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Ingredients 1tspcumin seeds 1¼lbscucumbers 1cuproasted cashews 2scallions 2tspfresh lemon juice ¼cupextra virgin olive oil,(plus 2 tbsp) ¼cupflat leaf parsley,coarsely chopped salt and freshly ground pepper 4chicken breast,skinless Preparation In a small skillet, cook the cumin seeds over moderate heat for about 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer to a work surface and let cool, then coarsely chop. In a large bowl, combine the cumin seeds with the cucumbers, cashews, scallions, lemon juice, ¼ cup of the olive oil and the parsley; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 6 oz dark chocolate 2⁄3 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp white sugar, (optional) 1⁄2 tsp cayenne pepper, (optional) Preparation Chop the chocolate into half-squares. Pour the milk into a medium saucepan and add the cornstarch. Whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved. For a sweeter hot chocolate, add the sugar. Whisk until dissolved. Put the saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it starts to boil. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 1tspcoconut oil ½cuppanko bread crumbs 3tbspPecorino Romano cheese,grated 12cupswater ½tspsalt 1headcauliflower 4carrots,sliced 1cupvegetable broth ½cupGruyere cheese,shredded ¼cupNeufchatel cheese 1½tspdijon mustard ¼tsphot pepper sauce 8ozpenne pasta,gluten-free 1cupcheddar cheese,extra sharp, shredded Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish. Melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan. Add panko and toss for about 5 minutes until toasted. Cool to room temperature. Stir in the pecorino cheese....

Ingredients 1lbelbow macaroni,cooked 1cupwhole milk 12ozevaporated milk,(2 cans) 3eggs 2tbspsour cream 1cupbutter,cut into small pieces ½lbcolby cheese ½lbmonterey jack cheese,shredded ½lbsharp cheddar cheese,shredded 1lbVelveeta cheese,cut in chunks salt,to taste 1tbspwhiter pepper 1tbspsugar 1cupAmerican cheese,or 1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded, Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put pasta in a 9×13-inch casserole dish and set aside. Mix milk and eggs well in a large bowl. Add the butter, sour cream, colby cheese, Monterey jack cheese, sharp cheddar, and velveeta cheese to the pasta....

Ingredients 2 lb red potatoes, quartered or cubed 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1.5 oz dry ranch dressing mix, (1 packet), or buttermilk ranch dressing mix 10.75 oz condensed cream of potato soup, (1 can), undiluted 1 cup cheddar cheese, or Mexican cheese salt, a pinch, to taste ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Place potatoes in a 3½-quart crock pot. Combine cream cheese and dry ranch dressing mix into a small bowl and mix....

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) white vanilla baking chips (2 cups) 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Betty Crocker™ green and red gel food colors Preparation Line 8-inch square pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave white chips uncovered on High 1 minute. Spoon frosting over chips. Microwave on High 30 seconds; stir....

Ingredients 12bacon slices 8ozenoki mushrooms,(2 packages) 3scallions freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the bacon on it 3 inches apart. Set the mushrooms on the bacon slices. Top with the scallions and season with pepper. Roll up into tight cylinders and secure with toothpicks. Roast the enoki bundles for 18 minutes, or until the bacon is browned and crisp....

Ingredients 3large ripe banana 3cupsall purpose flour,spoon & leveled 1tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda 1tspground cinnamon ½tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 1cupgranulated sugar ½cupbrown sugar,light or dark, packed 3large eggs,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 1½cupsbuttermilk,at room temperature ½cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 1½ozblocks full fat cream cheese,softened to room temperature 4cupsconfectioner’s sugar 2tsppure vanilla extract ½tspsalt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease three round 9×2-inch cake pans....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour 2cupsrolled oats,quick cooking 1cupground flax seed 1cupwhite sugar ⅔cupsweetened flaked coconut 2tspground cinnamon 2tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 1½cupsbanana,ripe, mashed 1cupsour cream ½cupapplesauce ½cupbutter,melted 2eggs 1tbspvanilla extract 2cupsfresh blueberries Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners. Whisk together the flour, oats, flax, sugar, coconut, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together the bananas, sour cream, applesauce, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl....

Ingredients 24wonton wrappers 1cupcheddar-Jack cheese,shredded, or other favorite cheese 1cupchicken,cooked, shredded or small-diced ½cupred bell peppers,roasted, diced 1cupsalsa ½tspchipotle powder ½cupgreen onions,chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fit one wonton wrapper into each of 24 mini muffin cups coated with cooking spray, pressing the wrappers carefully but firmly into sides of cups. Bake for 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Keep the wontons in the muffin cups....

Ingredients ⅓cupdark raisins ⅓cupgolden raisins ½cupcurrants ½cupdiced candied orange peel,or apricots cut into ¼-inch dice ⅔cupdried cranberries,cherries or other tart dried fruit cut into ¼-inch pieces 1cupwhole almonds,with or without skins ½cupdark rum,or brandy ¼cuporange juice 5cupsall-purpose flour,plus more as needed 2¼tspinstant dry yeast,(1 packet) 1¼cupswarm milk 1tspsalt ½tspground cardamom ¼tspground cloves ¼tspground nutmeg 1lemon,grated finely 1cupunsalted butter,(2 sticks), softened at room temperature 2large egg yolks,at room temperature ⅓cupsugar 2tspoil,to coat the bowl...

Ingredients 2 lb pre-tenderized steaks, preferably cube steak ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup pancake mix ⅓ cup vegetable oil, divided 2 pcs eggs ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk salt and ground black pepper, to taste ⅛ tsp parsley, chopped, per serving ¼ cup potato fries, per serving ¼ cup vegetables, per serving Preparation Prepare your breading station by placing the flour, beaten eggs, and pancake mix in separate bowls....

Ingredients 4cupswater 3tbspflour 1celery stalk,cut in half 5ozshiitake mushrooms,sliced 8ozbaby bella,sliced 4tspChicken Better Than Bouillon,or to taste 2tspunsalted butter 7ozchicken breast,skinless 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation Place cold water and flour in a blender and blend until smooth; pour into a medium pot and set heat to medium. Add celery, mushrooms, chicken bouillon and butter and bring to a boil. Add chicken, cover and simmer on low 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through....

Ingredients 1¾cupall purpose flour ½tbspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 1½sticksbutter,at room temperature ⅔cupbrown sugar 4eggs ½cupcanola oil 2tspMcCormick Almond Extract ½cupalmonds,slivered, plus more for topping 1cuppowdered sugar ¼cupbutter ¼cupheavy cream 1tspMcCormick Almond Extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small mixing bowl mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, mix together butter and brown sugar with a high speed mixer. Blend on high until light and fluffy, scraping sides occasionally....

Ingredients 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash pepper Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups of the broth to boiling. Reduce heat to medium. In small bowl, stir remaining 1/2 cup broth, the flour, salt and pepper with whisk until smooth. Gradually stir mixture into hot broth. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Related Video

Ingredients 1lbfresh strawberries,hulled 1cupsilver tequila ⅔cupfreshly-squeezed lime juice ⅓-½cuphoney,or agave, to taste ¼cupCointreau or Triple Sec,or any orange liqueur Preparation Add strawberries, tequila, lime juice, honey, and orange liqueur to a blender. Pulse until completely smooth. Let the mixture rest for about 3 minutes, then skim off the foam on top. Taste, and add extra tequila or sweetener if desired. Fill up each glass about half full with ice, then pour the margaritas over the ice and serve immediately....

Ingredients 1lbchicken breasts,boneless skinless, cooked, chilled to cool and diced 1cupcucumbers,diced ¾cupgrape tomatoes,sliced ½cupfeta cheese,crumbled ⅓cupred onion,chopped ¼cupKalamata olives,diced 3tbspalmonds,sliced, optional ½cupGreek yogurt,non-fat, plain ¼cupsour cream 1clovegarlic,minced 1tbspfresh dill,chopped, or 1 tsp dried 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped, or 1 tsp dried 1tbsplemon juice,preferably fresh salt and black pepper,to taste, freshly ground Preparation To a mixing bowl, add diced chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, Kalamata olives, and sliced almonds. Add dressing and toss to evenly coat....

Ingredients 6ozbutton mushrooms,stemmed 1tbspolive oil,or as needed ½cupblue cheese,crumbled 2tbspbutter 2clovesgarlic,minced 1tbspfresh basil,chopped salt and ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Coat tops of mushrooms with olive oil. Place mushrooms top-down in a grill-safe dish. Mix blue cheese, butter, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper thoroughly in a bowl. Scoop evenly into the mushroom caps. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Cook mushrooms for about 5 minutes, until tender and heated through....

Ingredients 1lbground chicken 2tbspvegetable oil,divided 1red bell pepper,minced 1large zucchini,minced ¼cupgreen onion,diced, white part only, in ½-inch pieces 1tspground ginger 1tspground garlic 1tspcrushed red pepper 1tspsesame oil 1tspcooking wine,like white wine 2½tbspsoy sauce 1tbspcornstarch,mixed with 4 tbsp water 2ozpeanuts,dry roasted, crushed Preparation Heat a wok or skillet to high heat for 10 seconds. To a large pan, add 1 tablespoon of canola oil and ground chicken. Cook until a good crust forms, then break the chicken apart with a spatula....

Ingredients 2lbcarrots ⅓cupbutter 3tbsphoney 4garlic clovesminced ½tspsalt black pepper 2tbspparsleyfresh chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking oil spray. Set aside. Trim ends of carrots and cut into thirds. Melt butter in a pan or skillet over medium heat. Pour in honey and cook, while stirring, until completely melted through the butter. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant while stirring....