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Ingredients 3large bananas,very ripe ⅓cuporganic blue agave,80ml 1large egg,at room temperature ¼cupcoconut oil,melted or use canola oil, vegetable oil, or melted butter 1tsppure vanilla extract 1cupwhole wheat flour,spoon and leveled ½cupnatural unsweetened cocoa powder 1tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1cupchocolate chips,semi-sweet or dark, save a few for topping Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or use cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, mash the bananas up using a fork....

Ingredients 2partssour apple schnapps 2partsvodka Mountain Dew® Preparation Build over ice and stir. Serve in a Collins glass. Related Video

Ingredients 3tbspbutter divided 1½lbsflank steak or sirloin steak, thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces salt and pepper 8ozbaby bella sliced 1white onion peeled and diced 4garlic minced ½cupdry white wine 6cupsbeef stock divided 1tbspWorcestershire sauce 8ozwide egg noodlesuncooked ¼cupflourall-purpose ½cupsour cream fresh parsleychopped Preparation Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the steak and season with a few generous pinches of salt and pepper. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once every minute or so, until browned....

Ingredients 1seedless cucumber,peeled and diced 2medium ripe tomatoes,diced 2hass avocados,diced 15.5ozblack beans,(1 can), rinsed and drained 2tbspred onion,minced 2tbspcilantro,minced 2limes,juiced salt and fresh pepper Preparation Combine all the ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupmaple syrup 1½cupsfresh blueberries,divided 1tbsplemon juice,(from 1 lemon), fresh Preparation Combine the maple syrup, 1 cup of the blueberries and lemon juice in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and boil for 10 minutes. Let cool to lukewarm, then stir in the remaining ½ cup fresh blueberries. Serve over pancakes, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 4chicken breasts,halves, skinless and boneless, 16ozsalsa,1 jar 2tspgarlic powder 1tspground cumin 1tspchili powder salt,to taste ground black pepper,to taste 11ozMexican-style corn,1 can 15ozpinto beans,1 can Preparation Place chicken and salsa in the slow cooker the night before serving. Season with garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 hours on Low setting. About 3 to 4 hours before serving, shred the chicken with 2 forks....

Ingredients 1/2cupbutter,(1 stick) 4clovesgarlic,minced 8ozcream cheese,(1 pkg) 2cupswhole milk 6ozshredded parmesan cheese 3tbspranch dressing mix,divided ¼tspground black pepper 8lasagna noodles,cooked 1 minute shy of the box directions 2cupschicken breast,cooked and chopped 8ozbacon,cooked and crumbled 2cupscheddar cheese,shredded or chopped into small cubes Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large pot, add in the butter and garlic and melt together on medium heat. Add in the cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of ranch mix the and whisk well until combined....

Ingredients 1tspvegetable oil ½onion,chopped 2clovesgarlic,finely chopped 1tspground cumin ¾tspkosher salt 16ozenchilada sauce,1jar ¼cupsour cream,plus more for serving 4corntortillas,torn into quarters 2½lbsrotisserie chicken,skin and bones removed, meat shredded 4cupschicken,shredded 15ozblack beans,(1can) low sodium, rinsed and drained 3ozcheese,shredded such as a Mexican cheese blend, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella, about ¾ cup jalapeño peppers,and chopped fresh cilantro for serving, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F. Heat the oil in a 10-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 3chicken breasts,cooked and chunked 2large carrots,peeled and grated 1cupbroccoli chunks 6tspgarlic,minced 2tbspolive oil 7cupswater 8cubeschicken bullion 16ozpotato gnocchi,(1 package) 4cuphalf and half 1cupspinach,chopped 1tbspthyme ⅛tbspnutmeg 1tbspsugar ¼cupcold water 5tbspcornstarch 2tbspbutter salt and pepper Preparation Warm olive oil in a large pot, over medium heat. When the oil is hot, toss carrots, broccoli and garlic, stirring for about 5 to 8 minutes. When your veggies are done cooking, pour the 7 cups of hot water into the pot and add 8 chicken bullion cubes....

Ingredients 2½cupschicken,cooked, shredded Salt and pepper,to taste 2tspchili powder ½tspgarlic powder 1tspcumin,ground 1cupcheddar cheese,shredded ½cupMonterey Jack Cheese,shredded 12smallcorn tortillas oil,if frying cooking spray,if baking Preparation Place the chicken, salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl. Stir until combined. Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and place on a plate. Microwave for 1 minute or until tortillas are warm and pliable....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp paprika 1 egg 1 cup 1% milk 2 chicken breast fillets 5 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup hot sauce 1 tbsp margarine Preparation Combine the flour, salt, peppers and paprika into a mixing bowl and set aside.In another mixing bowl whisk together the egg and milk.Then start on your chicken and slice into six pieces....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter 4cupsmilk chocolate chipsabout 2 bags 14ozsweetened condensed milk 2cupswalnutschopped Preparation Wipe down a piece of foil with the wrapper of the stick of butter, then line a deep 8×8 pan (if you don’t have a deep one use 9×13) with it. Add the butter to a large microwave safe bowl and melt gently then mix well with the remaining ingredients. Melt in the microwave until smooth in 30 second increments (2 minutes total)....

Ingredients 6 cups Rice Chex™ or Corn Chex™ cereal 2 cups miniature marshmallows (from 10.5-oz bag) 1 cup mini pretzel twists (from 16-oz bag) 15 oz vanilla candy coating (almond bark) (about 9 cubes from 20-oz package) 3 tablespoons holiday-colored sprinkles or nonpareils 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 cup holiday-colored candy-coated chocolate candies Preparation Line large rimmed cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large bowl, mix cereal, marshmallows and pretzels....

Ingredients 1½cupspastry flour 1cupwhite sugar ⅓cupcocoa powder 1cupwater ½cupvegetable oil 1tspvanilla extract 1cupvanilla frosting,or as desired 1dropgreen food coloring,or as desired 48small strawberries,hulled ¼cupround red candies,or as desired star shaped candies Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease mini muffin cups or line with paper liners. Mix pastry flour, white sugar, and cocoa powder together in a bowl; add water, oil, and vanilla extract and blend until batter is smooth....

Ingredients 1 lb mild Italian sausage 1 lb ground beef 1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed 1 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp chili powder 6 pcs cocktail rye bread, sliced into quarters ¼ cup red onion, chopped 1 oz lettuce, torn ⅓ cup mayonnaise parsley, chopped Preparation Cook Italian sausage and ground beef in a skillet and drain oil. Add oregano, onion, and chili powder and mix well. Add cubed cheese and stir until all is melted....

Ingredients 1½cupsbutter,softened 1½cupsbrown sugar 1tbspvanilla extract,pure 3¼cupsgraham crackers,crushed 1tspkosher salt ⅓cupwhole milk 1⅓cupsmini chocolate chips 2cupschocolate chips 1tbspcoconut oil rainbow sprinkles,for garnish Preparation Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Mix in graham crackers, salt, and milk, then fold in mini chocolate chips. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop cookie dough into small rounds in a single layer on the baking sheets....

Ingredients 2 Hoagie Rolls, or any similar length of breads, 12 inches each 10 rashers bacon, roughly 10 oz total 5 slices turkey ham, or your favorite sandwich ham slices, preferably halved thick slices 3 leaves romaine lettuce, 1 (8 oz) romaine lettuce head, sliced 8 slices local tomatoes, 2 (4 oz) tomatoes, thickly sliced 5 slices provolone cheese, can use fontina, or scamorza cheeses, thinly sliced 2 tbsp red wine vinegar...

Ingredients 1cupbutter 1cuphoney,or corn syrup 3cupsminiature marshmallows ½tspvanilla 5cupspuffed rice cereal Preparation Butter an 8-inch square pan and line with parchment or wax paper. Set aside. Melt butter in large pot over medium low heat. Add honey and marshmallows and stir until smooth. Add vanilla and Rice Krispies and stir everything together until well combined. Pat mixture in prepared pan and pressing down slightly. Cool and cut into squares. Related Video

Ingredients 12fresh figs 1½tspolive oil 4tsphoney 2tbspcold butter 2tbspwater 1pintvanilla ice cream Preparation Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the stems off the figs. Rub the oil over the figs and put them in a baking pan, stem-side up. Cut a cross in the top of each fig, cutting almost to the bottom. Drizzle the honey over the figs, then top each one with a piece of butter....

Ingredients 1½lbswhole carrots,peeled, cut into ½ inch thick diagonal slices ¼cupbutter ¼cuphoney ¼tspsalt 1tbspparsley,chopped, optional Preparation Place the carrots in a large pan, then add 1¼ cups of water. Bring the carrots to a simmer. Cook the carrots for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Drain off any excess water. Add the butter, honey and salt to the pan. Stir to coat the carrots thoroughly. Cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, stirring on occasion, until a glaze has formed....