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Ingredients 1cupbutter ½cupwhite sugar ½cupbrown sugar 1egg yolk,beaten 1tspvanilla 2cupscake flour 4tbspcornstarch 12ozmilk chocolate chips 1cupalmonds,sliced, coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Or line with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray for easy removal. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour and cornstarch, set aside. Using a mixer, cream together butter, sugar and brown sugar....

Ingredients 1cupfresh spinach,coarsely chopped 1cupfresh basil leaves,(loosely packed) 1tspgarlic,chopped 1cupparmesan cheese,freshly grated ¼cupolive oil salt and ground black pepper,to taste 8ozcream cheese 4ozmontrachet goat cheese,at room temperature ¼cupwalnuts,finely chopped ¼cupsun dried tomatoes in oil,drained and thinly sliced Preparation Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a 4-inch overhang. Combine spinach, basil, and garlic in a food processor and chop finely. Add Parmesan cheese and process until almost smooth. Keep processor running while pouring in oil; process until a smooth paste forms....

Ingredients 4lbcountry style ribs 2cupsBBQ sauce 1tbspchili powder 1tbspdark brown sugar,packed 2tspsmoked paprika 1tspcumin 1tspdried oregano 1tspkosher salt 1tspred pepper flakes,crushed ½tspblack pepper Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together rib rub ingredients. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F and place ribs on a rimmed baking sheet. Coat the ribs in the seasoning and cover tightly with foil. Cook for 1½ to 2 hours or until the ribs just start to feel tender....

Ingredients 4slicessmoked bacon 2cupschicken stock 1canblack eyed peas 1cancream style corn 1cupred onions,chopped 4clovegarlic 1tspdried thyme ¼tspwhite pepper 1cupred peppers,roasted salt,to taste ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped, for garnish Preparation Cook the bacon in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until browned. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add the stock, black-eyed peas, corn, onion, garlic, thyme, and white pepper to the saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes to blend the flavors....

Ingredients 12 oz white chocolate, coarsely chopped 9 oz sweetened condensed milk ¼ cup peppermint candies, crushed Preparation In the top bowl of a double-boiler, combine white chocolate and condensed milk over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until melted and smooth, for 5 minutes. Pour the chocolate mixture into the pan lined with parchment paper and sprinkle candy over top. Using a knife, lightly swirl the candy into the chocolate mixture....

Ingredients 1¼lbsground beef,90% lean cooking spray 2tspolive oil ½cuponion,finely diced ½cupbacon,cooked and crumbled ¼cuppanko breadcrumbs 1tbspyellow mustard 1tbspworcestershire sauce ¾tspsalt ½tsppepper 1egg ½cupcheddar cheese,cut into small cubes ¼cupketchup 1tbspparsley,chopped, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil, then coat it with cooking spray. Heat the olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the onion, then cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 5½ozgoat cheese ½lbmild Italian sausage ¼tspcayenne ½tspsalt 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped 4chicken,boneless 1egg 1tbspwater ¾cupcornmeal ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 3tbspcooking oil Preparation In a small bowl, combine the goat cheese, sausage, cayenne, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and parsley. With a sharp knife, make an incision along the side of each chicken breast and cut into the middle, making a pocket without cutting through the edges Fill each breast with the goat-cheese mixture and pinch the cut-side of the breast together to seal in the stuffing....

Ingredients ¾lblinguine 3tbspbutter,divided ½lbsausages,sliced 1tspgarlic,minced 1½tbspall purpose flour 2tbspCajun spice mix 1tsporegano 2cupsmilk ½cupcream cheese 1cupbell peppers,sliced salt,to taste chopped parsley and grated parmesan,for topping Preparation Cook linguine according to package instructions in salted water till al dente. Strain and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet and add sliced sausages. Cook on medium heat till light brown on both sides. Transfer them to a plate and set aside....

Ingredients 16 oz potatoes, preferably russet, shredded 8 tbsp butter, clarified salt and ground pepper, to taste parsley, chopped parmesan cheese, shaved Preparation Heat the clarified butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Put the shredded potatoes into the heated butter and season them with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir the potatoes for 5 minutes until brown crust forms. Continue to cook and flip until the potatoes are browned all over....

Ingredients 2lbpotatoes,preferably Russets, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1½cupschicken broth ¼cupunsalted butter,cubed and chilled 4ozcream cheese,softened and cut into cubes salt and ground white pepper,to taste ¼cupheavy cream parsley,chopped Preparation Place the potatoes and chicken broth in a crock pot. Cover the crock pot and cook on High for 2 hours or Low for 3 to 4 hours until potatoes are tender. Drain the broth from the crock pot. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until they’re smooth and creamy....

Ingredients 12lbswhole turkey 6ozdry bread stuffing mix,(1 package) 1cupwater 1tbspbutter 1cupcelery,chopped ¼cuponion,chopped 4slices toasted white bread,torn into small pieces salt and pepper,to taste 2tbspvegetable oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Rinse turkey, remove giblets, and place in a shallow roasting pan. Prepare stuffing according to package directions. Mix in water. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and slowly cook and stir the celery and onion until tender....

Ingredients 6lbspork stew meat,cubed ¼cupvegetable oil 2large yellow onions 6clovesgarlic,minced 1tbspsea salt freshly ground pepper,to taste 1tbspground cumin 18cupschicken broth 8fresh poblano chile peppers,seeded and chopped 4fresh jalapeno peppers,seeded and chopped 2yellow bell peppers,seeded and chopped 3lbsfresh tomatillos,husks removed 1bunchcilantro leaves,coarsely chopped Preparation In a large stockpot, over high heat, sear the pork in the vegetable oil until golden brown. Remove the pork from the pot, reserve 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan....

Ingredients 4 cups water 2 tbsp salt 2 cups pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp vegetable oil, or melted unsalted butter Preparation Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F. Rinse pumpkin seeds to remove the stringy fibers. Pat dry with a towel. In a pot, add in the water and salt, then bring the mixture to a boil. Add in the pumpkin seeds and allow to boil for 10 minutes. Drain the saltwater, then spread the pumpkin seeds on a kitchen towel or paper towel to dry....

Ingredients 1pkgOreos,crushed ½cupbutter,melted 1galpeppermint ice cream,slightly softened 16ozwhipped topping,thawed hot fudge ice cream topping candy canes,crushed Preparation Combine Oreo crumbs and butter in a large bowl and mix well. Press into an ungreased 9×13-inch pan. Spread ice cream over crust; top with whipped topping. Cover and freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours. Drizzle with hot fudge and crushed candy canes right before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 16 oz lemonade 2 tbsp strawberry topping 2 cups ice cubes Preparation Place ice cubes in the blender along with the lemonade. Blend the lemonade and ice cubes together. Place strawberry topping in a glass then, pour in the lemonade. Serve it chilled and enjoy! How to Make McDonald’s Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Related Video

Ingredients 3Portobello mushrooms,large 1½tbspolive oil 2tbspbutter,divided ¼tspthyme 1clovegarlic,fresh 2tbsppanko bread crumbs 1tbspparmesan cheese,grated, optional Preparation Add 1 tablespoon butter and panko crumbs to pan over medium heat.Cook while stirring until lightly toasted. Place in a dish and set aside. Wipe mushrooms clean with a damp paper towel. Use a spoon to scrape and gently remove the gills underneath. Slice mushrooms ¼-inch thick. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium high heat....

Ingredients 2tbspbrown rice 4cupswater 4tspgreen tea leaves Preparation Put the rice in a small skillet and toast over medium-low heat until it turns dark in spots. Move to a small saucepan. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low, then cover and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 3 minutes more. Add the tea and let it steep for another 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil,divided, or as needed ½cuponion,diced ½cupred bell pepper,diced salt and ground black pepper,to taste 6ozspicy Italian sausage,removed from casings, crumbled 4ozcalamari tentacles,minced ¼cupfresh flat leaf parsley,chopped 1large egg ⅛tspsmoked paprika 1½lbscalamari tubes,cleaned 18toothpicks,or as needed Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and red pepper with a pinch of salt in hot oil for 5 to 7 minutes until onion is soft and translucent....

Ingredients 20ozhash browns,shredded, thawed 1lbsausage,cooked, crumbled and drained ¼cuponion,finely diced ½red bell pepper,diced ½green bell pepper,diced 8eggs 12ozevaporated milk,1 can ½tspItalian seasoning,or your favorite herbs/spices, optional salt and pepper,to taste 2cupscheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brown the sausage and drain the fat Combine the eggs, evaporated milk, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Set aside ½ cup cheese for the topping....

Ingredients ½cuphoisin sauce 3tbsprice wine,or white wine 2tbspketchup 1tbspsoy sauce 2½tbspgarlic,minced 4chicken breasts,(about 3 lbs), halves, bone-in skin-on Preparation In a large bowl, combine hoisin sauce, wine, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic. Trim the chicken breasts of any excess fat and place in bowl. Toss to coat and place in refrigerator to marinate for about 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cover a jelly roll pan with foil; arrange chicken skin side up, spooning marinade on top....