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Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

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Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Serving size: 6 servings

Ingredients

6 fresh jalapenos, seeded and halved
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground pepper
12 slices bacon

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, ground pepper, and garlic powder.
Stuff jalapeno halves with the mixture.
Wrap each stuffed jalapeno with a slice of bacon.
Arrange the bacon-wrapped jalapenos on a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 25 minutes or until bacon is crispy and the jalapenos are tender.
Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve the jalapeno poppers with a dip of your choice and enjoy!

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Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Beef stroganoff recipe by Beverly Schwarz from the WPTF “Ask Your Neighbor” Cookbook.

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour

Serving size: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs round steak
¼ cup flour
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp ketchup
1 cup consomme
1 tsp dry mustard
Dash of pepper
1 lb fresh mushrooms
1 tbsp Worcestershire
½ cup sour cream

Directions

Cut the round steak into four pieces. Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
Coat each piece of steak in the flour mixture, then pound the steak with a mallet until it is about ½ inch thick. Cut the pounded steak into strips about ½ inch wide.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the steak strips and brown them on all sides.
Add the ketchup, consommé, dry mustard, mushrooms, and Worcestershire to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook slowly for about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
Just before serving, stir in the sour cream. Be careful not to boil the mixture after adding the sour cream, as it may curdle.
Serve the Beef Stroganoff over noodles or rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!

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Single Serving Pork Chop Recipe

Pork chop meal recipe originally published in the WPTF “Ask Your Neighbor” Cookbook.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 1.5 hours

Serving size: 1 serving

Ingredients

1 pork chop
1 sliced potato
1 serving of frozen peas
2 tbsp of mushroom soup
Slices of onion
Meat sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Place the potato slices in the center of heavy-duty foil and top with sliced onion.
Rub the pork chop with meat sauce and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place the porkchop on top of the potato and onion and top with mushroom soup.
Sprinkle the frozen peas around the stack and close the foil tightly.
Bake for 1 ½ hours and enjoy your single-meal pork chop!

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Comedian Dusty Slay Chats with JB Love Ahead of His “The Night Shift Tour”

Dusty Slay’s clever and obersational stand-up has landed him appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Comic Standing, Laughs On Fox and TMZ (featured comedian) among others. Dusty is also part of Nate Bargatze’s popular podcast, “Nateland”.

Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies

Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookie Recipe

Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookies recipe by Gayle Paradiso Davis

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cooking time: 12 minutes

Serving Size: 12 servings

Ingredients

Cookies:

½ cup butter
½ cup shortening
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup sugar
1 tbsp molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 ½ cups flour
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp cinnamon
1 ½ cups quick oats

Filling:

1 tbsp hot water
¼ tsp salt
1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow crème
½ cup shortening
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Cookies:

Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets.
In a bowl or standing mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter, shortening, brown sugar, sugar, molasses, vanilla extract, and eggs.
Combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing well. Then, stir in the oats.
Drop teaspoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350°F.
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes on a wire baking rack to avoid burning the bottoms.

Filling:

Dissolve the salt in the hot water and set aside to cool.
Using a whisk attachment, combine the marshmallow crème, shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
Add the cooled salt water and mix well.
Spread the filling onto one side of the cookies, then top with another cookie to create a sandwich. For a cleaner look, use a piping bag to pipe a small circle of filling onto the cookie.
Serve your oatmeal cream pie cookies and enjoy!

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Cheesy Jalapeno Muffins

Cheesy Jalapeno Muffins Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serving Size: 12 servings

Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup hone
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 jalapenos, chopped and seeded
1 jalapeno, sliced into thin circles
1 tablespoon butter, for serving

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
Stir in honey, vanilla extract, egg, milk, and vegetable oil until well combined.
Fold in cheddar cheese and chopped jalapenos.
Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups.
Garnish each muffin with 1-2 slices of jalapeno on top.
Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serve the cheesy jalapeno muffins with butter and optionally drizzle with honey.

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Team USA’s Dominant Sports by Medal Count

Dominant Summer Olympic sports by Team USA, ranked by total gold medals as of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France

10. Tennis (21)

Coco Gauff, tennis player for Team USA — Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Team USA has won 41 total medals in tennis: 21 gold, 7 silver, and 13 bronze. Team USA’s tennis player Coco Gauff was their 2024 female flag bearer despite it being her first time competing in the Olympic Games, a testament to how impressive this team is. Serena Williams and Venus Williams, who lead the all-time Olympic tennis medal count with 4 gold medals each, have set a standard of excellence that continues to inspire and elevate Team USA’s tennis athletes.

9. Basketball (27)

Gold medalists Team United States pose for a photo during the Men's basketball medal ceremony on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy... — Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

Team USA is dominant in basketball, with 32 total medals. The United States men’s team won 16 of the 19 tournaments in which they participated, and LeBron James was selected as the men’s flag bearer for the United States. After the conclusion of the 2024 Olympics, the United States has 27 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze medals in basketball.

8. Rowing (34)

Gold medalists Nick Mead, Justin Best, Michael Grady and Liam Corrigan of the United States celebrate on the podium at the Rowing Men's Four medal... — Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images

Dominating in rowing, Team USA has earned 91 medals: 34 gold, 32 silver, and 25 bronze. Until the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, only men were allowed to compete in rowing but since being allowed to compete, Team USA’s women’s team has medaled 15 times across various rowing events.

7. Artistic Gymnastics (41)

Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles of the US celebrate after winning the gold medal during the Artistic Gymnastics... — Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images

As of 2024, Team USA has 127 total medals in artistic gymnastics: 41 gold, 44 silver, and 42 bronze (combining both men’s and women’s events). Simone Biles dominated the 2024 Summer Olympics with 3 gold and 1 silver medal in her events, including winning gold with the women’s team and all-around. This year was the first time the men’s team has medaled (bronze) since 2008.

6. Diving (49)

Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook of Team United States compete in the Women's Synchronised 3m Springboard Final on day one of the Olympic Games Paris... — Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images

Since diving was introduced, Team USA has accumulated 142 medals: 49 gold, 47 silver, and 46 bronze. In 1904 when diving was introduced in St. Louis, the United States won every medal available in the event.

5. Boxing (50)

Jennifer Lozano of Team United States looks on prior to the Women's 50kg preliminary round match against Pihla Kaivo-Oja of Team Finland on day six... — Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images

Team USA has won a total of 118 medals in boxing: 50 gold, 27 silver, and 41 bronze. Cuba is trailing in second place with 80 total medals. Boxing has been contested at every Summer Olympic Games except when Stockholm hosted in 1912, as Swedish law at the time banned martial arts.

4. Shooting (58)

Bronze medalist Austen Jewell Smith of Team United States poses on the podium at the Shooting Skeet Women’s medal ceremony on day nine of the Olympic... — Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

Team USA leads in shooting with 121 medals: 58 gold, 34 silver, and 29 bronze. China is trailing behind with 77 total medals, but the USA has nearly doubled China’s gold medal count of 26. Margaret Murdock, a former United States Army officer, became the first female to win gold for the United States in 1976.

3. Wrestling (59)

Amit Elor of Team United States celebrates with the United States flag following victory against Meerim Zhumanazarova of Team Kyrgyzstan during the... — Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images

Team USA holds the most overall medals in wrestling, with 59 gold, 48 silver, and 45 bronze, though it trails the Soviet Union in gold medals by seven. In the 2024 Summer Olympics, Team USA earned 7 medals: 2 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze.

2. Swimming (273)

Gold Medalist Katie Ledecky and Bronze Medalist Paige Madden of Team United States sing their national anthem on the podium during the Swimming medal... — Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

With 634 total medals – 273 gold, 204 silver, and 157 bronze – Team USA is the dominant nation in swimming. Among the top 15 male Olympic swimmers by medal count, 13 are from the United States with Michael Phelps topping the list. Katie Ledecky leads the female swimmers with 14 total medals, 9 of which are gold.

1. Athletics (258)

Gold medalists and new Olympic record holders Christopher Bailey, Vernon Norwood, Bryce Deadmon and Rai Benjamin of Team United States celebrate... — Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images

Athletics, which includes track & field, road running, and race walking events, is the area where Team USA succeeds the most. At the 2024 Paris Games alone, the United States took home 14 gold, 11 silver, and 9 bronze medals. The United States now has a total of 861 medals in athletics, nearly 4.5 times the number won by the second-place Soviet Union, which has 193 medals.

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Carne Asada

Carne Asada with Chipotle and Honey

Captain Dave’s Carne Asada recipe

Active time: 30 minutes

Total time: 2 hours 50 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for oiling grill
1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds
4 garlic cloves, smashed
3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon honey
1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut crosswise into 2 equal pieces
Lime wedges and pico de gallo, for serving

marinated carne asada on grill - carne asada meat stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images — Photo by Getty Images

Directions

Marinade:

Heat the oil, cumin, and garlic in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant and the garlic is lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
In a blender, combine the cooled oil mixture, 1/2 cup cilantro, lime juice, soy sauce, chile powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and honey. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
Reserve 1 tablespoon of the marinade. Place the skirt steak pieces in a large ziplock plastic freezer bag, pour in the remaining marinade, seal the bag, and shake to ensure the steak is evenly coated. Chill for 2 hours.

Preparing to Grill:

Remove the steaks from the marinade and place them on a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels. Do not rub off the excess marinade. Sprinkle both sides of the steaks with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and let them stand at room temperature while you preheat the grill.

Grilling:

Open the bottom vent of the grill completely. Light a charcoal chimney starter filled with natural lump charcoal (about 4 pounds). When the charcoal is covered with gray ash, pour it evenly onto the bottom grate of the grill. Place the top grill grate on the grill, close the lid, and preheat to high (450°F to 500°F).
Place the steaks on the oiled grill grate. Grill, uncovered, until charred and cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Garnish and Serve:

Let the steak rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board with a juice channel. Slice the steak against the grain. Stir the board juices and the reserved 1 tablespoon marinade; drizzle over the sliced steak.
Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and serve with lime wedges and pico de Gallo.

Serve with warm tortillas and your favorite toppings.

street tacos, a beloved staple of mexican cuisine, are typically made with birria or carne asada, served on a corn tortilla with onion, cilantro, and salsa - carne asada meat stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images — Photo by Getty Images

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Cheddar Sausage Balls

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Serving size: 15 servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground pork sausage
2 cups biscuit mix
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup hot sauce
2 tablespoons milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine the sausage, biscuit mix, cheese, hot sauce, and milk until a soft dough forms.
Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and space on a lined baking sheet 1 inch apart.
Bake the cheddar sausage balls until golden brown for approximately 20-25 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

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Spinach Artichoke Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serving size: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 (14oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup spinach, sautéed
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
Optional: chips or crackers

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Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
in a skillet, sauté spinach, and minced garlic in a skillet for 5 minutes or until cooked down.
In a mixing bowl, combine the sautéed spinach, artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, and parmesan in a bowl.
Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and golden brown.
Serve hot, optionally with chips or crackers on the side.

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10. Tennis (21)

9. Basketball (27)

8. Rowing (34)

7. Artistic Gymnastics (41)

6. Diving (49)

5. Boxing (50)

4. Shooting (58)

3. Wrestling (59)

2. Swimming (273)

1. Athletics (258)

Carne Asada with Chipotle and Honey

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