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Ingredients 10ozfrozen pound cake,thawed 8ozcream cheese 2cupsheavy cream ¼cupsugar 3½ozvanilla pudding,(1 packet) 2cupsmilk 1lbstrawberries,sliced ¼cupalmonds,sliced Preparation Start by cutting the pound cake in 1-inch cubes. In a medium sized bowl add the cream cheese, heavy cream, and sugar until soft peaks form. In another medium sized bowl add the pudding and milk and beat until it starts to thicken. In a glass trifle dish add a layer of the heavy cream mixture, top with pound cake, add a layer of strawberries, and spread a layer of pudding on top....

Ingredients 1lbmacaroni,cooked 3tbspapple cider vinegar 2cupsmayonnaise 1carrot,finely grated ½yellow onion,finely grated, water squeezed out ½red bell pepper,finely diced ½green bell pepper,finely diced 1tbspsugar ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper Preparation Add the apple cider vinegar to the pasta while still hot, and toss. Let cool to room temperature. Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Let chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours, preferably overnight, or as long as possible....

Ingredients 4 peach BBQ and hickory chips Blue Cheese Honey 1 pinch black pepper Preparation Cut peach in half and remove pit. Place cut side down on the grill with high direct heat for 2-3 minutes. Then turn over again for 2-3 minutes. Cover with cheese and close barbecue. When the cheese is melted, plate the peaches and drizzle honey over them. Finish off with a good sprinkle with course black pepper....

Ingredients 4cupsfresh baby spinach ½cuppecans 2clovesgarlic 1cupparmesan cheese 1tbsplemon juice ½cupextra-virgin olive oil 1pinchsalt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Mix the spinach, pecans, garlic, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor. Stream the olive oil into the mixture as it blends. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspkosher salt 1tbspbrown sugar 1tsppaprika 1tspblack pepper 1½tspdried thyme 1½tspdried rosemary 1tspdried Sage ½tspgarlic powder ½tsponion powder Preparation Place all the ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until combined. Rub the spice mixture all over the turkey, as well as under the skin, then cook as desired. Spice rub can be made up to 2 months in advance. Related Video

Ingredients 6crusty rolls ½cupbutter,melted ⅛cupolive oil 1tsponion powder ¾tspgarlic powder ½tsporegano ½tspparsley,chopped 3cupscheese of choice,grated Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine butter, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, parsley & set aside. Cut each roll diagonally approximately 1 inch apart, turn and cut the other way to create a diamond pattern. Be sure to cut most of the way down. Generously spoon the butter mixture into each space in the bread....

Ingredients 1½partsgin ½partvodka ¼partLillet® 1lemon twist Preparation Shake with ice and strain. Related Video

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour ½cupcocoa powder,unsweetened ½tspbaking soda ½cupwhite sugar ½cupbrown sugar,packed ½cupmargarine,unsweetened c ¼cuppeanut butter 1tspvanilla extract 1egg ¾cupconfectioners’ sugar ¾cuppeanut butter Preparation In a small bowl blend flour, cocoa, and baking soda. Mix until well blended. In a large bowl beat white and brown sugars, butter or margarine, and peanut butter, until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg, beat. Stir in flour mixture until blended. Set aside. Combine the confectioners’ sugar and peanut butter....

Ingredients 8⅓ozPhiladelphia Cream Cheese,less fat ½cuppureed pumpkin,or canned 1tspvanilla extract 1tspcinnamon powder 1tsppumpkin pie spice ¼cupbrown sugar 4ozTruwhip,thawed 9inGraham cracker crust,reduced-fat Preparation In a large bowl, whip together the cream cheese, pureed pumpkin, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar for a few minutes until fluffy. Add Truwhip and whip until smooth. Spoon mixture into pie crust and chill for a few hours until firm. Related Video

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Ingredients 2tbsppumpkin seeds,raw, unsalted 2tbsppanko crumbs 1tspdry parsley course salt,such as kosher pepper,fresh cracked 4pcstilapia filets,5.5 ounce each 1tspolive oil 2garlic cloves,crushed Olive oil spray Preparation Grind the pumpkin seeds in a food processor or coffee grinder. Combine crushed pumpkin seeds, panko, parsley, a pinch of salt, and fresh pepper and set aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup. Drizzle 1/4 teaspoon of oil on each tilapia filet....

Ingredients 1medium head cauliflower,cut into florets 3large carrots,cut into 1-inch pieces 1tbspground cumin 2tsppaprika kosher salt,to taste black pepper,to taste 2tbspolive oil ¼medium red onion,thinly sliced 1cupfresh italian parsley,roughly chopped ¼cuptahini 1garlic clove,grated 2tbsplemon juice ¼cupwater ¼cupolive oil kosher salt,to taste pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrots, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil....

Ingredients 3Anjou pears,(ripe but firm) 3lemon juice,freshly squeezed 3ozblue cheese,coarsely crumbled, sharp ¼cupdried cranberries ¼cupwalnut halves,toasted and chopped ½cupapple cider 3tbspport,or red wine ⅓cuplight brown sugar,lightly packed ¼cupolive oil 6ozbaby arugula salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Peel the pears and slice them lengthwise into halves. With a small sharp paring knife and a melon-baller, remove the core and seeds from each pear, leaving a round well for the filling....

Ingredients 1½lbsground beef,(85/15) 1yellow onion,diced ½green bell pepper,chopped 1tspkosher salt ½tspcoarse ground black pepper 14.5ozdiced tomatoes,drained 1cupbeef broth 1cupRoot Beer BBQ sauce,* 1tbspWorcestershire sauce 1cupFrench’s Fried Onions 6brioche buns,toasted Preparation In a large skillet, add the beef, onions, green bell peppers, salt, and pepper. Cook well for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it apart but leaving some chunks. Add in the canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, bbq sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, cooking for about 5 to 6 minutes until the sauce starts to evaporate and the mixture becomes “sloppy....

Ingredients 3 lb chicken wings 6 oz chili garlic sauce, or chili sauce of your choice 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1½ tbsp hot sauce ¼ olive oil, for frying 1 tsp paprika ¼ cup olive oil salt and ground black pepper, to taste cooking spray ¼ tsp green onions, minced ¼ cup ranch dressing Preparation Preheat the oven to 380 degrees F and grease a roasting tray. Combine oil and chicken wings....

Ingredients 2chicken breasts,boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces salt and pepper 1tbspolive oil 3tbspsoy sauce,reduced-sodium 2tbsprice wine vinegar 2tbsphoney 1garlic clove,minced ½tspginger,ground 1tspcornstarch ½cupgreen onions,thinly sliced 2tspsesame oil 1tspsesame seeds,toasted 1cupdry quinoa 2cupschicken broth Preparation Season chicken breasts generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute for about 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through....

Ingredients 1egg ⅛tspwhite vinegar ½cupwater Preparation Add water and vinegar to a microwavable dish. Crack egg into the water and gently poke yolk 4 to 5 times with a toothpick. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave for 1 minute. Check the egg and cook an additional 15 to 20 seconds if needed. Remove from water immediately to stop it from cooking. Related Video

Ingredients 2cupswater 1cupsugar 2cinnamon sticks 12cloves 12allspice berries ½tspfenugreek seeds 4fresh ginger,¼-inch thick slices 1orange zest ½cupfresh orange juice 750mlSyrah,(1 bottle) or other full bodied red wine orange slices Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine the water with the sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, fenugreek seeds, crushed ginger, and orange zest. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Lower the heat and simmer the syrup for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 4carrots 1medium onion 1clovegarlic coarse salt and ground pepper 3tbsptomato paste ¾lbground turkey,(93% lean, dark meat) 1cantomatoes,crushed 2tbspdark brown sugar 1tbspcider vinegar 1tspworcestershire sauce 4whole wheat hamburger rolls Preparation In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium; add carrots, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring. Add turkey; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup olive oil, divided 18 oz plum tomatoes, trimmed and halved salt and pepper, to taste 2 tbsp Italian seasoning 3 garlic cloves, minced 10 oz fresh mushrooms, preferably button, matsutake, white or brown beech, or oyster, trimmed or sliced 3 oz yellow onions, minced 1 tsp fresh rosemary, or thyme, chopped ¼ cup red wine ½ lb spaghetti, cooked Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F....