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Ingredients 1tbspextra virgin olive oil ½cupshallots,(about 2 shallots) chopped 1clovelarge garlic,minced 2¼cupsfresh corn kernels,(about 3 large ears corn) 1½cupszucchini,(about 2 small zucchinis) seeded and diced 1½cupstomatoes,(about 3 tomatoes) seeded and diced ¾tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper ½tspsugar 4ozlog creamy goat cheese,(1 log) 2tbspfresh basil,chopped Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook for about 2 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more....

Ingredients ½cuppistachios,dry-roasted, salted ¾cuptart cherries,coarsely chopped sweetened, dried ½cuppumpkin seeds,toasted 1lbbittersweet chocolate,(at least 64 percent cacao) Preparation Line an 11×17-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine pistachios, dried cherries, and pumpkin seeds in a bowl. Set aside half a cup of mixture. Using a microwave, place ¾ of chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl (set aside remaining chocolate). Program microwave at 50 percent power. With bowl uncovered, heat chocolate for 30 seconds and then stir with a rubber spatula....

Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained and juice reserved 1 package (3 oz) orange-flavored gelatin 1 can (16 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce Salad greens, if desired Preparation Add enough water to reserved mandarin orange juice to measure 1 1/4 cups. In 1-quart saucepan, heat juice mixture to boiling. Place gelatin in medium bowl. Pour boiling mixture on gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in cranberry sauce until sauce is melted....

Ingredients 1cupwalnuts 1cupall purpose flour 2tbspall purpose flour 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1unsalted butter stick ½cuplight brown sugar,packed ¼cupgranulated sugar ½tsppure vanilla extract 1large egg 1cupbittersweet chocolate chips 4ozbittersweet chocolate 5tbspheavy cream 2½tbsplight corn syrup 2tbspcrème fraîche Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spread the nuts in a pie plate and toast for 8 minutes; let cool, then chop. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle (or using a hand-held mixer), cream the butter with the sugars and vanilla at medium speed....

Ingredients 1cupmango,diced, about 2 ripe mangos 1cupall purpose flour 1cupwhole wheat flour,unbleached ½cupsugar 1tspbaking soda ¼tspcinnamon ½tspsalt ¼cupwalnuts,chopped ¼cupcoconut flakes 1egg,large, beaten 2tbspbutter,melted or margarine Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Puree mango in a blender until smooth. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Mix well. Add nuts and coconut and mix to combine. In a medium bowl, mix eggs, melted butter and puréed mango....

Ingredients 1lbstrawberries 1½cupssugar ½lemon 1lbmixed berries,such as blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries Preparation In a large, nonreactive saucepan, toss the strawberries with the sugar and let stand for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Squeeze the lemon over the strawberries, add it to the saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Cook for 5 minutes over moderately high heat, stirring until the strawberries are just softened....

Ingredients 8bagsorange pekoe tea 2% milk,to taste honey,to taste Preparation Pour boiling water into the teapot. Add tea bags. Let steep for 4 to 6 minutes. Pour into tea cups and add milk and honey, to taste. Serve and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 1cuppeaches,cold, peeled, sliced ½cupmangoes,cold, chopped ¼cupmango nectar,cold ½banana 2tspsugar,or honey, optional 2ice cubes Preparation Combine the peaches, mangoes, mango nectar, banana, sugar, and ice cubes in a blender and purée until completely smooth. Pour into a tall glass, serve cold, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ½banana,frozen ½cuppineapple chunks,frozen ⅓cuppineapple,or pina colada juice ¼cupcoconut milk ice cubes,a handful Preparation Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend for about 1 minute until smooth. Serve immediately. Enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2cupscoconut,sweetened, shredded ½cupbutter 1½cupsflour ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1cupsugar 3large eggs 1cupsour cream 20ozpineapple,crushed, well drained 2cupssweetened shredded coconut 1/2cupbutter 1 1/2cups flour 1/2teaspoonBaking Soda 1/2teaspoonsalt 1cupsugar 3largeeggs 1cupsour cream 20ouncescrushed pineapple (, drained well) Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and spray a loaf pan with baking spray. Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake for 6 to 10 minutes, shaking the tray occasionally. In a stand mixer, add the butter and sugar, and cream on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes, until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1½lbbeets 2tbspcooking oil 1tspsalt ½tspdried dill fresh-ground black pepper,as needed 1½lbsbaking potatoes,(about 3) 1½lbssalmon fillets,skinless ½cupheavy cream 2tbsphorseradish,drained, bottled Preparation Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a large roasting pan, toss the beets with 1 tablespoon of the oil, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, ¼ teaspoon of the dill, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Cook in the upper third of the oven, stirring once, for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and push the beets to one side....

Ingredients Preparation Preheat an aluminum slow cooker insert or cast iron skillet on high heat. Cook the bacon until crisp, then remove. Season the beef with half the salt and the pepper. Add to the skillet and brown on each side for 4 to 6 minutes or until deeply browned on each side. Into the slow cooker, add the pearl onions, potatoes, carrots, celery, half the bacon, broth, garlic, beer, second half of the salt, tomato paste, thyme, and sugar....

Ingredients 1 tsp dragon fruit powder, freeze-dried ⅛ tsp green coffee powder, add more if preferred ¼ cup apple juice ice cubes ½ cup mango juice 1 cup unsweetened light coconut milk ¼ cup dragon fruit (frozen or fresh) diced Preparation In a small bowl mix dragon fruit powder, green coffee powder, and 2 tablespoons of apple juice. Whisk until smooth. In a cocktail shaker, add ice. Pour the dragon fruit mixture, remaining apple juice, mango juice, and coconut milk....

Enjoy the detailed video tutorial on how to make this stromboli! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel! If you’ve never eaten or made stromboli, you are in for a treat. This recipe uses a soft dough and combined with the ham, salami, pepperoni and cheese, it is the perfect combination of flavor. It’s like having a fancy pizza but so much better! The stromboli is great when served with a homemade salad and marinara sauce for dipping....

Ingredients 1pastry crust,unbaked, 9-inch ¾cupsugar ¼cupcornstarch 2cupsmilk ½cupbutter,cubed 1tspvanilla extract 1tbspcinnamon sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line the pie crust with foil or parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dry beans. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove pie weights and foil and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes. Turn oven temperature down to 375 degrees F. While crust is baking, prepare custard filling. Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a heavy saucepan....

Ingredients 3cupsrolled oats 1cupchunky peanut butter ¾cuphoney 1tspkosher salt 1cupraisin 1cuppeanuts 1cupgolden raisin Preparation Toast the oats in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove the pan from the heat and let the oats cool. Melt the peanut butter and honey together in a small saucepan over medium heat for about 2 minutes, until pourable and smooth. Stir in the salt, then remove the pot from the heat....

Ingredients 1½cupswatermelon,cubed 1cupstrawberries,trimmed ½cupmilk 1tsplemon juice 2packetsSPLENDA® Naturals Stevia Sweetener ½cupice Preparation Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until combined. Serve cold. Related Video

Ingredients 1¼lbbacon,thick sliced 2tbspextra virgin olive oil 1Spanish onion 1large carrot 2celery ribs 4clovesgarlic 1fresh bay leaf 2tspthyme,chopped 2tsprosemary,chopped 1lbGreat Northern beans 10cupschicken stock salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a large soup pot, cook the bacon over moderate heat for about 7 minutes, stirring, until browned and crisp. Drain, reserving the fat and bacon separately. Heat the olive oil in the soup pot. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook over moderate heat for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened....

Ingredients 1lbpasta of choice 1tspgarlic,minced ⅛tspred pepper,crushed 2cupsZesty Italian Dressing ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped 10½ozcherry tomatoes,(1 pint) 1cupparmesan cheese,freshly grated Preparation Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the pasta, and follow the package directions to cook the noodles. While the noodles are cooking, cut up the tomatoes by halving or quartering them. Cut the parsley into small pieces. Drain the noodles, and rinse them in cold water until they have cooled....

Ingredients 2red apples,large, cored 1banana,frozen 1cupice 1cupunsweetened almond milk ½cupGreek yogurt 1tspground cinnamon ground nutmeg ground ginger ground cloves 2pitted dates,or teaspoons honey, optional Preparation Add all ingredients to a blender. Pulse until combined and smooth. Taste and add sweetener if needed, pulsing to combine. Serve immediately. Sprinkle the top of each smoothie with a pinch of cinnamon if desired. Related Video