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Ingredients 12ozpound cake,(2 pkg), prepared 4cupsorange sherbet 1cupheavy whipping cream ¼cupwhite sugar 1tspvanilla extract Preparation Line the bottom and 2 long sides of a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with waxed paper. Trim the crusts from the pound cakes, and cut each cake lengthwise into 3 even slices. Line the bottom and long sides of the loaf pan with 3 of the pound cake slices. Trim 2 of the remaining slices to fit the short ends of the pans, and reserve the scraps....

Ingredients 24 oz black beans, rinsed and drained 4 cloves garlic, minced 1½ cups tomato, crushed 1 pc onion, chopped 2 tsp hot sauce 2 pcs serrano chiles, or jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, or red cheddar cheese, shredded Preparation Combine all ingredients, except cheese, in a food processor and blend slightly. Place mixture in a small baking dish and sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients ½cupskim milk ½cupblueberries,fresh or frozen 1cupstrawberries,fresh or frozen 6oznon-fat vanilla yogurt Preparation Add milk, blueberries, strawberries and yogurt to a blender. Mix until smooth! If using fresh fruit, add ice to thicken if needed. Enjoy cold. Related Video

Ingredients 1boxwhite cake mix,plus ingredients required to prepare it 3ozorange jello,(2 small boxes), optional orange food coloring,Gel color works best ¼cupcocoa powder 6tbspbutter,softened 1tbspshortening 2⅔cupspowdered sugar ⅔cupcocoa powder ⅓cupmilk,room temperature 1tspvanilla Preparation Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan. Divide the batter into 3 bowls, ½ of the batter in one bowl and ¼ in the other two bowls. Add orange food coloring to ¼ of the batter to reach the desired color....

Ingredients ½tbspground cinnamon ⅓cupwhite sugar ⅔cupbrown sugar,divided ¼cupbutter,softened ¼cupapplesauce,you can use ½ butter and skip the applesauce if you prefer 2eggs,well beaten 1tspvanilla extract 1½cupsall purpose flour 2tspbaking powder ⅓cupmilk 1large apples,(2 small) peeled and chopped 1tbspbutter,melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8×4-inch loaf pan Combine ⅓ cup of brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. With the mixer on medium, cream white sugar, remaining brown sugar, and butter until fluffy....

Ingredients 2cupschicken,cooked, chopped ¼cupranch dressing ¼cupmayonnaise 1tspyellow prepared mustard 1tspparsley 1tspdill 3bacon strips,cooked, crumbled 1celery stalk,chopped, optional 1green onion seasoned salt,to taste Preparation Place the chicken, mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, dill, bacon, celery, onion, and seasoned salt in a small bowl and mix well. Add the ranch dressing a little at a time to reach the desired consistency. Serve on rolls with fresh tomatoes and lettuce, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1½lbsbrussels sprouts,trimmed and halved 1tbspolive oil salt and pepper,to taste 6bacon slices,chopped 1tbspparsley,chopped cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Place the brussels sprouts in a single layer on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper. Scatter the bacon pieces around the pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and the sprouts are browned....

Ingredients 3lbsboneless beef chuck,well-marbled, cut into 1½-inch pieces 2tspsalt 1tspfreshly ground black pepper 3tbspolive oil 2medium yellow onions,cut into 1-inch chunks 7clovesgarlic,peeled and smashed 2tbspbalsamic vinegar 1½tbsptomato paste ¼cupall purpose flour 2cupsdry red wine 2cupsbeef broth 2cupswater 1bay leaf ½tspdried thyme 1½tspsugar 4large carrots,peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks on a diagonal 1lbwhite boiling potatoes,small, cut in half fresh parsley,chopped, for serving, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and set a rack in the lower middle position....

Ingredients 1½cupsall purpose flour 1cupsugar 1tspbaking soda 1tspcinnamon pinch of salt 1egg,lightly beaten ½cupvegetable oil 1tspvanilla ¼cupmilk 1cupzucchini,(shred and wring out with paper towel) 1cupchocolate chips ½cupwalnuts,chopped, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with liners or grease each tin. In a medium sized bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a small bowl combine the egg, vegetable oil, vanilla, and milk. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until combined....

Ingredients 2puff pastry sheets,semi-frozen 2tbspnutella 1egg yolk 1tbspunsalted butter,melted 1tbspcinnamon sugar,or 1 tbsp sugar mixed with ¼tsp ground cinnamon Preparation Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat. Cut out both puff pastry sheets in the shape of a Christmas tree. Evenly spread the Nutella on one sheet of pastry, then place the other cut out sheet of puff pastry on top. Transfer the pastry to the baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 cup half and half 1 cup condensed milk ½ cup sugar ½ cup butter 4 eggs ¼ cup butter, melted 1 tsp vanilla extract 1⅓ cups sweetened coconut flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch pie plate. Set aside. Combine half and half, condensed milk, sugar, Bisquick, eggs, butter, and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Pour the milk mixture into the prepared pie plate....

Ingredients 5lbscooking pumpkins 4tbspbutter 2medium yellow onions,chopped, about 2 cups 3garlic cloves,minced 3tsppaprika,smoked, more or less taste ½tspground cumin 1pinchcayenne pepper 1tart green apple,large, granny smith, peeled, cored, chopped 4cupschicken broth,or vegetable broth for vegetarian option, and gluten free broth for gluten free version 1cupwater 1tspfresh thyme,or ½ dried thyme ¼tspground sage 1cupmilk ½cupcream salt and freshly ground pepper,to taste toasted pepitas,shelled pumpkin seeds, for garnish Preparation Roast the squash: Preheat the oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 15.25ozyellow cake mix,(1 package), like Betty Crocker® 1cupwater 3eggs ½cupvegetable oil 8ozcream cheese,(1 package), softened 14ozchocolate confectioners’ coating,(1 bag) lollipop sticks Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Beat the cake mix, water, eggs, and vegetable oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase the speed to medium, then beat for about 2 minutes more until the batter is smooth....

Ingredients ⅓cupraisins 3tbspDark Rum 1tbspunsalted butter 2mediumbananas 4tbspdark brown sugar 1½cups1% low-fat milk 2largeeggs 3tbspgranulated sugar ⅛tspground cinnamon 4cupsfrench bread Preparation In a small bowl, combine raisins and rum and let stand 10 minutes. Drain, reserving rum and raisins separately. In a medium nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. When frothy, add banana slices and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned. Remove skillet from heat and add brown sugar and reserved rum....

Ingredients 11ozvanilla chips,(1 bag) ½cupcreamy peanut butter ½cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips Preparation Line a bakers quarter sheet or a 9×13-inch glass pan with parchment paper or foil. Put semi sweet chocolate chips in a small glass bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and stir gently until smooth. Set aside. Pour vanilla chips into a medium-sized glass bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir gently until smooth. Add peanut butter and stir until well combined and smooth....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1onion,chopped 1carrot,sliced 2stalkscelery,sliced 6cupschicken stock ⅓cup white rice,uncooked 1⅓cupsfresh spinach,washed and chopped 1⅓cupsbutter lettuce,rinsed and torn into small pieces 1⅓cupsfresh parsley,chopped salt,to taste ground black pepper,to taste 1pinchCayenne pepper Preparation Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, carrot, and celery. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until the onion has softened and turned translucent and the vegetables are tender. Pour in chicken stock and rice; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 3tbspred wine vinegar ¼tspsalt pinchblack pepper ¼tsporegano,dried 1tsphoney 5tbspolive oil ¼mediumred onion,thinly sliced 1cupcherry tomatoes,halved ½largeEnglish cucumber,sliced 1bell pepper,(yellow or orange) cut into ½ inch pieces ¾cupblack ripe olives ½cupfeta,(4 oz), crumbled 4smallhandfuls fresh baby spinach,or other dark leafy greens of choice 4pita bread rounds,halved, to serve, optional Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano and honey. Gradually whisk in the oil. Taste, and add more salt and pepper if desired....

Ingredients ¼cuppure maple syrup 24pecan halves ¼cuppecans,finely chopped ¼cupwhipping cream ⅓cupGreek yogurt,fat-free 8ozcream cheese,⅓ less fat, softened 5tbspsugar 1tsplemon juice,fresh 1tspvanilla Preparation Combine the maple and pecans in a medium bowl. With an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold in the yogurt, then set aside. With an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream until combined....

Ingredients 1½cupsunsalted butter,(340 g), at room temperature, plus more for pans 3cupsall purpose flour,(360 g), plus more for pans 2½cupsgranulated sugar,(495 g) 2tbspgrated orange zest,from 2 large oranges 8largeeggs,at room temperature ⅓cupmarmalade,(80 ml) 1tbspvanilla extract 1½tspbaking powder 1tspsalt ¾cuppowdered sugar,(85 g) ⅔cupmarmalade,(160 ml) ½cupwater,(120 ml) Preparation Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and lightly flour 2 8×4-inch loaf pans. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attach­ment, cream the butter, sugar, and orange zest together for 3 to 4 minutes, or until fluffy....

Ingredients whipped cream green food coloring 3cupsmint ice cream 6chocolate sandwich cookies,crushed, such as Oreos gummy worms Preparation Add green food coloring to your whipped cream and mix well. Set aside. Layer sundae with crushed cookie crumbs and a few gummy worms, followed by a large scoop of ice cream. Repeat layers and top with more crushed cookies, green whipped cream, and gummy worms. Serve immediately. Related Video