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Ingredients ¾cupboiling water ½cupespresso,finely ground ¼cupgranulated sugar,plus 1½ tbsp 1tspcinnamon 2ozbittersweet chocolate,or semisweet 1cupheavy cream ¼tsppure vanilla extract club soda,chilled Preparation In a glass measuring cup, pour the boiling water over the espresso. Cover the measuring cup with a small plate and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain the espresso through a paper filter into a small saucepan. Whisk ¼ cup of the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon into the espresso and bring to a boil...

Ingredients 1½cupsgraham cracker crumbs 1cupunsalted butter,melted ½cupsugar ¼tspcinnamon ¼tspground ginger 14ozdulce de leche 4large bananas,sliced ½-inch thick 2cupsheavy whipping cream ¼cuppowdered sugar 1chocolate bar,shaved for garnish Preparation Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and ginger in a large bowl, then press into the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Place the springform pan into the freezer to harden for 15 minutes Spread the dulce de leche carefully onto the crust, then top with sliced bananas gently....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter 1 cup water 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup butter 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 6 tablespoons milk 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch baking pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup tempura batter mix ¼ tsp onion powder ⅛ tsp ground black pepper ½ cup cold club soda or soda water ¼ cup cold beer 1 large yellow onions, sliced into rings, roughly 11 oz total 6 cups vegetable oil Preparation Preheat the deep fryer to 375 degrees F. Combine the tempura mix with your spices, along with the soda water and beer, to make the batter. Ensure that the batter is maintained cold during the entire process....

Ingredients 1½cupsyellow squash,(2 small or 1 very large), sliced 1½cupszucchini,(2 small or 1 very large), sliced 1large orange bell pepper,or any color, chopped 2garlic cloves,roasted, chopped 1tbspground thyme,or fresh chopped 3large eggs 3large egg whites ¾cupmilk ¾tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper ⅔cupcheese,shredded 2tbspparmesan cheese,grated Preparation Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with nonstick spray and add sliced squash and zucchini, chopped pepper, roasted garlic, thyme, and little pinch of salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1⅔ cups whole milk, scalded 1 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened 2 cups sugar 3½ cups all-purpose flour 2½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter 2 cups sugar 6 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 12 chocolate sandwich cookies, separated 48 yellow jelly beans pipe cleaners Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 12-cup muffin pans with muffin cups. Mix cocoa and ½ cup of the sugar into scalded milk....

Ingredients 2lbsshell and heads of shrimp 1small onion 1small carrot 1bouquet garni,(3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 small bunch Italian parsley, and 1 bay leaf, tied together with cotton string) 8cupscold water Preparation Combine the shells and heads, onion, carrot, bouquet garni, and water in a 4-quart saucepan and slowly bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and gently boil, partially covered, for 1 hour. Strain through a colander lined with cheesecloth into another large pot, pressing on the ingredients and shaking them gently to extract the juices....

Ingredients 1½ cups powdered sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 egg, beaten 1½ tsp vanilla extract 2½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar 2 cups milk Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Sift together flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda. Set aside. Cream together butter and powdered sugar until fluffy and has doubled in volume....

Ingredients 1cupfeta cheese 2cupssour cream 2cupscream cheese Preparation Press feta cheese through a sieve until most of the liquid has drained. Beat drained feta cheese, sour cream, and cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until flavors blend for at least 30 minutes. Bring to room temperature before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 29 oz chicken broth, or 2 cans ½ cup water 1 lb. long-grain rice 2 bay leaves 30 oz. black beans, or 2 cans drained, rinsed 2 red bell peppers, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 medium red onion, diced 1 medium bunch fresh cilantro, chopped ½ cup olive oil 3 tbsp. orange juice 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. chili powder lettuce leaves...

Ingredients 1½cupsice cubes 3ozcoffee,cold 3ozIrish cream liqueur Preparation Blend the ice cubes, coffee, and Irish cream in a blender until smooth and creamy. Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 3cupskalepacked, about 1 small bunch, preferably the Tuscan/lacinato variety, thick ribs removed ½cupraw pecans 2tbsplemon juiceto taste 1large garlic clove ½tspfine sea salt ½cupextra-virgin olive oil ½cupparmesan cheesegrated Preparation In a food processor, combine the kale, pecans, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Turn on the food processor, then blend until the kale and pecans have broken down into small pieces. While running the machine, drizzle in the oil. Process until the pesto reaches the desired consistency, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary....

Ingredients 3cupsCollege Inn® Fat Free & Lower Sodium Chicken Broth 8ozorzo pastauncooked 14.5ozDel Monte® French-Style Green Beans(1 can) drained 14.5ozDel Monte® Petite-Cut Diced Tomatoes(1 can) drained 16oztilapia filletsthawed if frozen (four 4 oz-pieces) 1tbspfresh oreganochopped Salt and black pepperto taste 2tsplemon peelfresh, grated Preparation Bring broth to a boil in a large, deep non-stick skillet over high heat. Stir in orzo pasta and reduce heat to medium-high. Cook according to package directions, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 4tbspbutter 1tbspolive oil 3clovesgarlic,minced ½tspred pepper flakes,crushed, or to taste 1lbshrimp,peeled and deveined ½cupdry white wine ½cupparsley,chopped kosher salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Add the butter and olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute. Add the shrimp to the pan and toss to coat. Cook the shrimp until bright pink and no longer translucent, approximately 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1mango,chopped 6ozfat-free Greek yogurt 1cupfat-free milk 1½tbspsugar,or honey 1cupice,crushed Preparation Combine the mango, yogurt, milk, sugar, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve cold, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1½cupsfull-fat Greek yogurt,plain ¼cupparsley,fresh, roughly chopped 1tbspdill,fresh, chopped, plus more for garnish 2garlic cloves,minced 1tspkosher salt 2tsplemon juice 4cupsvegetable oil,for frying water,cold, for soaking 2cupsice 2tbsplemon juice,divided 3medium russet potatoes 1packageMcCormick® Zesty Spice Blend ½cupchickpeas,drained, rinsed ½cupcucumber,diced 1cupromaine lettuce,chopped 1plum tomato,diced ¼cupred onion,diced ½cupfeta cheese 2tbspdill,fresh, roughly chopped Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together the yogurt, parsley, dill, garlic, salt, and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 week....

Ingredients 1cupbutter,softened 2cupssugar 4eggs 1tspvanilla extract ¼tspalmond extract 3cupsall purpose flour 1tspsalt 21ozpeach pie,(2 filling) ¼cupbrown sugar ½tspcinnamon ½tspvanilla extract ½tspalmond extract 1cuppowdered sugar 2tbspmilk Preparation Cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs and beat well. Beat in extracts. In a separate bowl combine flour and salt. Add to the creamed mixture. Mix until combined. In a seperate bowl, combine peach pie filling, brown sugar and cinnamon. Grease a 15x10x1-inch pan or 9×13-inch pan....

Ingredients 3largeegg whites,at room temperature ⅛tspcream of tartar ⅔cupsugar ⅓cupsmooth peanut butter,well stirred 3tbspsalted peanuts,finely chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Position racks in upper and lower thirds of the oven. In the bowl of a heavy duty mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or a bowl if using a hand mixer with beaters), combine the egg whites and cream of tartar....

Ingredients 8ozRibeye Steakthinly sliced ½tspKosher saltdivided ¼black peppercoarsely ground, divided 1tbspcanola oil 1tbspWorcestershire sauce 2tbspbutter 1green bell peppersliced 1yellow onionsliced 4ozmushroomssliced 1loafFrench breadcut in half lengthwise ⅓cupmayonnaise 8ozProvolone cheesesliced Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Season the steak with half of the salt and pepper and all the canola oil. Heat a cast iron skillet on high heat and cook the steak for 2 minutes without stiring or flipping....

Ingredients 3cupsSuccess® Jasmine Riceor cooked rice, leftover is fine! ¾lbchicken breastboneless 1tbspvegetable oildivided ½cuponionchopped ½cupcarrotschopped ½cupred bell pepperchopped ½cupfrozen peas 1cuppineapplediced ⅓cupbaconcooked 3tbspsoy sauce 1tbsptoasted sesame oil Salt and pepperto taste sliced green onionsoptional Preparation Cook the rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute until browned and cooked through for about 4 to 5 minutes....