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Ingredients Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and prep the pan. Pour 1 tablespoon of the olive oil into a 9×13-inch baking dish and use a hand, or a brush, to grease the bottom and sides of the dish. This oil will help create a crisp crust on the bottom of the baked potatoes. Thinly slice the potatoes to about ⅛-inch thick; use a mandoline if needed. Try to keep the potato slices together to make it easier to assemble them in the dish....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour,spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off 3tbspcornstarch 1tbspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda 1tbspsugar 1¼tspsalt 10tbspcold unsalted butter,cut into ½-inch chunks ¾cupbuttermilk,plus a bit more if necessary Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Line a 13×18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt....

Ingredients 4medium zucchini ½tspItalian seasoning,dried Salt and pepper,to taste 2tspolive oil 1lbmild Italian sausage,casings removed ½cuponion,finely diced 1tspgarlic,minced 2cupsmarinara sauce ¾cupmozzarella cheese,shredded 1tbspparsley,chopped Cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large rectangular baking with with cooking spray. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then trim off the stem ends. Use a spoon to carefully scoop the flesh out of the zucchinis. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper over the zucchini shells....

Ingredients 6ozsweet potato ¼cupwater 1orange,peeled, segmented, and seeded 1tbspraisins 2tsplemon juice 1tsphoney pinchsalt 4walnut halves,chopped Preparation Place the sweet potato into a microwave steamer with a rack, then add water. Cook in the microwave for 8 minutes until the sweet potato is soft but not mushy. Set aside until cool enough to handle for about 5 minutes. Peel the cooled sweet potato, then cut into ½-inch cubes. Cut each orange segment into 3 pieces....

Ingredients 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 7 oz bread crumbs, seasoned 6 chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless 3 tbsp vegetable oil 12 oz pasta sauce 6 slices Monterey Jack cheese Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pour the beaten eggs into a shallow dish or bowl. Set aside. In another shallow dish or bowl, mix together the grated parmesan cheese and bread crumbs. Dip the chicken breasts into the beaten egg, then coat with the bread crumb mixture....

Ingredients 1lbCannellini beans,dry and rinsed 1headgarlic,peeled 8cupswater 4sage leaves,plus more for garnish 2tspolive oil 1tbspchicken Better Than Bouillon,or cube, vegetable bouillon kosher salt and white pepper,to taste Preparation Place beans, 3 cloves of the garlic, water, and a few sage leaves in the Crockpot. Cover and set to High for 4 hours, or until beans are soft. Don’t add salt. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place remaining garlic cloves in the center of a 7×7-inch square of aluminum foil....

Ingredients ½tspdry mustard powder ¼tspsalt 2eggs 2tbspwhite vinegar 2cupsvegetable oil Preparation In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the mustard powder, salt, eggs, and vinegar. Set the food processor on medium speed and gradually drizzle in the oil while it runs. Transfer to a container with a lid and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Related Video

Ingredients 3ripe avocados,chopped 5Smithfield Bacon Strips,cut into ½-inch pieces, I used Cherrywood ¼cupred onion,diced 1large tomato,chopped ½cupcilantro,chopped ½tspgarlic powder ¼tsppaprika 1lime juice salt and pepper,to taste Preparation In a medium size bowl add the avocado, bacon, red onion, tomato, and cilantro. Mix together and mash with a fork to get to desired consistency. Add in garlic powder, paprika, juice of one lime and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or seal tightly with plastic wrap and serve within 24 hours....

Ingredients 1½lbripe tomatoes,cored and diced ¼cupKalamata olives,pitted, finely chopped 2tspbalsamic vinegar ¼cupfresh basil,finely chopped, plus more for serving ¼tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper ½cupextra-virgin olive oil,divided 1baguette,cut into scant ½-inch thick slices on the bias 1garlic clove,halved lengthwise Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and set a rack in the middle position. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, olives, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt, pepper, and ⅓ cup of the oil....

Ingredients 1lblean ground beef(80:20 fat ratio) 1yellow onionsmall, finely minced 1pkgtaco seasoning ¼cupfresh cilantrominced 6pcsflour tortillas(12-inch) warmed 16ozrefried beanswarmed 1cupcolby jack cheeseshredded Preparation In a 12-inch skillet set over medium-high heat add ground beef and yellow onion. Cook the meat until it’s no longer pink and the onions are translucent. Drain any fat. Add in the taco seasoning and prepare according to the packet directions. When the meat is fully cooked stir in the cilantro and remove from the heat....

Ingredients 4 oz plain yogurt ½ cup oil, light flavored 1 cup sugar 1½ cups flour 3 eggs, large, separated 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp baking powder powdered sugar, optional Preparation Prepare a large loaf pan with cooking spray and flour. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the yogurt into one bowl. Separate the eggs, then add the yolks to the yogurt and the whites to a separate bowl....

Ingredients 8lbsbone-in spiral sliced ham,cooked ½cupbourbon,divided 2cupsbrown sugar,packed ¼cuporange juice 1tsporange zest 1tspground mustard ¼tspground coriander ½tspcinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place the ham in a roasting pan and pour ¼ cup bourbon all over the top of it. Place in the oven, covered with foil, for 90 minutes. Stir together the brown sugar, ¼ cup bourbon, orange juice, ground mustard, coriander and cinnamon to a small bowl and mix....

Ingredients 5 graham crackers, whole 2 tbsp light brown sugar ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 1 pinch kosher salt 3 tbsp butter, melted 1 stick butter, melted ½ cup light brown sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp kosher salt 1½ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, roughly 4 crushed graham crackers 16 oz cream cheese ⅔ cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 3 eggs, large 1 egg yolk...

Ingredients ¾cupsugar ½cupbutter,softened not melted 2tbspbutter-flavored shortening ¼tspsalt 1egg 1tbsplight corn syrup 1tspvanilla 1tspalmond extract 2cupsflour 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a mixer, cream sugar, butter, shortening, and salt until light and fluffy. Add egg, corn syrup, vanilla and almond extract and beat until well mixed. In a separate bowl mix flour, baking soda and baking powder....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 3garlic cloves 8ozrotini pasta 14ozdiced tomatoes,with juice 3tbsptomato paste 1tspItalian seasoning ½tspchili flakes,optional 3cupswater 2cupschicken,chopped, cooked, or leftover chicken 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped ⅔cupheavy cream 1ozparmesan cheese,fresh salt and pepper,to taste 6ozmozzarella cheese,shredded Preparation Heat the oil in a large oven-proof skillet. Add the garlic, then cook until fragrant. Stir in the pasta, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, seasoning and 2½ cups of water. Let simmer, uncovered, for 9 to 11 minutes until the pasta is cooked, adding water if needed....

Ingredients 4 1/2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 4 1/2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 2 cups bite-size pretzel pieces 2 cups regular-size garlic bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice 1 package (1 oz) dry ranch dressing mix Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, pretzels and bagel chips. In measuring cup or small bowl, mix oil, dill weed, garlic powder and pickle juice....

Ingredients 2 cups water 2 tbsp dried elderberries 1 cinnamon stick Preparation In a small pot put in the cinnamon stick, elderberries, and water. Put the pot over high heat to begin boiling. When the tea starts to boil, bring the heat down to low and gently simmer for 15 minutes. Once the tea has simmered, turn the heat off and let it stand for 5 minutes. Pour the tea through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass....

Ingredients 1large egg 1cuphoney-roasted peanut butter,at room temperature not warm ⅓cuplight brown sugar,or dark brown sugar, or coconut sugar, lightly packed 1tspbaking soda ¼cupcocoa powder,unsweetened, such as Dutch-process ½tsppure vanilla extract ¾cuppeanut butter chips,or dark chocolate chunks, or sunflower seeds, or chocolate chips, or sliced almonds, or honey-roated peanuts Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats....

Ingredients 4medium potatoes,scrubbed, not peeled 4tbspolive oil ¼tspgarlic powder,onion powder, and pepper ½tspparsley salt,to taste 4tbspparmesan cheese,fresh, divided Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a pan with parchment paper. Slice the potatoes to ¼-inch thick, then toss them with olive oil, the garlic powder seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese. Bake in a single layer for 30 minutes or until browned, flipping the potatoes after 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 can condensed milk 2 cups paneer, grated or crumbled 3⁄4 tsp cardamom powder, (choti elaichi powder) or 6 to 7 green pods crushed to a fine powder 12 pistachios, (pista) 12 cashews, or almonds (kaju or badam) 1 tsp rose water 1 tbsp sugar 8 saffron strands, (kesar) Preparation Grease a pan or a tray with some ghee or oil. Coarsely crush pistachios, saffron, and cashews or almonds in a mortar and pestle....