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Ingredients 1lbgreen beans,trimmed 2tbspcanola oil 2tspchili garlic paste 2green onions,thinly sliced, white parts only 1tbspgarlic,thinly sliced 2tbspsoy sauce 1tbsprice vinegar 1tspsugar ¼cupwater ½tspred pepper flakes,crushed Preparation To a wok, add the canola oil and heat on medium-high heat. Add the green beans and stir fry them for 3 to 5 minutes or until they start to shrivel up a bit. Add in the garlic, green onions, chili-garlic paste and stir to combine....

Ingredients ½medium cauliflower,florets cut into small, bite-sized pieces 2medium carrots,cut on a sharp diagonal into ⅛-inch thin rounds 1small onion,white or yellow, sliced into very thin rounds 2medium jalapeños,sliced into thin rounds 6garlic cloves,quartered 1cupplain white vinegar 1cupwater 1tbspsalt 1½tbsphoney 1bay leaf 1tsporegano freshly ground black pepper Preparation Pack the cauliflower, carrots, onion, jalapeños, and garlic into a quart-sized wide-mouth mason jar. In a medium saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, salt, honey, bay leaf, oregano, and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper....

Ingredients 4½cupsred wine ¾cupginger ale ½cuporange juice 2fl ozbrandy 1fl oztriple sec,orange-flavored liqueur 1tspwhite sugar 1pinchground cinnamon 2cupsice,crushed ½Granny Smith apple,diced Preparation Stir red wine, ginger ale, orange juice, brandy, triple sec, sugar, cinnamon, and apple together in a large pitcher. Divide crushed ice evenly into six large wine glasses. Pour red wine mixture into each wine glass, making sure that each serving has a few pieces of apple. Related Video

Ingredients 2tbspoil ¼cuponion,chopped 1½cupswhite rice,uncooked 2cupschicken broth 1cupsalsa Preparation Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and on medium-high, cook for a few minutes until it begins to brown. Add the rice and cook until the rice starts to turn into a brighter shade of white. Do not brown the rice. Add in the chicken broth and salsa. Stir and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 4tspvegetable oil 4large flour tortillas 2romaine lettuce hearts 2tomatoes ½red onion 2avocados 1cupcorn,canned, rinsed and drained 1cupblack beans,canned, rinsed and drained ¼cupolive oil ¼cuplime juice 1garlic clove,minced ⅛tspcumin ½tspred pepper flakes 3tbspfresh cilantro,chopped ½tspsalt ½tsppepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pour the vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon per bowl, into a medium 1.2-quart oven-proof bowls and rub around to coat the surface. Press each tortilla into a greased bowl....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour ¾cupcold butter,diced ¼cuppowdered sugar 1lemon zest 4large eggs 1cuppowdered sugar ½cuplemon juice,freshly-squeezed 2tbspall-purpose flour Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside. Combine all of the crust ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture reaches a fine crumble consistency. You want the butter to be well combined, but to stop before the mixture turns into a ball....

Ingredients ¼cupapricot preserves 1tbspbutter 1tbsphoney 1½tbspdijon mustard 2lbssalmon filet,cut into 6 equal portions ½tspsea salt ¼tspblack pepper 1½lbsbroccoli,cut into medium florets 2tbspolive oil ½tspsea salt,or to taste ¼tspblack pepper,or to taste 1tbspchives or green onion,chopped to garnish Preparation Preheat Oven to 450 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat. Place broccoli florets on lined baking sheet and toss with 2 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper, or to taste....

Ingredients 1tbsppaprika ½tspcayenne,or more to taste 1tspgarlic powder 1tspdried thyme 1tspdried oregano ¾tspkosher salt ⅛tspblack pepper 1tbspbutter 16large sea scallops,room temperature ¼cupsour cream,reduced fat 1tbsphorseradish,prepared, grated 1tbspwater ¼tspDijon mustard ⅛tspkosher salt black pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, horseradish, water, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Set aside. In another small bowl, add the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper, then mix to blend....

Ingredients 1 can crescent rolls 8 breakfast sausage links Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook sausage until lightly brown, approximately 5 minutes. Drain. Unroll crescent roll dough. Roll dough around each sausage. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until rolls are golden brown. Serve with syrup. Related Video

Ingredients 3large bananas 1tspvanilla 1tbspmaple syrup 1boxbrownie mix ½cupoil 1cupwater 6graham crackers Preparation In a medium mixing bowl combine the brownie mix, oil, and water. Mix well. On a baking sheet, lay down a sheet of wax paper. Spoon on half the mixture, and spread out to be about ½-inch thick. Press 6 graham crackers into the mixture. Cover with remaining brownie batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean....

Ingredients 1tspsalt,plus more for water 6chicken thighs,bone in, skin on 3tbspvegetable oil 1cuplong grain rice 1garlic clove,finely minced ½yellow onion,finely chopped 8oztomato sauce,(1 can) 2chicken bouillon cubes 2cupshot water 6ozpeas,(1 can) 6ozcarrot,(1 can) Preparation Add the chicken thighs to a large pot, cover with water, and season with salt. Boil the chicken for 40 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain. Shred the chicken from the bones and set aside. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the rice and continually stir until the rice turns a light brown....

Ingredients 4 cups peanut oil 1 cup fine cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp seafood seasoning ½ tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp paprika, hot smoked ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground 8 oz catfish fillets, rinsed and patted dry ¾ cups low-fat buttermilk Preparation Heat peanut oil over high heat in a 5-quart Dutch oven. Whisk together the flour and cornmeal in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, combine the seafood seasoning, salt, paprika, and pepper....

Ingredients ¾cupcherry tomatoes,sliced in two 1cucumber,peeled, sliced and cut in two 2avocados ½cupfeta cheese bunch cilantro ¼cupItalian dressing salt and pepper Preparation Slice up all the veggies and put them in a bowl. Chop up cilantro and place with veggies along with Feta cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Add dressing right before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, or pepper jack cheese, grated 1 cup emmantal cheese, or gruyere cheese, grated 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup heavy cream 8 oz tomatoes, deseeded and chopped ½ oz chili peppers, preferably poblano’s, roasted, deseeded, and chopped 1½ tsp garlic powder salt and ground black pepper, to taste tortilla chips, or nacho chips Preparation Combine all ingredients into your saucepot. Stir to combine....

Ingredients 4tbspolive oil 1onion,chopped 2tspfresh ginger,grated 3garlic cloves,chopped 1tspgaram masala ½tspturmeric ½tspcoriander powder 1tsppaprika ½tspchili powder ½tspcumin 5cardamom pods 5whole cloves 1bay leaf 3mint leaves,chopped 1lbground chicken 1cuppeas 2roma tomatoes,chopped 1serrano pepper,remove at least half the seeds ½cupcoconut milk Preparation Sauté onions, garlic and ginger in a pan with olive oil, over medium heat for about 7 minutes then move this onion mix to the sides of the pan. Add in the ground chicken and stir for about 5 minutes....

Ingredients cooking spray 1 cup rhubarb, fresh or frozen, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 ⅓ cup sugar, divided ¼ cup salted butter ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ⅛ tsp salt ½ cup half and half ¼ cup orange juice 1 tbsp cornstarch whipped cream, optional for serving Preparation Grease the crockpot with cooking spray. Place rhubarb in the bottom of a crockpot. Sprinkle the cornstarch and ¾ cup of sugar evenly....

Ingredients 36slicesdark pumpernickel party bread,or rye bread 1lbpork sausage ½lbvelveeta cheese Preparation In a large skillet over medium high heat, cook sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain off excess fat. Add velveeta and stir over low heat until melted and fully blended. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lay bread slices onto a baking sheet. Spoon a dollop of meat mixture onto bread and bake for about 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy....

Ingredients 1lbground beef 1boxtuna helper ¾cupmilk 1canManwich sauce salt and pepper mix,to taste Preparation Fry ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain grease and add milk to the cooked meat. Add noodles from tuna helper, and dispose of the sauce packet. Stir milk, noodles and meat until the noodles are warm and well cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain excess liquid and add Manwich sauce. Simmer until liquid is reduced and serve in a sandwich!...

Ingredients 2eggs 1cupsugar 1cupdairy eggnog ½cupmargarine,melted 2tsprum extract 1tspvanilla 2¼cupsflour 2tspbaking powder ¼tspnutmeg ½tspcinnamon 1cuppowdered sugar 3tbspeggnog Preparation In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs and beat. Add the sugar, eggnog, melted margarine, rum extract, and vanilla. Mix until combined. Add the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir until moist. Pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes until lightly brown and toothpick comes out clean....

Ingredients 1lbchicken thighs,boneless skinless 2tspkosher salt 4tspMcCormick® Fiery Spice Blend,divided 1tbspcanola oil,or grape seed oil ¼cupfish sauce ¼cupwarm water 3limes,juiced 1½tbspbrown sugar 1lbrice noodle,cooked according to package instructions 1persian cucumber,thinly sliced 1bunchfresh cilantro,leaves torn 1bunchfresh mint,leaves torn ¼red onion,thinly sliced ⅓cupunsalted peanuts,roughly chopped lime wedge,for serving Preparation On a cutting board, season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and 2 teaspoons of the Fiery spice blend. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat....