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Ingredients ⅓cupunsalted butter,melted ¾cupwhole milk 2tspvanilla extract 1½cupssugar 1¼cupsflour ½cupdark cocoa powder,divided 2¼tspbaking powder ¾tspsalt 1½cupslight brown sugar,packed 1½cupshot water Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread melted butter over a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl whisk together the milk, vanilla and sugar until mostly dissolved. Add in the flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then whisk until just combined and no dry streaks remain....

Ingredients 3tbspvegetable oil ½tspmustard seeds small white onion,half 1tspginger,finely-chopped ¼cupfrozen peas 1tbspground coriander 1tspgaram masala 1tspground cumin 1tspsalt ¼tspchili powder ¼cupwater 1.5lbsRusset potatoes,or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and boiled until soft, then drained and mashed ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped, plus more for garnish phyllo pastry dough,1 package, frozen, thawed 6tbspbutter,melted, for brushing Preparation Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the mustard seeds, then fry for about 10 seconds, or until they begin to splutter....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsalted butter, melted ½ cup warm milk 4 eggs 2 oz active dry yeast 1½ tbsp granulated sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp salt cooking spray 2 tbsp pancake syrup, or honey, or maple syrup, per serving ¼ cup unsalted butter, per serving Preparation Combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Set aside in a warm area, best if covered with a clean moist towel....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,softened 2cupssharp white cheddar cheese,shredded ⅓cupdried cranberries,finely chopped ⅓cupgreen onions,chopped ½cuppecans,finely chopped crackers,for serving Preparation Mix cream cheese and cheddar cheese together. Fold in the cranberries and green onions. Drop cheese mixture onto plastic wrap and fold up. Roll into a ball and place in fridge for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, roll in the pecans. Serve with crackers. Related Video

Ingredients 4 medium cooking apples (Rome Beauty, Granny Smith or Greening), peeled, sliced (about 4 cups) 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup water 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened Ice cream or whipped cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. Spread apples in pan. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1cupuncooked farro,rinsed ¼tspfine sea salt 1bunchcurly green kale,ribs removed and chopped into small, bite-sized pieces ½cupalmonds,raw sliced ⅓cupdried cherries,or cranberries, roughly chopped 4ozgoat cheese,crumbled ⅓cupextra-virgin olive oil 1tbspsherry vinegar,plus 1 tsp, or red wine vinegar 1tbspDijon mustard 2clovesgarlic,pressed or minced ¼tspfine sea salt Preparation To cook the farro, in a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed farro with at least three cups of water, just enough to cover the farro by a couple of inches....

Ingredients ½cupwhite sugar 1tspsalt 2cupsmilk 1¼cupsall-purpose flour ¼cupbutter Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium bowl stir together sugar, flour, and salt. Add eggs and milk. Beat with an electric mixer until blended and the batter will be thin. Melt butter in the baking pan. Turn the pan to be sure all of the sides are coated then stir the remaining butter into the batter. Pour batter into the baking pan and bake for 30 minutes....

Ingredients ice 2tbspcranberry juice,or Fruit Punch ¼cuptonic water ¾cupginger Ale,or lemon-lime soda Preparation Place cranberry juice in the bottom of your glass or bottle. Fill your glass or container with ice. Combine tonic water and ginger ale. Gently pour over the ice. Turn on your black light and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,softened ½cupbrown sugar ¼cupcaramel syrup Nature Valley Protein Granola,for the topping Preparation Beat together cream cheese, brown sugar and caramel in a medium bowl until well combined and smooth. Spoon into a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Right before serving, drizzle caramel syrup on top along with granola. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup water 1 (3- to 4-lb) butternut squash, quartered and seeds removed 4 tablespoons butter 10 medium fresh sage leaves 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, cubed and softened 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In 6-quart Instant Pot™ insert, place water. Place rack in insert. Place squash on top of rack....

Ingredients 2sticksunsalted butter 3cupsall purpose flour 1tbspbaking powder ½tspsalt 2cupssugar 5large eggs 1tsppure vanilla extract 1tsplemon zest,finely grated 1cupmilk 1¼cupslemon curd 2cupsMeringue,(1 recipe) Preparation To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch round cake pans. Flour pans, tapping out excess; set aside. In a medium bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients Preparation Prep all the vegetables. In a small blender, make a slurry by combining milk, flour and cream cheese. Set aside. Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Prepare pasta in salted water according to package directions. Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray and add half of the chicken. Sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until done, set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken....

Ingredients 1¼cupsall purpose flour,spoon & leveled ¼cupcornmeal ¼cupgranulated sugar ¼tspsalt ½cupcold unsalted butter,(1 stick), cubed ¼cupcold buttermilk 4cupsmixed berries,such as blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries 1cupraspberries 1cupblackberries 3tbspgranulated sugar 1tbspcornstarch 1tbspfresh lemon juice 1large egg,beaten with 1 tbsp milk coarse sugar,for sprinkling Preparation Whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, and salt together in a medium bowl. Using a pastry cutter or 2 forks, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse pea-sized crumbs....

Ingredients 1 lb spaghetti pasta, or pasta of choice. cooked and cooled 4 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup ham, cooked and thickly julienned 3 tbsp all-purpose flour ¼ cup white wine 1½ cup water, boiling 3 cup milk salt and ground black pepper, to taste garlic bread parsley, chopped parmesan cheese, grated or powdered Preparation Heat up a saute pan with butter until melted. Add the ham and saute briefly....

Ingredients 4cupspowdered sugar 1cupsalted butter,softened 2tspvanilla ½tsppeppermint extract 2tbspmilk crushed peppermints,optional Preparation In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, cream all ingredients together, except crushed peppermints. Fold in crushed peppermints just before using. Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 2½cupschicken broth 10ozyellow rice with seasonings,(1 bag) 2lbschicken breast,boneless skinless 14ozdiced tomatoes,(1 can) drained 4ozdiced green chilies,(1 can) drained 4ozqueso fresco,crumbled, or monterey jack 2tbspfresh cilantro,chopped, optional 8ozwhite american cheese,cubed or shredded ½cupheavy cream Preparation Slice the boneless, skinless, chicken, breast into 1-inch sized pieces and place in an oven-safe large skillet. Add the Olive Oil, Chicken Broth, and Yellow Rice to the skillet and stir to combine....

Ingredients ¾lbfresh salmon fillet,deboned 3tbspextra virgin olive oil,divided 1cupfresh raspberries ¼cupall-purpose flour ¼cuppanko bread crumbs 3green onions,(white and light parts only), chopped 2clovesgarlic,minced 1tbspdijon mustard ½tspsalt 1large egg,beaten ¾cupmayonnaise 2clovesgarlic,finely minced 1tbspchipotle chili powder ½tsponion powder ¼tspdried oregano ¼tspcumin ¼tspkosher salt,or more to taste 1tbspfresh lime juice Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Drizzle ½ tablespoon of olive oil on each side of the salmon and season generously with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 18whole oreos,double stuf or regular ¼cupunsalted butter,melted 16ozfull fat cream cheese,softened to room temperature ¾cupgranulated sugar ¼cupyogurt 2large eggs 1tsppure vanilla extract 1cupmini semi sweet chocolate chips,or regular size salted caramel,homemade Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-count cupcake pans with 18 liners. In a food processor or blender, pulse the whole Oreos into a fine crumb. Stir the cookie crumbs and melted butter together in a medium-sized bowl....

Ingredients 28ozwhole tomatoes,canned 2jalapeños,or pepper of choice, roasted 2garlic cloves 1large onion,chopped 1bunchfresh cilantro 2½tspsalt Preparation Add the tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, onion, cilantro, and salt to the blender and pulse to the consistency desired. Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 2rackspork baby back ribs ½cuplight brown sugar 1tbsppaprika,smoked 2tspchili powder 1tbspgarlic powder ½tsppepper 2tbspkosher salt 2tspground ginger 2tspground pepper 1tsponion powder 6clovesgarlic,minced 1tbspsweet chili sauce ⅔cupsodium soy sauce,reduced ⅔cupbalsamic vinegar ⅔cupbrown sugar ⅔cuphoney 1tbspcornstarch 1tbspwater Preparation In a medium sized dish, whisk together the ginger, pepper, and onion powder. Add the garlic and mix again to incorporate. Add sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and honey. Whisk until incorporated....