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Recipes, tips, tricks, swaps, saves, and the occasional “so THAT’S why that happens.”
Recipes
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Stainless Steel Cookware
Learn to cook confidently with stainless steel: preheating, browning, deglazing, cleanup, and practical kitchen tips from Laura.
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Deluxe Multi-Cooker (Pressure Cooker)
See how I use the Pampered Chef Deluxe Multi-Cooker, plus easy tips, accessories, and cooking videos.
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Pressure Cooker One-Pot Oktoberfest
Bratwurst, bacon, potatoes, carrots, onions, mustard, and beer—all in one pot and on the table in about 30 minutes. Cozy Oktoberfest food without turning dinner into an all-day project.
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Roasted Garlic Caprese Dip
Roasted garlic, tomatoes, basil, and a ridiculous amount of melty cheese. This is basically caprese salad’s much more indulgent cousin—and I’m not mad about it.
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Salisbury Steak
Classic comfort food without making dinner an all-day project. Tender beef patties cook in a savory mushroom and onion gravy, and the whole thing is ready in about 30 minutes.
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Egg Substitutes for Baking
Out of eggs? Baking for someone who doesn’t eat them? There are plenty of ways to substitute an egg, but the best swap depends on what the egg is doing in the recipe.
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How to Freeze Basil
Fresh basil has a special talent for looking gorgeous one minute and turning sad before you figure out what to do with the rest of it. Freeze it. You won’t get fresh-garnish texture after it thaws, but you can hang onto that basil flavor for sauces, soups, pasta, and other cooked dishes instead of throwing…
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Regular Flour vs. Almond Flour: Do You Need to Heat Treat It?
The big thing to remember is that the word “flour” doesn’t mean every product was made or processed the same way. Regular wheat flour is not a ready-to-eat ingredient unless it has been specifically treated for that use. With almond flour, check the package if you’re using it in something that won’t be cooked.
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Pampered Chef Ice Cream Maker Recipes (Free Printable Cookbook)
Still have the retired Pampered Chef Ice Cream Maker? Download a free cookbook of ice cream, frozen yogurt, dairy-free, and topping recipes made for it.
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Twix Bars
These are dangerous in the best possible way: crunchy crackers, a chewy caramel-style layer, and chocolate-peanut butter on top. They’re called Twix Bars, but they’re also one of those desserts where you cut yourself a tiny piece…and somehow come back for another tiny piece four times.
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Strawberry White Chocolate Latte
Strawberry and white chocolate with coffee sounds a little unexpected—which is probably why I had to try it. It’s creamy, fruity, and just different enough from your everyday latte to make coffee at home feel a little more fun.
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Sheet Pan Gnocchi & Sausage
I love a dinner that involves throwing everything on one pan and letting the oven do most of the work. This one has gnocchi, sausage, and plenty of veggies—and the best part is you don’t even have to boil the gnocchi first. It cooks right on the sheet pan.
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Longhorn Steakhouse Parmesan Chicken
If the Parmesan-crusted chicken is the reason you order chicken at LongHorn, this one is for you. Juicy chicken with that cheesy, crispy Parmesan topping gives you the restaurant-style dinner without having to leave the house.
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Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Espresso
Coffee-shop coffee without the coffee-shop trip. This is my easy take on the Starbucks favorite: espresso, brown sugar, cinnamon, oat milk, and plenty of ice.