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A moist and tender pumpkin bread that&#x27;s even better than the one from Starbucks. 

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Cooking spray

sugar

pumpkin purée (about 2 cups)

vegetable or canola oil

eggs

pumpkin pie spice

baking powder

baking soda

salt

all-purpose flour

roasted, salted pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas)

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350°F. Coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.

Place the sugar, pumpkin purée, oil, and eggs in a large bowl and whisk until smooth and combined. Add the pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, and whisk to combine. Add the flour and fold it in with a rubber spatula until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds, then gently press them into the batter to ensure they stick. 

Bake until a toothpick comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs attached, 65 to 75 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely. 

Pumpkin Pie Pancakes

brown sugar

cinnamon

ginger

nutmeg

buttermilk

pumpkin purée (I prefer Libby)

vanilla extract

Canola oil (or another other neutral oil), for cooking

Place the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, and spices in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.

Place the buttermilk, pumpkin purée, egg yolks, and vanilla in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into the flour mixture and stir until almost combined, but with a few clumps of flour still remaining. Stir the reserved egg whites into the mixture until just combined. Set the batter aside to rest for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the skillet.

Heat about a tablespoon of oil in a large cast iron skillet or griddle on medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1/4 cup portions of batter to the pan, pressing it out with the bottom of the measuring cup to help it spread out a bit. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the bottoms are golden brown and a bit crispy, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the pancakes and continue cooking until set, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes more. (I like to do a small test pancake to adjust the temperature before cooking the remaining batter.) Re-heat the griddle before cooking additional batches of pancakes.

Serve the pumpkin pie pancakes with a heavy dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, a slap of butter, and a pile of whipped cream.

A recipe for pumpkin spice steel-cut oatmeal made in the slow cooker. 

Slow Cooker Creamy Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

Cooking spray, olive oil, or coconut oil

unsalted butter, divided

steel-cut oats

pumpkin purée

cloves

water

milk

maple syrup

cinnamon stick

For serving: heavy cream, ground cinnamon, and additional maple syrup (optional)

Coat the bottom and sides of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray, olive oil, or coconut oil.

Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the oats and stir frequently until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Push the oats up to the side of the pan and melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the center of the pan. Add the pumpkin purée to the center of the pan and cook without stirring for 1 minute. Add the ginger, nutmeg, and cloves into the purée and cook, stirring occasionally, until the purée darkens slightly and the raw smell disappears, 3 to 4 minutes more.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared slow cooker. Add the water, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, vanilla, and salt and stir well to combine.

Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 8 hours. When finished, much of the pumpkin purée will have separated from the oats — don&#x27;t panic! Stir well with a wooden spoon to recombine everything, and remove the cinnamon stick before serving. Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and finish with a splash of heavy cream, a dusting of ground cinnamon, and a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.

These hearty muffins are mixed with cornmeal for extra heft and texture, and loaded with thick-cut chunks of ham, sharp cheddar, and a pinch of chives.

Ham and Cheddar Lunch Box Muffins

yellow cornmeal

garlic powder

unsalted butter, melted and cooled, divided

cheddar cheese

chives, divided

black pepper

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 375°F. Line a standard 12-well muffin pan with papers liners or coat the wells with cooking spray.

Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk the buttermilk, eggs, and 5 tablespoons of the butter in a medium bowl until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until just combined. Some lumps are fine. Fold in the cheese, all but 1/2 cup of the ham, and 2 tablespoons of the chives.

Spoon the batter into the muffin wells, filling each about 3/4 full. Top the muffins with the reserved ham, sprinkle with the remaining chives, and sprinkle with pepper. Top each muffin with 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining melted butter.

Bake until the tops just begin to brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool the muffins in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Thick cubes of brioche are infused with rich custard packed with warm spices and a double dose of pumpkin, then topped with a brown sugar-pecan streusel.

Pumpkin French Toast Casserole

Unsalted butter

brioche (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch pieces

half-and-half

sugar (optional)

Maple syrup,

pecans

(1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Make the casserole: Generously coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter. Place the bread cubes evenly in the dish and set aside.

Place the eggs in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Whisk in the half-and-half, pumpkin, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt. Evenly pour the custard over the bread. Use a spoon to push the bread down and stir so all the cubes are soaked through. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 350°F. Remove the baking dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the oven is heating. Meanwhile, make the crumb topping.

Make the crumb topping: Stir the flour, sugar, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a medium bowl. Drizzle with the butter and stir until big, slightly floury crumbs form.

Sprinkle the crumb topping over the casserole. Bake uncovered until the casserole is set, puffed, and the top is golden-brown, 40 to 45 minutes.

Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool for at least 5 minutes. Right before serving, dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve warm with maple syrup if desired.

Beat the delivery driver to dinner with glazed beef and broccoli served straight from the skillet.

Beef and Broccoli

flank steak

cornstarch

soy sauce

oyster sauce

chile-garlic sauce

vegetable oil

broccoli

scallions,

rice,

Cut the steak along the grain into 3-inch strips, then slice the strips across the grain into 1/4-inch wide pieces.

Whisk the brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chile-garlic sauce, ground ginger, and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Transfer half of the sauce (about 1/4 cup) to a small bowl and set aside. Add the steak to the remaining sauce in the bowl, toss to coat, and set aside for 5 minutes.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the steak and arrange into a single layer. Sear undisturbed until browned on one side, about 1 minute. Toss and continue to cook until the other side of the meat is browned, about 1 minute more.

Add the broccoli and the reserved sauce and stir to combine. Cover and cook until the broccoli is crisp-tender and the beef is cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve topped with scallions over cooked rice.

Learn the basics of Alfredo sauce and how to use it for making chicken fettuccini Alfredo any night of the week.

How To Make Chicken Alfredo Pasta

fettuccine

boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)

kosher salt, divided

black pepper, divided

canola oil

(1 stick) European-style unsalted butter, divided

garlic,

heavy cream

Parmesan cheese (2 1/2 ounces),

Coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves,

Cook the pasta, drain, and reserve cooking water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

Dry the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, pat both sides of the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper.

Heat the oil over medium-high in a large frying pan. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering, 2 to 3 minutes. If you have a pan that has straight sides, here&#x27;s the time to use it. Do not use a nonstick pan.

Add the chicken to the hot pan, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Swirl the pan just before adding the chicken to distribute the oil. Add the chicken and leave it alone for 5 to 7 minutes, until the bottom is golden-brown. If you try to to turn the chicken and it feels stuck, it isn&#x27;t ready to flip.

Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F. Flip the chicken over and add 1 tablespoon of the butter right between them. Pick up the pan and give it a gentle swirl to distribute the melting butter. Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, 5 to 7 minutes more.

Slice the chicken and cover to keep warm. Transfer the chicken to a plate or clean cutting board and let rest for 3 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cover with aluminum foil while you prepare the rest of the dish.

Melt the rest of the butter and sauté the garlic. Add the remaining 7 tablespoons of butter to the same pan used for the chicken and place over medium heat until melted. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Make the Alfredo sauce. Whisk in the cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, to thin it out.

Add the drained pasta and toss to coat in the sauce. Add the drained fettuccine to the sauce and toss to coat. Divide the pasta among serving bowls and top with a few slices of chicken. Garnish with parsley, more Parmesan, and black pepper if desired.

Roasted Broccoli & Cheddar Soup

oil, divided

leek,

potato

(16-ounce) bag frozen broccoli, broccoli

low-sodium vegetable broth, low-sodium chicken broth, or water

cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

Salt

Crème fraîche, plain yogurt, or lemon wedge,

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 450°F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the leek and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, peel and chop the potato into 1-inch chunks.

Add the broth or water and potato to the pot and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, spread the broccoli out onto 2 baking pans. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over the broccoli, sprinkle with a big pinch of salt and pepper, and roast for 5 minutes. Stir the broccoli and return to the oven for 5 minutes more.

Once the soup is boiling, add the broccoli and return to a boil. Reduce the heat as needed and simmer until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Purée soup with an immersion blender or in batches with a regular blender. Add the cheese and stir until melted. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Serve topped with a small dollop of crème fraîche or yogurt, or a squeeze of lemon, and finish with a grind of fresh pepper.

Stovetop Tuna Orzo Casserole with Broccoli

butter

onion,

thyme

orzo pasta

milk (not nonfat)

salt, divided,

broccoli crown (about 12 ounces)

Parmesan cheese

Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and is starting to brown, about 8 minutes.

Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasty smelling, about 1 minute. Add the milk, water, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and season with pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is almost cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. (Add more water as needed if the orzo absorbs it all before tender.) Meanwhile, prep the broccoli.

Cut the broccoli into very small florets, about 1/2-inch pieces. When the orzo is almost ready, add the broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.

Remove from the heat and add the tuna and cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted, then taste and add more salt as needed. Serve immediately.

Pork and Broccoli Rice Bowls

peanut butter

rice vinegar

tamari or soy sauce

sesame oil, divided

pork

Kosher salt

broccoli florets (about 1 small head of broccoli) or Broccolini

Whisk together the peanut butter, water, tamari or soy sauce, vinegar, and 1/2 tablespoon of the sesame oil in a small bowl; set aside.

Heat the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook undisturbed until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes minutes. Flip and continue cooking until all sides are browned and the pork is almost cooked through, about 2 minutes more.

Add the broccoli and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the peanut sauce, stir to coat, and cook until the sauce thickens and is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately over rice.

This 20-minute pressure cooker pasta tastes just like baked ziti, but it&#x27;s ready in half the time.

Instant Pot "Baked" Ziti

olive oil

Italian sausage,

water, divided

(22- marinara sauce

dried ziti or penne pasta

ricotta cheese

mozzarella cheese

Turn on an electric pressure cooker or Instant Pot to sauté. Once heated, add the olive oil, followed by the sausage. Break up the sausage into large pieces with a wooden spoon and season with the salt. Cook, stirring and breaking the sausage into smaller and smaller pieces, until cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. 

Turn the pressure cooker off. Add 1/2 cup of the water and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Add the marinara and stir to combine well. Scatter the pasta over the sauce-sausage mixture in an even layer. Do not stir from this point on. 

Rinse the pasta sauce jar with the remaining 1 1/2 cups water (pour the water into the jar, cover, and shake gently) and then pour the water over the pasta. Remember — no stirring here.

Seal the pressure cooker. Use the manual setting to set the pressure cooker to cook for 8 minutes under HIGH pressure. It will take 10 to 12 minutes to come up to pressure.

When the cook time is done, immediately do a quick release of the pressure. Turn the pressure cooker off. Open it, add the ricotta, and stir quickly to combine. Sprinkle with the mozzarella. Cover the pressure cooker again and let sit for 3 minutes for the cheese to melt and the sauce to thicken. Serve immediately. 

A recipe for quick and easy tomato orzo studded with chickpeas, which is made in just one pot.

One-Pot Tomato Chickpeas and Orzo

yellow onion, diced

orzo pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)

(32 ounces) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

tomatoes

(15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 3 cups total)

Parmesan cheese,

basil leaves

Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the orzo and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in the broth, tomatoes, and chickpeas and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook, stirring frequently so that the orzo doesn’t stick, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes or according to package instructions. (If the pasta isn’t completely cooked at this point, add another splash or two of broth or water to the pot and continue to simmer until it has.) Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with the chopped basil and additional grated cheese, if desired.

A gorgeous pasta dish that&#x27;s easy to make. 

Beet Pesto Pasta

regular or gluten-free spaghetti

garlic

almonds

red wine vinegar

chives,

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.

Meanwhile, place the garlic and almonds in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and pulse until the almonds are a fine meal and the garlic is minced. Add the beets, olive oil, and vinegar and pulse until you have a smooth pesto-like sauce. Season to taste with kosher salt.

When the pasta is ready, toss with the pesto and season to taste with kosher salt. Serve hot. (If you want to serve the pasta at room temperature or chilled, rinse the pasta with cold water before tossing with the pesto.)

How To Cook a Whole Chicken Dinner in the Dutch Oven with Just 5 Ingredients

(3- to 4-pound) whole chicken,

dry bread cubes (approximately 1-inch cubes)

(1/2-inch) butternut squash cubes (from about 1 small squash)

red onion, chopped

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven, remove the racks above it, and heat to 375°F. 

Season the chicken with the salt. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season inside and out with the salt. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine if desired. Set aside while the oven preheats and while you prepare the dressing ingredients. 

Layer the bread, squash, and onions in the Dutch oven. Layer the bread cubes, squash, and thyme in a 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven. Make a sort of well in the center for the chicken to sit in. 

Add the chicken and roast covered for 1 hour. Place the chicken in the well. Cover and roast for 1 hour. 

Roast uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and tender. Uncover and continue to roast the chicken for another 30 minutes. The skin will become crisp and golden and the meat will be quite tender, like a rotisserie chicken. The juices should run clear and an oven thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh should be at least 165°F. 

Rest the chicken for 15 minutes in the pot. Remove the pot from the oven and let the chicken rest uncovered for 15 minutes. 

Carve and serve.  Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and carve. Serve with the dressing (bread and squash). 

How To Make Crêpes

unsalted butter, melted

vanilla extract (optional)

Neutral oil,

Make the batter. Place the flour, milk, eggs, butter, salt, sugar, and vanilla if using in a blender. Blend until the batter is smooth, about 20 seconds. Alternatively, whisk everything together in a bowl until thoroughly combined and frothy.

Let the batter sit. Cover and let the batter sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator.

Prepare to cook the crêpes. Before cooking the crêpes, assemble everything you&#x27;ll need by the stovetop: the batter, the pan, the oil, the spatula. If your bowl doesn&#x27;t have a pour spout, have a ladle or 1/4-cup measuring cup handy.

Cook the crêpes. Place a 10-inch nonstick pan or 8-inch crêpe pan over medium heat and add a small amount of oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Let it sit for a minute to get hot. Pour in about 1/4 cup of batter. Immediately pick up the pan and swirl it to coax the batter into an even layer on the bottom of the pan.

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