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Ingredients 24cookie chocolate sandwich cookies 5tbspbutter,melted 4ozcream cheese,softened ½cupheavy cream ½cuppowdered sugar 21ozlucky leaf strawberry fruit filling,can 2cupsfresh strawberries,sliced for garnish 1cupsemisweet chocolate chips Preparation In a food processor pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies until they are fine crumbs. Add the butter and mix until incorporated and press into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan. In a medium sized bowl add the cream cheese, heavy cream and powdered sugar....

Ingredients 1cupwhite sugar 1cupwater 8red blush apricots 1½cupsprosecco,(Italian sparkling white wine) 3tbsppomegranate seeds Preparation Mix sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally for about 7 minutes until the sugar has dissolved completely. Meanwhile, wash, pit, and mince apricots. Add the minced apricots to the sugar and water mixture. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until the apricots have liquefied, stirring and mashing constantly. Remove from heat and let cool....

Ingredients 4large bell peppers 1cancannellini beans 1cupfeta,crumbled ½cupcouscous 4scallions 1garlic clove 1tsporegano,dried coarse salt and ground pepper lemon wedges Preparation Slice a very thin layer from the base of each bell pepper so they sit flat. Slice off tops just below stem. Discard stems, then chop the tops, and place in a medium bowl. Remove the ribs and seeds from peppers. To the bowl, add the beans, feta, couscous, scallion whites, garlic, and oregano....

Ingredients 1½ lb sea scallops, drained and patted dry 3 garlic cloves, minced orange juice, (from 1 orange) orange zest, (from 1 orange) lemon juice, or lime, (from 1 lemon) lemon zest, or lime, (from 1 lemon) 4 tbsp cilantro, chopped 3 tbsp ginger, grated 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp sesame oil 2 tsp soy sauce, preferably low sodium salt and ground black pepper, to taste...

Ingredients 1whole chicken,(3 to 3½ lbs) 1fresh ginger 1onion 3carrots 3celery stalks 1lemongrass stalks 4kaffir lime leaves,fresh or frozen 1serrano chili,or bird chili 2limes 1bunchcilantro stems,leaves reserved, for garnish 2tbspsalt 1cilantro leaves,(about 1 cup), reserved ½cupred onion,finely diced 2small chilies 2limes 1cupbean sprouts Preparation Place chicken in a large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce to a simmer. Add ginger and cook about 1 hour....

Ingredients 2cupsgreen cabbage,shredded 2cupsred cabbage,shredded 1granny smith apples,stem removed 2tbspolive oil 2tbspgolden balsamic vinegar 1tsppoppy seeds 1tsphoney ¼tspkosher salt freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation For the dressing, in a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, poppy seeds, honey, salt and pepper. Spiralize the apple using the larger noodle blade of the spiralizer. If the spiralizer stops turning, check to see if a seed got stuck in the blade....

Ingredients ½cupsour cream ½cupmayonnaise 4tspMcCormick Taco Seasoning ½tbspMcCormick chili powder 1tbspTobasco green sauce Preparation Related Video

Ingredients 12ozbow-tie pasta,or other short pasta 2cupsturkey,cooked, diced ½cupcelery,chopped ⅔cupdried cranberries ⅓cuppecans,or almonds, sliced and toasted ¼cupgreen onions,sliced ⅔cuppoppy seed dressing ⅓cupmayonnaise 2tbspapple cider vinegar 1tspsugar,optional Preparation Place the almonds in a small non-stick pan, then cook them over medium heat until lightly browned. Cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Combine the poppy seed dressing, mayonnaise, cider vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl. Mix well....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1largeyellow onion,minced ½cupcelery,(2 stalks), minced ½cupcarrot,(1 large), diced 2clovesgarlic,minced 3tbsptomato paste 1½lbsYukon gold potatoes,(about 1½ cup), diced 1cupfresh or frozen green beans 3cupsvegetable broth 2cupswater 4ozsmall pasta,such as orzo, cavatelli, small macaroni, or pearl couscous 1tspdried oregano 2tspdried thyme 1bay leaf 2tspdried basil 15ozcrushed tomatoes,(1 can) 15ozchickpeas,(1 can), drained and rinsed 1½tspsalt ¾tspblack pepper 2cupsbaby spinach ¼cupunsweetened almond creamer Preparation Heat a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil followed by the minced onion, celery, and carrot....

Ingredients 2cupscauliflower florets ⅓cupolive oil ½cupparmesan cheese,grated 1tsplemon juice 1tspground black pepper 1tspCayenne pepper 2whole-grain bread,slices 1tbsplight mayonnaise 1avocado,thinly sliced Preparation Place cauliflower in a skillet over medium heat; drizzle with olive oil. Cook and stir until lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour cooked cauliflower into a blender with Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture resembles mashed potatoes, 10 to 15 seconds. Toast bread, about 2 minutes, and spread light mayonnaise equally on each slice....

Ingredients 1lbground beef 1mediumonion,chopped 15ozred enchilada sauce,can 15ozblack beans,can, rinsed and drained 14½oztomatoes,can, diced, drained 15ozcorn,can 3ozolives,can, sliced 2cupscheddar cheese 1tspsalt ¼tsppepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until the ground beef is no longer pink and the onion is tender. Drain. Add the red enchilada sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and olives. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer on medium for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken....

Ingredients 8 cups water 5 oz piloncillo, or ½ cup of sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 Mexican chocolate tablets, (6½ ounces) ¾ cup corn flour, (masa harina) Preparation Place 6 cups of water in a large saucepan along with the piloncillo and the cinnamon stick. Heat water until it starts boiling and then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes until the piloncillo has melted. Once the piloncillo or sugar has dissolved, add the Mexican Chocolate Tablets and allow about 5 minutes to dissolve, stirring from time to time....

Ingredients 2lbsEnglish cucumbers,(or other thin skinned cucumbers such as Persian or Japanese) 1tspsalt 1lbchicken,cold from the fridge, shredded cooked 2tbspsesame seeds,to serve cilantro leaves,to serve, optional red chili flakes,dried, to serve, optional ¼cuprice vinegar 2tbspsoy sauce,or tamari, or coconut aminos 2tbsphoney 2tspginger,finely grated 1clovegarlic,minced ¼cupcilantro,chopped Preparation Wash cucumbers well and pat dry. Use the flat edge of a large knife or cleaver to smash the cucumbers in several places along their length....

Ingredients 4small chicken breasts 3tbsplime juice,plus 2 tsp, divided 2tbspmaple syrup,plus 1 tsp, divided 2tspchipotle in adobo sauce 1chipotle pepper,from the can of chipotle in adobo ¼cupolive oil ¾tspcoarse salt 1½cupspineapple,chopped ¼cupred onion,diced 2tbspcilantro,finely chopped ½jalapeno,finely diced Preparation Add chicken, 3 tablespoons of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, adobo sauce, peppers, olive oil, and ½ teaspoon of salt to a large ziplock baggie. Seal shut and massage the mixture into the meat....

Ingredients 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped 5 tbsp olive oil, divided 3 oz tomatoes, canned, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced salt and ground black pepper, to taste ½ tsp cayenne pepper 8 oz penne pasta, cooked, cooled 1 chicken breast, cut in half parmesan cheese, grated or powdered ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, fresh, diced pesto sauce*, (see Recipe Notes for Recipe) Preparation Combine basil and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl....

Ingredients 2½cupsall purpose flour 2cupswhite sugar ⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 1cupvegetable oil 1cupbuttermilk 2eggs 1tspvanilla extract 2tspbaking soda 1cuphot water ⅔cupshortening ½cupwhite sugar ⅓cupmilk 1tbspwater 1tspvanilla extract ¼tspsalt ½cupconfectioner’s sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 12-cup muffin tins. Sift the flour, 2 cups of white sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the flour mixture using an electric hand mixer on medium for about 3 minutes, until smooth....

Ingredients 4chicken breasts 1tspsalt 1tspground pepper 1tspolive oil 1tspbutter 1tspgarlic,minced ¼cupwhite wine,or chicken broth 3cupsbaby spinach,loosely packed ½cupcream cheese ¾cupheavy cream Preparation Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken breasts. Cook the breasts for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked and light golden brown in color....

Ingredients 3sweet potatoes ¼cupextra virgin olive oil 1tbspgarlic powder 1tbspItalian seasoning 1tspsalt,to taste ¼tspblack pepper,freshly ground or to taste fresh parsley,chopped for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut each sweet potato lengthwise in half. Cut each half into ½-inch slices. In a large bowl add the potato strips, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Arrange potatoes in a single layer on a 15x10x1-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1cupcelery,finely diced 1cupcarrots,finely diced 1cuponions,finely diced 28ozwhole plum tomatoes with juice 1tspthyme ¼cupfresh basil 3½cupsreduced sodium chicken broth,or vegetable broth for vegetarians Parmesan cheese rind,or Romano cheese rind, optional 1bay leaf 2tbspunsalted butter 2tbspflour ⅓cuppecorino Romano cheese,grated 1¾cupsreduced fat 2% milk,warmed salt,to taste black pepper,to taste Preparation Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add the oil, celery, carrots and onions; cook 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden....

Ingredients 9inchangel food cake 6.8ozinstant pistachio pudding mix,(2 packages) 4cupscold milk 8ozfrozen whipped topping,(1 tub) thawed 4.2ozchocolate covered English toffee,(3 bars) chopped Preparation Tear angel food cake into bite-size pieces (1 to 2 square inches) and place in the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. Prepare pudding with milk as directed on the package. Gently stir whipped topping into pudding, then pour mixture over angel food cake pieces. Sprinkle with crushed toffee bars....