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Ingredients ⅓cupwater ¼cupplain fat-free Greek yogurt ¼cupold fashioned rolled oats ½scoopvanilla protein powder 1tbspground flax seed 1½tspchia seeds ½tsppumpkin pie spice ¼cupsweet potato puree 2tbspwater Preparation Stir ⅓ cup water, yogurt, oats, protein powder, ground flax seed, chia seeds, and pumpkin pie spice together in a bowl; add sweet potatoes and 2 tablespoons water and stir until well mixed. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. Related Video

Ingredients 2cupfrozen peas 1lbbaby carrots,or 4 large carrots 2tbspswhite onion,or shallots, finely chopped 4tbspsbutter ½cupwater,or chicken stock 1tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat butter in sauté pan over medium heat. Use a pan that has a lid so you can cover it for the final cooking step. When the butter foams, add finely chopped onion. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add carrots and cook until they are tender....

Ingredients 2¼cupsgraham cracker crumbs ½cupbutter,melted cooking spray 8ozcream cheese,(6 blocks), softened 2¼cupssugar 6eggs 1½tspvanilla extract 1½cupspumpkin puree 2tsppumpkin pie spice 1½cupswhipped cream,or thawed whipped topping 24candy pumpkins Preparation Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray and line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper. Place the graham cracker crumbs and butter in a bowl; stir until well combined. Firmly press the graham cracker mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan....

Ingredients 1cupunsalted butter ½cupbrown sugar ½cupgranulated sugar 2cupall-purpose flour pinchsalt ¾cupgranulated sugar 3cupmilk 4egg yolks ¼cupcornstarch 1cupsweetened flaked coconut 1tspvanilla extract 1tbspbutter 12Samoas ½cupheavy cream ½tbspunsalted butter ¼lbbittersweet chocolate 1cupsugar ¼cupwater ¼cupheavy cream 1tbspunsalted butter Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie sheet with butter or nonstick spray and set aside. With an electric mixer, cream the butter together with sugars until light. Add flour and salt, mix until all ingredients are incorporated....

Ingredients ½ cup olive oil ⅓ cup soy sauce ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp pepper ½ tsp salt 2 lb London Broil Top Round beef 1 cup beef broth 1 yellow onion, medium, sliced 8 oz mushrooms, rinsed and sliced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter ½ tsp dried thyme salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp cornstarch...

Ingredients 5chicken breasts,skinless boneless ¼tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper 1tbspolive oil 1cupchicken broth 1lemon,(about 2 tbsp juiced), zested ¼cuponion,finely chopped 1garlic clove,minced 2tspfresh thyme leaves 3tbspheavy cream 2tbspunsalted butter,cubed lemon slices,and more thyme, for garnish, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. If the chicken breasts are uneven in thickness, pound them down so they’re all even. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients ¼ cup grain mustard ½ cup balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, chopped ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 2 lb flank steak 1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded 1 green bell pepper, halved and seeded 1 red onion, cut into ¼-inch slices 10 oz BBQ sauce 3 loaves French bread 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced or grated...

Ingredients 1cupmilk ¼cupunsalted butter 3¼cupsall purpose flour ¼cupwhite granulated sugar 2¼tspinstant rise yeast,(7 g) 2tspground cardamom ¾tspfine sea salt ½cupunsalted butter ½cuplight brown sugar,packed 2tbspground cinnamon 1tspground cardamom 1tspvanilla extract 1egg,whisked together with 1 tbsp water sugar,pearled Preparation Combine the milk and butter in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently to melt the butter, until the mixture reaches 110 degrees F. Measure the temperature with a cooking thermometer, but if you don’t have one, the mixture should be warm but not hot to the touch....

Ingredients 2cupsflour ¼cupsugar,or sweetener of choice 4tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1½cupsmilk,plus more if needed ¼cupbutter,melted 2tspvanilla 1egg 1cuppumpkin puree Preparation Combine together the flour, sugar (or sweetener), baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large-sized bowl. Make a well in the center and whisk in the milk, slightly cooled melted butter, vanilla, and egg. Whisk in the pumpkin puree until smooth. Heat a nonstick pan or griddle over low-medium heat and wipe over with a little butter to lightly grease pan....

Ingredients ½ozcrème de cassis 1ozbrandy,or cognac 1ozlemon juice 1ozsparkling rosé flower,for garnish Preparation In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the crème de cassis, cognac, and lemon juice. Shake for 20 seconds then strain into a coupe glass. Top with sparkling rosé and garnish with a flower. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ½small red onion 4ozNeufchâtel cream cheese,reduced-fat 4tbspbutter cupfeta cheese,crumbled 2tbspfresh mint leaves,minced 2tbspfresh chives,minced 16sliceswhite bread,or wheat, very thin 2plum tomatoes,very ripe ½medium English cucumber,seedless salt,to taste 1cupradish,or garlic, or other spicy sprouts Preparation Rinse onion slices beneath cold running water for 30 second. Drain, pat dry with paper towels, and set aside. Combine the cream cheese, butter, feta, mint, and chives in a bowl; set aside. Using a 2½-inch round biscuit cutter, cut bread slices into rounds....

Ingredients 8slicesBacon 1cupmayonnaise ¼cupred wine vinegar ¼cupsugar 1tspcelery seed 16ozcoleslaw mix,(1 bag) 1green onion,chopped Preparation Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; drain, crumble, and set aside. Make the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and celery seed in a small bowl. Toss together the coleslaw mix and green onion in a large bowl; add the dressing and toss to coat; stir in the bacon....

Ingredients 1 lb white mushrooms, whole, raw 6 bacon slices, cured, raw, chopped ½ cup onions, chopped 4 oz cream cheese spread Preparation Clean mushrooms, remove and chop stems. Set aside. Fry bacon in a skillet. Remove with a slotted spoon and set on a paper towel to drain. In the bacon drippings, saute onion and chopped mushroom stems until tender and drain. Soften cream cheese, then blend in cooked bacon, onions and mushroom stems....

Ingredients 2canswhole water chestnuts 1lbbacon ¼cupbrown sugar ¼cupsweet chili sauce ½cupmayonnaise Preparation Cut the strips of bacon in half. Wrap around the water chestnuts and stick toothpick in center to hold in place. Place in a 9×13-inch pan. Mix the brown sugar, sweet chili sauce, and mayonnaise together. Poor the sauce over the bacon wrapped chestnuts. Marinate in the fridge for 2 hours. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes....

Ingredients 16ozelbow macaroni 10.75ozcondensed cheddar cheese soup,(1 can) 1cupmilk 2tbspdried onion flakes,minced 16ozlittle smokie sausages 8ozprocessed cheese,cubed 1cupfrozen carrots,diced Preparation Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, bring to a boil, and stir in the macaroni. Return to a boil and cook the pasta uncovered for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite. Drain well. Whisk together the soup, milk, and onion flakes in a large saucepan over medium-low heat....

Ingredients ¾cupnatural peanut butter ½cuphoney 2tbspcoconut oil 1tspvanilla extract ½tspsea salt 2¼cupsold-fashioned oats 1cupslivered or chopped almonds ½cupOptional: mini semisweet chocolate chips(plus extras for sprinkling on top) Preparation Line an 8 x 8-inch or 9 x 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Stir the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil together in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the mixture reaches a simmer....

Ingredients 2cupsall-purpose flour,unbleached ¾cupsugar ¾tspbaking soda ½tspcinnamon ½tspsalt 3bananas,very ripe , about 1½ cups, mashed ¼cupyogurt,plain or banana flavored 2large eggs 6tbspunsalted butter,melted and cooled 1tspvanilla extract 1cupwalnuts,toasted, coarsely chopped, optional Preparation Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare muffin liners or lightly grease muffin pan. Set aside. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and walnuts in a large bowl; set aside....

Ingredients 1cupalmond milk 1banana ½cupmixed berries,frozen ½cupcranberries,fresh Preparation Blend almond milk, banana, mixed berries, and cranberries in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until chilled. Related Video

Ingredients 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or bread flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon salt 1 package regular active or fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1/2 cup very warm water (120°F to 130°F) 1/2 cup very warm milk (120°F to 130°F) 1 egg Butter, melted, if desired Preparation In large bowl, stir 2 cups of the flour, the sugar, 1/4 cup butter, the salt and yeast until well mixed....

Ingredients 1white sugar 1cupevaporated milk ½cupbutter 1tspvanilla extract 3egg yolks,beaten 1½cupsflaked coconut 1½cupspecans,chopped 18.25ozgerman chocolate cake mix,(1 package) ⅓cupbutter,melted Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a heavy 4-cup saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter, vanilla, and egg yolk. Blend well. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 13 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir frequently. Stir in the coconut and pecans. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature....