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Ingredients 1cupsugar ½cupcinnamon 2eggs 1½cupsmilk ½tspsalt 1tspbaking powder 2cupsflour oil,for frying caramel whipped cream Preparation Pour vegetable oil in a frying pan (about 1 inch high) on medium high heat. Place cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish and mix well. Set aside. Mix eggs, milk. Salt, baking powder and flour in a medium bowl until it’s a smooth batter. Place a metal funnel cake ring in the oil. Pour batter into a funnel, blocking the tip of the funnel with a finger....

Ingredients 1½cupsall-purpose flour,(190g), spoon & leveled ½tspground cinnamon 1tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 1cupunsalted butter,2 sticks (230g), softened to room temperature 1cupbrown sugar,(200g) packed light or dark ½cupgranulated sugar,100g 2large eggs,at room temperature 1tbspmolasses,unsulphured or dark 2tsppure vanilla extract 3cupsoats,(240g) old-fashioned whole rolled 2cupsbutterscotch morsels,280g Preparation Whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until combined and creamy for about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1½ lb chicken tenders, boneless 2 cups all-purpose flour 1½ cups buttermilk creole seasoning, divided 5 cups vegetable oil, (up to 8 cups) 1¼ tbsp paprika 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp garlic powder 1½ tsp ground black pepper 1½ tsp onion powder 1½ tsp cayenne pepper 1½ tsp dried oregano 1½ tsp dried thyme 1½ oz coleslaw 1½ oz green beans, sauteed 1½ oz potatoes, fried Preparation If making your own creole seasoning, stir to combine all ingredients evenly....

Ingredients 2cupspasta sauce,or marinara sauce 4hoagie rolls 4tbspgarlic butter 1cupprovolone cheese,or mozzarella cheese, shredded 1lblean ground beef 1egg ½cupseasoned bread crumbs ½tspItalian seasoning ½tsponion powder salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, then place then on a parchment lined pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until cooked through....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained, juice reserved 1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries without stems, drained 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter....

Ingredients 1wholewatermelon,(for a large cake), or ½ watermelon for a small cake 2tubsdessert topping,(such a Cool Whip) fresh berries,and/or nuts for garnish Preparation Cut the ends off of the watermelon so it can stand upright. Using a sharp knife, trim off the rind. Finally, trim around the watermelon to give it a “cake” shape. Once cut, use paper towels to completely dab the watermelon dry. Frost the watermelon with the dessert topping using an offset spatula to make it look even....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheese,(2 packages) softened 1tbsplemon juice ½tspvanilla extract ½cupgranulated sugar 2cupsheavy cream 1cupall purpose flour 4large eggs,beaten 18graham crackers,crushed 4cupscanola oil,for frying ⅓cupstrawberry sauce,for serving 2cupswhipped cream,for serving ½cuppowdered sugar,for serving Preparation In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the cream cheese, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Once smooth, use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the sugar and heavy cream....

Ingredients 8chicken thighs,(about 3 lbs), bone in, skin on ½tspsalt ⅛tspblack pepper 1½cupssalsa verde,either jarred or homemade, divided oil,for the grill rice tortillas radishes,thinly sliced fresh cilantro leaves corn,on or off the cob cherry tomatoes avocado slices Preparation With scissors or a sharp knife, trim the excess skin and fat from the thighs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. In a bowl, toss the chicken with 1 cup of the salsa verde to coat....

Ingredients ½cuphazelnuts,(3 oz) 2stickunsalted butter,(½ lb) 1cupconfectioners sugar 2cupsall purpose flour ½tspbaking powder tspground cloves pinch of salt 2largeeggs 2tbspbrandy 1tsppure vanilla extract 1cupraspberry jam,seedless 1½tbspcornstarch 1largeegg white Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the hazelnuts in a pie plate and toast for 12 minutes until fragrant and the skins blister. Transfer the nuts to a kitchen towel and let cool slightly, then vigorously rub the nuts together to remove the skins....

Ingredients 4lbspork shoulder roast,boneless 1canroot beer 2clovesgarlic,minced 1cupBBQ Sauce,or to taste 3tbsppork rub Preparation Cut pork into large cubes, about 4-inch each, and season with pork rub. Turn Instant Pot onto sear and add 2 tablespoons oil. Brown pork in batches until browned. Add ½ cup water to the bottom of the Instant Pot and be sure to scrape all of the brown bits off. Add garlic and root beer....

Ingredients 4largeeggs,cold 8ozchocolate,(semisweet or bittersweet), coarsely chopped ½cupbutter,cut into 16 pieces 3cupsWhipped cream sprinkles for topping,optional Preparation Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a mini cheesecake pan liberally with cooking spray. In a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, beat the eggs at high speed for about 5 minutes, until the volume doubles. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and butter together. Then fold about a third of the beaten eggs into the chocolate mixture using a large rubber spatula until only a few streaks of egg are visible....

Ingredients nonstick cooking spray,for greasing 1¾cupswater,divided ⅔cupoil,divided 8large egg whites,divided ½cupall purpose flour 2boxes white cake mix,divided ¼tsppurple gel food coloring ½cuprainbow sprinkles 1jarvanilla frosting gold flake,for decorating sprinkle,assorted, for decorating Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×4-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, whisk together ¾ cup water, ⅓ cup oil, 3 egg whites, flour, and 1 box of cake mix until smooth....

Ingredients 10ozpasta,wheat or gluten-free pasta 1tspolive oil 1medium onion,chopped 4garlic cloves,chopped 12ozuncooked Italian chicken sausage,removed from casing, Al Fresco ½cupfat-free chicken broth,or low sodium 1cupcannellini beans,drained and rinsed, such as Eden 8cupsescarole rinsed and torn into bite sized pieces),(1 medium head), rinsed and torn into bite-sized pieces ¼cupgrated parmesan,or romano cheese ¼tspcrushed red pepper,or to taste, optional salt and fresh pepper,to taste Preparation Rinse escarole and tear into bite sized pieces....

Ingredients 4veggie sausage patties,morningstar farms 1pkgpizza crust,refrigerated cupsalsa 1cupcheddar,and monterey jack cheese or mozzarella cheese, shredded ¼cupgreen onions,sliced 2tbspfresh cilantro,or parsley, chopped Preparation Chop patties into ½-inch pieces. Set aside. On lightly greased baking sheet, press pizza dough into 14×9-inch rectangle. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes. Spread salsa over partially baked crust, leaving 1-inch border. Sprinkle with cheese and top with sausage pieces. Sprinkle with onions and cilantro...

Ingredients 2lbspizza dough balls cornmeal,for the baking sheets flour,for rolling 1½lbsbaby red potatoes,(about 16 potatoes), or yellow potatoes, thinly sliced 3tbspolive oil,plus more for drizzling salt and pepper,to taste 16thick asparagus stalks,(about 1 lb) 6ozgouda cheese,or fontina cheese, sliced Preparation Preheat the oven to 550 degrees F or as hot as it will go. Turn out the dough onto a generously floured counter, and cut it into 4 pieces. Working with 1 piece at a time, shape into a ball and then press flat into a 1-inch thick disk, dimpling with your fingertips while flattening it....

Ingredients 4cupschicken stock,or canned low-sodium broth ¾lbmedium shrimp 1tbspunsalted butter 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 2clovesgarlic 1small onion 1cuparborio rice,(8½ oz) ½cupdry white wine ½cupbasil leaves,chopped ¼cupsoft fresh goat cheese,(1½ oz) 2tbspparmesan cheese,freshly grated ¼tspfresh ginger,finely grated ¼tsplemon zest,finely grated salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring the stock to a simmer. Add the shrimp, cover, and simmer over moderate heat for about 2 minutes until just cooked....

Ingredients 1 can (40 oz) sweet potatoes in syrup, drained 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup fat-free egg product 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon no-trans-fat 68% vegetable oil spread, melted 1/3 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In large bowl, mash sweet potatoes....

Ingredients 3cupsall purpose flour,spoon & leveled 1½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature 4ozblock cream cheese,softened to room temperature 1cupgranulated sugar 1large egg,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 1tspalmond extract 2cupsconfectioner’s sugar ⅓cupnutella ¼cupheavy cream,or milk 1tsppure vanilla extract pinchsalt ½cuphazelnuts,chopped, for garnish, optional Preparation Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together until combined. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese together on high speed until completely smooth and creamy for about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1lbspaghetti 1½cupsParmigiano-Reggiano cheese,freshly grated ¾cuplemon juice,fresh 1cupextra virgin olive oil ½tspsea salt ½tspfreshly ground pepper 2tsplemon zest,grated 2cupsbasil leaves,slivered, firmly packed Preparation In a large pot, cook the spaghetti in salted, boiling water until al dente Place a colander over a large serving bowl, then drain spaghetti into it. Pour water from bowl, wipe bowl dry, then empty spaghetti into it. Combine cheese and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl....

Ingredients 2 pcs eggs 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup dry sugar substitute of your choice ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ¼ cup pecans, chopped (do not roast) ¼ cup cocoa powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt Preparation Preheat oven at 300 degrees F. In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a mixing bowl attached to a hand beater, cream together butter and sugar substitute until pale and fluffy, roughly 5 to 7 minutes....