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Ingredients 4chicken breasts,boneless skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes ½cupbrown sugar ½cupsoy sauce ¼cuppineapple juice 2clovesgarlic,minced ¼tsppepper ½tspsalt 1tbspcornstarch 1tbspwater 1red bell pepper,cut into 1-inch cubes 1yellow red bell pepper,cut into 1-inch cubes 1green bell pepper,cut into 1-inch cubes 1red onion,cut into 1-inch cubes 2cupsfresh pineapple,cut into 1-inch cubes green onions,for garnish Preparation In a small saucepan, whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, pepper, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch....

Ingredients 2 mint sprigs, fresh ¼ cup lemon juice 6 black tea, (bags) 3 cups water, boiling 1 cup granulated sugar 5 cups water, cold Preparation Prepare a pot of boiling water and brew the black tea with the mint sprigs for 5 minutes. Strain or remove the tea bags and mint. Pour the brewed tea into a pitcher. Add the sugar, lemon juice, and water then stir until the sugar dissolves....

Ingredients 2 cup all purpose flour 1½ tsp baking powder 1 pinch salt 1 cup butter, (softened) ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 egg, large (room temperature) 1 tsp vanilla Preparation In a medium bowl sift the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl on medium speed beat the butter and sugar until creamy approximately 3 minutes, then add the egg and vanilla and combine. Add the sifted flour mixture a little at a time until combined....

Ingredients 2cupslong grain rice,uncooked 4tspcanola oil 1chicken bullion cube,or vegetable bullion 5medium scallions,chopped 2garlic cloves,minced 1medium tomato,diced ½cupcilantro,chopped 4cupswater Badia Sazon,1 packet, or homemade 1tspsalt,or more to taste Preparation In a medium heavy pot with a tight fitting lid, heat the oil on medium heat. Sauté the scallions, cilantro and garlic for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, then sauté for 1 minute. Add the rice, then sauté for 2 minutes longer, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 1loaflemon pound cake,(9×5-inch) baked, cooled 2cupsheavy cream ¼cupgranulated sugar 1tsppure vanilla extract 8ozcream cheese,(1 block) full-fat, softened to room temperature ½tsppure vanilla extract 1cuplemon curd,homemade, or store-bought, at room temperature 6cupsfresh berries,such as blueberries and raspberries berries and lemon slices,addtional, to garnish, optional Preparation Slice the lemon pound cake into 9 1-inch slices. Cut into bite-sized cubes. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together on high speed about 3 minutes into stiff peaks....

Ingredients 2cupswhite sugar 1cupbutter,softened 3½cupscake flour 1cupmilk 1½tspbaking powder 2tspvanilla extract ¼tspsalt 4eggs ¼cupcocoa powder,unsweetened Preparation In a large bowl, with electric mixer at low speed, beat sugar and butter until blended. Increase speed to high, and beat until light and fluffy. Add flour, milk, baking powder, vanilla, salt, and eggs to the sugar and butter mixture; beat at medium speed until well mixed. Increase speed to high, and beat batter 4 minutes longer....

Ingredients 8ozbaby pasta shells,or small gluten free pasta 1bunchthin asparagus,tough ends removed 1½cupsquick marinara sauce,or jarred ¼cuppecorino romano salt and fresh pepper,to taste Preparation Boil about 4 inches of water in a large pot. Add asparagus and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until tender-crisp. Drain and chop into bite-sized pieces. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil or use the same pot from the asparagus....

Ingredients 1lbfrench fries,frozen, crinkle cut ¼tspseasoning salt ½lblean ground beef ½medium onion,finely diced 1tsptaco seasoning 2cupscheddar cheese,shredded ½red bell pepper,finely chopped 2green onions,sliced 1jalapeno,sliced, optional salsa,for garnish, as desired sour cream,for garnish, as desired Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with non stick spray. Toss fries with seasoning salt and lay fries in a flat layer on baking sheet with as much space around each one as possible....

Ingredients 20ozground turkey,(93% lean) kosher salt,to taste ½cuponion,chopped 3clovesgarlic,crushed 10ozRotel mild tomatoes with green chilies 8oztomato sauce ¾cupwater ½tspcumin,or to taste ¼tspchili powder ¼tsppaprika 1bayleaf 1medium sweet potato,peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes cilantro,fresh for garnish Preparation In a large skillet, brown turkey over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks into smaller pieces and season with salt. When meat is browned and cooked through add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes over medium heat....

Ingredients 1½qtwater 1½cupdry white wine 3tbspvinegar 1onion 1carrot 9sprigsparsley ¾tspdried thyme ¼tsppeppercorns 3bay leaves 3¼tspsalt 1cucumber 1¾cupsplain yogurt 1clovegarlic 2tbspfresh mint,chopped ¼tspfresh-ground black pepper 2lbcenter-cut salmon fillet 1tsppaprika Preparation In a large deep frying pan, combine the water, wine, vinegar, onion, carrot, parsley, thyme, peppercorns, bay leaves, and 2¼ teaspoons of the salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter 1onion 2clovesgarlic 1¾lbsbroccoli 1½lbsboiling potatoes 3cupschicken broth,low-sodium, canned, or homemade stock 3cupswater 1¾tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper ½cupparmesan,grated Preparation In a large pot, melt the butter over moderately low heat. Add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic, broccoli stems, potatoes, broth, water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are almost tender....

Ingredients 8cinnamon rolls,day old, cubed 4largeeggs 12ozevaporated milk ¾cupraisins,optional ⅓cupbrown sugar ¼cupwater ¼cupunsalted butter,melted 2tspvanilla extract ½tspcinnamon ½tspground nutmeg Preparation Put the cinnamon rolls in a 6-quart slow cooker. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, evaporated milk, raisins, brown sugar, water, butter, vanilla and nutmeg. Pour over the cinnamon rolls and stir to combine. Place a clean kitchen towel over the top of the slow cooker and cover it, then cook on Low for 3 hours....

Ingredients 4medium sweet potatoes,peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces 1tbspbutter 3garlic cloves,crushed ½cup1% milk 2tbsplight sour cream salt and fresh cracked ground pepper,to taste Preparation Place the sweet potatoes in the slow cooker and add just enough water to cover them. Add salt to the water, then cover and set the slow cooker to 4 hours on Low. Just before the potatoes are ready, melt the butter in a small sauté pan then sauté garlic until lightly golden....

Ingredients ¼cupfresh lemon juice ½cuptahini ½cupolive oil,divided, plus 1 tbsp 1canchickpeas,drained and rinsed kosher salt,to taste 1tspcumin,ground ½tspcayenne pepper,plus more to taste 1canblack beans,drained and rinsed 1tspsesame oil 4garlic cloves water,as needed gluten free cracker,or pita or fresh vegetables, for serving Preparation In a food processor or blender, combine the lemon juice and tahini. Blend together. With the processor running, pour in ½ cup of olive oil and blend for another 1 minute, scraping down the sides of the processor halfway through....

Ingredients 1pkgtortellini 4lbstop sirloin,or favorite meat romaine lettuce,chopped ½cupbuttermilk ⅓cupmayonnaise ½cupsour cream 2tbspparmesan cheese 3tbsppesto,adjust for taste Preparation Set meat in favorite marinade overnight. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Cut and grill sirloin to desired doneness. Slice up meat in small pieces and set aside. Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Add tortellini to salad. Top with steak and dressing. Related Video

Ingredients 3cupsall-purpose flour 2cupsgranulated sugar 2tspbaking powder ½tspBaking Soda ¾tspkosher salt 1cupunsalted butter,softened 5large eggs,room temperature 1¼cupsbuttermilk 1tbspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray three 9×2-inch baking pans with nonstick spray (or butter and flour) and line the bottoms with parchment rounds. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and Kosher salt on low speed with the paddle attachment....

Ingredients 6anaheim chile peppers,fresh 8ozqueso asadero,(1 package) white Mexican cheese, cut into ¾-inch thick strips 2eggs,separated 1tspbaking powder ¾cupall-purpose flour 1cupvegetable shortening,for frying Preparation Preheat the oven’s broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place peppers onto the prepared baking sheet, and cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 8ozuncooked pasta 3tbspbutter,divided 8ozbrussels sprouts,shredded, with ends trimmed off fine sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper 3clovesgarlic,pressed or minced 2ozfreshly-grated parmesan cheese,(1 cup) ½cuppine nuts,toasted Preparation Heat a large stockpot of generously-salted water until boiling. Add the pasta and cook the pasta until it is 1 minute shy of al dente. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the shredded Brussels sprouts and garlic, and season with salt and lots of black pepper....

Ingredients ⅓cupgranulated sugar ½tspapple pie spice 2½cupsall purpose flour,spoon and leveled 1½tspapple pie spice 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 1cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ¾cupgranulated sugar 1large egg,room temperature 1½tsppure vanilla extract 1cupsalted caramel Preparation Mix the granulated sugar and apple pie spice for the topping together in a small bowl. Set aside. Whisk the flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy....

Ingredients 4 cups chicken, pre-roasted, (can be dark or white meat), shredded 2½ cups monterey jack cheese, or sharp cheddar, grated and divided 2 cups smoked bacon 1 cup heirloom tomatoes, ripe, diced 5½ oz white onions, sliced 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced ¼ cup ranch dressing*, (see Recipe Notes for Recipe) 4 tortilla wraps, large salt and ground black pepper, to taste cooking spray pico de gallo**, (see Recipe Notes for Recipe)...