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This cheesecake is perfectly creamy, chocolately and decadent.  The Oreo cookies, pulverized, make a great crumb crust.  I also put a layer of cookies inside the cheesecake.  All in all, it’s a good idea to get two big packs of Oreos before you start.  A waterbath is key in baking a cheesecake.  It softens the heat and allows the cheesecake to cook slowly.  Bringing the cheesecake back to cooler…

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I started using miso paste in my daily cooking when our family lived in Okinawa, Japan. It was everywhere – in soups, marinades, dipping sauces…and I quickly fell in love with its deep, savory flavor. Before long, I began incorporating miso into my classic American dishes, from meatloaf glazes to salad dressings, even mixing a spoonful into mac and cheese. It just made everything better. Miso is…

This is one of my freezer-to-oven bagged dinners. I make this recipe in bulk by assembly-lining the process. This is a very flavorful sesame chicken recipe in a miso, honey & tahini sauce. Excellent aside steamed rice and sauteed vegetables. 8 chicken thighs  Combine in medium bowl: 1/3 cup sesame oil 2 tablespoons miso paste ½ cup ketchup 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 2 ½ garlic powder 2…

Olive Oil Pizza Crust The recipe I've been making for my family for over twenty years for our weekly Pizza Movie Night! This recipe makes 6 medium-large pizzas, 2 sheet pan pizzas. 7 cups flour (all purpose is fine, although 00 flour is best)3-4 teaspoons salt4 teaspoons yeast2 2/3 cup water (lukewarm)1/3 – 1/2 cup olive oilmore olive oil for drizzling on pan Measure 7 cups of flour into bowl…

These sliders come together so fast after cooking the bbq pulled pork in the crockpot all day. My family raves about these every time I make them! I assemble bags of pulled pork ingredients and freeze them so I can just defrost and pour in the crockpot. They are one of my many freezer meals I make on a regular basis. It’s very easy to let the bag of frozen ingredients defrost on the counter…

Shredded Chicken I make this recipe in bulk and freeze them. Make as many as you’d like. I make 4-6 at a time. Assemble all ingredients (except cream cheese) in a gallon sized freezer bag. Zip the bag and label it with a sharpie. I just write the month and the title of the recipe. Freeze for up to 12 weeks. To cook, defrost a bag on the counter overnight then dump into the crock pot in the…

You hardly need a recipe to make seasoned chicken tenderloin like this. I like to use a tenderloin when I’m short on time, as they cook quickly and evenly without any cross-slicing or pounding like you need to do to chicken breasts. I use bagged frozen tenderloin. You can put them in the oven while frozen, but if I have time I let them defrost on a pan for about an hour or so, before I pat them…

I’m always surprised to find, again and again, how easy it is to steam a few artichokes and whip up a little bit of sauce. I’m surprised because when I see them in the market, I still feel (after all these years) that they will be a hassle. However, most of the time, I’m too mesmerized by their novelty to pass them up. Spring Artichokes with Lemon, Garlic and Fresh Thyme Dipping Sauce Lemon and…

Oh welcome to our motley little crew of villians. You know what helps? This pot roast. Deeply flavorful, easy to make, no preservatives – this pot roast in on rotation at my house. My husband especially loves it with a creamed horseradish sauce. Miso Glazed Pot Roast This roast comes together so easily and makes its own gravy. Use of miso paste; a fermented soybean paste that is central in…

Enjoy this flavorful Turkey Krasnov! It’s seasoned well, spatchcocked into submission, and will sure to delight your guests. Follow my socials for lots of anti-fascist content every day! Turkey Krasnov Take one small man who cannot keep money in his bank account and send him to Russia to meet with the KGB in 1987. The next thing you know….well, you're living it. 1 10-12 lb Turkey, defrosted1…

TRUMP-A-GEDDON: Expect disruption in distribution of foods. Stock up on canned goods now. This is one of the great struggle meals of all time. Simple ingredients, easy to prepare, delicious. All made from pantry staples. This makes a very large pan of tuna casserole. I make these in bulk and freeze them. You can make a large batch like this and freeze it in small disposable bread pans for one to…

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shannon Vavich (@shannonvavich_theflyingkitchen) Hi everyone! Here is my list of recipes from this particular freezer cooking session. Thanks so much for being on my socials and for coming to this website. Reminder: if you ever notice I have disappeared from social media, come to this website for updates and information. I have made duplicates of…

I’ve written this recipe in honor of the Fascist Far Right Opus Dei Catholic in charge of the Heritage Foundation. The Heritage Foundation published Project 2025. Watch my video for a quick primer! Kevin’s Clubhouse Strawberry Shortcake Tender, flaky, buttery cakes are a perfect canvas for sparkly sugared strawberries, fresh blueberries and delectable fresh homemade whipped cream. heavy duty…