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Pumpkin Pie Pancakes

all-purpose flour

baking powder

baking soda

salt

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.

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.

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

garlic powder

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.

Crispy, crunchy broccoli replaces corned beef in this vegetarian twist on a classic reuben sandwich. 

Broccoli Reuben Sandwich

broccoli (about

olive oil

black pepper

mayonnaise

Sriracha hot sauce

rye or pumpernickel bread

sauerkraut

Swiss cheese (2 ounces)

unsalted butter,

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 450°F. Place the broccoli on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with the oil, season with the salt, garlic, and several grinds pepper, and toss to combine. Spread into an even layer. Roast until tender and charred in spots, 15 to 18 minutes.

Stir the mayonnaise and Sriracha together in a small bowl. Divide evenly among the slices of bread and spread to the edges. Divide the saurkraut between 2 of the slices, followed by the roasted broccoli. Top each with 2 slices of cheese. Finish with remaining bread slices spread-side down to close the sandwiches. Spread half of the butter onto the top of each sandwich. 

Heat a large skillet over medium heat until hot, about 4 minutes. Place the sandwiches butter side down in the pan. Cover with a second large, heavy skillet, preferably cast iron. Press down on the skillet so that it smushes the sandwiches (alternatively, press down firmly with a flat spatula). Cook until the bottoms are browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. 

Uncover and spread the tops with remaining butter. Flip the sandwiches, then place the skillet on top again and press down. Continue cooking until the cheese is melted and the bottoms of the sandwiches are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board, cut each sandwich in half, and serve immediately. 

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)

water

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.

A recipe for pasta salad filled with broccoli, feta, and Kalamata olives, which can be made ahead.

Broccoli and Feta Pasta Salad

rotini

olive oil, divided

head broccoli, cut into 1/2-inch florets

red wine vinegar

feta cheese

Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped

Kosher salt

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Meanwhile, place 3 tablespoons of the oil, vinegar, and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl and whisk to combine; set aside. 

Drain the pasta and run briefly under cool water to cool it down. Drain well again. Place in a large bowl and set aside.

Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large, deep sauté pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the pasta. 

Crumble the feta cheese into the pasta, add the olives, and gently stir to combine. Add the dressing and toss to combine; Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Refrigerate until serving or overnight.

Pork and Broccoli Rice Bowls

peanut butter

rice vinegar

tamari or soy sauce

sesame oil, divided

pork

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.

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

russet potatoes, baked (2 to 2 1/4 pounds)

white pepper, divided

milk

sour cream

extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Cooking spray

broccoli,

chives,

red pepper flakes

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter; set aside.

If the baked potatoes have been refrigerated or are not hot, wrap in paper towels, removing any foil, and heat each one separately the microwave for 45 seconds, or until the potatoes are piping hot and you need to handle them with a kitchen towel.

Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out as much of the potato &quot;flesh&quot; into a large bowl as you can while keeping the skins intact as much as possible; set the skins aside.

Process the potato flesh through a ricer or food mill, or if you like rustic-style potatoes, roughly mash them. (Don&#x27;t use a food processor or you will get gummy potatoes). Place the potatoes back in the bowl, add about half the melted butter (save the other half for drizzling at the end), 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Mix gently, just to incorporate. Do not overwork or your potatoes will become gluey! Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high until it melts and begins to foam. Add the flour, whisk to combine, and cook until the mixture becomes a blonde color, about 2 minutes. Add the milk, whisk until smooth, and cook until heated through. Add the sour cream, whisk to combine, and cook until heated through. Add the Parmesan cheese and 1 1/4 cups of the cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is melted and incorporated. Remove the pan from the heat.

Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 385°F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Transfer half of the potato flesh into the baking dish and spread into an even layer. Arrange the broccoli evenly on top. Pour or scoop the cheese sauce over the broccoli to coat. Cover with the remaining potato flesh in an even layer. Top with the reserved potato skins, skin-side up.

Drizzle the potato skins with the remaining reserved melted butter, then spray them with cooking spray just to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, half of the chives, and remaining 1 1/4 cups cheddar. Bake until the cheese melts and the casserole is completely warmed through, 10 to 15 minutes.

Top with the crumbled bacon, red pepper flakes, and remaining chives. Serve immediately.

Quick Butternut Squash Curry

Thai red curry paste

butternut squash (about 1 1/4 pounds)

red bell pepper,

(13- coconut milk

white or brown rice,

cilantro,

Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in the curry paste and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the squash, broccoli, and bell pepper and toss to evenly coat in the curry paste. Add the coconut milk and water and stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook until the vegetables are tender and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and season with salt as needed. Serve over cooked rice with chopped cilantro sprinkled over the top.

Firecracker salmon is coated with a sweet and spicy sauce, which is such a great partner to the richness of the fish. 

One-Pan Firecracker Salmon

(6-ounce) salmon

garlic

sauce,

apple cider vinegar

scallions

Let 4 salmon fillets sit at room temperature while you prepare the sauce. 

Mince 2 garlic cloves. Place the garlic, 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup hot sauce, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir and remove from the heat. The sauce will thicken as it cools. 

Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season all over with the remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the salmon skin-side up and and sear until golden-brown on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. 

Flip the salmon with a metal spatula. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour the sauce evenly over the salmon and continue to cook, occasionally using a spoon to baste the salmon with the sauce, until the salmon is just cooked through cooked, about 2 minutes more.

Serve with the sauce from the skillet spooned over the salmon and sprinkled with scallions.

Salmon Burgers with Lime Mayonnaise

salmon

red pepper, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

fresh mint, chopped

cilantro, chopped

chopped scallions

lime juice

panko

canola mayonnaise

lime zest

muffins,

Place the salmon in the freezer for 20 minutes — not so long that it freezes, but just enough that it&#x27;s firm. Finely chop the salmon by hand (You don’t want salmon purée or paté, which results in a dense burger; 1/8- to 1/4-inch pieces are ideal.)

Lightly beat the egg in a large bowl. Stir in the salmon, red pepper, mint, cilantro, scallions, lime juice, salt, and panko. Mix thoroughly.

To form the patties, first divide the mixture into four even piles. With slightly damp hands, and working with one pile at a time, gently form the mixture in a ball, then flatten the ball into a 1-inch-thick disk. Don’t mash or overly compact the patties, but work them enough that the burgers really hold their shape.

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add the patties and cook about 4 minutes per side (for a pink center).

While the patties cook, make the lime mayonnaise: Combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and zest.

Serve the burgers on the English muffins, topped with the lime mayonnaise.

Make this thick and silky French stew of eggplant, zucchini, sweet peppers, and ripe summer tomatoes before summer ends.

Easy French Ratatouille

olive oil, divided,

eggplant (1 large), large dice

zucchini squash

yellow onion, diced

bay leaf

tomatoes (3 to 4 medium), large dice

large bell pepper, large dice

basil

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the eggplant, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of the oil to the pot. Add the zucchini, season generously with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots, about 2 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the eggplant.

Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and just beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, and bay leaf and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and bell peppers. Add the reserved eggplant and zucchini and gently stir to combine. 

Bring to a simmer, then turn down the heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 20 minutes or up to 1 1/2 hours. A shorter cooking time will leave the vegetables in larger, more distinct pieces; longer cooking times will break the vegetables down into a silky stew.

Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Just before serving, stir in the basil. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve, sprinkling each serving with more basil and drizzling with more olive oil.

How To Make a Fruit Shrub Syrup

fruit, cleaned, peeled, seeded, and chopped (if necessary)

vinegar

sugar

Sterilize the container: Wash the canning jar in hot, soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Submerge in a pot of warm water to cover by 1 to 2 inches, bring to a boil, and boil for 10 minutes. For the lid or cap, wash it in hot, soapy water; rinse well; and scald in boiling water.

Add the fruit: Carefully remove the jar from the water using canning jar lifters or tongs and place on the counter. Transfer the prepared fruit in the container.

Add the vinegar: Place the vinegar in a saucepan and heat to just below the boiling point, or at least 190°F. Pour the vinegar over the fruit, leaving at least 1/4-inch headspace in the jar. Wipe the rim with a clean, damp cloth, and cap tightly.

Let it stand: Let the vinegar cool completely and then store the jar in a cool, dark place, such as a cupboard or the refrigerator. Let it stand at least 24 hours and up to 4 weeks until the desired flavor is reached.

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