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Ingredients 1cupunsalted butter,diced into 1 tbsp pieces 2¼cupsall-purpose flour 1tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1½tspground cinnamon ¾tspground ginger ¼tspground nutmeg ¼tspground cloves 1½cupsgranulated sugar 4largeeggs 1tspvanilla extract 1⅔cupspumpkin puree,canned ¼cupbuttermilk 1cupgranulated sugar ¼cupwater ¾tspfine sea salt ¼cupunsalted butter ⅔cupheavy cream ¾cupunsalted butter 3¼cupssugar,powdered 1tspvanilla extract ¼tspfine sea salt,or to taste pecans,for garnish, chopped, optional Preparation Add butter to a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Melt butter and allow to brown, whisking occasionally....

Ingredients 16ozunsalted butter 1pinchnutmeg,grated ¼tspsalt pinchsmall white pepper 1lbshrimp,peeled and deveined, cut into bite-size pieces Preparation Add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat when there is foam form on the top and the butter is melted. Strain the butter through cheesecloth or a very fine mesh strainer into a glass measuring jug. The yellow liquid is the clarified butter....

Ingredients ¾cupunsweetened coconut milk 1¾cupsripe mango,diced 1cupcanned light coconut milk ¼cupsugar 2tbsphoney Preparation Puree mango in the blender with ¼ cup of the coconut milk beverage and sugar and blend until smooth. Set aside. In a medium bowl combine the remaining coconut milk beverage, canned coconut milk, and honey. Mix well until combined thoroughly. Pour about 2 tablespoons of mango puree into each popsicle mold then pour coconut milk mix, until all the molds are filled....

Ingredients 8ozlump crabmeat 6ozcrabmeat,canned, drained well 1tbspdry bread crumbs 2tspfresh parsley,chopped ½tspkosher salt ¼tspcoarse ground black pepper 1large egg 7tbspmayonnaise,divided ½tspground dry mustard 2tbspunsalted butter 4brioche buns 1medium tomato,sliced 4leaves butter lettuce Preparation Preheat oven broiler. Mix together crabmeat, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Beat together egg, 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise, hot sauce, and mustard. Combine with other ingredients and mix well. Form into patties and place on a lightly greased broiler pan or baking sheet....

Ingredients 9 tomatoes, (about 4 cups) peeled, cored, and chopped, (or 35 oz canned tomatoes) 2 cup tomato juice, preferably V8 Vegetable Juice 2 cup chicken stock 5 tbsp basil leaves, fresh, cleaned 1 cup heavy cream ¼ cup unsalted butter salt, to taste ground black pepper, to taste Parmesan cheese, grated, to garnish Preparation Simmer the chopped tomatoes, tomato juice, and chicken stock in a saucepan for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 15ozpeanuts,shelled, roasted 1tspsalt 1½tsphoney 4tspoil,peanut, or vegetable Preparation Process the peanuts, salt, and honey in the food processor for 60 seconds. Take a spoon and scrape and scoop down the sides of the bowl. Replace the lid Continue to process for about 1½ to 2½ minutes while slowly drizzling in the oil. Begin with 2 teaspoons of oil and add more until the desired consistency is achieved. Store your homemade peanut butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator....

Ingredients 1onion,chopped 14ozdiced tomatoes,no salt added 1½tspsweet paprika 1½tspcumin 1tspkosher salt ½tsphot paprika ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper ½cupgreen olives,chopped 1lbground beef,93% lean ½cuponion,finely diced 2tsppaprika 1½tspcumin ½tspcinnamon 1tspkosher salt ¼tspfreshly ground black pepper ¼tsphot paprika 2tbspfresh parsley,chopped ¼cupfresh cilantro,chopped, divided brown rice,or cauliflower rice, cooked, for serving, optional Preparation Place the onions in a bowl and microwave about 2 minutes to sweat them out. Add the diced tomatoes, sweet paprika, cumin, salt, hot paprika, black pepper, and green olives, to the slow cooker, then stir to combine....

Ingredients ½cupchicken broth,chicken bouillon or chicken stock 1tbspoyster sauce ¼tspsugar 1tspsoy sauce 1½tspscornstarch 4tspswater 6large eggs ½cupchicken,beef, shrimp, or crab meat, cooked ½cupcelery,thinly sliced, or napa cabbage ½cupmushrooms,thinly sliced ½cupgreen onions,thinly sliced, whites only ¼cupgreen onion tops,thinly sliced, greens only ¼tspsesame oil 1tsplight soy sauce vegetable oil,for frying, or canola oil ½cupmung bean sprouts,finely chopped, optional 3Chinese sausages,sliced into ¼-inch pieces, optional white steamed rice green onions,finely chopped Preparation Make the sauce by combining the chicken stock, oyster sauce, sugar, and sauce in a small pan over medium heat....

Ingredients 12 oz lime gelatin powder 8 oz heavy cream, chilled 2½ cups pineapples, roughly 20 oz, canned, crushed and drained 2 cups cream cheese , at room temperature, roughly 16 oz 2 cups boiling water 1 cup cold water ¼ cup pecans, roasted and finely crushed cooking spray Preparation Using your cold mixing bowl, add your heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form. Set aside in a chilled area....

Ingredients ⅓cupkosher salt,plus more for seasoning 1cuphot water 1lblarge scallops salt and pepper 1tbspolive oil 3tbspbutter 3clovesgarlic,minced 1tsporegano,freshly chopped 1tspfresh rosemary,chopped 1tspfresh thyme,chopped lemon wedges and chopped parsley,for garnish, if desired Preparation In a medium-sized bowl combine salt and 1 cup hot water, stirring to dissolve the salt. Add ice water to cool the brine. Add scallops to the brine and let stand for 10 minutes. Line a sheet pan with paper towels and set aside....

Ingredients 4portobello mushroom caps 2tbspbalsamic vinegar 1tbspsoy sauce,low sodium 1tbspolive oil 1tbsprosemary,chopped 1tspsteak seasoning,like Montreal Steak Grill Mates 4red onion slices,thick 4ozreduced-fat Swiss,sliced thin, Alpine lace 4tomato slices,thin ½avocado,sliced thin baby spinach 4whole wheat low calorie buns Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, oil, rosemary, and Montreal steak seasoning. Place the mushroom caps in the bowl and toss with a sauce using a spoon to evenly coat....

Ingredients 1tbspfresh lemon juice,plus 2 tsp 1tsplemon zest,finely grated 1tbsphoney ½tspthyme,chopped ¼cupextra virgin olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the lemon zest, honey, and thyme. Whisk in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 4ozcream cheese,reduced fat, softened ½cupsour cream,reduced fat ½cupFranks hot sauce,or whatever hot sauce 1tspwhite wine vinegar 2cupslarge shrimp,(12½ oz), cooked, peeled, diced ¾cupSargento Mexican blend,reduced fat cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish, or even a pie dish with cooking spray. Combine the first 4 ingredients together and ¼ cup of the cheese; mix until smooth. Add the shrimp; mix well and put in a small oven safe dish....

Ingredients 3 cups chicken, cooked and chopped 8 oz water chestnuts, (1 can), drained, sliced and divided 4 oz pimentos, (1 jar), drained and sliced 2 cups celery, chopped 10 oz cream of chicken soup, (1 can) 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, and divided 1½ cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt ½ tsp pepper ½ cup almond flakes, for topping 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in salt....

Ingredients 1egg 1cupall-purpose flour,divided ½cupcold water 8raw shrimps,peeled and deveined, tails left on oil,for frying ¾cupdashi ¼cupsoy sauce ¼cupmirin 2½cupsrice,cooked, for serving salt,to taste 1seaweed strip,roasted, cut into 8 equal pieces Preparation Whisk the egg in a small bowl. Add 1/2 cup of flour and the cold water and whisk to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator. Add the remaining flour to a shallow dish. Dredge each shrimp in the flour, shaking off any excess....

Ingredients 1½lbspork tenderloins 2½tspground coriander ¾tspsalt ¼tspfresh-ground black pepper 1½tbspcooking oil ½cupport ½cupcanned low-sodium chicken broth,or homemade stock 20pitted prunes 2tbspbutter Preparation Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Season the tenderloins with 2 teaspoons of the coriander, ½ teaspoon of salt, and pepper. In a large ovenproof frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat. Add the tenderloins and brown on all sides for about 3 minutes. Put the pan in the oven and cook for about 15 minutes until the tenderloins are just done to medium....

Ingredients 1½partsdark rum ½partcherry brandy 2splashesdark crème de cacao fill with coffee Preparation Build in a heat-proof cup or mug. Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1½tbspextra virgin olive oil 2tspgarlic,minced 3tbsptomato paste 15ozcrushed tomatoes,(1 can) 2tbspfresh basil,or 1 tsp dried, chopped 1½tspdried oregano,or 1½ tbsp fresh, chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 10 seconds, then add tomato paste and stir garlic in. Cook and stir for 1 minute, spreading paste along bottom of pan and stirring while cooking....

Ingredients 2lbssweet potatoes,about 5 medium, peeled ½cupgolden raisins 1tspagave ¼tspground cinnamon pinchnutmeg pinchallspice 8ozpineapple,unsweetened crushed, drained 2tbsppecans,chopped 1cupmarshmallows,mini Preparation Cut sweet potatoes into large chunks; boil potatoes in a large pot covered with water until potatoes are soft if pierced with a fork. Drain and return to the pot. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mash the sweet potatoes and add in raisins, agave, spices and pineapple. Lightly spray a pie dish, casserole dish or even individual ramekins with oil, spoon in sweet potatoes....