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Ingredients 5cupsmixed baby greens 5cupsBaby Arugula bunch 1cuppomegranate seeds 2ozpecans,(about 28 halves), chopped ½cupGorgonzola cheese,crumbled 5tbsppomegranate juice 3tbspchampagne vinegar 1tbspshallot,finely minced 1tbsphoney 5tbspextra virgin olive oil salt and fresh pepper Preparation Combine the pomegranate juice, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small glass jar, then shake vigorously. Toss the mixed greens and baby arugula in a salad bowl, then top with pecans, gorgonzola and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle with vinaigrette, serve, and enjoy!...

Ingredients 1 lb red kidney beans, canned, drained 1 lb ham hocks, partially cooked, preferably smoked 8 cups water, (2 quarts) 2 tbsp olive oil 1½ cups celery, finely chopped 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped 1 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped 2 bay leaves 2 tsp white pepper 2 tsp dried thyme 1½ tsp garlic powder 1½ tsp dried oregano 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tbsp tabasco sauce...

Ingredients ⅓cupbutter,melted 2cupsgraham cracker crumbs ⅓cupbrown sugar 2cupsheavy cream 4cupsmini marshmallows 8ozcream cheese,cubed and softened 2ozpie filling,(1 can), blueberry or cherry Preparation In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Reserve ½ cup of the mixture and set aside. Press remaining graham crumb mixture into a 9×13-inch pan. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. With mixer on medium, add in cream cheese cubes until combined....

Ingredients 16ozcream cheese,softened ½cupsugar ½cupheavy whipping cream 1cupstrawberries,chopped ½cupblueberries ½cupblackberries 1premade graham cracker crust berries,for topping Preparation In a medium sized bowl beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the heavy whipping cream and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in the fresh berries and speed evenly in premade graham cracker crust. Refrigerate at least an hour or until set. Top with fresh berries. Serve immediately....

Ingredients 25 oz ribeye fillets, boneless 1 tsp lemon juice 2 ½ tsp unsalted butter , or margarine, melted ½ tbsp salt ¾ tsp paprika, smoked ½ tsp black pepper, ground ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp cayenne pepper, ground ¼ tsp turmeric ¼ tsp coriander, ground Preparation Set the grill to medium heat. In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice with the melted butter or margarine until properly combined....

So I might be a little obsessed with Charcuterie Board style presentations for food. From our Classic Board to the Fruit Board and even a Breakfast Platter – we love a beautiful presentation. S’MORES DESSERT BOARD- If you are hosting a barbecue or a July Fourth party, you have to add this s’mores board to your menu. The guests can add their favorite toppings and cook the s’mores the classic way (over a fire), you can also make the s’mores on a grill (just be sure to add foil to the grill so the marshmallows don’t ooze into the grill)....

Ingredients 2 fl oz scotch cub soda, chilled, to top lemon twist, for garnish, (optional) Preparation Add the scotch to a highball glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and stir briefly to combine. Garnish with an optional lemon twist. Related Video

Ingredients 16 oz cranberry sauce ⅓ cup French salad dressing 1 onion, sliced 3 lb pork loin roast, boneless Preparation In a medium bowl, stir together the cranberry sauce, salad dressing, and onion. Place pork in a slow cooker, and cover with the sauce mixture. Cover, and cook on High setting for 4 hours, or on Low setting for 8 hours. Pork is done when the internal temperature has reached 160 degrees F....

Ingredients 3cupsall-purpose flour,unbleached ¼cupwhite sugar ⅛tspsalt 1cupvegetable shortening ½cupwater,cold 1egg,beaten 8ozstrawberry jam,(2 jars) 2tbspwhite decorator sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Use a pastry cutter to cut the shortening into the dry ingredients quickly until the mixture resembles coarse bread crumbs. Sprinkle with cold water, then mix with a fork until the dough just holds together. Run hands under cold water for 20 seconds, then dry them....

Ingredients 1cupunsalted butter,softened ¾cupbrown sugar ¼cupgranulated sugar 3⅖ozpumpkin spice instant pudding mix,(1 package) 2large eggs 1tspvanilla extract 2½cupsflour 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 2cupswhite chocolate chips Preparation Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prepare baking sheets by lining with parchment paper. In a large bowl mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice pudding mix. Set aside. In a mixer, cream together butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and mix together....

Ingredients 2 lb pumpkin, peeled and diced 5 cups chicken broth salt and ground black pepper, to taste accompaniments of your choice, (sour cream, chopped cilantro, roasted and chopped pecan nuts, and or chili powder) Preparation Place pumpkin or squash in a deep soup pot. Pour in your chicken stock. Turn the heat to high and bring it to a boil. Adjust heat to a low so that the mixture simmers....

Ingredients 1¾ lb sirloin steak, top 1 tbsp ground pepper, fresh ½ cup bourbon ½ cup olive oil ⅓ cup dry red wine ⅓ cup red wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushed Preparation Place steak in a deep dish. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over steak. Allow steak to marinate for 4 to 5 hours. Remove steak and grill over hot charcoal or gas grill, basting often with marinade. Cook steak to medium-rare or desired doneness and serve....

Ingredients 2 cups milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, slightly beaten 6 cups dry bread cubes (8 slices) 1/2 cup raisins, if desired 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 tablespoons whipping cream 3 to 4 tablespoons bourbon or 2 teaspoons brandy extract Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk and 1/4 cup butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is hot....

Ingredients 128ozchicken broth,(4 cartons), low-sodium 1cupkosher salt 2tbspdried savory 2tbspdried thyme 2tbspdried sage 2tbspdried rosemary 16cupsapple juice 16cupswater,or as needed to cover 22lbsturkey,(1 whole) 4large onions,chopped 8celery stalks,chopped 8carrots,chopped ¼cupbutter,melted 2cupswhite cooking wine 64ozchicken broth,(2 cartons) ¼cupbutter,melted 2cupswater 32ozturkey broth,(1 carton) ¼cupcornstarch Preparation Pour four 32-ounce cartons of low-sodium chicken broth into a large stockpot and stir in kosher salt, savory, thyme, sage, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and cook the brine for 7 minutes to blend flavors....

Ingredients 2 tsp cornstarch 4 tsp rice wine vinegar ½ cup corn syrup ¼ cup chili garlic sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp garlic powder ⅓ cup sugar ¼ tsp salt Preparation In a large bowl, add cornstarch. Pour rice vinegar, corn syrup, chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Add ginger, garlic powder, and salt. Using a whisk, mix everything until well combined....

Ingredients 1cupraw cashews 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 1clovegarlic,minced 1red bell pepper,diced 2tbsplemon juice 1½tbspsriracha hot sauce 1tbspwater 1tbspnutritional yeast 1½tspsalt 8ozkale leaves,or more to taste Preparation Rinse cashews and soak in a jar with enough water to cover for at least 6 hours. Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Place soaked cashews, red bell pepper, lemon juice, sriracha hot sauce, water, nutritional yeast, and salt in a blender....

Ingredients 2pork loin chops,boneless 2tspunsweetened cocoa powder 2tspancho chili powder,or regular chili powder 2tsplight brown sugar 1tbspolive oil sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a bowl, mix the cocoa, brown sugar, and chili powder together until well-blended. Sprinkle a little less than 1 teaspoon on the tops of each pork chop, then rub the spices in. Flip over and do the same on the other sides. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides....

Ingredients ¾cupNutella ⅓cuppowdered sugar 1cuplight cool whip 8ozcream cheese,softened mini chocolate chips,optional for garnish Preparation Place nutella, powdered sugar, and cream cheese in a bowl and mix with mixer until well combined. Fold in cool whip and mix well. Pour into a serving bowl. Top with mini chocolate chips for garnish and serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,softened ¼cupbutter,softened ¼cuppowdered sugar ½cuppecans,chopped 1tbspbutter 3tbspbrown sugar,packed 2tbspcorn syrup,such as Karo 1egg ¼cuppecans,chopped Preparation Using a mixer, combine the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar on medium speed until fluffy. Spread onto a parchment-lined pan and place in the freezer while making the pecan filling. In a large non-stick pan, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and eggs. Cook on the stove-top, stirring constantly over medium-low heat until thickened and the mixture begins to bubble....

Ingredients 1½ cups flour 1¾ cups milk 3 eggs ¼ cup beer 1 tbsp sugar ½ tsp salt butter, for greasing pan butter lingonberry jam powdered sugar, optional Preparation To create the batter, in a mixing bowl whisk together flour, milk, eggs, beer, sugar, and salt. Mix well until smooth and no lumps remain. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter. Pour ¾ cup batter into the center of the skillet....