Homemade Lasagna

Homemade Lasagna

Homemade Lasagna

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Homemade Lasagna Recipe from Delish

Prep time: 1 hour

Cooking time: 1 hour

Serving size: 10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

Bolognese Sauce:

  • 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb. (90% lean) ground beef
  • 1 lb. ground pork
  • 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 (32-oz.) jars of marinara sauce
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt

Béchamel Sauce:

  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Assembly:

  • 15 no-boil lasagna noodles (about 9 oz.)
  • 1 lb. whole-milk mozzarella, shredded
  • 3 cups finely grated Parmesan (about 7 oz.)
  • Cooking spray
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
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Directions

Make the Bolognese Sauce:

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground beef and pork, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute until incorporated.
  3. Add marinara sauce and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then stir in 1 teaspoon of salt.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, about 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, if needed.

Make the Béchamel Sauce:

  1. In a medium pot over medium heat, warm the milk until it’s warm to the touch but not boiling.
  2. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, whisking frequently, until it becomes light tan and resembles wet sand, about 2 minutes.
  3. Slowly whisk in the warm milk until fully combined. Increase heat to medium-high and continue whisking constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
  4. Scrape along the edges of the pot to incorporate any remaining butter-flour mixture. Stir in the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.

Assemble the Lasagna:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a deep 13″ x 9″ baking dish, spread 1 1/2 cups of Bolognese sauce. Layer with 3 pasta sheets, 3/4 cup of béchamel sauce, and about one-fifth of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  2. Repeat the layering process 5 times, finishing with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  3. Spray one side of a sheet of foil with cooking spray and cover the baking dish, greased side down.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes, then increase the oven temperature to 400°F. Uncover and continue baking until the sides are bubbling, the cheese is golden brown, and the top is darkened in spots, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  5. Turn the broiler to medium and broil the lasagna, watching closely, until the top is browned in spots, about 1 minute.
  6. Let the lasagna cool for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
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No. 2 Duke jumps all over rival North Carolina, rolls to 87-70 win to stay unbeaten in ACC

No. 2 Duke jumps all over rival North Carolina, rolls to 87-70 win to stay unbeaten in ACC

By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Cooper Flagg had 21 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in his Duke-North Carolina rivalry debut, helping the second-ranked Blue Devils roll past the Tar Heels 87-70 on Saturday night.

Fellow freshman Kon Knueppel scored 22 points for Duke (19-2, 11-0 Atlantic Coast Conference), which shot 52.8% and made 10 of 20 from 3-point range to win their 15th straight game.

RJ Davis and Drake Powell each scored 12 points to lead the Tar Heels (13-10, 6-5), who fell behind 40-13 and trailed by as many as 32 points.

Takeaways

UNC: The Tar Heels have lost four of five, with the lone victory coming in overtime against a Boston College team that had just one league win at the time.

Duke: The Blue Devils have won their 11 league games by an average of 19.8 points, though there were grinds in the past week to beat Wake Forest and N.C. State.

Key moment

The Blue Devils wobbled the Tar Heels with a 16-0 run that effectively ended this one early.

Tyrese Proctor got Duke going with a 3-pointer set up by Flagg passing out of a double team, then threw down a dunk after a turnover. Moments later, Flagg buried a catch-and-fire 3 from the top to force UNC into a timeout. He emerged from the stoppage by finishing a bounce feed from Proctor for a transition basket and a foul.

By the time Knueppel scored in the lane over Ian Jackson, the Blue Devils led 23-6.

Key stat

North Carolina had more turnovers (nine) than field goals in the first half after shooting just 8 for 27 (29.6%). Duke had 11 points off those turnovers.

Up next

The Blue Devils visit Syracuse on Wednesday night, while the Tar Heels host Pittsburgh on Saturday in a game that could help boost their NCAA Tournament resume.

Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes with Old Bay Donkey Sauce

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Crab Cakes with Old Bay Donkey Sauce Recipe from Foodnetwork

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour

Serving size: 18 to 20 crab cakes

Ingredients

  • For the Crab Cakes:
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
    • 1/3 cup panko
    • 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
    • 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
    • 1 large egg, beaten
    • 1/2 cup Donkey Sauce (recipe below)
    • 4 teaspoons minced fresh chives
    • 4 teaspoons minced fresh basil
  • For the Sauce:
    • 2/3 cup Donkey Sauce (recipe below)
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
    • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
    • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • Donkey Sauce Ingredients:
    • 2 heads garlic
    • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
    • 4 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
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Directions

Make the Crab Cakes:

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the panko, 1 teaspoon Old Bay, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the panko is lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
  3. Add the crabmeat, beaten egg, Donkey Sauce, chives, basil, and the remaining 1 teaspoon Old Bay to the bowl. Fold together until well combined, breaking up some of the crab.
  4. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a 1-ounce scoop, mound balls of the crab mixture (18 to 20 balls) on the baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Flatten them slightly and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  5. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through until the crab cakes are golden brown and cooked through; 15 to 18 minutes.

Make the Sauce:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the Donkey Sauce, lemon juice, chives, basil, and Old Bay. Stir to mix.
  2. Serve the crab cakes with the sauce and lemon wedges.

Make the Donkey Sauce:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Slice off about 1 inch of the pointed top of each garlic head so the cloves are slightly exposed. Place the garlic heads on a sheet of foil and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Tightly wrap the garlic in the foil and place it on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until the garlic is very tender and soft, 35 to 40 minutes.
  3. Squeeze out 1/4 cup of the roasted garlic cloves (reserve the rest for another use) and mash thoroughly.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the mashed garlic with mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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January 31st 2025

January 31st 2025

Thought of the Day

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Until the rotten tooth is pulled out, the mouth must chew with caution.

Homemade Pop Tarts

Homemade Pop Tarts

Homemade Pop Tarts

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Homemade Pop-Tarts Recipe from The Pioneer Woman

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serving size: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Refrigerated Pre-made Pie Crusts
  • 1/2 cup Fruit Jam, Any Variety, Plus 1 Tablespoon For Icing
  • 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. Heavy Cream (or More As Needed)
  • Sprinkles
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Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of your favorite jam with a bit of cornstarch to thicken. In another bowl, beat an egg until smooth and set aside.
  3. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out two ready-made pie crusts into 11-inch circles. Trim the edges to create two 9-inch squares, then cut each square into six strips, about 3 inches wide.
  4. Place 1–2 tablespoons of the jam mixture near one end of each strip. Brush the edges around the jam with the beaten egg to act as glue. Fold the other end of the strip over the jam and press the edges to seal.
  5. Use a fork to crimp the edges of each tart for a decorative and secure seal. Repeat for all strips.
  6. Arrange the tarts on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the crust turns golden. Allow the tarts to cool on the baking sheet.
  7. While the tarts cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of jam, and 1–2 tablespoons of cream until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the tarts and decorate with sprinkles if desired. Let the glaze set before serving.
  8. Enjoy the tarts warm or at room temperature!
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NASCAR champion Joey Logano tunes out critics and insists playoff format is ‘very entertaining’

NASCAR champion Joey Logano tunes out critics and insists playoff format is ‘very entertaining’

By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer

Joey Logano has found a way to tune out months of negativity.

Critics? Naysayers? Anyone who thinks his third Cup Series championship was a fluke?

“I can’t hear it because my trophies, they kind of, like, echo around me,” Logano quipped during a Zoom call with media Wednesday.

Logano won his third title in November, sparking debate about whether NASCAR’s current playoff format is the best way to determine the series’ worthiest champion. Few could make a strong case for that being Logano in 2024.

He won four races, had 13 top-10 finishes and rarely had the car to beat over 37 events.

He got huge breaks along the way, too. He used what amounted to a Hail Mary to win in Nashville — stretching his empty fuel tank through five overtimes — just to qualify for the postseason. And then he was actually eliminated from playoff contention in the second round only to be reinstated when Alex Bowman’s car failed a postrace inspection.

While competitors have since called for NASCAR to tweak its playoff format, with some wanting to move the finale to a different track every year instead of keeping it at Phoenix Raceway, Logano — not surprisingly — believes the setup is just fine.

“The playoff system is very entertaining,” he said, adding that teams often get hot in other sports and win it all. “It takes a lot to get through the 10 races to win the championship. … When the playoffs start, a lot of times you see teams that fire up.

“And we’ve been one of those teams, thankfully, and it’s worked out for us three times. But I don’t think that means you have to change the playoff system.”

NASCAR said earlier this week that no tweaks would be made to the championship format in 2025. Instead, officials plan to study it for another year before making any decisions. That won’t stop drivers from stumping for a makeover.

“I think it deserves a look for sure and probably a change down the road,” Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron said. “I just don’t know what that change is. I feel like we’ve just gotten into such a routine of going to the same racetrack for the final race, and having similar tracks that lead up to it has gotten a little bit predictable. But you could say probably the same thing in other sports, with the (Kansas City) Chiefs hosting the AFC championship every year.

“It’s just kind of the nature of sports, probably; it gets a little bit repetitive. But it’d be nice to see the final race to move around.”

Team Penske has won the last three Cup Series titles, with Logano sandwiching championships around teammate Ryan Blaney. All of those came in Phoenix, where the finale landed in 2020 after nearly two decades at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

NASCAR has made wholesale changes to its schedule in recent years, including moving the season-opening Clash and the all-star race.

The Clash bounced from Daytona International Speedway to the Los Angeles Coliseum and is now headed to historic Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for Sunday’s exhibition.

The all-star race went from North Carolina to Tennessee to Texas before landing back in North Carolina.

No one would be surprised to see the finale end up with similar movement.

“We have some tracks that could be awesome for the championship, like Vegas and Homestead and even Charlotte,” Byron said. “Just being open to all the different ideas would probably be cool and bring some buzz and also just kind of even the competition out.”

With no changes in sight for now, the 34-year-old Logano can focus on a fourth championship. He’s one of six drivers with three Cup titles and needs another to join Jeff Gordon (4), Dale Earnhardt (7), Jimmie Johnson (7) and Richard Petty (7) as the only guys with at least four.

“Probably not until I’m done racing will I be content with what I have because I’m not done yet,” Logano said. “I got a lot of years ahead of me to win more championships and races.

“As great as it is, the first 20 minutes is amazing because you’re celebrating with your team and your family. And then every day (after) it becomes a little less exciting and more thoughts of, ‘We got to do it again.’”

Another one surely would do a lot to drown out those detractors.

Herbed Steak Fries

Herbed Steak Fries

Herbed Steak Fries

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Herbed Steak Fries Recipe from Taste of Home

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups frozen steak fries
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
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Directions

  1. Prepare the Fries
    Preheat your oven to 450°F. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients and toss the steak fries to coat evenly.
  2. Bake the Fries
    Arrange the coated steak fries in a single layer on a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until lightly browned.
  3. Add Cheese and Serve
    Remove the fries from the oven and sprinkle them with cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy
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Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry

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Chicken Curry Recipe from Delish

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large white onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (2 1/2″) piece ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp. curry powder
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 cups tomato puree
  • 2/3 cup whole-milk yogurt
  • 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp. garam masala
  • Basmati rice and chopped fresh cilantro, for serving
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Directions

  1. Prepare the Onion
    • In a food processor, blend the onion into a puree. If the onion gets stuck, stir it with a spoon and continue pulsing. Transfer the onion puree to a small bowl.
  2. Make the Aromatic Paste
    • In the same food processor, combine jalapeño, ginger, garlic, and 1/2 cup of water. Blend until a smooth paste forms, then transfer to another small bowl.
  3. Cook the Base
    • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add curry powder and toast, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the onion puree, season with salt, and cook until most of the moisture evaporates and it thickens into a paste, about 5 minutes. Add the jalapeño paste and cook for another minute, stirring occasionally. Mix in the tomato paste and cook until it darkens about 2 minutes.
  4. Blend the Sauce
    • Transfer the cooked onion mixture back to the food processor. Add tomato puree and yogurt, blending until the sauce is smooth. Pour the sauce back into the pot, stir in 1 cup of water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce gently simmer.
  5. Cook the Chicken
    • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season them with salt. Add the chicken to the pot, cover, and cook over low heat, stirring every 5 minutes to prevent sticking. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed, and sprinkle garam masala over the curry, stirring to combine.
  6. Serve
    • Divide cooked rice into bowls and spoon the chicken curry over the top. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
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Google to change map names for Gulf of Mexico and Denali when US updates them based on Trump order

Google to change map names for Gulf of Mexico and Denali when US updates them based on Trump order

Google says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps.

The company said Monday that it will only make changes when the government updates its official listings for the body of water and the mountain.

After taking office, President Donald Trump ordered that the water bordered by the Southern United States, Mexico and Cuba be renamed to the Gulf of America. He also ordered America’s highest mountain peak be changed back to Mt. McKinley.

“We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources,” Google said in a post on X.

The company said that Maps will reflect any updates to the Geographic Names Information System, a database of more than 1 million geographic features in the United States.

“When that happens, we will update Google Maps in the U.S. quickly to show Mount McKinley and Gulf of America,” Google said.

“Denali” is the mountain’s preferred name for Alaska Natives. Former President Barack Obama ordered it changed in 2015 from its previous name “McKinley,” which was a tribute to President William McKinley, designated in the late 19th century by a gold prospector.

The Associated Press, which provides news around the world to multiple audiences, will refer to the Gulf of Mexico by its original name, which it has carried for 400 years, while acknowledging the name Gulf of America.

AP will, however, use the name Mount McKinley instead of Denali; the area lies solely in the United States and as president, Trump has the authority to change federal geographical names within the country.

Apple Crumble

Apple Crumble

Apple Crumble

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Apple Crumble Recipe from The Pioneer Woman

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour

Servings: 8-10 servings

Ingredients

Apple Filling

  • Salted butter, for the baking dish
  • 8 medium baking apples (such as Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn; about 4 pounds), peeled, cored, and sliced (4 lbs. 3 oz.)
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 heaping Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 8 Tbsp. (1 stick) salted butter, melted
  • Ice cream or warm caramel sauce, for serving
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Directions

  1. Prepare the Apples
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F and butter a 13×9-inch baking dish. Add sliced apples to the dish and drizzle with lemon juice, tossing gently to coat. Spread the apples evenly across the dish. Combine granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples and toss to ensure the slices are well coated.
  3. Make the Topping
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, chopped walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, and a small pinch of salt. Stir in melted butter until the mixture is crumbly. Spread this topping evenly over the apples.
  5. Bake the Crisp
  6. Bake the dish for 55–60 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp. Serve the apple crisp warm or at room temperature. Pair it with ice cream or drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra treat.
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