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Ingredients 2tbspcooking oil 1onion 1green bell pepper 3garlic cloves ¾cuplong-grain rice ¼tspred pepper flakes 1¾tspsalt 1¾cupstomatoes in thick puree,(from one 15 oz can), canned, crushed 5cupswater 1cupunsweetened coconut milk,canned 1½lbmedium shrimp ¼tspfresh ground black pepper 1tbsplemon juice ½cupfresh parsley,or cilantro, chopped Preparation In a large pot, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until the vegetables start to soften....

Ingredients 7ozchicken breasts salt and pepper,to season 1tspdried oregano tspdried basil 2Roma tomatoes,sliced thinly ¼cupsun dried tomato strips in oil 4mozzarella cheese slices,or cheese of choice 12basil leaves,divided 4clovesgarlic,minced or finely chopped ⅓cupbalsamic vinegar 2tbspbrown sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut a pocket about ¾ quarter of the way through on the thickest side of each breast, being careful not to cut all the way. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and dried herbs....

Ingredients 2¾ cups apple fruit filling, divided graham cracker crust, 9 or 10 inch, (prepared) 8 oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup sugar ¼ tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs ¼ cup caramel topping 12 pecans , halved 2 tbsp pecans , chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add 2 cups of apple fruit filling to a prepared graham cracker crust then spread evenly. Set aside. Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth....

Ingredients 2¼lbscauliflower headlarge 1lbchicken breastsboneless, skinless, diced into ½ inch cubes 1½tbspolive oildivided 1½tbspsesame oildivided ½cupgreen onionschopped, only white and light green portions 1tbspgingerpeeled and minced fresh 1tbspgarlicminced, 3 cloves 2cupspeas and carrots blendfrozen 3largeeggs 3½tbspsoy saucemore or less to taste ⅓cuppeanutsunsalted, chopped, optional 2tbspgreen onionschopped, green portion, optional Srirachaor thinly sliced red peppers, optional Preparation Cut the florets from the cauliflower leaving most of the stem behind. Pulse half at a time in a food processor into fine bits, just a bit larger than couscous....

Ingredients 4chicken thighs 1tspgarlic salt ½tspblack pepper pita bread rice kalamata olives,sliced tomatoes,diced finely parsley,diced finely garlic paste pickled giardiniera Preparation Put the chicken thighs in the slow cooker in a single layer side up. Sprinkle with garlic salt and black pepper. Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 5 hours. Do not add water. Take a piece of pita bread, and put it onto the stovetop on medium-high....

Ingredients 4red bell peppers,seeded and quartered 3largevine-ripened tomatoes,quartered 2mediumyellow onions,peeled and quartered 6clovesgarlic,peeled 4tbspextra virgin olive oil 3tspkosher salt,divided 1tbsprosemary,fresh chopped, plus more for garnishing the soup ⅛tspCayenne pepper ½tspanise seeds 2½cupswater 1tbspbalsamic vinegar Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Place the bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and garlic on the prepared baking sheet and toss with the olive oil and 2½ teaspoons of salt....

Ingredients 1½cupsgrapefruit juice 1fresh peach,peeled, pitted, and diced 1tbspmilk 4cherries,pitted 4ice cubes Preparation Place grapefruit juice, peach, milk, cherries, and ice cubes in a blender. Blend until smooth. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup ice ¼ cup apple juice ¼ cup strawberry juice 1 cup green vegetable juice ½ cup fresh spinach ½ banana, sliced ½ cup peaches, (1 tin), drained ½ cup frozen mangoes Preparation In a blender, toss in the apple juice, strawberry juice, green vegetable juice, spinach, bananas, peaches, mangos, and ice. Blend all the ingredients together until you reach your desired consistency. Top with some crunchy pumpkin seeds, add in a straw, and enjoy!...

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1¼lbscallops 2tbspunsalted butter,divided 1½tbspgarlic,minced salt and fresh ground black pepper,to taste ¼cupdry white wine,or broth, optional 1cupheavy cream,light, full fat, or thickened cream 1tbsplemon juice ¼cupparsley,chopped Preparation Thaw the frozen scallops in water, then remove the side muscles from the scallops, if attached. Thoroughly pat dry the scallops with paper towels. Heat the olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat until hot and sizzling....

Ingredients 1cupdry pasta 8ozsalmon,skinned, cooked ½cupred or yellow onion,minced 1cupcelery,diced 1medium red apple,diced ½cupwalnuts or dry-roasted,unsalted peanuts, chopped 6ozfat-free yogurt 2tbspolive oil 1tbspcurry powder 2tspfresh lemon juice 2clovesgarlic,crushed 1tspdijon mustard ½tspsalt,or to taste freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Cook pasta per package directions; drain and rinse. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Refrigerate, or serve at room temperature....

Ingredients 10 oz chicken tenders 2 pcs egg whites, beaten ½ cup whole-wheat cereals, or cereals, or stale whole wheat bread slices, coarsely crushed 2 tsp Italian seasoning 2 tsp parmesan cheese, grated or powdered 1 tsp paprika salt and ground black pepper, to taste cooking spray 1 cup side salad, of your choice ¼ tsp parsley, chopped Preparation Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a baking sheet with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1cupmayonnaise ½tsponion powder 2tbspdill pickle juice 1tbspsweet relish 2tspfresh lemon juice 2dill pickles,finely diced 2tspfresh dill salt & pepper,to taste Preparation Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Store in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Related Video

Ingredients 2½ tsp dry yeast ¼ cup water, warm 1 cup milk, warm 3½ cups flour 1 tbsp sugar 2 tsp vegetable oil 1½ tsp salt 1 tbsp dry yeast ½ cup warm water 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp vegetable oil ¼ tsp salt ¾ cup rice flour Preparation In a bowl of an electric mixer, combine yeast, warm water, warm milk, sugar, and 1 pinch of salt. Stir to dissolve and let rest for 5 minutes until frothy....

Ingredients 2lbtomato,beefsteak, or roma 1red bell pepper,chopped ½onion,chopped ⅓cucumber,,peeled, chopped 1slicebread,chopped, preferably stale 3clovesgarlic,minced ⅓cupoil 1tbspsherry vinegar,or red wine vinegar 1cupcold water 1pinchcumin,optional salt,to taste pepper,to taste Preparation Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Refrigerate to make the soup as chilly as preferred. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour 10tbspbutter ¼cupcold water 1cupstrawberries 1cupblueberries 1cupblackberries ½cupsugar 2tbspcornstarch 1egg 1tbspwater 2tbspturbinado sugar Preparation In a food processor, combine the flour and butter until incorporated. Add in the cold water, and continue to blend until it forms a dough. Remove from the food processor, roll into a ball, and flatten. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes. In a medium-sized bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries with sugar and cornstarch, and mix until coated....

Ingredients 1cupgranulated white sugar 1tbspmolasses Preparation Combine the sugar and molasses in a large bowl, then mix with a wooden spoon until the molasses is completely incorporated. To make a darker brown sugar, continue to add more molasses. Serve in coffee or tea, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 2tbspunsalted butter ,divided 2chicken breasts,boneless skinless, trimmed of fat ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper 1yellow onion,medium, diced 2carrots ,peeled and diced, medium 1celery stalk,large, diced 4garlic cloves,minced ½tspdried thyme 4cupschicken broth,reduced sodium 1½cupswater 1cuporzo pasta,dried, uncooked 1bay leaf 1fresh rosemary sprig 1fresh oregano sprig 1lemon juice 2tspfresh parsley ,minced Preparation Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to a large dutch oven or stockpot and heat over medium heat....

Ingredients ice 3 fl oz coconut rum, Malibu 4 fl oz pineapple juice 2 fl oz cranberry juice lime slice, for garnish maraschino cherry, for garnish pineapple wedge, for garnish Preparation Fill a highball glass ¾ of the way with ice. Add in the rum and pineapple juice, then top with the cranberry juice. Serve with a lime slice, maraschino cherry, and pineapple wedge. Stir before enjoying. Related Video

Ingredients 1cupbrown rice,short, medium or long grain brown rice 6cupswater salt,or soy sauce or other desired seasonings, to taste Preparation Bring a large pot of water to boil, using at least 6 cups of water per 1 cup of rice. Rinse the rice in a fine mesh colander under running water to remove excess starch. Add the rice to the boiling water. Reduce the temperature as necessary to prevent overflow, but maintain a steady boil....

Ingredients ½cupsmoked paprika ¼cupfine sea salt ¼cupgarlic powder 2tbspground black pepper 2tbspground ginger 2tbsponion powder 2tspground rosemary,dried ¼tspcayenne pepper Preparation Mix paprika, sea salt, garlic powder, black pepper, ginger, onion powder, rosemary, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Related Video