for your recipe book! Rich sweet potatoes covered in marshmallow and brown sugar streusel topping are a side dish to remember.
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Duck Rillettes – It Only Tastes Like Duck Butter with Extra Butter
The key here is to mash the large chunks of cold duck with the warm duck fat and gelatin. As the meat breaks down, the fat cools and turns the whole bowl into creamy duck spread heaven. Pack it in a crock, keep it sealed with a layer of fat, and you have an incredibly tasty snack that will last long into the winter months.
I know it’s a little early for edible holiday gift ideas, but keep this one in mind. The only problem is, once you’ve given duck rillettes as a gift, you’ll never give a gift as good. Just a little heads-up. That aside, I really hope you give this preserved duck spread a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for about 3 cups of Duck Rillettes:
1 whole duck (about 4 1/2 pounds)
- For spice rub:
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 generous teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried thyme
- For the potpourri:
12 cloves garlic
six 1/4-inch slices fresh ginger
3 bay leaves
peel from 1 orange (only orange parts)
1 generous bunch fresh thyme
- Roast duck at 250 F. for about 5-6 hours, or until meat pulls away from the bones
To finish:
cold pulled duck meat
1 tablespoon Armagnac or cognac or other brandy
2 tablespoons soft unsalted butter
2-3 tablespoons warm duck fat (add as needed)
2 tablespoons warm duck stock
2 teaspoons parsley
1 teaspoons chive
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
pinch of cayenne
pinch of cayenne
Ultimate Three-Cheese Lasagna Soup in Just 30 Minutes
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Ultimate Three-Cheese Lasagna Soup is loaded with sausage, pasta, tomatoes and three scrumptious cheeses. It's a super simple one-pot recipe! What more could you ask for? How about a scrumptious, stick-to-your-bones meal that goes from prep to plate in 30 minutes. This recipe will be on our menu all year long and I am sure your family will love it too!
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Remoulade Sauce 2.0
As I mentioned in the video, it was originally invented to go alongside meat, so it comes as no surprise that it’s excellent on everything from grilled pork chops to double cheeseburgers. And when it comes to sandwiches, as long as you have some of this sitting around (should last at least a week), no mayo should touch your turkey on whole wheat.
If you’re going to serve with something on the spicy/tangy/savory side, you may want to include some bread-and-butter picklesfor sweetness. On the other hand, if you're doing something like fried scallops, which have a naturally sweet flavor, you may want to go with just dill pickles to balance the flavor. Either way, I hope you give this remoulade sauce a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for about 1 1/2 cup of remoulade sauce: 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoon anchovy paste
1/4 cup finely diced dill pickles
1/4 cup finely diced bread & butter pickles
1 tablespoon chopped capers
1 tablespoon minced green onions
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
salt to taste
Fresh Salmon Cakes – Uncanny
That’s the typical scenario, but every once in a while I like to use fresh salmon. Salmon is one of those products, like chicken, that’s very easy to get into a rut with. People generally find a few recipes that work for them, and just stay with those, but this fairly simple preparation should be easy to add to anyone's rotation.
As far as flavorings go, you’re faced with an infinite number of possibilities. Using this basic method, you can go hog-wild with variations, including, but not limited to, actual hog parts. These are also perfect for a burger bun, as well as a base for poached eggs. That may be my favorite use. I hope you give these fresh salmon cakes a try soon. Enjoy!
Ingredients for 4 salmon cakes:
1 tbsp extra olive oil
1/4 finely minced onion
2 tbsp finely minced red pepper
2 tbsp minced celery
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp capers
1 1/4 pounds fresh wild salmon, trimmed, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (any will work)
2 clove finely minced garlic
pinch cayenne
pinch Old Bay
1 tsp Dijon mustard
additional olive oil for frying
40 Minute Quick and Easy Cheesy Meat Lasagna
Quick and Easy Cheesy Meat Lasagna recipe with layer after layer of flavorful meat, pasta and cheese that comes together in 15 minutes and on the table in just 40 minutes! With a simple recipe and only 15 minutes to prep, this fabulous meal can be on your table any night of the week
Sunday lasagna has been a family favorite for as long as I can remember. Growing up, it was an ‘event’ that was reserved for special occasions because preparations virtually took all day. A long simmering red sauce that would impart a deep roasted tomato flavor was an important ingredient in our family lasagna along with cheese, cheese and more cheese.
Make sure you check out our video!
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Video 1,000! Your Most Frequently Asked Questions
And if you’re thinking I took the easy way out here, just sitting around, talking to the camera, think again. These things are like a hundred times harder than a regular recipe video, so you’ll have to pardon all the questionable editing techniques. Despite the challenges, I really did enjoy finally getting to solve some of these mysteries for you.
By the way, if I didn’t happen to get to your question in this video, I will be doing the same thing for video 2,000, so hold that thought. A heartfelt thank you for all the support you gave during the first 1,000, and we’re on to the next one. Enjoy!
The Best Ever 25 Skillets and Casseroles
Our Best Ever 25 Soups and Stews Comfort Food Guide was so incredibly popular and we have had so many requests for skillets and casseroles that we have put together another 'issue' of The Best Ever - Your Comfort Food Guide.
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Next Up: Video 1,000!
Do you have a restaurant? Why no written recipes? What's with the cayenne? I'll also make a rare appearance on camera, which will help answer the one about "why don't you appear on camera?" Stay tuned!
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25 Minute Bacon Beer Cheese Soup with Chicken
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Check out our new beer cheese soup: Bacon Double Cheeseburger Beer Cheese Soup
Sometimes I am brilliant on the fly. You know what I mean, you are rushed for dinner and you start pulling things out of your fridge and pantry and create the most spectacular dinner ever. Other nights you get stuck in one mindset. OK, I have chicken and need to make soup. Hmmm.... Chicken noodle soup. Luckily this week Chad was incredibly inspiring.
I told him I needed a soup made with chicken. We threw some ideas around and then he said: bacon, chicken cheese. OH YAY! I got that.
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Pumpkin Sweet Cream Chocolate Trifle
Layers of chocolate cookie crumbs and the most delightful pumpkin sweet cream you have ever tasted. It is topped with whipped cream and cinnamon to create the perfect fall treat; truly a pumpkin spice masterpiece. An easy recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes this is sure to be a keeper!
Its only September and I can not get enough of fall flavors already. Seems like summer wanted to last forever. But I am turning down the air conditioner and pretending its fall (even though it is still in the 90's here in Arizona). Pumpkin is in the air and I am loving pumpkin spice everything.
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Fried Peach & Pancetta Pizza – A Savory Twist on a Childhood Sweet
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Here we’re doing a savory twist; using the technique to make a pizza featuring ricotta, pancetta and peaches. Obviously, you can use any and all classic pizza toppings, but this particular combo comes highly recommended.
Besides a fun change of pace, this method is great for making a bunch of crusts ahead of time, and then dressing/baking when needed. Imagine setting up a “make your own pizza” bar, with your guests customizing theirs any way they want. Add a couple cases of beer to the mix, and you’ll be hosting a pizza party of epic proportions. I really hope you give this a try soon. Enjoy!
For One Small Fried Peach & Pancetta Pizza:
(all ingredient amounts are purely guesses)
3-4 ounces prepared pizza dough
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese, plus a pinch of salt if needed
fresh thyme leaves
fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces pancetta
5-6 slices fresh peach
freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
extra virgin olive oil, plus regular olive oil for frying
TSRI Sizzling Summer Retreat Arizona Part 2 and Truffle-scented Mac and Cheese
Rich, creamy and luxurious mac and cheese is unlike anything you have ever tasted. Truffle Scented Mac and Cheese is a fabulous recipe that comes together quickly but will knock your socks off!
Our retreat story continues as we are all settled in at the resort and the Friday festivities are about to begin. We have food, wine and fun in store and we anxiously await the early arrivals.
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The Great Parmesan (Parmigiano-Reggiano) Experiment! – Penny Wise, Parm Foolish
As you'll see, a little bit of real, imported Parmigiano-Reggiano only costs about 20 cents per serving. Basically, for the price of a large gumball, you could be enjoying this world-class cheese. Of course, some people still won't buy Parmigiano-Reggiano, even after seeing this.
For them, cost really has nothing to do with it. This is a convenient excuse they use because they secretly enjoy that stuff in the green canister. Hey, there's nothing wrong with that. To each his own, but at least be honest, and don't claim frugality as your motivation.
By the way, I edited this video while in New York visiting family, and somehow lost a small portion of the audio. So, in the middle of the clip you’ll hear a change in the quality, from the usual mediocre sound, to something much worse. I didn’t want to wait until I got back into the studio to re-record, so I'm posting as is.
Nevertheless, I hope I’ve persuaded some of you to switch over to what you should have been using all along. As a wise man once probably said, “Life’s too short for fake cheese.” Enjoy!
Jalapeno Popper Bacon Mac and Cheese
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Jalapeno Popper Bacon Mac and Cheese recipe is fabulous recipe ready in just 30 minutes. The glorious cheese sauce is built on bacon drippings and sauteed jalapenos. 3 different cheeses are added to create the most delicious mac and cheese to ever cross your lips. A full pound of bacon is mixed into the creamy mac and cheese for the perfect bite. This is a recipe for the record books!
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Next Up: Parmigiano-Reggiano Math
My vacation is over, and I'm going to celebrate by proving many of you wrong. I'd like to apologize to companies that make fake Parmesan in advance. Stay tuned!
Bacon Cheddar Beer Potatoes Au Gratin
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Are you looking for the perfect side dish? I have been dreaming of a side dish so insanely divine that I would need to build a meal around it. Loaded with bacon, beer and cheese I am pretty sure this is it!!! Even though I am not a big beer drinker (I would much rather sip on one of our Classic Margaritas) I really love the flavor beer gives to a dish when cooked with it.
Bacon Cheddar Beer Potatoes Au Gratin are your favorite rich and creamy potatoes taken to a whole new level with bacon, cheese and beer.
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TSRI's Sizzling Summer Retreat Arizona
We have been planning and talking about our summer retreat for months. I am so excited to share it with you. It was truly a magical experience and I would love to take you all along with me. Our story begins on a warm summer afternoon in Old Town Scottdale, Arizona. We pulled up to the FireSky Resort and Spa with wide eyes and we were instantly taken in by the lovely property. Upon walking through the front doors you are immersed in the vibe of the resort. The lobby is wide open and airy with high ceilings and wood beams. You are surrounded by impressive stone pillars and bright earthy colors. As you walk through the lobby toward the lagoon you can hear the sounds of rolling water as the lush gardens and pool come into view. I was in heaven, or actually my ultimate retreat and I just knew this was going to be an experience to remember.
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Chef John is on Vacation!
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By the way, many of you have been contacting me with suggestions for my 1,000th video, which is only a few uploads away. If you have an idea, please pass it along. Thanks, and we’ll see you next week!
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TSRI's Sizzling Summer - Food, Family and Fun - Week 10
This has been our best summer on TSRI ever. We are so thrilled to have shared it with you. Packed full of summer recipes, fun giveaways from our favorite brands and YOU! We loved watching you on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Thank you for celebrating with us.
Thank you for all your messages and comments. You obviously enjoyed it as much as we did. That said we would like to thank our fabulous partners in this amazing summer: Entwine Wines, John Boos, Brownie Brittle, Star Fine Foods. FireSky Resort and Spa, KitchenAid, LeCreuset and Pasta Chips will be sharing exciting posts and giveaways this month. So stay tuned. The fun...
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