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Ingredients 2cupsketchup ½cupbrown sugar ¼cupmolasses ½cupapple cider vinegar 1tspworcestershire sauce 1tbspkosher salt 2tspblack pepper 2tspsmoked paprika ½cupdark brown sugar 3tbspkosher salt 2tspblack pepper 1 ½tbspcumin 1 ½tbsponion powder 1 ½tbsppaprika 1 ½tbspcayenne 2tspground mustard 1 ½tbspgarlic powder 4lbbaby back ribs 4cupswood chips Preparation Add the wood chips to a bowl and cover with water. Let soak for 1 hour, then drain. Place 1 cup of the damp wood chips on a piece of aluminum foil and fold into a packet....

Ingredients 2 cups espresso coffee, ground beans 3 cups water ¼ cup sugar, to taste ⅔ cup heavy cream Preparation Using an espresso machine, pull 2 shots of strong espresso. You should have 1 ¾ cups’ worth of strong espresso. Alternatively, make 1 ¾ cups of strong coffee using a French press or drip coffee maker. Add the ¼ cup of sugar and stir until dissolved. Taste the espresso and add more sugar if necessary....

Ingredients 1½cupswhole milk ricotta cheesestrained ½cupheavy cream ¾cuppowdered sugardivided 6ozcream cheesesoftened ½tspvanilla extract fresh blueberriesraspberries or strawberries fresh mintfor garnish (optional) 2sheetspuff pastryfrozen (17.3 oz total) 1½largeeggmixed with 1 tbsp water 1½tbspgranulated sugar Preparation Whip the heavy cream in a medium mixing bowl using an electric hand mixer, set on high speed until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and whip until stiff peaks form then set aside....

Ingredients 2 beef tenderloin steaks, (or filet mignon), (roughly 8 oz each) cooking spray ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup olive oil 2 tsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt ½ tsp ground black pepper 10 oz dates, pitted 1½ tsp yellow mustard powder ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil salt, to taste ground pepper, to taste 1 cup mashed potatoes 2 oz salad, done to your preference (or vegetables)...

Ingredients 4cupslime sherbet,softened just a bit 12ozfrozen limeade concentrate,(1 can) thawed 1LSprite,or 7 UP Preparation Mix all ingredients in a punch bowl right before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 1mediumapples 2oranges quartered 4cinnamon sticks 1tbspwhole cloves 1tspwhole nutmeg 16cupswater ½cupsweetener Preparation Combine your ingredients in a stockpot. Add the apples, oranges, cinnamon, cloves, and seasonings to a large stockpot. Cover with water, leaving about an inch or two of space at the top of the stockpot. Heat the cider over high heat until it reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the apples are completely soft....

Ingredients 1½ cups white sugar 1½ cups brown sugar 1 cup corn syrup 2 cups water 3 tsp maple flavoring Preparation Put the pot on the stove and bring to boil. Lower to medium heat and cook for approximately 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool, bottle, and refrigerate. Related Video

Ingredients 3 cups sliced peeled apples (3 large) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup chopped nuts 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 9-inch glass pie plate. In medium bowl, mix apples, cinnamon and nutmeg; place in pie plate....

Ingredients ½lbwhole wheat spaghetti 1½cupplain yogurt,low-fat 1tbspall-purpose flour 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil 4clovesgarlic 1red Thai chili 10ozbaby spinach lemon zest,(from 2 lemons) finely grated salt and freshly ground pepper ¼cupparmesan cheese,freshly grated Preparation In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti until al dente. Drain and return to the saucepan. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk the yogurt with the flour until smooth. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil....

Ingredients 5tbsplukewarm milk 1½tspactive dry yeast 2cupsbread flour ½tspsalt ¼cupwhite sugar 1egg 2tbspvegetable oil Preparation In a small bowl, mix together the yeast and milk. In a large bowl, stir together the bread flour, salt, and sugar. Make a well in the center, and pour in the yeast mixture. Cover with a light dusting of flour, and let stand for about 15 minutes, until frothy. Stir together the egg and oil, and pour into the bowl with the flour....

Ingredients 2 cup mango puree 2½ tsp gelatin, divided 1 cup whole milk 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup granulated sugar Preparation In a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons of warm water. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of gelatin over the water and let it sit for about 10 minutes. In a small saucepan set over low heat, warm the mango puree and gelatin that you prepared above. Mix until well combined and gelatin dissolves....

Ingredients 4 plantains, large 2 tbsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp butter 6 oz sweetened condensed milk, (lechera) vanilla ice cream ground cinnamon mint leaves Preparation Cut the plantain in half lengthwise with the skin on to retain its shape. Slowly peel afterward. You may need to cut further the peeled plantain, depending on the size. Dust the cut side of the plantains with ground cinnamon. You can also opt to dust 2 tablespoons of sugar for added sweetness....

Ingredients 1½lbsmall new potatoes,(about 6 potatoes) 3tbspolive oil 1lbchicken breasts,(about 4 chicken breasts), boneless, skinless 1½tspsalt ½tspfresh ground black pepper 1cupplain yogurt ½cupmayonnaise 1tbspdijon mustard ¼cuplime juice,(from about 2 limes) 4carrots 2cucumbers 2celery ribs 1cuppetite peas,frozen 1red onion ½cupkalamata olives,or other black olives 1cupflat-leaf parsley,chopped ½cupfresh basil,or parsley, chopped Preparation Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 12 minutes until just tender....

Ingredients 16small flour tortillas,street taco sized 1½cupscheddar cheese,shredded ½cupPico de gallo 1½lbsground chuck 1tspsalt ½tspground black pepper ½cupsour cream ½cupranch salad dressing ¼cupsalsa,Pico de gallo, salsa verde, fruit salsa, or any favorite salsa 1tsptaco seasoning 2cupsiceburg lettuce,shredded 8slicesPepper Jack cheese 8slicesApplewood smoked bacon,cooked crisp Preparation In a small bowl combine sour cream, Ranch Salad dressing, salsa, and taco seasoning. Stir to combine. Set aside. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 cup cake flour, sifted 3 tsp baking powder 1⁄2 cup fine semolina 1⁄2 cup coarse semolina 1 cup sugar 3 eggs, separated 1 yogurt, drained 1 tsp vanilla extract lemon juice, or orange, from 1 lemon or orange salt, 1 pinch 1½ cup sugar 1½ cup water orange juice, from 2 to 3 orange 1 tsp lemon juice Preparation Preheat the oven to 250˚C. In a large bowl, combine flour, fine and coarse semolina, and baking powder....

Ingredients 2cupsrhubarb,chopped 1pinchground cinnamon,or more to taste ¼cupbutter,softened ¾cupwhite sugar 2eggs ½cupmilk 1tspvanilla extract 1¼cupsall purpose flour 1tspbaking powder Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a deep pie dish. Place rhubarb into the bottom of the prepared pie dish and sprinkle with cinnamon. Mash the butter and sugar together in a bowl until the mixture is creamy and well blended. Beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 1½cupsfresh strawberries,quartered ½tbspraw sugar ⅓cupreduced fat cottage cheese ½cupfat free milk 1cupice,crushed 1tspchia seeds 6dropsliquid stevia,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine strawberries and sugar. Pour the strawberries on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place in the oven and roast for 12 to 15 minutes until the strawberries start to release their juices but are still firm. Carefully pour the roasted strawberries and their juice into a blender along with cottage cheese, milk, ice and chia and blend until smooth....

Ingredients 3tbspbutter 1lbgreen beans,trimmed 2tspgarlic,minced 1tspdried Italian seasoning ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper 1½tbspchopped parsley,or basil, green onions, or dill Preparation Melt the butter in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until just tender. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, stirring constantly. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve immediately....

Ingredients 4chicken thighs,skinless, boneless 1½cupsspinach,chopped, frozen, thawed and drained ¼cupmozzarella cheese,reduced fat, finely shredded 2tbspparmesan cheese,grated 2tbspoil packed sun dried tomatoes,drained, chopped 1tspgarlic powder,or to taste salt and ground black pepper,to taste 1tbspolive oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Microwave the spinach in a microwave-safe bowl for about 5 minutes until defrosted. Drain. Place the chicken thighs in a gallon-sized resealable bag and pound with a heavy glass bottle until about ¼-inch in thickness....

Ingredients 5 cups vegetable stock 3 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 4 cups corn kernels 1 medium yellow onion, roughly 8 oz, diced 1 russet potatoes, roughly 4 oz, diced ½ cup red bell pepper, diced ½ cup yellow bell pepper, diced 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup white wine Salt, to taste Ground black pepper, to taste 2 tomatoes, roughly 2 oz total, diced...