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Mini Bacon Mac-and-Cheese Pot Pies recipe from Pillsbury. How to Cook Steak In the Oven" Steak is most often associated with the grill.

How to Cook Steak In the Oven"

But during the winter months when it's too cold outside or when you're in the mood for a fast and hearty meal, cook your steaks in the comfort of your own kitchen. The oven provides the perfect heat to give your steaks a crispy layer of flavor and a juicy center. With a few simple ingredients and 20 minutes, you can pull a succulent steak from the oven. Read the steps listed below and learn about how to cook steak in the oven.

Ingredients: Four 2-inch (5-centimeter) thick filet mignons2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper4 tablespoons unsalted butter Here's what to do: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204.4 degrees Celsius).Heat your cast iron skillet over a high heat for five to seven minutes.Pat your steaks dry with the paper towel. Zesty Italian Crescent Casserole recipe from Pillsbury. Ultimate Mac and Cheese Pot Pie recipe from Pillsbury. Balsamic-Glazed Pork Chops and Polenta Recipe. Greek-Style Pork Chops Recipe. Bacon Wrapped Chicken - Crock Pot. A tasty, comforting, great for cold weather, easy dish to pull together.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken - Crock Pot

Just toss it all in your crock pot, then whip up some mashed reds and steam a veggie, and you are ready to eat! It makes a nice gravy for your potatoes, or put it over rice or noodles. You would think the bacon would be soggy, but it cooks through and is nice and tender, like the chicken. Serves 4-6 for about $1.10/serving. Lemon Chicken Soup: An Easy, Healthy Dinner - The Weary Chef. In-a-Hurry Easy Mexican Chicken Soup - The Weary Chef. This Easy Mexican Chicken Soup could literally be made in 10 minutes if you happened to have diced, cooked chicken on hand.

In-a-Hurry Easy Mexican Chicken Soup - The Weary Chef

Even if you have to cook your chicken, it’s still a very quick and easy 30-minute meal. Caramel Pecan Squares Recipe. Winter is the perfect season for hot drinks and cozy afternoon chats don’t you think?

Caramel Pecan Squares Recipe

If you’re looking for a good companion with a cup of delicious mocha, you’re going to love these caramel pecan squares. Both gooey and crisp, these delightful nut bars are so easy to put together and make the perfect hostess gift or potluck dessert this time of year. Their buttery shortbread crust and rich caramel-pecan topping make them totally over-the-top. You can double the recipe and bake it in a 13×9 pan rather than an 8×8. Store the pecan squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

French Breakfast Muffins. This photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine Few things tickle the senses like the smell of baking in the morning, and French Breakfast Muffins, with nutmeg in the batter, supply a particularly tantalizing aroma.

French Breakfast Muffins

But it's the finishing touch -- dipping the warm muffins in butter and cinnamon sugar -- that makes these delightful cakes as tasty as freshly made doughnuts, without all the mess of deep-frying. What you'll need MUFFINS 2 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 large egg 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract CINNAMON-SUGAR TOPPING 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled How to make it Heat the oven to 375°.

Sweet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe. Pour the water into a small bowl.

Sweet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Sprinkle in the yeast and let it dissolve (about 5 minutes). In a large bowl, stir together the warm milk and sugar. Then stir in the dissolved yeast, egg, and vanilla extract. With a wooden spoon, stir 2 cups of the flour into the liquid, then beat well for 100 strokes. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave the sponge (see Cook's Dictionary, below) undisturbed for 15 minutes. Tamale Pie. This is one of those straightforward, inexpensive, one-pan meals that everybody loves and anybody can throw together.

Tamale Pie

Use what you have in your fridge: ground turkey, if that's what you like, canned beans you have in the pantry, and feel free to skip the corn if you haven't got any. It makes a mildly spicy meal that is pleasantly smoky and tangy but not overly complicated. Recipes. This photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine Prep Time 10 minutes This Tex-Mex dish called migas (pronounced mee-yas) is a delicious tortilla chip scramble.

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But migas is really as quick and inexpensive a dinner as you could hope to make, and the eggs and tortilla chips marry into a lovely dish that, as my kids are happy to tell you, smells just like popcorn. Cheesy Beef Enchiladas. This photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine Prep Time 40 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Get the fiesta started with these cheesy enchiladas!

Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

Fajitas. Mexican Rice Casserole. Confetti Corn Quesadillas Recipe. This photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine Filled with corn, black beans, and cheese, these quesadillas make a hearty lunch or supper.

Confetti Corn Quesadillas Recipe

Serve them with your favorite salsa. What you'll need. Upside-Down Pizza Pie. Cheeseburger Casserole. Easy Lasagna II Recipe. Potato Smashers Recipe. Beef Burgers.