amandaformaro
I’m Amanda Formaro, home cook and baker behind the scenes of Amanda’s Cookin’. I've been baking, cooking, and creating recipes for my family and friends for over 30 years! I provide a mix of recipes from scratch and semi-homemade for all cooking and baking levels.
Toll House Cookie
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Sometimes it's hard to grasp just how celebrated the chocolate chip cookie truly is. This Toll House cookie recipe is the heart of all cookies, the one that paved the way for many more recipes to blos
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Mayonnaise Cake
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Moist, rich, and full of decadent chocolate flavor, this mayonnaise cake is one of the best ways to make chocolate cake!
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Air Fryer Scallops
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Scallops don't need a heap of dressing up, just a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning and garlic salt will yield delicious results. Serve with a side of garlic butter to drizzle or dunk in to take them to t
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Roast Duck
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Roast ducks signature crispy golden skin is brushed with honey and mandarin juices which really amps up the flavor and complements the juicy meat.
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Prosecco Vodka Grapes
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Vodka grapes are great for New Year's Eve celebrations, Christmas, birthdays, and brunch. The sweetness of the sugar balances the intensity of the alcohol, but be careful, these booze-infused grapes a
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Beef Bourguignon
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The meat in beef bourguignon is cooked low and slow for an incredibly tender melt-in-your-mouth meal that's overflowing with rich flavor. It's certainly a step up from regular beef stew!
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Marry Me Chicken
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Marry me chicken is packed with rich flavors but is easy enough to make in around 25 minutes all in one skillet.
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Salmon Croquettes
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Our take on salmon croquettes begins with a savory, flavor packed mixture of mayo, soy sauce, ground mustard, horseradish mayo, bell peppers, green onion, salmon, and bread crumbs.
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Cuban Sandwich
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You start with classic Cuban bread that's both soft and crunchy layered with mustard, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and sliced cooked pork then pop it into a panini maker or onto the grill for a melty,
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Monte Cristo Sandwich
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A Monte Cristo Sandwich is a flavor blast of cheese and salty ham sandwiched between two slices of hearty bread. The perfect brunch option for sweet and savory lovers!
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Fried Pork Chops
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Fried pork chops leave you with a golden brown breading with a tender, perfectly cooked chop in the center. It's a quick and easy way to cook chops with plenty of flavor!
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Baked Chicken Thighs
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Baked chicken thighs are one of the easiest dinners to throw together with only 7 ingredients.
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Pizza Bites
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Pizza bites make an awesome appetizer for football games or parties but also hit the spot when you get a late night pizza craving! Serve them up with marinara on the side for dipping.
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Pineapple Pound Cake
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This pineapple pound cake is elevated with sweet tropical flavor, just enough to complement the richly dense pound cake base. Top with a delicate pineapple-vanilla glaze to take it even further.
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Chicken Milanese
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Chicken Milanese is golden and crispy with a delicate crumb and tender white meat interior. It's a great dish for entertaining guests or for an easy weeknight meal using pantry staple ingredients.
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General Tso Chicken
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General Tso chicken is a Chinese takeout dish known for its crispy fried chicken with a sticky sweet and savory sauce. Soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, hoisin, garlic, Asian chili sauce, ginger, and su
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Bacon Twists
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Caramelized brown sugar and a kick of heat with cayenne pepper is a mouth-watering combination to twist into tender-crisp oven-baked bacon. The results are sweet, spicy, and the perfect in-between of
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