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Casseroles
Makes 8 servings Enchilada sauce is available in both red and green varieties; use whichever you prefer for this recipe. 1 pound ground chuck1 onion, chopped1 red bell pepper, chopped1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce1 teasp
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Burgers and Sandwiches
Makes 6 Baby portobello mushrooms are also known as cremini mushrooms. 2 tablespoons butter1 large onion, thinly sliced1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh baby portobello mushrooms2 pounds ground beef2 tablespoons steak sauce1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teas
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Skillet and Slow-Cooker Suppers
Makes 6 servings Let the sizzle of this hearty meal cooking in the skillet call your family to the dinner table. 2 pounds ground chuck2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon prepared horseradish2 teaspoons minced garlic¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoo
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Editors Letter
This special issue is devoted entirely to the humble, undisputed kitchen staple ground beef. As much as I love cooking with poultry, pork, and fish, I’ll always make room in my fridge for some good ole ground beef. I turn to it when I want to whip up
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Soups and Stews
Makes about 4 quarts Tomato paste is available in cans and tubes. The tube product is typically more expensive than canned, but it’s more convenient because you squeeze out only what’s needed and then store the tube in the refrigerator. 1 pound groun
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paula Deen EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, FOOD Daniel Schumacher MANAGING EDITOR, FOOD Whtiney Durrwachter FEATURES EDITOR Daniel Dubuisson SENIOR COPY EDITOR, FOOD Meg Lundberg EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Shelby Duffy SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER John O’Hagan P
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Ground Beef Guide
93+ percent lean. Although this is the healthiest ground beef choice, it’s also the driest. Vegetables and other ingredients should be mixed with the meat for added moisture and flavor. 90 to 92 percent lean. This ground meat is great for soups and c
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Hearty Main Dishes
Makes 4 to 6 servings The meat loaf can be prepared through step 2, covered tightly, and refrigerated overnight. Let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking as directed. 2 pounds ground chuck2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup crushed
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Recipe Index
Barbecue Biscuit Cups 14 Beef and Bean Egg Rolls 14 Beefy Pinwheels 15 Chili Cheese Fries 15 Glazed Meatballs 19 Mile-High Nachos 19 Sloppy Joe Pockets 18 Spicy Cheese Taco Balls 18 All-American Loaded Burgers 29 Barbecue Burgers 28 Cheeseburger Stro
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Sweet and Spicy
Makes 4 to 6 servings 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 3 large potatoes), cut into 4x¾-inch sticks4 green onions2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided½ cup mayonnaise½ cup sour cream1 tablespoon packed chopped fresh parsley1 teaspoon lemon z
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Café-Style Quiche
Makes about 8 servings All-purpose flour, for dusting1 (14.1-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 large leek, cleaned and cut into ¼-inch rings (about 2 cups) (white and light green parts only)2 tablespoons minced garli
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Breakfast-for-Dinner Winners
Makes 4 servings 12 thick-cut slices bacon½ cup turbinado sugar⅓ cup toasted pecans, finely chopped 1. In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, cook bacon in batches over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon, and let drain on paper towels. W
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Strawberry Delight
Makes 6 to 8 servings 3 pounds fresh strawberries, halved1 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided¼ cup cornstarch1¼ teaspoons grated fresh ginger½ teaspoon lemon zest¼ teaspoon kosher salt2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubedAll-purpose flour, for d
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Grits Bits
When it comes to versatility, Diane Pfeifer knows a thing or two. With a personal motto of “say ‘yes’ and figure it out later,” Diane has dipped her toe into a multitude of careers, like a pharmaceutical chemist, a published author of parenting books
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Rice To The Rescue
WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A WHOLESOME ONE-DISH DINNER or a simple and scrumptious side, these brown rice-focused dishes will do just that. Plus, this type of rice has many health benefits—it’s full of fiber, making you feel fuller longer, and it’s a
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Weekly 5 Shopping List
□ Steak, 2 (10- to 11-ounce) rib eyes□ Beef, ½ pound lean ground□ Sausage, 1 (16-ounce) package smoked□ Turkey, 1 pound ground□ Chicken, 4 bone-in skin-on thighs (about 1½ pounds)□ Shrimp, 1 pound jumbo fresh, peeled and deveined (tails left on) □ Br
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A Classic Combo
AS A LITTLE GIRL, I always loved when my mama would pack me a peanut butter and jelly sandwich filled with lots of rich peanut butter. Now that I’m Guinny to my favorite little kiddos, I love packing up these nostalgic desserts for my grandbabies to
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Can’t-Miss Meal
Makes 6 to 8 servings 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts1 (1-ounce) package au jus mix1 (1-ounce) package ranch seasoning mix1 (12-ounce) jar sliced pepperoncini, drained1 large sweet onion, diced¼ cup unsalted butter, cubedHot cooked rice, t
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Pound Cake Perfection
Makes 1 (15-cup) Bundt cake 1½ cups unsalted butter, softened2¾ cups sugar4 teaspoons orange zest7 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon coconut extract¾ teaspoon vanilla extract3¼ cups unbleached cake flour1 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup sour cream, ro
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Easter Brunch
Brown Sugar-Glazed Ham Radish and Cucumber Salad with Basil Spicy Cheddar Biscuits Ambrosia Cake Makes 10 to 12 servings 1¼ cups water, divided1 (10- to 11-pound) bone-in smoked ham (shank portion)⅔ cup firmly packed light brown sugar⅔ cup cane syrup
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Mustard Manual
As the name suggests, this variety requires grinding brown mustard seeds between two stones, whether a millstone or a mortar and pestle. Stone-ground mustard is a good option for those who want something smoother than whole-grain mustard but with mor
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7 Must-Try Meat-and-Threes
IF YOU’RE FROM THE SOUTH, then you likely grew up frequenting the local meat-and-three. Even the smallest towns have at least one of these throwback joints serving up classic Southern mains and an array of hearty sides to satisfy the locals’ comfort
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Five Ways with Mac and Cheese
Visit pauladeenmagazine.com for this tasty Blue Cheese Macaroni with Walnuts. Makes 4 to 6 servings 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup chopped country ham½ cup chopped yellow onion2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme2 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoo
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Better with Buttermilk
Makes 4 (photo on page 51) 2 cups self-rising flour3 tablespoons sugar¼ teaspoon kosher salt1¼ cups whole buttermilk⅓ cup canola oil2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract⅔ cup chopped toasted pecans⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chipsMaple syrup, to serve
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Easy Weeknight Meal Planner
A SHOPPING LIST OF INGREDIENTS TO PREPARE ALL THE MEALS CAN BE FOUND ON PAGE 81. Makes 4 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil4 russet potatoes, scrubbed well and pricked all over with a fork½ cup sour cream1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground black pep
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Seasonally Inspired
SAY GOODBYE TO WINTER and hello to spring, y’all, because as fast as the holidays and cold weather came, this beautiful and breezy season has snuck up on us, too. I’m not complainin’ though; better yet, I’m welcoming it with open arms. I can almost t
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Recipe Index
Banana Bread Pancakes 25Buttermilk Cheddar and Chive Bread 53Chocolate Chip-Pecan Buttermilk Waffles 53Cornbread 53Roasted Strawberry-Sweet Tea Cornbread 43Savory Carrot Bread 38Savory Funnel Cakes 30Spicy Cheddar Biscuits 61Zucchini Streusel Bread 5
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Peas & Carrots
Makes 4 to 6 servings 10 slices thick-cut bacon10 medium carrots with tops, peeled and trimmed¼ cup honey1½ teaspoons hot sauce½ teaspoon smoked paprika⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepperGarnish: chopped fresh parsley 1. Preheat oven to 400°. 2. Wrap 1 sli
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Masthead
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Paula Deen EDITORIAL DIRECTOR, FOOD Daniel Schumacher MANAGING EDITOR Morgan Crawford Scott FEATURES EDITOR Daniel Dubuisson SENIOR COPY EDITOR, FOOD Meg Lundberg EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Shelby Duffy SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER John O’Hagan PHOTO
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Meatball Mania
SERVE DELICIOUS TAKES on classic Italian- and Asian-inspired dishes to your family with these weeknight-friendly meals. Swapping out beef for chicken is a great way to reduce cost and calories, so you can feel good about dishing up dinners that are g
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