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Ingredients 1cupall-purpose flour,plus 2 tbsp ⅓cuplight brown sugar,packed ⅓cupgranulated sugar 1tspcinnamon,ground ¼tspsalt ½cupbutter,unsalted, melted 1cupall-purpose flour ¾tspbaking powder ⅛tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 5tbspbutter,unsalted, softened ½cupgranulated sugar 1egg,large 1tspvanilla extract ¼cupmilk ¼cupsour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8×8-inch baking dish then line with 2 sheets of parchment, butter parchment. In a mixing bowl whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and salt. Pour in melted butter and stir to combine....

Ingredients 1tspcumin seeds 1tspmustard seeds 3tbspolive oil 1mediumonion,sliced 2clovesgarlic,minced ¾tspsmoked paprika 1tspred wine vinegar 1½lbsroma tomatoes ¼cuppacked brown sugar ¼tspsalt ⅛tspfreshly ground black pepper Preparation Toast the cumin and mustard seeds in medium-sized dry skillet over medium heat. Shake the pan occasionally for about 6 minutes until the seeds become aromatic and begin to crackle and pop. Add olive oil to the skillet with the spices. After 1 minute, add the onions, garlic, and paprika....

Ingredients 3tbspolive oil 8ozkale,(½ package), chopped 1pizza dough,refrigerated 4garlic cloves,finely chopped 5ozgoat cheese,crumbled Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place a pizza stone in the oven to preheat. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, then add the kale in batches for about 15 minutes until all is cooked through and dark green. Set aside. Roll the dough out to desired thickness. Place dough onto a pizza peel and add kale, garlic, and goat cheese....

Ingredients 2tspvegetable oil ¾lbground pork salt and pepper,to taste 1tspgarlic,minced 1tspginger,minced 3cupscoleslaw mix ¼cupgreen onions,sliced 1tbspsoy sauce 1tspsesame oil,toasted 12egg roll wrappers 1egg,beaten oil,for frying Preparation Heat the 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground pork and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the pork with a spatula, until meat is browned and cooked through. Add the garlic and ginger then cook for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 4 cod fillets 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 1 tsp sesame seed 1 tbsp lime juice 1½ cup quinoa 3 cups water 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a saucepot, mix the honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice wine vinegar, lime juice, and sesame seeds over medium heat. Bring the pan to a simmer and simmer for 2 minutes before taking the pan off the heat....

Ingredients 16ozchocolate syrup ¾cuppeanut butter 19ice cream sandwiches 12ozcontainer frozen whipped topping,thawed 1cupsalted peanuts Preparation Pour the chocolate syrup into a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until hot for about 2 minutes on high, stopping every 30 seconds. Do not allow to boil. Stir peanut butter into hot chocolate until smooth. Allow cooling to room temperature. Line the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish with a layer of ice cream sandwiches. Spread half the whipped topping over the sandwiches....

Ingredients 1cupturkey,shredded ½cupfresh orange juice 2tbspfresh lime juice 4clovesgarlic,minced ½tspkosher salt 1tspdried oregano 4hoagie rolls 2tbspyellow mustard 8ham,slices, spiral cut 8swiss cheeses 16dill pickles ½unsalted butter,stick, melted Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Add the turkey, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, salt, and oregano to a large bowl. Toss well, then set aside. Split the hoagie rolls in half lengthwise and spread 1½ teaspoons of mustard over each roll....

Ingredients 1¼lbspotatoes 3tbspbuttermilk,or milk ⅛cupsour cream ⅛tspgarlic powder 1½tbspbutter ½tbspchives 3bacon ⅓cupcheddar cheese,shredded 10¾cheddar cheese cubes 1biscuit dough roll salt and pepper,to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Wash the potatoes, then poke with a fork a few times. Bake the potatoes in the oven 1 hour or microwave until soft. Allow to cool slightly. Slice each potato in ½-inch lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp and mash potatoes, buttermilk, sour cream, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth....

Ingredients ¾cupfat free sour cream ¾cupfat free Greek yogurt ⅓cupHellman’s light mayonnaise 1tspgarlic powder 1tsponion powder 1tbspfresh chives,chopped 1tbspfresh parsley,chopped 1tspsalt freshly ground pepper 1-2tbspwhite balsamic vinegar 2cups1% low fat buttermilk Preparation In a small bowl or large measuring cup, combine the sour cream, yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic, powder, onion powder, parsley, chives, salt, and cracked pepper. Mix well. Stir in the white balsamic vinegar; then buttermilk. Adjust the seasonings to taste, adding another tablespoon of balsamic vinegar if desired....

Ingredients 1lbtop round beef,sliced into strips against the grain 2tbspcanola oil,or vegetable oil 1large onion,thinly sliced 1green bell pepper,cored and sliced 1orange,or red bell pepper, cored and sliced ¾cupwater 3tbspsoy sauce 1tbspWorcestershire sauce 1tbspmirin 1tbspgarlic,minced 1tbspginger,minced ¼tspred pepper flakes ¼cuphoney,or cane sugar 2tbspcornstarch green onions,sliced Sesame seeds Preparation Add all the sauce ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside. Heat a cast-iron skillet or wok over high heat and add oil....

PISTACHIO MACARON- I love the flavor of this easy macaron recipe! The added crushed pistachios in the shells and buttercream filling brings this macaron recipe to a whole new level. These homemade macarons are great to make for any occasion, especially around the holidays and for parties. They are also GREAT for gifting, package them in THESE cute boxes and give them to your friends! HOW TO MAKE PISTACHIO MACARONS- You can read all about our basic macaron shells post HERE....

Ingredients vegetable oil cooking spray 1cupall purpose flour 1cupcoarse yellow cornmeal ½cupsugar 1½tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 1tspfresh rosemary,finely chopped 1cupfresh corn kernels 2tbspfresh corn kernels 1cupbuttermilk 1large egg ¼cupcanola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray. Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, rosemary, and 1 cup corn. Combine buttermilk, egg, and oil in a small bowl....

Ingredients 4tbspchili powder 1tbspkosher salt 1tbspbrown sugar 2tspcumin,ground 1tspcayenne 1tsporegano,ground 1tsponion powder 1tspgarlic powder ¼tspcinnamon pinchcloves,ground, scant 3½lbspork shoulder roast,boneless 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil avocado,sliced radishes,sliced cabbage,thinly sliced warm tortillas,corn, or flour fresh squeezed lime juice salsa Preparation Whisk together all the rub ingredients in a small bowl. If the roast is tied up with butcher string, untie it. Pat the roast dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mix into the roast all over, reserving any leftover spice mix for later....

Ingredients 12ozfresh raspberries 1cuplemon juice,fresh, chilled ½cupwater,cold ½cupgranulated sugar,or to taste ½cuphoney 33.8ozsparkling water,(1 liter), or club soda, chilled fresh mint,for serving ice,for serving Preparation Place the raspberries in a food processor and pulse until well pureed. Force the raspberry puree through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl. In a large pitcher, whisk together the water and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Pour in the honey, then mix until blended....

Ingredients 15ozwhite beans,(1 can), drained, juice reserved 1headgarlic,roasted 2tbspolive oil 2tbsptahini ½tsppowdered rosemary,or 1 tsp dried regular rosemary, or 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary ½tspsalt ½lemon,juiced Preparation Combine all ingredients in a food processor, and blend until smooth. Add in a few tablespoons of the reserved white bean juice until the hummus reaches your desired consistency. Drizzle with an extra teaspoon of olive oil and/or extra rosemary for garnish if you’d like....

Ingredients 3medium green plantains 2tspcanola oil salt olive oil spray ⅓cupsour orange juice,or ¼ fresh squeezed orange juice, plus 1 tbsp lime juice 2tspolive oil 1large clove garlic,minced pinch oregano pinch salt and pepper ½tspcumin Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Peel plantains and slice into ½-inch thick slices. Place in a bowl and toss with oil and salt, then arrange slices on the baking sheet....

Ingredients 1cupbalsamic vinegar ½cupextra-virgin olive oil 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil ¼cuprosemary,finely chopped 3lbsporterhouse steak 2tspkosher salt 2tspcoarsely ground pepper Preparation In a sturdy resealable plastic bag, combine vinegar with half a cup olive oil and rosemary. Add steak, seal bag, and refrigerate overnight, turning bag several times. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and bring steak to room temperature. Heat a grill pan. Remove steak from marinade and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1tbspextra virgin olive oil ½cupcarrots,minced, or chopped bell pepper 1cuponion,(about 1 medium onion), finely chopped ½cupcelery,finely chopped 2clovesgarlic,minced ½tspsalt 1¼lbsground beef ½cupketchup 2cupstomato sauce,or 1 15-oz can whole tomatoes, puréed 1tbspWorcestershire sauce 1tbspred wine vinegar 1½tbspbrown sugar pinchground cloves ½tspdried thyme pinchcayenne pepper 2turns of freshly ground black pepper 4hamburger buns Preparation Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add the minced carrots and sauté for 5 minutes....

Ingredients ⅓ cup butter, softened ⅔ cup brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp baking powder ½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips ¼ cup peanuts, chopped 1 egg yolk, beaten Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease baking sheets, or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth....

Ingredients 4½cupswater salt 1cupcornmeal,coarse or medium 5tbspolive oil 3tbspparmesan,grated 1cupwhole milk ricotta 1cupmascarpone cheese 1tbspbutter 1lbshiitake mushrooms 2garlic cloves 3tbspfresh parsley,chopped tspfresh ground black pepper Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring the water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a boil. Add the cornmeal in a slow stream, whisking constantly. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the oil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, for about 20 minutes, until the polenta is thick....