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Ingredients 1½cupshalf and half cream,or light cream ¾cupbrown sugar,packed 3tbspbutter 1tspvanilla 2½cupschocolate chips Preparation Heat the half and half cream and brown sugar over medium heat until the brown sugar has dissolved and tiny bubbles start to form on the edges. Stir in the butter until melted, then turn off the heat. Add the chocolate chips and do not stir, letting it sit for 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk the chocolate chips until smooth, then stir in the vanilla....

Fresh pineapple is very sweet and juicy, reminding you of tropical fruit. Whether you are enjoying fresh fruit or using pineapple for a fruit board, in a cake, or in a smoothie, you need to learn how to properly cut a pineapple. BENEFITS OF A PINEAPPLE- Not only is the pineapple so delicious, but it also has so many health benefits. Here are some of the healthy benefits of pineapple....

Ingredients cabbage,1 bag, finely shredded ¼cupmayonnaise 2tsprice vinegar 3cupswhite rice,steamed 1tbsprice vinegar 1lblean ground beef 1tbspsesame oil 3garlic cloves,minced 2tbspfresh ginger,minced 2tbspmirin 2tbsprice vinegar ½cupbrown sugar ¼cuplite soy sauce 1tspsesame seeds Sriracha,to taste 6flour tortillas,extra large, burrito size Preparation Mix the cabbage, mayonnaise, and rice vinegar together in a bowl. Set aside. Once the rice is steamed, allow to cool for a few minutes. Slowly pour over the vinegar, then chop it into the rice to combine....

Ingredients 2pkgdry Yakisoba noodles,cooked without spice packets and drained 3tbspoil ½yellowonion,sliced 8ozcabbage,sliced 2ozcelery,cut into small pieces 1½tbspsoy sauce 1tbspoyster sauce Preparation Sliced the onions and cabbage thinly. Cut the celery on a bias thinly as well. Put the oil in the pan, set to high and when the oil is hot add the veggies. Let cook for a couple of minutes until it is caramelized a bit. Stir and let more of it caramelize....

Ingredients 2cupsrosé,divided ⅓cupunflavored gelatin powder,about 5½ oz envelopes 1cupsugar 1droppink food coloring,optional Preparation Place 1 cup of rosé in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half for about 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the gelatin powder and remaining rosé wine. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add the gelatin mixture to the saucepan with the concentrated rosé....

Ingredients 9 oz powdered sugar 9 oz unsalted butter, softened 9 oz all-purpose flour 7 oz strawberry marmalade, or jam ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp baking powder 6 large eggs, at room temperature ½ cup red wine, or strawberry liqueur cooking spray 9 oz powdered sugar 9 oz unsalted butter, softened 2 tbsp hot water 2 tsp red wine, or strawberry liqueur 12 oz fresh strawberries, sliced...

Ingredients 1lbstrawberries,fresh or frozen ½lbrhubarb,fresh or frozen, thinly sliced 1¼cupssugar,divided 1cupflour 2tspbaking powder 1tspcinnamon ½tspsalt ¾cupmilk ¼cupbutter Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place strawberries, rhubarb, and ½ cup of sugar in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until the fruit is tender. In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in milk. Melt butter in the microwave and spread into the bottom of a 9×11-inch glass baking dish....

Ingredients 1cupwhole milk ½cupwhite sugar ½cupbutter 2pkgactive yeast,(dissolved in ¼ cup warm water) 4cupsall purpose flour 1largeegg ½tspsalt 1tspground cardamom 2tbspbutter,melted ¼cupbrown sugar,packed 1tbspwhite sugar 2tspcinnamon 1cupgolden raisins,optional ½cupslivered almonds,optional ¼cupalmond paste,optional 2egg yolks 2tbspcream 1cuppowdered sugar 1tbspwater Preparation Put milk into a small saucepan and heat on medium heat until steamy (but not boiling). Remove from heat. Stir in the butter and sugar until the butter has melted and the sugar dissolved....

Ingredients 14ozfull fat coconut milk 1tbspsugar 1tspnatural vanilla extract ⅓cupalmond milk,or other dairy free milk, unsweetened 4mediumripe avocados,pitted and peels removed ¾cupraw cacao powder,or unsweetened cocoa powder ¾cuppure maple syrup ¼cupsmooth peanut butter 1tspnatural vanilla extract ½cupalmonds,or peanuts, sliced raw 2cupsfresh strawberries,sliced lengthways, or other berries Preparation The night before making this dessert, chill the unopened can of coconut milk (standing upright) in the fridge for at least 8 hours until solidified....

Ingredients 2cupswhite whole wheat flour,(250g) or all-purpose flour, spoon & leveled ¾tspBaking Soda ½tspsalt ¾cupgranulated sugar,(150g) 4tbspunsalted butter,(1/2 stick, 60g) softened to room temperature 2largeeggs 1½cupsvery ripe banana,(about 3 bananas) mashed ⅓cupmango Greek Yogurt,(75g) or any mango or vanilla low fat yogurt 1tsppure vanilla extract ⅔cupwhite chocolate chips,(120g) 1cupmango,(about 160g) chopped, frozen, thawed + diced mangoes will work too 2tbspsweetened coconut,shredded Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients ¼cupvegetable oil 2tbspself-rising flour ¼cupNew Mexico chili powder,or California chili powder 8oztomato sauce,(1 can) 1½cupswater ¼tspground cumin ¼tspgarlic powder ¼tsponion salt salt,to taste Preparation Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in flour and chili powder, reduce heat to medium, and cook until lightly brown, stirring constantly to prevent burning flour. Gradually stir in tomato sauce, water, cumin, garlic powder, and onion salt into the flour and chili powder until smooth....

This coffee cake is ideal to serve for breakfast, brunch, as a dessert or just as a snack. ALMOND RASPBERRY COFFEE CAKE RECIPE My friends, this new coffee cake I am sharing today will become your new go-to dessert recipe! The batter is between a cake and a sweet bread, combined with fresh raspberries and almond. This is the ideal slice of cake you want with your morning coffee or tea....

Ingredients 4flour tortillas,approximately 8-inches wide 1cupchicken meat,cooked, shredded, or chopped ¼lbcheddar cheese,or monterey jack cheese, sliced, or grated 1½apple,sliced ¼cupsalsa Preparation Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet. Flip it a couple of times with a spatula, then let it sit in the pan heating up until air pockets form and parts of the tortilla begin to puff up. Flip it again. Place cheese slices on half of the tortilla, at least ½-inch from the edge of the tortilla....

Ingredients 1 cup ketchup 2 tsp water ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp onion powder ¼ tsp pepper ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp Tabasco sauce Preparation Combine the ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sauce boils, for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat. Allow it to cool completely. Pour the mixture into a covered container or bottle and store in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 1lbshrimp,uncooked and chopped ½cupfresh lime juice 2roma tomatoes,chopped ¼cupred onion,diced 1jalapeno pepper,chopped ¼cupcilantro,chopped 3avocados,chopped salt and pepper,to taste Preparation In a large bowl add the shrimp and lime juice. Let stand for 5 minutes until the shrimp turn opaque. The lime juice will cook the shrimp. Add the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro and toss with the lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Add the chopped avocados and toss right before serving and salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 20large mushrooms 7slicesbacon 20mozzarella cheese,( approximately 5oz) cubes Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Wash the mushrooms and remove the stem. Fill each mushroom with 1 cube of mozzarella. Cut each slice of bacon into thirds. Stretch and wrap ⅓ of a slice of the bacon around each mushroom. Secure with a toothpick. Place on a parchment-lined pan and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the bacon is crisped....

Though a dip is usually a go-to appetizer for parties, this brie will become your new go-to recipe for parties. brie cheese- Even though I love baking with puff pastry sheets and use them for appetizers and all kinds of recipes for dessert, fillo (phyllo) dough is just as wonderful to work with. The thin unleavened dough is what is used to make pastries such as baklava and many other savory dishes in Middle Eastern cuisines....

Ingredients 1 lb Cavatappi pasta, cooked and cooled 2 tbsp olive oil 1 lb Italian sausages, crumbled 28 oz tomatoes, (1 can), diced or crushed 5½ oz red onions, or yellow onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups mozzarella cheese, or parmesan cheese, shredded or grated 1 tbsp honey 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp dried basil salt and ground black pepper, to taste parsley, chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F....

Ingredients 1cupmaple syrup 1½cupsfresh blueberries,divided 1tbsplemon juice,(from 1 lemon), fresh 2cupsall purpose flour,spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off 2tbspsugar 1tbspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 2large eggs 2¼cupsbuttermilk 4tbspbutter,melted 1cupfresh blueberries vegetable oil,for cooking Preparation Combine the maple syrup, 1 cup of the blueberries and lemon juice in a medium sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and boil for 10 minutes. Let the syrup cool to lukewarm, then stir in the remaining ½ cup fresh blueberries....

There is nothing better to bring to a potluck or party than a salad and we have so many to choose from in our Salads that are just as delicious as this bologna salad. BOLOGNA SALAD RECIPE- This bologna salad is such a unique salad recipe. It is loaded with veggies and tossed in simple mayonnaise as the dressing. The bologna chunks combined with cauliflower florets, peppers, and cucumbers bring such a crispy and crunchy salad....