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Ice and Fire Cocktail

September 17, 2025September 15, 2025 Frank

serves 1 Vanilla Bean-Infused Rye 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped and reserved 1 (750-ml) bottle rye whiskey* Cacao-Infused Campari 1 (750-ml) bottle Campari 1/4 cup cacao nibs Saline Solution 1/3 cup hot water 2 tablespoons flaked sea salt Read More …

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Barbecue Root Beer Ribs

September 16, 2025September 15, 2025 Frank

serves 6 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse sea salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 racks pork loin back Read More …

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Lemon-Herb-Marinated Flank Steak

September 15, 2025 Frank

serves 6 1 cup olive oil 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 cup chopped fresh basil 6 cloves garlic, sliced 1 (2 1/2-pound) flank steak Read More …

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Vegetable Kabobs with Dill Marinade

September 14, 2025September 8, 2025 Frank

serves 12 24 red new potatoes (halved if large), blanched 24 white pearl onions, peeled and blanched 24 (1-inch-thick) slices zucchini (about 3 medium zucchini) 24 (1-inch-thick) slices yellow squash (about 4 medium yellow squash) 4 ears corn, sliced crosswise Read More …

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Ultimate Wild Boar Burgers

September 13, 2025September 8, 2025 Frank

2 1/2 pounds ground wild boar meat 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, or olive oil Kosher salt, cracked black pepper, and granulated garlic, to taste 6 hamburger buns 6 slices Cheddar cheese Toppings: leafy green lettuce, sliced tomatoes, thinly sliced Read More …

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Creamy Mississippi Chicken Enchiladas

September 12, 2025September 8, 2025 Frank

serves 8 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix 1 cup drained sliced pepperoncini peppers 1/4 cup pepper juice (from jar of pepperoncini peppers) 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup water 8 ounces cream Read More …

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Slow Cooker Carnitas

September 11, 2025September 8, 2025 Frank

serves 10 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (4 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast 2 bay leaves 2 cups chicken broth Read More …

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Churro Cheesecake Bars

September 10, 2025September 8, 2025 Frank

serves 24 cooking spray 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 2 (7.5-ounce) packages brown sugar and cinnamon spreadable cream cheese, softened 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional) 2 (8-ounce) packages refrigerated crescent sheets Read More …

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Slow Cooker Charro Beans

September 9, 2025September 8, 2025 Frank

serves 8 1 pound dry pinto beans, sorted water as needed 6 slices bacon, chopped 4 medium Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped 1/2 bunch fresh Read More …

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

September 8, 2025September 3, 2025 Frank

serves 8 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium white onion, diced 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken Read More …

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Slow Cooker Chicken Mole

September 8, 2025May 6, 2026 Frank

serves 6 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 cup raisins 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (Optional) 1 finely chopped canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce 3 tablespoons peanut butter 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 teaspoon Read More …

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Chocolate Pudding Pie

September 8, 2025 Frank

Pudding filling: 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups whole milk 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (not more than 60% cacao), finely chopped 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Read More …

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Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff

September 5, 2025September 3, 2025 Frank

serves 5 1 pound ground beef 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, finely chopped 8 ounces sliced mushrooms salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 (10.5-ounce) can beef consomme 2 tablespoons tomato paste 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt 4 Read More …

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South Texas Carne Guisada

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 Frank

serves 6 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 large tomatoes, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 1/3 cup water 2 tablespoons ground cumin 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 Read More …

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Texas Sausage Kolaches (Klobasneks)

September 4, 2025September 3, 2025 Frank

serves 20 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup warm water 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 2 large eggs, beaten 4 tablespoons unsalted Read More …

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Shipwreck

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 Frank

serves 4 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 pound ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup Gather all ingredients. Read More …

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Cowboy Soup

September 3, 2025 Frank

serves 6 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 4 cups beef broth 1 (14.5 ounce) can Mexican-flavored diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (15.5 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn, drained Read More …

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Shrimp with Roasted Corn, Leeks, Tomatoes, and Basil

August 28, 2025August 27, 2025 Frank

serves 4 3 small fresh leeks (about 11 ounces), trimmed, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, and rinsed thoroughly (white and light green parts only) (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup unsalted butter (4 ounces), plus more for serving 2 teaspoons kosher Read More …

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Grilled Gulf Shrimp with Sweet Corn Coulis

August 27, 2025August 21, 2025 Frank

serves 2 .50 cup fresh sweet peas (about 2 ounces) 3 (8-inch) ears yellow corn, shucked 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons buttermilk 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper 12 Read More …

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Shrimp Wedge Salad with Old Bay Breadcrumbs and Hot Sauce Dressing

August 26, 2025August 21, 2025 Frank

serves 4 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 20 peeled and deveined raw large shrimp (about 1 pound) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs (about 3 3/8 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1/2 cup Read More …

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Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

August 25, 2025August 19, 2025 Frank

serves 4 3/4 cup (about 3 1/4 ounce) all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 3/4 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs) 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound medium peeled, deveined raw shrimp, tail-on Cooking Read More …

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Summer Squash and Shrimp Fricassee

August 24, 2025August 19, 2025 Frank

serves 2 to 4 2 (5-ounce) bunches scallions 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 tablespoons) 2 fresh or dried bay leaves 1 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears corn) 1 pound Read More …

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Grilled Shrimp and Lettuces with Charred Green Goddess Dressing

August 23, 2025August 19, 2025 Frank

serves 4 to 6 Made up of grilled lettuces, grilled shrimp, and a grilled-herb green goddess dressing, this summer salad is delightfully smoky. The dressing can be made a day in advance. 6 medium scallions, roots trimmed 1 bunch fresh Read More …

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Chicken and Shrimp Laksa

August 22, 2025August 19, 2025 Frank

serves 4 Laksa Paste 3 medium (1-ounce) shallots, chopped (about 3/4 cup) 4 medium lemongrass stalks (about 4 ounces), sliced (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup canola oil 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced (about 1/4 cup) 1 (3-inch) Read More …

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Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

August 21, 2025August 19, 2025 Frank

serves 8 12 ounces uncooked calamarata or rigatoni pasta 2 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomato jar 1 pound jumbo peeled and deveined tail-on raw shrimp 1/3 cup coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil 1 1/2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato spread 5 Read More …

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Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Fresh Tomato Cocktail Sauce

August 19, 2025 Frank

serves 6 1 1/2 pounds large peeled, deveined raw shrimp, tail-on 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh juice (from 2 lemons), divided 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for Read More …

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Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 Frank

serves 8 cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds 80/20 ground beef 1 (6 ounce) box chicken stuffing (such as Stovetop) 1/2 cup water 1 large egg 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 cup ketchup, divided 2 tablespoons Read More …

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Bushwacker

August 9, 2025 Frank

serves 1 1 ounce dark rum (such as Ten to One) 1 ounce coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua) 1 ounce créme de cacao 2 ounces Coco Lopez 2 ounces whole milk 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish) 1 oz dark chocolate Read More …

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Belmar Special

August 9, 2025 Frank

serves 1 1 ounce Grady’s cold brew 1 ounce vodka 1/2 ounce creme de cacao 1/2 ounce Mr Black 1/4 ounce Amaro Angeleno 1 teaspoon coconut water 1 pinch salt Club soda (to top) Lemon zest (for garnish) Orange zest Read More …

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Bicycle Thief

August 9, 2025 Frank

serves 1 1 ounce gin 1 ounce Campari 1 1/2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice 1/2 ounce simple syrup Club soda, to top Orange or grapefruit slice, for garnish Add all ingredients except club soda and Read More …

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Meyer Lemon and Strawberry Caipirinha

August 9, 2025 Frank

serves 1 5 small strawberries, hulled (about 3/4 cup) 1 ounce fresh Meyer lemon juice (juice from 1 whole Meyer lemon) 5 teaspoons granulated sugar 5 ounces cachaça (such as Germana Soul) 1 Meyer lemon wheel, for garnish Combine strawberries, Read More …

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Coconut Water Mezcal Spritz (Yax Cha)

August 9, 2025 Frank

serves 1 1 cup coconut water (such as Vita Coco) 1 cup dry vermouth 3 ounces ginger syrup (such as Ginger Reàl) 3 ounces mezcal (such as The Lost Explorer) 1 1/2 ounces elderflower liqueur (such as St-Germain) 1 1/2 Read More …

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Spicy Sake Margarita

August 9, 2025 Frank

serves 1 1 1/2 ounces repoasdo tequila 1 ounce sake 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed (or sudachi juice) 1/2 ounce agave nectar 1/2 ounce simple syrup Club soda, to top Garnish: Shichimi togarashi, to rim glass Garnish: 5 drops Read More …

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Tamarind-Mezcal Sour

August 9, 2025 Frank

serves 1 Tamarind-citrus syrup 1 lemon 1 grapefruit 2 cups granulated sugar 1 2/3 cups tamarind puree (such as The Perfect Puree) or 1 (14-ounce) package frozen unsweetened tamarind pulp (such as Goya) Tamarind-mezcal sour 2 tablespoons tamarind-citrus syrup 1 Read More …

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Aperol Spritz

August 9, 2025 Frank

serves 1 3 ounces Prosecco 2 ounces Aperol 1 ounce soda water 1 orange slice (for garnish) Fill a stemmed wine glass with ice, and add Prosecco, followed by Aperol. Top with 1 ounce of soda water (or enough to Read More …

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Sgroppino

August 9, 2025 Frank

serves 1 3 tablespoons lemon sorbet 1/2 ounce vodka 1 ounce prosecco 1 lemon wedge (for garnish) Scoop sorbet, Prosecco, and vodka into a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Pour into a chilled frappe glass and garnish with lemon wedge. Read More …

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Frozen Gin and Tonic

August 9, 2025 Frank

serves 4 4 ounces London Dry gin 4 ounces Lillet Blanc 2 ounces Jack Rudy tonic syrup 1 ounce lime juice 3 cups ice 1 lime (for garnish) Add dry gin, Lillet blanc, tonic syrup, lime juice, and ice to Read More …

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Batanga

August 9, 2025 Frank

serves 1 salt, for rimming glass 1/2 ounce lime juice 1 1/2 ounces tequila 4 ounces cola soft drink Garnish: lime wedge, optional Rim a highball glass with salt; fill with ice. Combine ingredients in glass and stir. Option to Read More …

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Mojito

August 9, 2025 Frank

serves 1 4 mint leaves 1/2 ounce simple syrup 2 ounces white rum 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed Club soda, to top 2 mint leaves, for garnish In a cocktail shaker, lightly muddle mint with simple syrup. Add ice, Read More …

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Mai Tai

August 9, 2025 Frank

serves 1 1 oz. dark Jamaican rum 1 oz. white rum 1/4 ounce orgeat 1/2 oz. orange curaçao or Grand Marnier 3/4 oz. lime juice 1/4 oz. rich simple syrup (2:1 ratio of water to sugar) 2-3 mint leaves (for Read More …

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Poppy Seed Salad

August 7, 2025September 3, 2025 Frank

serves 8 Salad: 2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 3 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained 1 bunch green onions, chopped 5 ounces slivered almonds Dressing: 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon salt Read More …

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Carciofi alla Giudia (Fried Artichokes)

August 7, 2025 Frank

serves 4 4 lemons Rice bran oil or neutral cooking oil (such as canola, grapeseed, or vegetable oil) 4 large globe artichokes (10- to 12-oz. each) 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, grated (about 1 cup) Lemon Read More …

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Vegetable Stock

August 7, 2025 Frank

makes 8 cups 12 cups cold water 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 3 carrots, unpeeled and halved crosswise 1 yellow onion, unpeeled and halved lengthwise 1 small fennel bulb with stalks, bulb halved and stalks halved crosswise 6 ounces fresh Read More …

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Brigadeiros

August 7, 2025 Frank

Sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, and butter are all you need for these Brazilian sweet treats. makes 20 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 3 tablespoons Dutch-process dark cocoa powder 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Chocolate candy sprinkles Bring condensed milk, cocoa, Read More …

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Wild Blueberry Lemon Crumb Cakes

August 6, 2025September 3, 2025 Frank

serves 12 Crumb Topping 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon brown sugar Batter 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon Read More …

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Old-Fashioned Potato Cakes

July 24, 2025 Frank

These potato cakes are simple and quick to make with only a few ingredients. Great with any meal and kids of all ages love ’em! serves 4 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 onion, diced 1 egg Read More …

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Italian Cabbage Salad

July 24, 2025 Frank

serves 4 Dressing: 7 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Salad: 1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced Whisk Read More …

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Italian Wedding Cookies

July 24, 2025 Frank

serves 80 1 ½ cups unsalted butter ¾ cup confectioners’ sugar ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 ½ cups finely ground almonds 4 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar for rolling Preheat Read More …

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Tomato Basil Pasta

July 24, 2025 Frank

serves 6 2 cups diced tomatoes 1 small onion, finely chopped 6 tablespoons olive oil 6 leaves fresh basil, torn 2 cloves crushed garlic 10 ounces fusilli pasta 1 ½ cups crumbled feta cheese 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or Read More …

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3-Ingredient Dinner

July 14, 2025 Frank

1 (12-ounce) package bacon 1 (12-ounce) package egg noodles 1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed tomato soup Cook the bacon according to package instructions and to your desired crispness. Allow to cool slightly, then roughly chop into bite-sized pieces. While the bacon Read More …

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