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Pumpkin Rigatoni with Crispy Prosciutto – 30 Minute Recipe!

Pleasseeeeeeeee make this recipe soon because I’m telling you, it’s absolutely sensational and divineeeeeee!!!!!!!! The combination of the creamy rich sauce and crispyyyyy prosciutto and rosemary is just next level! Full recipe below! Pumpkin Rigatoni  1 Tbsp of Olive Oil 2 Tbsp of Unsalted Butter 2 Shallots, finely chopped 3 Cloves of Garlic, minced 1 Cup of Pumpkin Puree 1 cup of Chicken Stock 1/2 cup of Heavy Cream  1/2 cup of Grated Parm  12oz  of Rigatoni  Crispy Prosciutto:  Drizzle of Olive Oil 4oz of Prosciutto  2 Pieces of Rosemary, needles stripped off the stem, about 2 tbsp worth of “needles” Process: 1) Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil.  2) In a high sides large skillet (large enough to hold the sauce and pasta) over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter, once the butter is melted add the shallots, saute about 3 minutes then add the garlic, cook one more minute then add the stock, cream, pumpkin puree and salt and pepper (be generous with the pepper) and allow everything to simmer together gently, at this point, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook about 2 minutes shy of packaging instructions.  3) While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet add a drizzle of olive oil and heat over medium high heat, then add the prosciutto (in one layer so you might need to do this in batches) and sprinkle over the rosemary, cook just a minute or so on both sides or until the prosciutto and rosemary are nice and crispy, then remove to a plate and set aside.  4) Once the pasta is ready, reserve about 1/2 cup of the starchy cooking water, add the pasta to the sauce along with the parm and a drizzle of the starchy water, cook everything together for a couple minutes. When ready to serve, crumble over the crispy prosciutto and rosemary and dig in!

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The Very BEST Sweet Potato Casserole Ever

If you've been around a while you know I’ve been making this sweet potato casserole every Thanksgiving for over a decade, and it’s become the dish my family waits for all year and so many of you gave told me you have made it and it's now a staple in your home too which just warms my whole heart! It's truly such a loved staple and I can't imagine my buffet table without it. Recipe linked below! RECIPE: https://www.laurainthekitchen.com/recipes/the-best-sweet-potato-casserole/ FOLLOW ME: Amazon: https://amazon.com/live/mrsvitale?tag=vitaleproduct-20&linkCode=ilv&ref_=social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsvitale?igsh=bGx4Y213c21hd3Vw&utm_source=qr Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsvitale?_r=1&_t=ZT-91OqcESlqPe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BovLLyRCy/?mibextid=wwXIfr Website: www.laurainthekitchen.com

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Corn Pudding – Must Have Thanksgiving Recipe

Hi friends, If you've been around a while you already know how much we LOVE this recipe in our family, it's simply the best and I just KNOW you will feel the same way. It's a mix between a soufflé and pudding but trust me, it's to die for! Recipe linked below! RECIPE: https://www.laurainthekitchen.com/recipes/sweet-corn-pudding/ FOLLOW ME FOR MORE CONTENT! Amazon: https://amazon.com/live/mrsvitale?tag=vitaleproduct-20&linkCode=ilv&ref_=social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsvitale?igsh=bGx4Y213c21hd3Vw&utm_source=qr Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsvitale?_r=1&_t=ZT-91OqcESlqPe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BovLLyRCy/?mibextid=wwXIfr Website: www.laurainthekitchen.com

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The BEST Stuffing You Will Ever Make

This stuffing recipe is the very best you will ever make and will become a family favorite. Savory sausage, crusty bread and fresh herbs pull this together into the ultimate Turkey side dish! If you've been around a while you know this recipe well but here's a quick video for anyone new here! Recipe here: https://www.laurainthekitchen.com/recipes/best-stuffing-ever/ Follow me here! Amazon: https://amazon.com/live/mrsvitale?tag=vitaleproduct-20&linkCode=ilv&ref_=social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsvitale?igsh=bGx4Y213c21hd3Vw&utm_source=qr Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsvitale?_r=1&_t=ZT-91OqcESlqPe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BovLLyRCy/?mibextid=wwXIfr Website: www.laurainthekitchen.com

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Loaded Corn Bread Recipe

This recipe is sensational, especially along side a ham or any cozy warm meal where you would typically serve cornbread. It's loaded with flavors but takes no time to put together and I just know you would love it!! Recipe Below! RECIPE: 1/2 cup of cornmeal 1/2 cup of flour 2.5 tsp of BP 1/4 tsp of Salt 2 Tbsp of Sugar 1 cup of Cooked and Crumbled Bacon (about 8oz raw) 2 Eggs 1/4 cup of Melted Butter 3/4 cup of Sour Cream 1/4 cup of Milk 1 14.5oz can of Cream Style Corn 4 Scallions, finely chopped 4oz of Cheddar, freshly grated half in the batter and half on top Follow me!!! Amazon: https://amazon.com/live/mrsvitale?tag=vitaleproduct-20&linkCode=ilv&ref_=social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsvitale?igsh=bGx4Y213c21hd3Vw&utm_source=qr Tik tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrsvitale?_r=1&_t=ZT-91OqcESlqPe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BovLLyRCy/?mibextid=wwXIfr Website: www.laurainthekitchen.com

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French Dip Sandwiches – Easy Crockpot Recipe

My French dip sandwiches are world famous around here (just in my household but you get it) and my goodness gracious are they DELICIOUS!!!! Made even easier by using my crockpot so it can cook low and slow all day (about 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high) and by dinner time, I’m all set. Recipe below! For the Roast: Olive Oil for searing 3lb Chuck Roast 1 Large Yellow Onion, thinly sliced 3 Cloves of Garlic, minced 2 Cups of Beef Stock 1 Cup of Red Wine 1 Tbsp of Beef Gravy Mix ( or just add 2 tsp of flour) 1 Tbsp of Italian Seasoning 1 tsp each of Granulated Garlic and Onion Few Dashes or Worcestershire Sauce Salt and Pepper to taste For the horseradish sour cream 1/2 cup of Sour Cream 2 Tbsp of Prepared Horseradish, all to taste Additional Ingredients: Crusty Rolls Provolone Cheese

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Turkey Meatballs – Perfect for Thanksgiving!

Hi friends, you will absolutely LOVE this recipe, perfect for an easy alternative for you Thanksgiving table or just as a delicious seasonal treat. Recipe below! For the Meatballs: 1lb of Ground Turkey 1/2 cup of Breadcrumbs or Crushed Stuffing "breadcrumbs" 1/2 cup of Grated Parm 1 Egg 1 tsp of Poultry Seasoning 1/4 cup of Parsley, finely chopped Salt and Pepper to taste For the Sauce: 1/4 cup of Olive Oil to sear all the meatballs in a large skillet or 2 tbsp if using a smaller skillet and searing in batches 2 Shallots, minced 3 cloves of Garlic, minced Handful of Sage Leaves 3/4 cup of Pumpkin Puree 1 1/4 cup of Chicken stock 1 cup of Heavy Cream Salt and pepper to taste Follow me!!! Website: www.laurainthekitchen.com Instagram: Mrsvitale Tik Tok: Mrsvitale Facebook: Laurainthekitchen

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Chocolate Crunch Cake – Way Too Delicious!!!

The viral chocolate cake but ya know, my way. This of this almost like a brownie cake with a Nutella ganache and crispy chocolate nuggets of absolute perfection!! My recipe is below, haven’t tried it any other way so can’t say if any substitutions will work the same. What I can say is, it’s delicious, like dangerously delicious, keep it out of my house kind of delicious. Only downside is it needs to be eaten right away or the crunchy bits do go soggy after a while so it’s perfect for something like a Friendsgiving, fun dinner or even a holiday. More of a “scoop” cake than a “cut a perfect piece” cake but my gosh, not to be missed you guys! Recipe below! RECIPE: For the cake: 1- 15oz box of chocolate cake mix 1-2oz packet of instant chocolate pudding 4 eggs 1/4 cup of sour cream 3/4 cup of melted butter 1 cup of milk For the ganache: 1 1/2 cups of Nutella 2 tbsp of powdered sugar 2 tbsp of cocoa powder 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips (or chunks) 1/2 cup of heavy cream 4 cups of corn flakes Process: Assemble the cake mix with the pudding mix, eggs, milk, butter and sour cream, pour into a sprayed and lined 9x13 and bake for 30 minutes, remove and allow to cool a bit. In a microwave safe bowl, add all the ingredients for the ganache (except for the cornflakes) pop it in the microwave about a minute (don’t overheat) then stir it all together. Pour half over the slightly cooled cake and smear evenly, then take the cornflakes and add it to the rest, mixing them really well all together so they are totally coated in that ganache. Gently spread all over the cake, allow it to sit about a half an hour and dive straight in!

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Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe – So Easy

This marry me chicken is SOOOOOOOO good yall, just you wait!!! My sister said it’s one of her absolute favs and insisted we’d eat it over buttered tortellini (although buttered noodles, rice, Angel hair or mashed taters will do) and it’s so simple! I made a small batch for the 4 of us and cooked it in my small 3qt crockpot and it was PERFECT!!! 1lb (it was 2 big ones for me) of boneless, skinless breast but must be the big ones not the thin 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves of garlic, minced Little olive oil for searing Salt (go light handed ) and pepper 1/3 cup of chopped sun dried tomatoes (I like to use the ones in oil but drain the oil) 1 tsp granulated onion 1 tsp granulated garlic 1 tsp of paprika 2 tsp of salt free (Mrs dash has one) garlic and herb seasoning 1 cup of chicken stock 2/3 cup of heavy cream 2 Tbsp of chicken gravy mix (or 1 Tbsp of flour) Couple handfuls of fresh spinach

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