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Ingredients ½cupjarred mild salsa 4tspextra virgin olive oil ½lime,juiced 1lb93% ground turkey 1tspgarlic powder 1tspcumin 1tspkosher salt ½tspchili powder ½tsppaprika ½tsporegano ½small onion,minced 2tbspbell pepper,minced ½cupwater 4ozcanned tomato sauce,(½ can) 6cupsRomaine lettuce,chopped 1cuppico de gallo ½cupcheddar,shredded 4lime wedges,for serving greek yogurt,or sour cream, optional Preparation Brown the turkey in a large skillet, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks. When no longer pink, add dry seasoning and mix well....

Ingredients 2pita breads,(6 inch) 4tbspunsalted butter 1medium shallot 1½tbspwhite balsamic vinegar,or balsamic vinegar 1tbspextra virgin olive oil ¾cupsour cream 1garlic clove salt and freshly ground white pepper 2large belgian endives 12white anchovies,marinated Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the pitas on a baking sheet, rough sides up, and spread each round with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Bake for about 8 minutes, until crisp. Let cool and break into large pieces....

Ingredients 1¾cupswhole milk 2¼tspactive yeast,(or 1 package, not fast acting or instant) 2cupsall purpose flour ¼cupyellow cornmeal 1tbspbrown sugar 1tspkosher salt ½cupunsalted butter,melted 2large eggs ½tspbaking soda powdered sugar,optional maple syrup whipped cream fresh fruit jam,or preserves of choice Preparation Warm the milk up on the stovetop until it is warm to the touch, but not hot. (This should only take about 5 to 10 seconds on a gas or induction stovetop....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour ⅓cupgranulated sugar ⅓cuplight brown sugar 2tspbaking powder ½tspsalt 2Eggland’s Best eggs 4tbspunsalted buttermelted ¾cupmilk 1½tspvanilla extract ½cupsprinkles Cooking spray ¼cupheavy creamdivided use 3tbspheavy creamdivided use 1cupsemisweet chocolatechopped 1cupwhite chocolatechopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a donut pan with cooking spray. Place the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir to combine. Add the Eggland’s Best eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl....

Ingredients 1lbziti noodles 1½lbsspicy Italian sausage,or sweet, ground 4clovesgarlic,minced 28oztomatoes,(1 can) crushed 1tspsalt 1½tspsugar ¼tspred pepper flakes,crushed 1cupheavy cream ½cuppecorino romano,or Parmigiano Reggiano, grated ⅓cupfresh basil,chopped, plus more for serving 8ozwhole milk mozarella cheese,(about 2 cups) shredded Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti according to the package directions for very al dente for about 7 minutes. Drain and add the pasta back to the pot....

Ingredients ½cupall purpose flour,or white whole wheat flour ¾cups1% milk,or milk of your choice 1largeegg ½tspolive oil,or grapeseed oil Non-stick cooking spray 1 ½tspsalted butter,or coconut oil for dairy-free 3tbspbrown sugar ⅛tspcinnamon 1 ½tspvanilla extract 3mediumripe bananas,sliced into ¼-inch thick slices ¾cupice cream,vanilla, or dairy-free ice cream Preparation In a blender, blend flour, milk, eggs and oil until smooth. Heat a nonstick crepe pan on medium-low flame. When hot, spray with cooking spray to coat bottom of skillet....

Ingredients 1lbmini penne,or other pasta of choice 3bunchesbroccolini 1cupParmesan cheese,grated ¼cupparsley,or basil, finely chopped 2tsplemon zest ¼cuplemon juice ½cupextra virgin olive oil 2tspDijon mustard 1garlic clove,large, minced 2tspwhite sugar salt and pepper Preparation Trim ends then cut broccolini into 2.5-inch lengths. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccolini and cook for 1½ minutes. Take them out of the hot water using tongs, and transfer to a colander....

Ingredients 4 steaks, (¼ lb each), pre-tenderized, preferably cube steaks 1½ cups all purpose flour 2 tsp salt 1½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp cayenne 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup milk oil, for frying 3 tbsp pan drippings 3 tbsp all purpose flour ⅓ cup whipping cream 1¾ cups milk salt and pepper 2 sunny side-up eggs ¾ cup mixed vegetables, of your choice 2 tsp parsley, chopped Preparation Use a meat mallet, rubber mallet, or rolling pin to flatten and thin out the steaks until they are less than ¼ inches thick....

Ingredients 8chicken thighs,bone-in, skin on ½cupall-purpose flour ½tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper 1onion,diced 1carrot,peeled, diced 2garlic cloves,minced 1tbsptomato paste 1cupwhite wine 1cupchicken stock ½tspdried rosemary ½tspdried thyme parsley,for garnish Preparation Add the flour in a shallow plate, then season with salt and pepper. Dredge both sides of the chicken thighs in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess. In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add the olive oil. Sear the chicken thighs until browned on both sides, doing so in two batches of 4....

Ingredients 3¼cupsall-purpose flour cupcocoa powder,unsweetened 1tbspground ginger 2tspground cinnamon 1tspground cloves 1tbspbaking soda ½tspbaking powder 1tspsalt 5tbspunsalted butter cupsolid vegetable shortening ½cupdark brown sugar,packed 1largeegg ½cupmolasses 2ozbittersweet chocolate 1¼cupsconfectioners’ sugar 1largeegg white 1tspfresh lemon juice Mascarpone Filling Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the cocoa powder, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the softened butter with the shortening at medium speed until the mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 16 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp milk 2 tsp vanilla extract 8 oz chocolate chips, melted 1 chocolate graham crust, 9-inch, pre-made 1 tbsp dark chocolate bars, or milk chocolate, shaved 1 oz whipped cream Preparation In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together using an electric mixer for a few minutes. Next, add the melted chocolate chips and fold until evenly incorporated....

Ingredients 1lbelbow macaroni 2tbspunsalted butter 2tbspall purpose flour 2cupsmilk,warmed, plus 2 tbsp for egg wash 1lbcheddar,grated 1lbsmoked gouda,grated salt and pepper,to taste 3large eggs 4cupsseasoned bread crumbs vegetable oil,for frying marinara or alfredo sauce,for dipping Preparation Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again and set aside. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour and stir with a whisk. Cook for 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2tbspsalt 1lime wedge ⅓cupTequila,2 shots 2½tbspTriple Sec,or Cointreau, 1 shot ½cuplime juice 2tbspSimple Syrup,optional 2cupsice Lime slices,to garnish or serve Preparation Pour the salt over a small plate, then rub the lime wedge over the rim of each glass. Dip each glass into the salt, then set aside. Blend the Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, simple syrup and ice together until the ice is crushed and the mix resembles the consistency of a slushy....

Ingredients 2¾cupsall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled, plus more as needed ¼cupgranulated sugar 1tspsalt 2¼tspPlatinum yeast by Red Star,(1 standard packet) ¾cupwhole milk ¼cupunsalted butter 1large egg,at room temperature ¼cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ¼cupbrown sugar,or granulated sugar, packed light or dark 1tbspground cinnamon 1cupconfectioners’ sugar 2tbspmilk,or heavy cream 1tsppure vanilla extract Preparation Whisk the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast together. Set aside. Heat the milk and butter together in the microwave until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm to the touch, between 100 to 110 degrees F....

Ingredients ⅓cupold-fashioned oats 1tbspraisinsor dried cranberries or cherries ¼tspcinnamonground 1tbspalmond butteror peanut butter 2tbsphomemade applesauceor store-bought applesauce ⅓cupmilk of choice 1Granny Smith appleor Honeycrisp apple, medium, preferably organic pecanschopped drizzle of honeyor maple syrup, if desired Preparation In a 14-ounce jar or bowl, combine the oats, raisins, cinnamon, nut butter, and applesauce. Stir to combine. Then add the milk and stir to combine. Grate half of the apple, then stir the grated apple into the oatmeal....

Ingredients 1¼lbshrimp,peeled, tailed & deveined ¼cuppanko breadcrumbs 1leek,white part only, minced 2tbspred bell pepper,minced 2tbspcelery heart,minced 1tbspfresh cilantro or parsley,chopped 1tbspmayonnaise 1tspfresh jalapeño,red or green, minced 1large egg ½tspsea salt ¼tspwhite pepper olive oil,or vegetable oil 4hamburger buns Preparation Pat shrimp dry with a couple layers of paper towels. Using a sharp knife, cut the shrimp into small chunks, just larger than ¼-inch big. Place them into a medium-sized bowl. Alternately, pulse the shrimp in the bowl of a food processor until there are chunks....

Ingredients 1 pc pie crust, 9 inches, no need to blind bake, (see Recipe Notes for recipe) 2 cups cottage cheese, at room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup heavy cream lemon juice, from 1 lemon lemon zest, from 1 lemon 2 pcs eggs 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp ground nutmeg ⅛ tsp salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl attached to a hand beater, add the cottage cheese, sugar, and salt....

Ingredients 36 medium whole fresh mushrooms (1 pound) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup chopped green onion (3 medium) 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Twist mushroom stems to remove from mushroom caps. Finely chop enough stems to measure 1/3 cup....

Ingredients 3lbsrusset potatoespeeled and cut ¾cupmilk 4tbspbuttermelted 1cupsour cream kosher salt and pepperto taste 1⅔cupscheddar cheeseshredded, divided use ½cupcrumbled cooked bacon ¼cupchivesfinely chopped 2tbspparsleyfinely chopped Cooking spray Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt. Place the potatoes in the pot and boil for 15 to 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain the potatoes. Run the potatoes through the ricer and transfer them back to the pot....

Ingredients 1½ lb chicken , wings and drumsticks (half of each) 3 cups barbecue sauce 3 tbsp hot sauce 3 tbsp brown sugar 1½ tsp garlic powder 3 oz bourbon salt and ground black pepper, to taste cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F then line 2 baking sheets with foil. In a pot, add barbecue sauce, hot sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and bourbon. Bring the mixture to a boil and turn it down to a simmer....