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Ingredients 1 box chocolate cake ingredients, along with ingredients that are required from box 1 container chocolate frosting 1 package Oreo cookies 2 packages Milano cookies, cut in halves Black decorative frosting Preparation Bake chocolate cupcakes according to box’s directions. Let cupcakes cool and frost the tops with the chocolate frosting. Remove filling from Oreo cookies and crumble cookies, to make the Sprinkle on top of cupcakes. Take decorative frosting and make messages on the Milano cookie halves....

Ingredients 2leeks,(white and light green parts only) 4golden beets,(1 bunch), scrubbed, with their greens 2clovesgarlic,minced 2tspground turmeric,divided 1tspground ginger 1tspkosher salt ¼cuplemon juice,freshly squeezed 2tbspolive oil 4chicken drumsticks,skinless, on the bone 4chicken thighs,skinless, on the bone ½cupwhite wine Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Slice the leeks in half lengthwise. Rinse them, fanning out the outer layers to wash away any grit. Slice the cleaned leeks into thin half-moons....

Ingredients 3ozsemi sweet chocolate ¼cupheavy cream,(60 milliliter) 3tbsplight brown sugar,(36 grams), packed 2tbspvegetable oil,(30 milliliter) 2tbspegg ½tsppure vanilla extract 6tbspall purpose flour,(45 grams), spoon & leveled ¼tspbaking powder ⅛tspbaking soda Preparation Spray each ramekin lightly with nonstick spray. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Coarsely chop 2 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate. Set the other ounce aside....

Ingredients 1lbpizza dough,prepared ⅓cupfresh spinach,chopped ⅓cupfresh mushrooms,sliced ⅓cupzucchini,sliced ⅓cupcabbage,chopped ⅓cupgreen bell pepper,chopped ⅓cuptomato,seeded and sliced ⅓cuponion,chopped ⅓cupsun-dried tomatoes,chopped ⅓cupartichoke hearts,drained and chopped ⅓cupblack olives,sliced 3clovesgarlic,minced 2tspItalian seasoning salt and ground black pepper,to taste 1½cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded, divided ½cupAsiago cheese,grated, divided 3tbspolive oil 1cupmarinara sauce,for dipping Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet. Divide pizza dough into 4 equal parts. Roll each piece into a large oval on a lightly floured surface....

Ingredients 1lbof zucchini,coarsely grated 1tspkosher salt ½cupsour cream,can substitute plain greek yogurt 1clovegarlic,(about 1 tsp), minced ½tsplemon zest 1tsplemon juice pinch of salt 1largeegg ½cupall purpose flour 3green onions,minced 1tspfresh thyme,minced 1tspfresh basil,minced ½tsplemon zest 1tspkosher salt,more to taste ¼tspblack pepper ½cupof extra virgin olive oil,or canola oil Preparation Sprinkle grated zucchini with about 1 teaspoon of salt. Place in a sieve or colander over a bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour 1tspbaking soda 1tspcinnamon ½tspground allspice ½tspgrated nutmeg ¼tspground cloves ½tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,room temperature 1cupsugar 3eggs,large ½tspvanilla extract 1cupapplesauce ¼cupplain yogurt,(diluted a bit with milk), or ¼ of buttermilk ½cupwalnuts,chopped ½cupraisins cream cheese frosting,optional extra walnuts,to decorate, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan, and then line with parchment to create a sling. In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, and salt....

Ingredients 8ozpasta,rotini or bow tie 1cupcherry tomatoes,diced 8slicesbacon,cooked crisp and crumbled 1green onion,thinly sliced 2tbspcilantro,chopped 1avocado,diced 1tsplime juice 1ripe avocado ½fresh lime,juiced ¼cupcilantro,chopped ½tspcumin ½tspgarlic powder ½cupbuttermilk salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water. Toss diced avocado with lime juice. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl gently toss with dressing....

Ingredients 1 onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 lb ground turkey , or extra-lean ground beef 8 oz milk ricotta cheese, part-skim 2 cup spaghetti sauce 8 oz lasagna noodles 4 oz mozzarella cheese, part-skim, shredded 4 oz cheddar cheese, low-sodium, shredded 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped Preparation In a hot, dry gourmet fry pan over medium-high heat, dry sauté the onion and garlic until slightly browned, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 4 pcs chicken breast, pounded 4 slices ham, cooked 4 slices Swiss cheese 10 oz condensed cream of chicken soup ¼ cup milk pasta, tossed in the sauce from the crockpot parsley, chopped Preparation Place ham and cheese slices on chicken breasts, rolling up and securing with a toothpick. Arrange chicken rolls in a 4-quart slow cooker. Thin the soup with milk and pour over the chicken rolls. Cover and cook on low setting for 4 to 5 hours....

Ingredients 3cupsfresh Brussels sprouts 1½tbspbutter ⅓cuppanko bread crumbs salt & pepper,to taste Preparation Wash brussels sprouts, remove any tough leaves and score an ‘X’ in the bottom of each (or cut in half if they’re very large). Boil or steam brussels sprouts until just softened and drain. (About 12 minutes to boil) In a small pot melt butter. Add Panko bread crumbs and toast for about 6 minutes over medium heat until lightly browned....

Ingredients 1batcheasy whole wheat pizza dough*,or 1 lb store-bought pizza dough ⅔cuppizza sauce,or marinara sauce or one 32-oz can whole tomatoes, drained and crushed by hand 2cupsshredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese 3ozcrumbled feta,(½ cup) 8ozbroccolini,(½ lb) 1tspextra-virgin olive oil ¼cupsliced almonds red pepper flakes fresh basil leaves,torn into little pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 500 degrees F with a rack in the upper third of the oven. If using a baking stone or baking steel, place it in the oven on the top rack....

Ingredients 12ozshort pasta,dried, such as bowties, penne, gemelli, etc. 4chicken breast cutlets,(1 to 1½ lbs in total) salt and black pepper 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1medium onion,(about 1 cup) chopped 3clovesgarlic,minced ½cupwhite wine,or stock 16ozfresh spinach,washed, long stems removed, chopped ¼cupheavy whipping cream ¼cuppesto,or more Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water (add enough salt so that the water tastes salty) to a boil. Add the dried pasta and cook until al dente....

Ingredients 2tbspsoy sauce,or tamari if you prefer gluten-free 1tspsherry 1tbspfresh ginger,peeled, grated 2tspsesame oil 1lbasparagus,trimmed, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces 1chili pepper,sliced 2clovesgarlic,chopped 1bell pepper,sliced 1lblarge shrimp,cleaned salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Stir together the soy sauce, sherry, and ginger. Set aside. In a wok, heat 1 teaspoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the shrimp and cook for about 3 minutes until the shrimp turns white....

Ingredients butter and flour,for the timbale molds ¾cupall-purpose flour 1cupcocoa powder,unsweetened 1tspkosher salt 3large eggs 1½cupsgranulated sugar 3tbspsugar,granulated ½tsppure vanilla extract 24tbspunsalted butter 6ozsemisweet chocolate sugar confectioners’ sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour 12 timbale molds. One can also use 3-ounce timbale molds for larger cakes. Set aside. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into a bowl; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the eggs and sugar on medium speed for about 3 minutes, or until very pale in color....

Ingredients 2tbsppeanut oil,or canola oil 1medium onion 1garlic clove 1jalapeno ½tbspfresh ginger,minced 1½tbspmild curry powder 28oztomatoes,(1 can), peeled 14ozunsweetened coconut milk,(1 can) 1tspsugar salt and freshly ground pepper 2tbspcilantro,chopped Preparation In a large saucepan, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeño, and ginger, then cook over moderately high heat, stirring, for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1lbscallops salt and pepper 1cupheavy cream ¼cupchicken broth ½lemon juice ½cupparmesan cheese 1tspcornstarch 1tbspwater Preparation In a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and let heat until it starts to smoke. Sear scallops for 3- to 3½ minutes on each side until they are golden brown on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon and parmesan cheese....

Ingredients 6large egg whites 1pinchsalt 1¾cupssuperfine sugar,(see note) 3tbspnatural unsweetened cocoa powder,such as Hershey’s 1tspred wine vinegar 2ozbittersweet chocolate,finely chopped 8ozmascarpone cheese,(1 cup) cold 1½cupsheavy whipping cream,cold ¼cupsugar 1tspvanilla extract 1½cupsfresh raspberries 2ozbittersweet chocolate,grated or shaved into curls, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a dark marker, draw a 9-inch diameter circle on the parchment paper by tracing around a 9-inch cake pan or plate....

Ingredients ½cupmint leaves,chopped ½tspkosher salt 4cupice,crushed 1½cupstequila,good-quality 1cuplime juice,(from about 8 limes), freshly squeezed 1cuptriple sec Preparation In the bottom of a large, 2-quart pitcher, crush together the mint and salt, pressing with the back of a wooden spoon. Add ice. Add the tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, stirring vigorously. Serve in short tumblers or wineglasses, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1bottle of dry red wine,(750 ml) 1orange,sliced into rounds also peeled, if you would like a less-bitter drink 8whole cloves 2cinnamon sticks 2star anise 2-4tbspsugar, honey, or maple syrup,or your desired sweetener to taste ¼cupbrandy,or your favorite liqueur, optional add-in citrus slices orange, lemon or lime,extra cinnamon sticks, extra star anise, optional garnishes Preparation Add wine, orange slices, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, 2 tablespoons of sweetener, and brandy to a large saucepan....

Ingredients 1 lb catfish fillets, diced 1 lb potatoes, peeled and diced ½ cup sour cream, or thick yogurt ½ cup milk ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated 1 tbsp cayenne powder salt and ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a baking dish with cooking spray. Combine the catfish and potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle cayenne powder then season with salt and pepper....