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Ingredients ¼ cup bourbon whiskey 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup brown sugar 1 lb shrimp, frozen or fresh, peeled with tail-on 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skin-on 2 tbsp olive oil, for searing chicken 2 tbsp olive oil, for searing shrimp 2 tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, thickly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thickly sliced lemon wedges Preparation Add the bourbon whiskey, fresh garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, and brown sugar in a bowl....

Ingredients ½cuppopcorn kernels,unpopped, or 2 bags tender white popcorn 12ozplain vanilla Candy Melts,such as Wilton 1⅓cupspretzel squares,broken into pieces 12ozplain milk chocolate M&Ms,(1 bag) in pastel colors, or Mini M&Ms 2ozmulticolored sprinkles Preparation Pop the popcorn in a popcorn popper (or alternately in the microwave if using microwave bags of popcorn) according to the manufacturer’s directions. Remove any unpopped popcorn kernels. Toss in broken pretzel pieces and M&Ms. Melt the Vanilla Candy Melts in a microwave-safe bowl on high power in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted and smooth....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 1small white onion,peeled, diced 3garlic cloves,minced 8cupsvegetable stock,or chicken stock 1small Napa cabbage head,roughly chopped 1tspground ginger ¼tspwhite pepper 3eggs,whisked 2tsptoasted sesame oil green onions,thinly sliced, optional topping Preparation Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat, then add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 more minutes until fragrant. Add in the stock, chopped cabbage, ground ginger, white pepper and stir to combine....

Ingredients 1tbspunsalted butter,or oil 1large white onion,chopped 3cupsreduced-sodium vegetable broth 1lbbaby carrots,peeled 1tbspfresh ginger,grated ¼cupreduced fat sour cream,or tofutti sour cream or coconut milk kosher salt,to taste white pepper,to taste 2tbspfresh micro greens,or chives, for garnish Preparation In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, for 5 to 6 minutes, until the onions are soft. Add the broth, carrots, and ginger....

Ingredients 16 oz creamed corn 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded ⅓ cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup sour cream 1 stick butter, melted 1 large onion, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 3 eggs ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Preparation Preheat oven at 350 degrees F. In a medium sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add onion and peppers and cook until softened, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1large head garlic 3tbspextra virgin olive oil ½cupporcini mushrooms,dried ¾cupboiling water 1½lbschicken thighs,skinless, boneless salt and freshly ground pepper ½lbmushrooms,assorted 3tbspunsalted butter 2largeshallots ¼cupdry red wine ½cupchicken stock 2mediumtomatoes 1tbsptarragon,chopped crusty bread Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Set head of garlic on a double layer of foil, cut side up. Drizzle with olive oil, then wrap in foil. Roast garlic for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until very soft....

Ingredients 8egg roll wrappers 8mozzarella cheese strings oil,for frying marinara,for dipping Preparation Preheat oil to 375 degrees F. Cut each egg roll wrapper in half diagonally. Cut each cheese string in half. Place a cheese string on each wrapper, fold in corners and roll tightly sealing the edges with water. Place each cheese stick in the hot oil for about 2 to 3 minutes or until brown and crispy. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping....

Ingredients 1cupmayonnaise 1cuppickles,minced, about two small pickles diced ½juice from lemon pinchsalt and pepper ¼cupmalt vinegar 1tbspchili oil 1lbwhite fish,firm, skinless, such as cod, pollack, or haddock, ask the fishmonger to skin the fish, if needed 1cupall purpose flour 3large eggs,whisked 2cupspanko breadcrumbs ¼tspsalt ¼tspblack pepper 2cupsvegetable oil,for frying Preparation Make the tartar sauce: Stir together the mayonnaise, pickles, and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, taste, and add more seasonings if you like....

Ingredients 1 pie crust 1½ cups flaked coconut 2 cups heavy cream 3 tbsp powdered sugar 5 oz Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix 1½ cups coconut milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line pie crust into 9-inch pie plate and bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. In a large skillet, toast the coconut until golden brown, shaking the pan, stirring constantly until the coconut starts to change color all over for about 4 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1½cupsall purpose flour 2tbspsugar 1tbspcornmeal ½tspsalt 1½stickbutter 7tbspice water 1cupsugar 1½lbsfresh figs whipped cream,optional Preparation Combine the flour, sugar, cornmeal, and salt in a large bowl. With pastry blender or two knives used scissors fashion, cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with a fork until pastry is moist enough to hold together and begins to come away from sides of bowl....

Ingredients 1boxBetty Crocker Gingerbread Cake Mix ⅓cupevaporated milk ½cupbutter,melted powdered sugar,optional for dusting Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Combine the 3 ingredients and mix well. Spread the batter smoothly and evenly in the baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes or until the brownies are firm. Let them cool for a few minutes and devour! Related Video

Ingredients 1pkgoreos 8ozcream cheese,softened 1cuppowdered sugar 16ozcool whip ½cupbutter or margarine 6¾ozwhite chocolate pudding,or vanilla pudding 3cupsmilk 1tspvanilla tombstone cookies candy corn pumpkins Preparation Crush ⅔ package of oreos and place in the bottom of a 9×13-inch pan. Set aside. Mix cream cheese and margarine (or butter) until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and fold in whipped topping. Set aside. In a separate bowl mix pudding, milk and vanilla. Fold this mixture in with the cream cheese mixture....

Ingredients 1tspketchup 1tspdijon mustard 4large hot dogs,knockwurst or kielbasa ½ozcheddar cheese,cut into long sticks 2tbsponions,chopped 1cupprepared sauerkraut,drained, roughly chopped 4slicesbacon vegetable oil 4long hot dog buns Preparation Prepare grill for direct medium high heat. Mix together the ketchup and mustard in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the sauerkraut with the chopped onion, set aside. Slice open the hot dogs, down the center, lengthwise, forming a deep pocket in each, but not cutting all the way through....

Ingredients 1½lbssirloin steak,fat trimmed, diced into cubes just under 1-inch ⅓cuplow-sodium soy sauce 3tbsphoney 3garlic cloves,minced 2tbspolive oil or vegetable oil Green onions,or sesame seeds for garnish, optional Preparation Place steak pieces in a gallon size resealable bag. In a mixing bowl whisk together soy sauce, honey and garlic. Pour over steak, seal bag while pressing out excess air then rub marinade over steak. Transfer to refrigerator and let marinate for 1 to 2 hours....

Ingredients 6 oz bacon rashers, (18 pieces total), cut into thirds 18 cheddar cheese cubes, cut into ½-inch sizes 10 brussels sprouts, fresh or frozen, trimmed and cut in half lengthwise 1½ tbsp maple syrup 3 cups water, for boiling 2 tbsp salt Preparation Prepare water in a deep pot, add salt and bring to a boil. Blanch the sprouts in boiling salted water until tender, then quickly cool down in iced water....

Ingredients 5 tbsp butter, melted 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1½ cups gingersnaps, finely crushed 8 oz cream cheese, (2 blocks), softened 15 oz pumpkin puree, (1 can) 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ¼ tsp kosher salt 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg, ground 1 cup heavy cream whipped cream gingersnaps, roughly crushed Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the crushed gingersnaps, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand....

Ingredients 1lbchicken breast,cubed 1tbspolive oil 1tbsp*Italian seasoning,(see Recipe Notes for recipe) 1cuplong grain rice,uncooked 2½cupschicken broth 6ozmushrooms,(about 1 cup) sliced ½cupheavy whipping cream ¼cupparmesan cheese,shredded, plus more for garnish salt and pepper,to taste parsley,chopped, for garnish Preparation In a medium-sized pot or skillet add the olive oil and turn to medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the skillet along with Italian Seasoning and salt and pepper and cook until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked throughout....

Ingredients 2persimmonsripe, pureed 1tspbaking Soda 2cupsall-purpose flour ½tspground cinnamon ½tspground cloves ½tspground nutmeg ½tspsalt 1egg 1cupwhite sugar ½cupbutter 1cupraisins 1cupwalnutschopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Dissolve baking soda in persimmon pulp and set aside. Sift flour, spices, and salt together, then set aside. Cream together butter or margarine and sugar until fluffy, then beat in egg and persimmon. Stir in dry ingredients. Stir in nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet....

Ingredients 4lemons 2cupskosher salt 5whole coriander seeds 1bay leaf 3whole cloves Preparation Without cutting all the way through, quarter lemons lengthwise, keeping 1 inch of bottom intact so they’re held together. Salt pulp and reshape lemons. Sterilize a 1-quart pickling jar. Put an inch-thick layer of salt on bottom of jar, then tightly pack in lemons along with coriander, bay leaf and cloves, adding salt to surround lemons. Add enough lemon juice to cover....

Ingredients 3½cupsall-purpose flour 1½cupsbrown sugar,firmly packed 2tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 2tsppumpkin pie spice ½cuppumpkin puree 2large eggs,lightly beaten 1tbspvanilla paste,or 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2tbspbutter,or margarine 1¼cupspecans,or walnuts, coarsely chopped ¼cupwhite chocolate,melted, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice; stir well. In another bowl, combine the pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla, stirring well with a wire whisk....