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Ingredients 2ozsliced proscuitto,(4 slices) 5cupsbaby arugula ¼cupparmesan cheese,shaved olive oil spray 2large eggs fresh black pepper,to taste 2tbspshallots,minced 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1tbspsherry vinegar 2tspdijon mustard ¼tsphoney Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the prosciutto on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and crisp. Crumble into large pieces. Meanwhile, whisk the dressing ingredients in a large bowl....

Ingredients 8brioche bread,or other dense bread, thickly sliced 4eggs 1cupmilk 1tbspsugar 1tspvanilla ½tspcinnamon pinchsalt 2tbspbutter Preparation Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl or dish. Preheat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to melt. Dip both sides of the bread into egg mixture allowing a few seconds for the egg to soak into the bread. Place the bread in the pan and cook over medium-low heat for 4 minutes per side or until cooked through....

Ingredients ½cupextra-virgin olive oil,plus an additional 2 tbsp 1tbspdijon mustard 6salmon fillets,(6 to 7 oz) center cut, with skin ¾cupRiesling 3tbspmayonnaise ¼cupchives,minced ¼cupbasil,chopped 3tbspcilantro leaves,chopped 1small Scotch bonnet chili salt and freshly ground pepper 2tbspbutter,(1 oz) unsalted 1large onion 12slicessourdough baguette,(¾-inch) Preparation In a large glass baking dish, blend 2 tablespoons of olive oil with mustard. Add the salmon fillets, turn to coat, and refrigerate. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F....

Ingredients ½cupmayonnaise 1tbspketchup 1tbspyellow mustard 4kosher dill pickle slices,finely chopped ¼tspgarlic powder ¼tsppaprika pinchcayenne pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir. For a smoother sauce, blend it in the food processor for 5 to 10 seconds. Serve over burgers or fries, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1½lbsbeef chuck,sliced into thin 1½-inch long strips ½yellow onion,sliced into 2 portions ½cupbeef broth,or beef consomme, low sodium 1cupsoy sauce,low sodium 1tbspsesame oil ⅓cupdark brown sugar,slightly packed 3garlic cloves,minced salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste 2½tbspcornstarch 3½cupsbroccoli florets,diced into bite size pieces sesame seeds,for garnish, optional Preparation Add the beef and onion portions to a slow cooker. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and garlic....

Ingredients 3lbspork tenderloin 1tspsalt ½tspcoarse pepper 1tspgarlic,minced ½cupwater 1cupbrown sugar 2tbspcornstarch ½cupbalsamic vinegar ½cupwater 4tbspsoy sauce Preparation Rub the salt and pepper over the pork tenderloin. If pan searing it, heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Let each side get very dark brown. Add half a cup of water to the crockpot and place the pork inside. Cook the pork on Low for 6 to 8 hours....

Ingredients 4lbsyellow squash,(small to medium), sliced into rounds about ⅓-inch thick 1cupsour cream 1egg,large ¾cuppanko breadcrumbs,plus ⅓ cup, divided 1¼cupssharp cheddar cheese,shredded ½cupchopped parsley 2tbspdried chives 3tbspbutter,divided 1medium yellow onion,chopped 2tspgarlic,(2 cloves), minced 1cupparmesan cheese,divided, finely shredded salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add squash and let boil for about 5 to 6 minutes just until nearly tender....

Ingredients ½banana,very ripe ¼tspvanilla extract 2tbspall-purpose flour,or gluten-free flour mix 1tspsugar,optional but not needed ¼tspbaking powder pinchsalt 1tspoil,of your choice, optional but not needed mini chocolate chips,sprinkles, chopped walnuts, chopped pecans, hemp seeds, etc extra points Preparation Mash the banana in a small bowl and mix in oil and vanilla extract. Put the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a small espresso mug. Blend thoroughly with a fork. Add the mashed bananas, mix in any additional mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, etc....

Ingredients 12kalamata olives 12fresh mozzarella,small balls, marinated optional 12slicessalami,thick cut 12pimento stuffed green olives 6whole cherry peppers,jarred, halved 12small pepperoncini peppers Preparation Take 12 7-inch skewers, then thread one of each of the olives, mozzarella balls, salami, olives, cherry peppers, and pepperoncini peppers item onto each skewer. Serve immediately, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1cupall purpose flour ½cupwhole wheat flour 1tspcoarse salt ½tspbaking soda ¾cupunsalted butter,(1½ sticks) softened ½cupgranulated sugar ½cuplight brown sugar,packed 1large egg 1½tsppure vanilla extract ½cupripe banana,mashed 1cupold fashioned rolled oats 8ozsemisweet chocolate chunks ½cupwalnuts,coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Whisk together flours, salt and baking soda in small bowl and set aside. Combine sugar and butter and beat on medium speed until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients vegetable oil 8slicewhite bread 1cupbuttermilk 1tsphot pepper sauce salt and pepper ¾cupparmesan cheese,grated 1tspthyme,dried 4lbchicken parts,preferably legs, thighs, and wings Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Generously rub a baking sheet with oil. In a food processor, pulse bread until it turns into coarse crumbs. In a large bowl, stir together buttermilk, hot-pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, thyme, and pepper. Place the chicken in the buttermilk mixture, turning to coat evenly....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 4chicken breast,halves, boneless skinless 4plum tomatoes 1cupdry white wine,or chicken broth 1jarBertolli® Creamy Alfredo Sauce 1tbspfresh basil leaves,thinly sliced, optional Preparation Heat olive oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken. Remove chicken and set aside. Add tomatoes to same skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add wine and cook 1 minute. Stir in sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat....

Ingredients Preparation Add the caramels and evaporated milk to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and microwave for another 15 seconds. Stir until smooth, then pour into a tall, thin cup. Dip the caramel ⅔ of the way into the caramel sauce, then scrape off the excess amount and let cool on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet while dipping all the pretzel rods. Add the chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and microwave for 15 another seconds....

Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, or preferred fruit-based fat replacement 2½ cups white sugar, divided use 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 4 whole eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour, preferably unbleached 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 cups sour cream 2 tbsp ground cinnamon ½ cup walnuts, toasted, chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sift and combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt....

Ingredients 15ozblack beans,drained and rinsed 1tspolive oil ¼cuponion,chopped 1clovegarlic,minced 1tspsmoked paprika 1tspcumin ½tspchili powder,check labels for gluten-free 1tspkosher salt freshly ground black pepper,to taste ¼cupBBQ sauce 1tbspmolasses ¼cupold-fashioned oats,check labels for gluten-free 1¼cupsbrown rice,cooked 2tbspcanned beets,finely chopped 1tbspbeet juice 1egg,large, lightly beaten 4whole wheat 100 calorie hamburger buns,or Gluten-free bun Preparation Add the beans to a large mixing bowl. Gently pat beans dry with a paper towel. Using the backside of a fork or potato masher, mash beans until smooth and pasty....

Ingredients 4earsfresh corn,shucked and desilked 1tbspolive oil 1mediumonion,chopped 2cloves garlic,minced ¼lbpork,cubed ¼lbuncooked prawns,peeled and deveined Salt and pepper,to taste 4cupschicken broth 1bunchfresh spinach,washed and dried Preparation Slice the kernels from the cob and scrape off the remaining bits and juice into a bowl. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1lbhot Italian sausage ground 6cupschicken broth 4cupsspinach 10ozcheese tortellini 1cupheavy cream Preparation In a large dutch oven over medium-high heat, crumble and brown sausage. When done, remove onto a paper towel-lined plate. Drain excess fat from the pan. Return pot to heat. Add chicken stock, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Return the sausage to the pan along with the tortellini and add in the spinach, simmer for 7 minutes, or until tortellini is cooked....

Ingredients 1 pc pie crust, ready-made, baked for 5 to 10 minutes 6 pcs eggs 1 pc yellow onion, diced 3 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded 6 pcs bacon strips , chopped 1 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp salt ½ tsp ground black pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Saute the bacon until it’s just crispy and drain it on a paper towel....

Ingredients 2¼cupsall-purpose flour,spooned and leveled 1tspbaking soda 1½tspcornstarch ½tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,(1½ sticks), melted, slightly cooled ¾cuplight brown sugar,packed ½cupgranulated sugar 1large egg,plus 1 egg yolk 2tsppure vanilla extract 10mini Mounds Bars,(about 1½ cups), chopped ⅓cupdark chocolate chips,or pure chocolate, or semi-sweet chocolate chips ¼tspshortening,for thinning Preparation Whisk the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until no brown sugar lumps remain....

Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese ⅓ cup green olives, small diced ¼ cup black olives, small diced ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded ¼ cup parmesan cheese ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp garlic salt ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 1 tbsp green onion, chopped small ⅓ cup pecans, chopped ⅓ cup green olives, chopped small 1 tbsp parsley, chopped small ½ tbsp parmesan cheese Preparation In a large bowl mix together the ingredients for the cheeseball, add the red pepper flakes last and decide how much you want to add after tasting it....