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Copy Cat Recipes Beginner Little Caesars Crazy Bread Go crazy at home when you make your own crazy breadsticks like the ones at Little Caesars. Beginner Little Caesars Crazy Sauce Just as good as the original recipe. Beginner Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread This Little Caesars Italian Cheese Bread is amazing!!! The crispy edge, the garlic butter and all that cheese! This Italian Cheese Bread will not disappoint – your family will be looking everywhere for the Little Caesars pizza box!

Champion BBQ pitmaster and restaurateur Mike Mills developed this spice mix and he calls it “Magic Dust.” < Back Magic Dust Spice Mix Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: Serves: Multiple Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients ½ cup paprika ¼ cup kosher salt, finely ground ¼ cup white granulated sugar 2 tablespoons yellow mustard powder ¼ cup chili powder ¼ cup ground cumin 2 tablespoons ground black pepper ¼ cup granulated garlic 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper Preparation Mix ingredients together. Yields 2 ½ cups Store in an airtight container, but also keep a shaker full next to the grill or stovetop. *Note: To make it a bit hotter and spicier, increase the mustard powder and black pepper to ¼ cup each. Previous Next

For the people who like a little more “Umph” to their mustard. < Back Course Mustard Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: Serves: Multiple Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients ¼ cup basic yellow mustard (either store bought or homemade) 1 tablespoon crushed brown mustard seeds ½ teaspoon granulated garlic ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon horseradish powder 1 teaspoon sugar 4 teaspoons white distilled vinegar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons lemon juice Preparation Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Let stand for at least one hour before using. Previous Next

< Back Homemade Maple Syrup You'll never want to buy syrup syrup ever again! Previous Next

This Rigatoni Pasta Bake is an easy weeknight dinner that’ll make everyone at the table happy! Tender rigatoni is tossed in a flavorful meat sauce and gets baked to perfection beneath a blanket of both parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Make ahead and freezer friendly! < Back Rigatoni Pasta Bake Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes Serves: 8 Level: Beginner About the Recipe This Rigatoni Pasta Bake is an easy weeknight dinner that’ll make everyone at the table happy! Tender rigatoni is tossed in a flavorful meat sauce and gets baked to perfection beneath a blanket of both parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Make ahead and freezer friendly! Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1 medium onion diced 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt ¼-½ teaspoon red chili flakes (according to your tastes) ¼ teaspoon black pepper 5 cups tomato pasta sauce roughly 2 jars 500 grams Rigatoni pasta about 1 lb 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese fresh parsley to garnish Preparation In a large saucepan, stir and cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned and onions have softened. Drain any juices released. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, red chili flakes and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add the pasta sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat, for 5 minutes. Set aside. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add rigatoni, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook just until al dente (it will continue to cook slightly in the oven). Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain pasta. Stir reserved pasta water into meat sauce. Combine pasta and pasta sauce in a saucepan. Pour into a lightly greased 9×13″ or similar baking dish. Cover with a lightly greased piece of foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated through. **Optionally, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Bake at 350 degrees F until heated through, about 30-40 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake an additional 10 minutes (or broil 2-3 minutes), until the cheese has started to brown. Ingredients and Substitutions: Ground Beef: feel free to swap the ground beef for ground Italian sausage (mild or spicy according to your tastes), or ground pork, chicken or turkey. Vegetables: onion provides a great flavor base for our sauce, but this is also a great time to add in other vegetables. Finely chopped or shredded carrots, mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, celery and more are great additions. You can also stir some spinach into the sauce after simmering. Rigatoni: this recipe works just as well with any cut of pasta! Feel free to use what you have on hand. I often use a whole grain variety. Previous Next

Generational family favorite for when you just need some chocolate < Back Poor Man’s Chocolate Cake Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25-35 minutes Serves: 12 Level: Beginner Ingredients 1 ½ cup sugar 2 ¼ cup flour ½ cup cocoa powder 1 ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ cup water ½ cup vegetable oil (or oil of your choice) 1 ½ tablespoons vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla Preparation In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda. Mix together with a wire whisk. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the water, vegetable oil, vinegar and vanilla. Mix well with a wire whisk or hand mixer until ingredients are well combined and smooth. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13 baking dish and bake at 350°F, for 25-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. High altitude instructions: Add ¼ cup flour to the recipe when mixing. Previous Next

I have no control when it comes to 4-Bean Salad. I could sit down and eat the whole bowl. The flavor explodes in your mouth, and you will never forget it. Don’t save this for just family gatherings, spoil yourself and make it just for you! < Back 4-Bean Salad Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: Serves: 8 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients ½ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2/3 cup olive oil 2/3 cup white wine vinegar (or white, or apple cider vinegar) 1 can garbanzo beans (16 oz.) 1 can green beans (16 oz.) 1 can yellow wax or baby butter bean (16 oz.) 1 can kidney bean (16 oz.) 1 small purple onion, thinly sliced (or other mild onion) 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced (optional) Preparation Mix together sugar, salt, oil, and vinegar. Drain and rinse beans and place in a large bowl, add onion. Pour mixture over beans and lightly toss. Best if made a day ahead to absorb flavors. Previous Next

These really are the best ever homemade flour tortillas, no one can believe how easy and delicious they are! They're perfect for enchiladas, soft tacos, burritos, quesadillas, wraps... < Back Tortilla (wheat or white) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves: 12 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Ingredients 3 cups flour – your preference 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup oil (olive oil is the healthiest to use, but any vegetable oil is acceptable) 1 cup warm water Preparation Mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients and knead until you have a smooth ball. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes. Divide up into 12 equal balls and roll out, thin (they will thicken up a bit when they cook.) Do not use flour to roll them out because when you cook them the flour will burn. If they happen to be a little too moist, just lightly dust the ball before rolling out. Fry the tortillas on medium high heat, with NO oil (that will make it crispy), on a cast iron skillet. When they start to bubble up, turn over. When it starts to bubble up again, they are done. Cover with a cloth to keep warm and serve. These are very soft, very tasty tortillas! Previous Next

Cream Cheese Frosting makes the perfect frosting recipe that can be used on either cupcakes or layer cakes. It is super simple to make, and is the best one you can get! < Back Cream Cheese Icing Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: -0- Serves: -0- Level: Beginner Ingredients ¼ cup butter or margarine 3 oz. package of cream cheese A pinch of salt 2 ½ cups powdered sugar Preparation Place all ingredients in a bowl Beat together until light and fluffy Adding a few drops Spread over Desserts made with cream cheese frosting do require refrigeration. If the frosting is already used on a cupcake or layer-cake, make sure to store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you simply want to refrigerate the unused frosting, simply store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Before using it, remove from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before use. This way, it will soften up a bit. Another trick you could use is to add one tablespoon of heavy cream to the frosting and mix on low for about 1 minute with an electric mixer. This will ensure a fluffy and spreadable consistency. Previous Next

Delicious Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste < Back Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: N/A Serves: 84 Level: Beginner About the Recipe Delicious Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 6 ounces vodka about ⅔ cup 3 Tablespoons light corn syrup 2 Tablespoons water 2 ounces whole vanilla bean Grade A preferred Preparation Combine the sugar, vodka, corn syrup, and water in the cup of a high speed blender. If you only have a pitcher for your blender, you will want to double all of the ingredients. 1 cup granulated sugar, 6 ounces vodka, 3 Tablespoons light corn syrup, 2 Tablespoons water . Cut the vanilla beans into pieces that are about 2-3" in length and add to the blender cup. 2 ounces whole vanilla bean Blend on the highest speed for about 2-3 minutes or until the mixture is smooth. I use the extract function on the Ninja Foodi Blender. Pour into storage containers with a lid and store at room temperature for up to 1 year. Previous Next

Homemade, as you may know, is so much better than store bought! < Back Homemade Cranberry Juice Prep Time: 35 minutes + chilling Cook Time: 20 Minutes Serves: 8 (2 quarts) Level: Beginner About the Recipe Homemade, as you may know, is so much better than store bought! Ingredients 2 Quarts 8 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1-½ cups sugar ½ cup lemon juice Preparation 1. In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, bring water and cranberries to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until berries begin to pop, 20 minutes. 2. Strain through a fine strainer, pressing mixture with a spoon; discard berries. Return cranberry juice to the pan. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice and orange juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. 3. Remove from the heat. Cool. Transfer to a pitcher; cover and refrigerate until chilled. Homemade Cranberry Juice Tips How long does homemade cranberry juice last? Homemade cranberry juice tastes best immediately after making it, but any leftover cranberry juice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze cranberry juice for up to a month, but be sure to store it in a freezer-safe container and leave at least an inch at the top of the container to allow for the juice to expand as it freezes. How else can you serve this homemade cranberry juice recipe? Try using your homemade cranberry juice to make a festive Cranberry Fizz. What are the benefits of drinking cranberry juice? Cranberry juice is thought to have several benefits, from reducing blood sugar to promoting healthy, glowing skin. Sugared Cranberries Heat 3 tablespoons of light corn syrup in the microwave until warm; gently toss with 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, allowing excess syrup to drip off. Toss in 1/3 cup sugar to coat. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 1 hour. Previous Next