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Ingredients 3cupssugar 1cupcooking oil 4eggs 3½cupsall-purpose flour 2tspbaking soda 1½tspsalt 1tspcinnamon,ground 1tspnutmeg,ground 1tspallspice ½tspcloves,ground, optional ⅔cupwater 15ozpumpkin puree,(1 can) 1cupwalnuts,chopped, optional Preparation Grease two 9x5x3-inch, or three 8x4x2-inch, or four 7.5×3.5×2-inch loaf pans; set aside. In a very large mixing bowl beat sugar and oil with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add eggs and beat well; set aside. In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg....

Ingredients 2¼tspactive dry yeast ½cupwarm water,110 degrees F ¼cupgranulated sugar,divided ¼cupevaporated milk,warmed to 110 degrees F ½tspsalt ¼cupvegetable shortening,at room temperature 1largeegg 1eggyolk ½tspvanilla extract 2½cupsall-purpose flour,then more as needed, scooped and leveled 4cupsvegetable shortening,for frying 2tbspunsalted butter,melted 1⅓cupspowdered sugar 1pinchsalt 2tspevaporated milk ½tspvanilla extract 4tsphot water Preparation In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, whisk together yeast, warm water, and ½ teaspoon of the sugar. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 24ozfresh cranberries,2 packages 1½cupswater 1cupsugar 1cinnamon stick 1⅓cupssugar 3tbspcornstarch ¼tspsalt 4½cups2% milk 9egg yolks 1tbspvanilla extract 1tbspbutter 1white cake,9 x 13, baked, cooled and cubed whipped cream,for decorating sugared cranberries,for decorating Preparation Combine the fresh cranberries, water, sugar, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Cool completely, then discard the cinnamon stick. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large saucepan....

Ingredients 8ozfeta cheese,(1 block) ½cupsour cream ½cupmayonnaise,best quality such as Hellman’s or Duke’s 1tsplemon zest,(from 1 lemon), packed 1small garlic clove,chopped ¼tspdried dill ¼tspdried oregano ¼tspdried thyme ⅛tspsalt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper ⅛tspred pepper flakes,crushed, plus more for serving sesame seeds,toasted extra virgin olive,for drizzling pita wedges,toasted, or pita chips vegetables,sliced Preparation Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary....

Ingredients 2½cupsall-purpose flour 3½tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 1⅓cupsmilk 2eggs,large 2tbspapplesauce 3tbspgranulated sugar ¼cupvegetable oil,plus 2 tbsp, divided ¼cupbutter 2cupspowdered sugar ⅛tspsalt ½cupmilk ½tspbaking soda ½tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat a non-stick electric griddle to 375 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, applesauce, and granulated sugar until well blended. Add in dry ingredients and mix until combine....

Ingredients 2 cups edamame beans, in pods 1 tbsp sea salt 2 lemon wedges ½ cup soy sauce, optional Preparation Snip off the ends of the edamame beans if they don’t come prepared. You can use either fresh or frozen edamame beans. Steam or boil the edamame beans for 4 to 5 minutes before removing them quickly. Blanch them for a few seconds in cold water to stop the cooking process....

Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup cornstarch 1 egg ½ tsp brandy, or rum, bourbon ⅓ tsp salt Preparation Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, cornstarch, and salt then set aside. In a mixing bowl attached to a hand beater, cream together the butter and sugar for roughly 5 to 7 minutes until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 1pie crustblind baked then chilled 1cupgranulated sugardivided ¼cuplight-brown sugar ¼tspsalt 3largeeggs 6ozbittersweet chocolate chips 1½tspvanilla extract 8tbspunsalted butterat room temperature 1¼cupsheavy cream 3tbspunsweetened cocoa powder 2½cupsheavy cream 5tbspgranulated sugar 3ozdark chocolatefinely chopped or shaved with a vegetable peeler Preparation Combine ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, light brown sugar, salt and eggs in a heat proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Allow mixture to heat over simmering water, whisking constantly until it registers 160 degrees F on a candy thermometer....

Ingredients 1½cupsFunfetti Cake Mix 1cupbanana 1½tspcinnamon 2eggs 2tbspcanola oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl or mixer, blend together cake mix, eggs, oil, bananas, and cinnamon for about 2 minutes. Spray a 5¼x9x2¾-inch large loaf pan with non stick cooking spray. Pour the batter inside. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick comes clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely....

Ingredients 2slicesturkey bacon 1cooking spray 1large egg 16-inch flour tortilla 1ozhoney flavored goat cheese 1tbspKalamata olives,pitted and chopped 4baby spinach leaves Preparation Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 8 minutes turning occasionally until evenly browned. Drain on paper towels. While bacon cooks, spray a small skillet with cooking spray; warm over medium-high heat. Whisk egg in a bowl. Pour into the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until scrambled and set....

Ingredients Preparation In a saucepan, warm the broth over low heat. Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the mushrooms, and cook for about 3 minutes until soft. Remove mushrooms and their liquid, and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet, and stir in the shallots. Cook 1 minute. Add rice, stirring to coat with oil, and cook for about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2garlic cloves,skin left on 2small jalapenos 2tbspolive oil 1bunchfresh cilantro leaves 1bunchparsley leaves 1cucumber,peeled, seeded, diced small 1medium hass avocado ½tspkosher salt 2tbspwater,as needed 1lbfresh scallops,(16 pieces) ⅛tspkosher salt and fresh ground pepper,to taste 2tspoil 1lime,cut into wedges 8corn tortillas Preparation Toast the garlic and jalapeños in a dry skillet until golden. Remove from heat, peel the garlic, and seed the peppers. Combine with olive oil, cilantro, and parsley in a small blender with just enough water to blend....

Ingredients ¼cupolive oil 2tbspshallots,chopped 1cuponions,finely chopped ¼cupcelery,finely chopped 6cupsstale bread,cut into ½-inch cubes 3cupsmilk 1egg 2sage leaves 2tbspItalian parsley,chopped 1cupParmigiano-Reggiano salt and pepper 2cupschestnuts,cooked Preparation Heat oil, shallots, onion, and celery and cook for 10 minutes until wilted. Soak bread in milk for 20 minutes. Drain milk out of the bread by pressing bread in hands gently. Break the bread and set in a bowl. Add egg, sautéed vegetables, sage leaves, parsley, and cheese....

Ingredients 1 lb orange roughy, tilapia or mild fish fillets 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened, or margarine 1 tsp dried basil ½ cup lemon juice, fresh potatoes, cooked lemon wedges parsley, chopped Preparation Combine the butter and basil in a small bowl. Place fillets on a lightly greased broiler pan. Spread the fillets with the butter mixture. Broil at 350 degrees F, 5 to 8 inches away from the heat, for 5 minutes....

Ingredients ½ cup marinara sauce ¼ cup ricotta cheese, drained 1 cup carrot, shredded 1 cup zucchini, shredded 4 pcs lasagna pasta sheets, cooked and cooled 1 clove garlic clove, minced 2 tbsp olive oil 2 oz cheddar cheese, grated salt and ground black pepper, to taste ¼ tsp parsley, chopped 1 tsp parmesan cheese, grated or powdered Preparation Heat up oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add carrots and zucchini....

Ingredients 1½cupsgraham cracker,crumbs ⅓cupgranulated sugar 2tspground cinnamon ⅓cupbutter,melted 3ozstrawberry jello,(1 package) ⅔cupboiling water ½cupcold water ½cupice cubes 8ozcool whip topping,(1 container) 4cupsfresh strawberries,sliced Preparation Using a food processor, pulse graham crackers until crumbly. Mix in sugar, ground cinnamon and melted butter until crust forms. Press graham cracker crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Place pie crust in refrigerator. In a large bowl, add boiling water and gelatin powder. Stir gelatin powder until completely dissolved....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 1 1/4 lb) 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 4 teaspoons chopped fresh chives 4 very thin slices lean cooked ham (about 3/4 oz each) 4 very thin slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese (about 3/4 oz each) 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 1/3 cup finely crushed corn flakes or bran flakes cereal 1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2 quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 4cupswater 1½cupsItalian farro 4tbsppesto,prepared 1lemon,zested and juiced, divided 3tbspfresh curly leaf parsley,finely chopped salt and ground black pepper,to taste 1bunchasparagus,cut into 1-inch pieces 1cupgreen peas 2tbspextra virgin olive oil ¼tspred pepper flakes 1tbspfresh chives,chopped Preparation Combine the water and farro in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for about 30 minutes, uncovered, until farro is creamy and water is absorbed....

Ingredients 1 cup creamy peanut butter ¼ cup honey ½ tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp salt 2 cups crispy rice cereal, add more as necessary Preparation Combine the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly incorporated. Stir in enough cereal to be able to hold the shape of a ball. Place parchment or waxed paper on a plate. Moisten your hands and shape the mixture into balls. Chill for 1 hour and serve....

Ingredients dry white wine1 bottle, chilled 1lbfresh strawberrieshulled and sliced 2cupsfresh blueberries 1cupfresh raspberries ½cupbrandyor orange liqueur sparkling white wine1 bottle, chilled 4Granny Smith applescut into star shapes, if desired ice Preparation Stir together the white wine, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and orange in a large pitcher. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours. Once ready to serve, stir in the sparkling white wine, apples and a handful of ice....