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Homemade Cronuts

Difficulty: EasyPrep Time: 30 minutesCooking Time: Approx. 15-20 minutes Ingredients1 box frozen puff pastry, thawedflour for dustingoil for frying 2 cups powdered sugarseveral tbsp of milk or water Cooking ToolsParchment lined sheet panCooling rackRound cookie or doughnut cutterRolling pinDeep frying pan DirectionsThaw puff pastry in refrigerator. Flour the surface that you will roll out your dough.  Unwrap both sheets […]

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Rigatoni Guanciale

Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Ingredients1 box Rigatoni pasta, (Barilla) cooked according to directions.1/2 lb. Guanciale (cured pork cheeks) can’t find cured, than fresh (diced)1 cup onion, minced2 tbsp olive oil2 cloves garlic, minced4 bay leaves1/2 cup Amarone wine4-5 cups marinara saucesaltpepperParmesan cheese Cooking Tools Large pot Large pan/skillet DirectionsIn

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Shrimp Lo Mein

Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients  1lb. large shrimp, peeled, deveined8 ounces fresh lo mein noodles2 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce   1 1/2 Tbsp peanut oil, divided  2 cups white onion, thinly vertically sliced  2 cups  broccoli florets  2 cups carrots, sliced2 cups zucchini, sliced2 cups pea pods 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic  1 Tbsp minced peeled

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Ricotta Pie

Difficulty: Moderate Prep Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Ingredients for Crust:2 cups all-purpose flour1 Tbsp. sugar1 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. salt1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into bits1 large egg, beaten lightly2 to 3 Tbsp. ice water Ingredients for Filling:1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese, drained well3/4 cup sugar5 large eggs1 Tbsp.

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