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Ingredients 1tbspextra-virgin olive oil ½cupscallions,finely chopped 1clovegarlic,minced 1cupplum tomatoes,finely chopped 15ozfrozen chopped spinach,(1 package), thawed, all excess liquid squeezed out 1tbspfresh dill,chopped 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped ½cupreduced fat feta,(2.5 oz), crumbled 2tbspParmesan cheese,grated kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 30mini fillo shells,(2 packages), such as Athens Preparation In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the scallions and garlic and cook for about 2 minutes until soft. Add the tomatoes, spinach, dill, parsley, and a pinch of salt....

Ingredients 4sheetsgraham crackers 1tbspwhite sugar 2tbspbutter,melted 1pkgcream cheese,softened ½cupwhite sugar ½tspvanilla extract 1large egg ½tsplemon zest 6tbspblueberry jam,separated 1cupblueberries powdered sugar,optional for dusting Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with 9 liners and fill up half of the other empty spaces with water. This ensures even baking. In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers to crumbs. Stir in the sugar and melted butter. Press an even amount of graham cracker crust into the bottom of each muffin liner....

Ingredients 1½cupsgraham cracker crumbs ½cuppecans,chopped ⅓cupwhite sugar 6tbspmargarine,softened 8ozcream cheese,(3 packages), softened 2cupswhite sugar 4eggs,beaten 1tbsplemon juice 16ozsour cream,(1 container) ½cupwhite sugar 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Mix the graham crackers, pecans, and sugar in a bowl, and mash the softened margarine into the crumbs until thoroughly combined. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and lemon juice together with an electric mixer set on medium speed until fluffy and well blended....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1cupall-purpose flour ½cupOld fashioned rolled oats ⅓cupbrown sugarpacked ½tspcinnamonground 10tbspcold unsalted buttercut into small cubes ½cupalmondsfinely chopped 1egg ½cupgranulated sugar 1tbspall-purpose flour ¼tspsalt 2cupspeacheschopped, peeled ½tspvanilla extract ½cuppowdered sugar 2tspmilk ¼tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Coat the foil-lined pan in cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1mango,peeled, sliced and pitted 1peaches,peeled, sliced and pitted ½cuporange, peach, mango juice 6ozfat-free peach yogurt 1cupice Preparation Combine all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ½cupmayonnaise ½cupsour cream ¼cupwhite sugar 16ozfrozen green peas,(1 package), thawed ½red onion,diced ½cupsweetened dried cranberries 1cupunsalted peanuts Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream and white sugar. Add the peas, onion, cranberries and peanuts and stir until evenly coated. Chill for 30 minutes before serving. Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ½cupwhole wheat flour,King Arthur, white ¾cupall-purpose flour,King Arthur, unbleached ¾cupraw sugar 1tspbaking soda 2tsppumpkin pie spice ¼tspnutmeg ¼tspcinnamon ¼tspsalt 1½cupspumpkin,canned, not pumpkin pie filling 2tbspcoconut oil 1egg,large 1½tspvanilla extract baking spray 5ozless-fat cream cheese 2tbspraw sugar 1egg yolk,large 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray liners with oil for easy removal. In a medium bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking soda, pumpkin spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt with a wire whisk....

Ingredients 5 tbsp Silver Needle tea 4 cups water Preparation Add approximately the Silver Needle tea leaves into the teapot. Add hot water to your teapot. Brew tea leaves in the water at approximately 180 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes to get the full flavor of the tea leaves. After brewing, strain the leaves from the teapot and pour the liquid into individual cup or cups. Serve and enjoy....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil,as needed 2lbschicken breasts,(4 to 6 pcs), boneless, skinless 1cupyellow onion,chopped 1½cupsdried orzo 2cupszucchini,(2 medium), cubed 2tspfresh thyme,minced ½tspsalt 3cupschicken broth 1cuphalf and half,or whole milk ½cupcheddar,grated ½cupfontina,or Havarti, grated Preparation In a very large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side or until browned but not cooked through....

Ingredients ½cupsalted butter,(1 stick) softened to room temperature ½cuplight brown sugar,packed ¼cupgranulated sugar ¾cupcreamy peanut butter 1large egg,at room temperature 1tsppure vanilla extract ½tspbaking soda 1¼cupsall purpose flour,spoon and leveled ½cupquick oats ¾cupM&Ms,any size or variety ½cupsemisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. In a large bowl, using a hand-held mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugars together on medium speed for about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 10½ oz cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks 7½ oz tomatoes, cut into chunks (no need to deseed) 2¼ cups tomato juice, chilled, or cucumber juice 3 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp hot sauce, of your choice ½ tsp ground coriander, plus more to taste ⅓ tsp ground cumin, plus more to taste ice cubes, as needed 1 oz lime wedges 1 oz cucumber spears Preparation Combine all ingredients in a blender....

Ingredients 7cupsless sodium chicken broth 2large eggs ½cupParmesan,freshly grated ¼cupparsley,chopped flat-leaf 6ozbaby spinach 4ozorzo,uncooked black pepper,freshly ground Preparation Bring 6 cups chicken broth to a boil. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining cup of cold chicken broth with eggs, cheese, and parsley. Whisk well. Whisk into the boiling pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Bring back to a boil and add the orzo and cook according to package directions....

Ingredients 1medium pizza crust 2zucchini,ends trimmed, shredded and strained onion,half, diced 1cupmozzarella cheese ½cupparmesan cheese,freshly grated ¼tspred peppers,crushed fresh basil,julienned or chopped 1cupmilk 2tbspbutter 2tbspall-purpose flour ¼tspsalt,plus a pinch ¼tspcayenne 1headroasted garlic Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (or whatever temperature is specified in the instructions for the pizza crust). Leaving a 1-inch border around the edge, spread the roasted garlic sauce so that it covers the pizza crust....

Ingredients yellow cake mix , (1 box) 16 oz peach slices, (1 can) or whatever fruit you like butter, (2 sticks) Preparation Heat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 13x9-inch pan. Dump the fruit on the bottom of the pan, then pour the powdered cake mix evenly over the fruit. Cut the butter into 1-inch thick slices and lay them atop the cake mix. Bake and enjoy with some vanilla ice cream!...

Ingredients ¼cupalmonds ⅓cupcarrots 1cupgrapes ¼cuppickle chips 1tbspmustard 1whole wheat tortilla 1sliceham 1slicecheddar ½cupspinach Preparation Place almonds, carrots, grapes, and pickle chips in the container. Spread mustard onto the tortilla. Top with ham, cheese, and spinach. Roll into a pinwheel and slice into rounds. Place in container. Related Video

Ingredients 2 pkg active dry yeast 3/4 cups warm water 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 5 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup melted shortening 2 tbsp sugar 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp salt Preparation Dissolve the yeast in water in a large mixing bowl. Add in the buttermilk, 2 ½ cups of flour, melted shortening, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend everything for 30 seconds on low speed. Then stir in remaining flour by hand....

Ingredients 10tbspbutter,unsalted, softened to room temperature 1cupgranulated sugar 2egg yolks 1tsppure vanilla extract 1½cupsall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled ¾tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt sprinkles 24Candy Cane Hershey Kisses ½cupbutter,unsalted, softened to room temperature ½cupgranulated sugar ½cuplight brown sugar,or dark brown sugar, packed 1large egg 1tsppure vanilla extract 1cupall-purpose flour,spoon & leveled ½cupcocoa powder,unsweetened, plus an additional 2 tbsp 1tspbaking soda ⅛tspsalt 1tbspmilk ¾cupconfectioners’ sugar 20Candy Cane Hershey Kisses Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F....

Ingredients cooking spray, or shortening, butter 12 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 1½ cups all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 1 egg, large 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 12 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 6 equal pieces ¾ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy 1½ cups sugar ¼ tsp salt 2 eggs, large 1½ tsp vanilla extract...

Ingredients ¼cupbrown sugar 1tspcinnamon 1pinchsalt 1cuppecans,finely chopped 1tbspbutter,melted 2cupsflour 2tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1cupsugar ½cupbutter,cold and cut into small pieces 2eggs 1cupGreek yogurt 2tspvanilla 1tbspbutter 1½cupspowdered sugar 1tspvanilla 3tbspmilk Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pecans. Add the melted butter and mix until combined. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar....

Though the salad can be made all year round, it’s a summertime favorite. Cucumber Salad- Thinly sliced fresh cucumbers with onions, fresh herbs and garlic in a creamy tangy homemade dressing. The combination of oil and mayo with the acidity from the vinegar, fresh dill and garlic make for an amazing dressing for the cucumber salad. I love that the cucumbers salad is so easy to make and uses staple ingredients you most likely already have on hand....