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Ingredients 2lbsprepared pizza dough,divided into 4 balls 1cupmarinara sauce,store-bought or homemade 1lbmozzarella cheese,low moisture, grated 8ozspicy italian sausage 2tspred pepper flakes fresh basil,garnish extra flour,for rolling and throwing the pizza ¼cuphoney 1tbsphot sauce ½tspred pepper flakes Preparation If dough has been refrigerated, take it out of the fridge an hour before making the pizza. Divide the dough into four balls and let them sit at room temperature so they become easier to work with....

Ingredients 1lbSwiss chard 3tbspolive oil 1½lbbaking potatoes,(about 3) 1onion 2clovesgarlic 1tsppaprika ¼tspturmeric 1tspcayenne 1tspsalt 2cupdrained and rinsed canned chickpeas,(one 19-ounce can) 3cupcanned low-sodium chicken broth,or homemade stock 1cupwater 2hard-cooked eggs Preparation Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chard and cook for 3 minutes. Drain thoroughly and set aside. In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the potatoes and onion and sauté, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until the potatoes start to brown....

Ingredients 12ozjumbo pasta shells 1lbground beef taco seasoning1 packet ⅔cupwater 1½cupssalsajarred, divided 1cupcheddar cheeseshredded, divided Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the pasta shells in a pot according to the directions on the box, then drain. Add the ground beef to the pot, then brown well. Drain the fat. Add the taco seasoning and water, then stir and cook until the water has dissolved. Stir in 1 cup of salsa and ¾ cup of cheese....

Ingredients 1⁄2 oz gin 1⁄2 oz melon liqueur 1⁄2 oz rum 1⁄2 oz tequila 1⁄2 oz triple sec 1⁄2 oz vodka 1 oz sweet and sour mix 1 splash club soda lemon wheel maraschino cherry Preparation Add the gin, melon liqueur, rum, tequila, triple sec, vodka and sweet-and-sour mix into a highball glass with ice and stir to combine. Top with the club soda. Garnish with a lemon wheel and maraschino cherry....

Ingredients ½cuphot cocoa powder ¼cupcorn starch 5tbspdark chocolate 2cupsmilk 1granulated sugar ¼cuppowdered sugar 1tbspsalted butter 1pinchkosher salt fresh mint leaf,to taste Preparation In the microwave, melt the dark chocolate with the butter. Once melted, stir in the kosher salt. On the stove over high heat, pour the milk into a pot, then mix in the melted chocolate and butter. Stir in the hot cocoa powder. Mix in the cornstarch and sugar....

Ingredients 3½ozgraham crackers,6 sheets, gluten-free 2tbspraw sugar 3tbspwhipped butter,cold Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place the graham crackers, sugar, and whipped butter into a food processor, then pulse a few times. Add 1 tablespoon of water, then pulse a few more times until it has a texture of coarse meal. Press the mix into an 8-inch pie dish, making the crust about ⅛-inch thick evenly all around and up the sides....

Ingredients nonstick cooking spray,for greasing 8large eggs,room temperature, seperated ½cupultra-fine baker’s sugar,divided, plus 3 tablespoons 6tbspmilk,room temperature 6tbspVegetable Oil 1tspvanilla extract ¼cupall purpose flour ¼cupcocoa powder 6tbspcornstarch 1tspcream of tartar 4cupspowdered sugar,sifted 2sticks unsalted butter,softened ⅓cupwhole milk 1½tspvanilla extract ¼cupchocolate hazelnut spread 12ozbittersweet chocolate,chopped 1¼cupsheavy cream,hot 2large egg whites ¼tspcream of tartar ½cupultra-fine baker’s sugar 1tbspcocoa powder ¼cupdark chocolate,melted 1½cups sugar,divided 1cupwater ½cupfresh cranberries 6sprigs fresh rosemary ¼cuppowdered sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180°C)....

Ingredients ½cupraw quick oats 2cupswater ½cupAlmond Breeze vanilla unsweetened almond milk ½cupblueberries ½medium ripe banana ½tspvanilla extract 2tbspraw sugar ½cupice Preparation Cook oats and water in a small pot for about a minute or two, stirring often until it becomes thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and let it cool a few minutes. In a blender add almond milk, blueberries, banana, cooled oats, vanillas, sugar and ice. Blend on high until very smooth....

Ingredients 1cupgranulated sugar ½cuplight corn syrup 1cupcashews,salted, chopped slightly 1tspbutter 1tsppure vanilla extract 1tspbaking soda Preparation Lay a piece of parchment paper over a large cookie sheet. Set aside. Combine sugar and corn syrup in an 8 cups glass bowl. Microwave on power level 7 for 4 minutes. Remove and stir in cashews quickly using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Return to microwave and heat for 3½ minutes on the same power level....

Ingredients 1 cup milk powder, non-fat, dry 2 cups creamer, French vanilla flavored, non-dairy, powdered 2½ cups white sugar 1½ cups instant tea, unsweetened 2 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves 1 tsp ground cardamom Preparation In a large bowl, combine the milk powder, non-dairy creamer, vanilla flavored creamer, sugar, and instant tea. Stir in the ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. In a blender or food processor, blend the powdered mixture....

Ingredients 1lbrotini pasta,cooked and drained 2cupschicken,cooked and shredded 15ozalfredo sauce,(1 jar) ½cupranch dressing 6slicesbacon,cooked and crumbled 2cupsmozzarella,shredded 2sprigsfresh parsley Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, chicken, Alfredo sauce, and ranch dressing. Pour the pasta mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the pasta, then sprinkle the bacon on top. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly....

Ingredients 3ozunsweeted baking chocolate,bar 3cupsmilk,divided 1⅓cupwhite sugar 3tbspall purpose flour 3tbspcorn starch 2tbspcocoa powder ½tspsalt 3egg yolks 2tbspbutter 1tspvanilla extract 1Oreo cookie crust,6 oz size ¾cupwhipped cream,your choice of kind 1tbspchocolate shavings,garnish Preparation In a heavy bottom saucepan, combine 2 cups of milk and the 3 ounces of baking chocolate. Heat and stir until the chocolate is melted and the pan is boiling. Remove from heat, and set aside. In a bowl, stir sugar, flour, cornstarch, and cocoa powder together....

Ingredients 2tbspcoconut milk 1tbspcoconut oil,melted 1pinchHimalayan salt 1large taro root,peeled, sliced into thin strips 1tbspcoconut flakes Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the coconut milk, coconut oil, and salt together in a bowl. Add the taro root, then toss until coated. Place the coated taro root onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle with coconut flakes, and mix well. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then flip and continue baking for 15 more minutes until the coconut is golden and crispy....

Ingredients cooking spray 1lbpotatoes,or more to taste salt and ground black pepper,to taste 1tbspwhite truffle oil,or to taste 2tspfresh parsley,chopped, or more to taste Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread the potato strips evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Spray the potatoes with cooking spray, then season them with salt and pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 3lbroast beef,or eye round beef, all fat trimmed off 4garlic cloves,cut into thin slivers olive oil spray kosher salt,to taste freshly cracked pepper,to taste 2tspdried rosemary,chopped Meat Thermometer Preparation Remove the roast beef from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking to reach room temperature. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Using a sharp knife, pierce the meat about ½-inch deep. Insert slivers of garlic in each hole, pushing all the way in....

Ingredients ⅓cupolive oil 3tbspred wine vinegar 1tspminced garlic,minced 2tspdried oregano,plus extra to serve ¼tspsalt 1cucumber,large, halved lengthways and sliced 10ozgrape tomatoes,or cherry tomatoes, halved 1green pepper,capsicum, deseeded and sliced ½red onion,sliced thinly 14ozchickpeas,washed and drained 10ozKalamata olives,pitted 3½ozfeta cheese Preparation Whisk together dressing ingredients in a jug or jar. Mix together all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with half of the dressing. Season with extra salt only if needed....

Ingredients 4tbspunsalted butter ¼cupdill pickles,finely diced 1tsptarragon,minced ½tspdijon mustard salt and freshly ground pepper 4salmon fillets extra virgin olive oil Preparation Light a grill. In a small bowl, blend the butter with the diced pickles, tarragon, and mustard and season with salt and pepper. Rub the salmon with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, skin side down, until the skin is lightly charred and crisp....

Ingredients 3russet potatoes,medium 3tbspbutter,divided 1onion,diced 1tbspolive oil ½tspseasoned salt pepper,to taste parsley,for garnish Preparation Scrub potatoes and cut into ¾-inch cubes. Place potatoes in a pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, let it cook for about 4 to 6 minutes or until slightly tender when poked with a fork. Drain potatoes well. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and onion in a large skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 1lblean ground beef 1tbspsesame oil 3cloves garlic,minced 1tspfresh ginger,minced ½cupbrown sugar ¼cuplite soy sauce ½tbspSriracha 24egg roll wrappers 10Napa Cabbage leaves,torn into small squares using the most tender parts 2carrots,cut into matchsticks oil,for frying Preparation Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Brown the meat with sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Drain 75% of the fat, add brown sugar, soy sauce, and Sriracha. Cook until the liquid has reabsorbed and the meat is shiny but not soupy....

Ingredients 1½cupspumpkin puree 1¼cupsall purpose flour,unbleached ¾cupsugar 1tspBaking Soda 2tsppumpkin pie spice ½tspnutmeg ¼tspCinnamon ¼tspsalt 2tbspVegetable Oil 2large egg whites 1½tspvanilla extract baking spray 2tbsppepitas Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with baking spray. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, pumpkin spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside. In a large bowl mix oil, egg whites, pumpkin puree, and vanilla; beat at medium speed until thick....