Author: Charlotte
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cornmeal Cake with Rum Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 10 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 tbsp unsalted butter + 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (topping) 1 tbsp dark rum (for caramel), pinch of salt 8–9 pineapple rings (fresh or canned, patted dry) 1 cup all-purpose…
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Roasted Strawberry Shortcake with Cornmeal Biscuits and Vanilla Whipped Cream
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 shortcakes (8 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients Roasted strawberries: 1 lb strawberries, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp vanilla, pinch salt Macerated berries: 12 oz strawberries, 8 oz raspberries, 2…
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Tangy Buttermilk Chess Pie with Macerated Blackberries
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 slices Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 3 hours (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust, chilled 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar, plus 1 tbsp (12 g) for the lid 1 tbsp (10 g) fine yellow cornmeal 1 tbsp…
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Salted Caramel Pear Slab Pie with Oat Streusel
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 15 servings (10×15 inch slab pie) Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients Crust: 1 bottom crust for a 10×15 in pan (homemade: 3 cups flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1¼ tsp salt, 1¼ cups cold butter, ~¾ cup ice…
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Lemon Gooey Butter Cake with Powdered Sugar and Zest
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 squares Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes cooling) Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (180 g) all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder + 1/2 tsp fine salt 1 tbsp lemon zest (divided) 1/2 cup (113…
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Atlantic Beach Pie Bars with Lemon-Lime Custard
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 bars Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 27 minutes Total Time: 3 hours (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 6 oz (170 g) salted saltine crackers, crushed (about 3 cups crumbs) 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp fine sea salt (optional, for…
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Homestyle Meatloaf with Sweet-Tangy Ketchup Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb ground beef (80/20) 1 medium yellow onion, grated (plus juices) 1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 1/2 cup whole milk 2 large eggs 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup…
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Oven-Braised Country Beef Short Ribs with Mash and Roasted Carrots
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 lb bone-in beef short ribs 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado) Kosher salt and black pepper 2 large yellow onions, sliced; 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp tomato…
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Honey-Garlic Roasted Chicken Thighs with Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2.5–3 lb / 1.1–1.4 kg) 1.5 lb (680 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, 1-inch chunks 2 medium yellow onions, cut into wedges 3 tbsp olive oil, divided 2.5…
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Skillet Chicken and Dumplings with Thyme, Peas, and Carrots
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp…
