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Ingredients 2½lbsGala apples,peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick ½cuphoney 2tbspcornstarch ½tspCinnamon ¼tspnutmeg salt 2tbspFresh Lemon Juice ½cupwater ¼cupKing Arthur white whole wheat flour ¼cupKing Arthur all purpose flour 2tbspgranulated sugar ½tspbaking powder ¼tspBaking Soda 2tbspwhipped butter,chilled ⅓cupbuttermilk,low-fat 1tbspcanola oil 1tsplight brown sugar,unpacked Preparation In a large heavy pot, combine all of the apple filling ingredients and simmer on low heat for about 25 minutes, gently stirring occasionally until the apples are soft....

Ingredients 4cupschicken broth ½cupmushrooms,diced ¼cupchicken,cooked, shredded 3tbspsoy sauce 1tbspchile-garlic paste 2garlic cloves,minced 3ozfirm tofu,drained, cut into cubes, optional ⅓cupbamboo shoots,cut into matchsticks, optional ¼cupwhite vinegar ground white pepper,to taste 2tbspcold water 2tbspcornstarch 1egg 2green onions,diced 1tsptoasted sesame oil Preparation Bring the chicken broth to a simmer in a 2-quart saucepan. Add the mushrooms, chicken, soy sauce, chile paste, and garlic. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the tofu, bamboo shoots, vinegar, and white pepper, then simmer for 5 more minutes....

Ingredients 8ozcream cheesesoftened ⅓cupmayonnaise 3green onionschopped 1pinchground black pepper 1pinchground nutmeg 8ozSwiss Cheeseshredded ¼cupalmondssliced Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, onions, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in the Swiss cheese. Transfer to a small ovenproof glass bowl. Sprinkle ½ of the almonds on top. Bake for 7 minutes. Stir, and bake for an additional 8 minutes. Sprinkle remaining almonds on top, and serve....

Ingredients 4 russet potatoes, sliced 6 tbsp olive oil 2 eggs 1 onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, minced ground paprika salt and pepper, to taste Preparation Peel the potatoes and cook them for 10 minutes until tender. Drain and let the potatoes cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Heat a skillet with olive oil. Pan fry the potatoes on both sides for 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and crispy....

Ingredients 2large baking potatoes,peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 1large onion,coarsely chopped 1chicken bouillon cube 1tbspmargarine 3eggs,beaten Preparation Place the potatoes, onion, margarine, and bouillon cube into a soup pot, then fill with enough water to cover the potatoes by 1 to 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then cook for 30 minutes until the potatoes are falling apart. Smash the potatoes for texture, if desired. Drizzle the beaten eggs into the pot while stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1cupbrown sugar 1cupsugar ½cupbutter,or margarine ½cupoil 2eggs 1tspbaking soda 1tspbaking powder 1tspsalt 1tspvanilla 3cupsflour 1bagMint M&Ms 1½oreo cookies sleeves,crushed Preparation Cream butter, oil and sugar. Add eggs, and beat until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients, including crushed oreos. Spoon onto greased cookie sheet and add M&Ms on top, pressing them in slightly. Bake at 350 degrees F for 7 to 8 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 1½ tsp garlic, (from 1 garlic clove), minced ½ tsp ginger, (from 1 knob of ginger), minced 1 shallot, minced 1 tbsp white sesame seeds, toasted 1 tbsp sesame oil, roasted ¼ lb ground pork 1 tsp doubanjiang, (spicy chili bean sauce/broad bean paste) 3 tbsp miso 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp sake 4 cups chicken stock, or broth 1 tsp kosher salt ¼ tsp white pepper powder 12 oz ramen noodles, fresh...

Ingredients ¼cupvegetable oil 1lbshiitake mushrooms salt freshly ground pepper 1lbmushrooms,mixed 1medium onion 2garlic cloves ¼cupdry white wine 1cuptomatoes,chopped, canned ½cupcoconut milk,unsweetened 1tbspdijon mustard 1tbspharissa 2tspwhite miso,or blond 1tbspgolden raisins 1tbspcapers ½cupchicken stock Preparation In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the shiitake and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until tender and starting to brown. Transfer to a bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in the skillet....

Ingredients 1½cupsall purpose flour ½tspbaking soda 1tspground cinnamon ½tspsalt 1cuplight brown sugar,packed ½cupunsalted butter 1large egg ¼cuplight molasses,unsulfured creamy molasses filling Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat sugar and butter until combined. Beat in egg, then molasses, until smooth. On low speed, gradually add flour mixture until a dough forms....

Ingredients 1 tbsp vanilla extract 3 tbsp heavy cream ½ cup freeze-dried pineapple, ground into a powder in a food processor 2 cups unsalted butter, softened ⅛ tsp salt 6 cups confectioners’ sugar, add more as needed Preparation In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or with an electric hand mixer, beat the butter on medium-high speed until smooth. Add the heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Continue to beat until incorporated....

Ingredients ½cupmacadamia nut ½cupcoconut flakes 3tbspagave nectar 3tbspcoconut oil 1tbspalmond butter,or peanut butter 1pinchpink himalayan salt 1½cupsground almonds 2cupsmedjool date,pitted 2tbspcoconut oil ½cupfiltered water 1tspvanilla bean paste ¼tsppink himalayan salt 5tbspcoconut oil,melted 4tbsporganic cacao powder 2tbspagave nectar ½cupgluten free pretzel,or flaked almonds for 100% raw Preparation Line a square, loose-bottom 8-in baking tray with parchment paper. First, make the almond biscuit layer: blend all of the ingredients except the ground almonds in the blender until the nuts and coconut are finely chopped....

Ingredients 2 cups dried lemon balm , or other lemon herb 1 cup dried chamomile flowers 1 cup dried mint 1 cup dried orange peel 3 tbsp. whole cloves, crushed 6 inch cinnamon stick, crushed Preparation Blend all ingredients together and store in a covered tin. To make tea, use 1 tsp. of blend for each cup of water. Add to a teapot, and add boiling water. Steep the tea for 5-10 minutes and serve with honey....

Ingredients 1lbpenne pasta 4cupscherry tomatoes olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper 1pkgchorizo 6tbspbutter ½cupall-purpose flour 4cupsmilk 1tspdry mustard 1tbsphot sauce 1tbspWorcestershire sauce 2cupsMonterey Pepper Jack cheese,shredded 1cupsharp white cheddar cheese,shredded 2cansfried onions Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the pasta in salted, boiling water until al dente. Drain in a colander. Place the cherry tomatoes on a sheet tray; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 5chicken thighs,bone in and skin on 3tbspsoy sauce,low sodium 2tbspwater ¼cupbrown sugar,packed 2garlic cloves,minced 1tbspginger,minced ½yellow onion,minced ¼tspcrushed red pepper flakes Preparation Mix together the chicken, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, onion, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Let the mixture marinate overnight. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bake in the chicken in a baking pan for 30 to 35 minutes or until cooked through....

Ingredients 1¼cupspretzels,ground, or graham cracker crumbs ¼cupsugar ¼cupbutter,melted 8ozcream cheese,3 bricks, room temperature 1¼cupssour cream ¾cupsugar,plus 2 tbsp 3½tbspGrand Marnier 3½tbsptequila 3tbsplime juice,fresh 3large eggs 1cupsour cream 2tbsplime juice,fresh 2tbspsugar 2tsplime zest,grated strawberries,thinly sliced 1slicelime Preparation Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with 2¾-inch-high sides with cooking spray. Whisk together the pretzel (or graham cracker) crumbs, sugar, and butter in a medium bowl until blended....

Ingredients 1lbfresh strawberries,sliced 7ozglazed walnuts,(1 package) 6ozfresh baby spinach,(1 package) 5ozspring mix salad greens,(1 package) Preparation In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, walnuts, spinach and salad greens. Related Video

Ingredients 1tbspcanola or corn oil 2slicessmoky bacon,finely chopped 1lbground beef sirloin 1½tbspancho chili powder 1½tspground instant espresso,or ground coffee 1small onion,finely chopped 2-3clovesgarlic,chopped 1jalapeno chili pepper,finely chopped 2tbsptomato paste ½cupbeer,room temperature 1cupbeef stock 2tbspmasa,or cornmeal ½cupred kidney beans,drained 12hot dogs,(beef or pork) 2cupscheese,shredded 1bagfritos corn chips,for topping yellow mustard onions,minced jalapeno peppers,pickled Preparation In a medium saucepan heat oil over medium high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crisp. Add the beef and brown well....

Ingredients ⅓cupcoconut oil,melted, or extra-virgin olive oil ½cupmaple syrup,or honey 2eggs,preferably at room temperature 1cupbananas,packed mashed ripe, about 3 bananas ¼cupmilk,of choice or water, I used almond milk 1tspbaking soda 1tspvanilla extract ½tspsalt tspcinnamon,plus more for sprinkling on top 1¾cupswhite whole wheat flour,or regular whole wheat flour ⅓cupold-fashioned oats,optional, plus more for sprinkling on top 1tspturbinado sugar,raw sugar or other granulated sugar, for sprinkling on top Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F....

Ingredients ¼cupsun dried tomatoes in oil 1cupfresh basil ½cupparmesan cheese ¼cuppine nuts ¼cupoil 3clovesgarlic salt and pepper 1pkgBarilla Penne Ready Pasta Preparation In a food processor combine sun dried tomatoes, basil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth. In a medium skillet add the pesto over medium heat to warm. Cook the pasta in the microwave according to package directions. Carefully open the package and add to the pesto and toss until coated....

Ingredients 16ozspaghetti,cooked ¼cupfresh parsley 1½cupsmozzarella cheese,shredded ⅓cupfresh parmesan cheese,shredded 1lbground beef,or italian sausage 1small onion,diced 2clovesgarlic 1½tspItalian seasoning ½tspsalt,or to taste 1green pepper,diced 32ozpasta sauce 14½oztomatoes,diced Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brown meat, onion, garlic, seasoning, and green pepper over medium heat making sure to break up the meat very well. Add pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and tomatoes to meat. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes uncovered. Stir in spaghetti and parsley....