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Ingredients 3ozcream cheese,softened ¼tsppeppermint 3cupsconfectioners’ sugar,divided 5dropsred food coloring,optional 5dropsgreen food coloring,optional Preparation Add the cream cheese and extract to a stand mixer. Beat in the powdered sugar. Knead the dough for 1 minute, then add desired food coloring if using. Roll the dough out to ¼-inch thickness. Cut out circles with a 1-inch circle cookie cutter. Let harden for 2 to 3 hours before storing. Related Video

Ingredients 10egg whites 6eggs 2tspvegetable oil,or as needed, divided 16ozfrozen hash brown potatoes,thawed ½lbground turkey 1cupred onion,chopped 6hickory ham slices,diced 1½cupscheddar cheese,fat free, shredded 10tortillas,low carb high fiber, warmed Preparation Whisk the egg whites and eggs together in a large bowl. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the hash browns for about 5 minutes until browned and crispy. Transfer hash browns to a large bowl....

Ingredients 2large eggs 3large egg whites 4scallions,diced 1large tomato 1tspolive oil salt and pepper Preparation Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on a medium-low flame, then add scallions and tomatoes. Mix the eggs in a bowl, then season them with salt and pepper. Add the eggs to the frying pan, then stir for 2 to 3 minutes as they cook. Serve warm, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1 lb shell pasta 1 cup starchy cooking liquid ½ cup olive oil 1 small red onion (or 1 shallot, white or yellow onion), diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup tomato paste 2 tbsp vodka 1 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp butter ½ cup parmesan cheese, plus more to taste sea salt and pepper, to taste basil, chopped, to taste 2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional Preparation Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions....

Ingredients ¾cupbalsamic vinegar ¼cuphoney 3garlic cloves,minced 2tbspolive oil 2tspItalian seasoning ½tspsalt ¼tsppepper 4chicken breasts,boneless skinless 4slicesmozzarella cheese 2avocados,diced 3roma tomatoes,any tomato will work, diced ¼cupfresh basil,chopped salt and pepper balsamic vinegar,optional, for drizzling Preparation In a medium-sized bowl whisk the balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat. Marinate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl add the avocado, tomato, basil and salt and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 3large eggs 4ozcheddar cheese 9ozham 15white bread butter,or vegetable oil, for frying ice,for ice bath Preparation Fill a small pot ⅔ full with water and bring to a boil. With a paring knife, poke a small hole into the wider end of the egg. With a spoon, gently lower the eggs into the boiling water and boil for precisely 5 minutes. Cut the cheddar cheese into 4-inches long and ¼-inch thick strips....

Ingredients ½ cup Dry Buttermilk Powder 3 tbsp dried Parsley 1 tbsp granulated Garlic 2 tsp granulated Onion 2 tsp dried Dill weed 1 tsp dried Onion Flakes 1 tsp dried Chives 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp granulated sugar Preparation Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl. Store, refrigerated, in an airtight glass jar up to 1 month. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1eggroom temperature 1tbsplemon juiceor white vinegar ½tspdijon mustard 1cupoilvegetable oil or grapeseed oil salt and white pepperto taste Preparation Combine all ingredients in a slender tall container. Place the immersion blender at the bottom of the container and ensure the blade reaches the egg. If the container is too wide and the blade doesn’t reach the egg, this method will not work. Turn the immersion blender on and hold it still until the mixture at the bottom begins to thicken (emulsify)....

Ingredients ½cupmayonnaise,Hellmann’s or Best Foods Real ½cupplain dry bread crumbs 1envLipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup & Dip Mix 2½lbsground beef,or ground turkey, or mix of both 1tbspolive oil 12American cheese slices 14hamburger “slider” buns,miniature Preparation Combine the Hellmann’s or Best Foods Real Mayonnaise, breadcrumbs and Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup & Dip Mix in a medium bowl. Combine this mixture with the ground meat and form into 12 to 14 patties, of about 3 ounces each....

Ingredients 1lbNew Zealand spring rack of lamb,fat trimmed and frenched salt and pepper 3clovesgarlic,crushed 2tbspDijon mustard 2tbspbalsamic vinegar 1tspagave nectar,or sugar 1tbspfresh rosemary 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped 3clovesgarlic,smashed 1tspolive oil 10ozbaby spinach,washed salt and fresh pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients for the marinade. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Lay lamb chops in a bowl, add marinade and let it marinate for 20 minutes or refrigerate a few hours or overnight. Remove lamb from refrigerator if marinated overnight before cooking so that the meat comes back to room temperature....

Ingredients 2spaghetti squash 2½tbspextra-virgin olive oildivided 15ozchickpeasrinsed and drained, or 1½ cup cooked chickpeas 1red bell pepperchopped ⅓cupred onionchopped ¼cupKalamata olivesthinly sliced 2tbspfresh basilor parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish 1garlic clovepressed or minced 1tbsplemon juice ¼tspsalt crumbled feta cheeseor grated Parmesan, a sprinkle, optional ¼cuppepitas(hulled pumpkin seeds) ½cupfresh basil leaves ½cupfresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2tbsplemon juice 2tbspwater ¼tspsalt ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F....

Ingredients 16ozlarge shrimp,cooked, peeled chipotle chili powder,to taste 1tbsplime juice salt,to taste 6cupsromaine lettuce,shredded 15ozblack beans,rinsed and drained 1cupgrilled corn kernels 2tbspred onion,divided 2tbspcilantro,chopped ½ofjuice lime 1cucumber,seedless, diced 2cupsdiced tomatoes 1ripehass avocado,diced 1cupreduced-fat cheese,shredded Preparation Rinse shrimp and chop into large chunks. Toss shrimp with a little salt, chipotle chili pepper, and fresh lime juice. Combine drained beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt to taste. In a large glass trifle dish or clear bowl, layer salad ingredients starting with the lettuce, black bean mixture, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and shrimp on top....

Ingredients 3cupswatermelon,diced 1medium cucumber,sliced ¼cupred onion,sliced 2tbspmint,chopped 1cupfeta cheese,crumbled 2tbspolive oil 1lime,juiced 1tbsphoney Preparation In a large bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, red onion, mint, and feta cheese. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime, honey. Pour on top of the watermelon and toss to coat. Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1¾cupsmilk 1stickunsalted butter,(½ cup), cut into 8 pieces 2cupsall purpose flour,spooned into measuring cup and leveled off 1tbspsugar 1tspsalt 1½tspinstant/rapid rise yeast,see note 2largeeggs 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Melt the butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat; add the milk and heat until warm to the touch, a few minutes. Set aside. Whisk the flour, sugar, salt and yeast in a large bowl to combine. Gradually whisk the warm milk/butter mixture into the flour mixture, and continue whisking until batter is smooth....

Ingredients 1head iceberg lettuce,chopped 2cupstomatoes,diced, or sliced cherry tomatoes 2cupsfrozen peas,defrosted, uncooked ½cupgreen onion or red onion,sliced 8eggs,hard boiled, cooled, peeled and chopped 2cupscheddar cheese,shredded 8bacon,slices, cooked crisp and crumbled ¾cupsour cream 1cupmayonnaise 2tbspsugar 1tbspseasoned salt Preparation Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Place lettuce in the bottom of a large bowl or 9×13-inch pan. Top with tomatoes, peas, onions, and boiled eggs. Spread dressing over top to seal the edges....

Ingredients 6chicken breasts,boneless skinless, chicken tender strips ¼cupbutter,melted 1tspgarlic powder ½cupbread crumbs ½cupparmesan cheese,shredded ½tsporegano ½tspparsley ½lbpasta shells ¾cupheavy whipping cream 4ozcream cheese,softened ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 1tspgarlic powder ½tspgarlic,minced ¼tspground black pepper ¼tspsalt fresh parsley,chopped for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a shallow bowl combine melted butter and garlic powder. In another shallow bowl combine bread crumbs, shredded parmesan cheese, oregano, and parsley. Dip the chicken into the melted butter and then coat in the bread crumb mixture....

Ingredients 2½ tbsp salt, divided 15 oz spaghetti 5 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed, skin-on 1 tbsp tomato paste 30 oz roma tomatoes, diced 2 cups basil leaves, sweet 1 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp chili flakes 4 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated Preparation In a pot, boil water with 1½ tablespoons of salt. Once the water starts boiling, start cooking your spaghetti by following the cooking instruction on the packaging....

Ingredients ¾cupwarm water,(110 degrees F) 1tspactive dry yeast ¼cupwhite sugar 1egg,whisked ½tspsalt 1dashpumpkin pie spice ¼cuppumpkin puree ½cupheavy cream 2tbspshortening 3¼cupsall purpose flour 4cupsoil,for frying ¾cuppowdered sugar 3tbsppumpkin pie spice 1cupsugar 5tbspunsalted butter,softened ¾cupheavy whipping cream 1tspcinnamon 1tspvanilla extract 1dashsalt Preparation Add warm water to a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and stir to dissolve. Allow the yeast to activate for about 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, add the sugar, egg, salt, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and shortening....

Ingredients 1 whole turkey (12 lb), thawed if frozen 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons real maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup Fresh thyme sprigs, apricot slices and Rainier cherries, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Fasten neck skin to back of turkey with skewer. Fold wings across back of turkey so tips are touching....

Ingredients 1cupall-purpose flour,spooned and leveled ⅔cupunsweetened cocoa powder 1tspbaking soda ⅛tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ½cupgranulated sugar ½cuplight sugar,or dark brown, packed 1large egg 1tsppure vanilla extract 2tbspmilk ½cupminiature marshmallows,cut in half 4full-sheet graham crackers,ground into fine crumbs Preparation Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside. Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together in a large bowl on medium speed for about 2 to 3 minutes until creamed....