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Ingredients ½cupMezzetta Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1large white onion kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper ¼cupblack raisins 1orange 2tspground allspice ½tspground cinnamon 1bagbaby spinach ½cupNapa Valley Bistro Almond Stuffed Olives ½cupMezzetta Gourmet Baby Carrots 1cupmayonnaise,good-quality ½cupMezzetta Roasted Red Bell Peppers 3habaneros ½cupfresh mint 2loafciabatta bread 1logfresh goat cheese 2tbsppowdered sugar Preparation In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat ¼ cup of olive oil, reserving the other ¼ cup for use later, over medium heat until shimmering....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup chocolate chips, milk or dark ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ¾ cup brown sugar ⅔ cup granulated sugar 1 pc egg 1 pc egg yolk 2 tbsp candy sprinkles 1½ tsp cornstarch 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp baking powder ¾ tsp salt cooking spray ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1½ cups powdered sugar ¼ cup coca powder, sifted...

Ingredients 10ozwhite almond bark,can also use white chocolate 1tspshortening 5cupschex cereal,any variety ⅓cuppeppermint candy canes,crushed ½cuppowdered sugar Preparation Measure the 5 cups Chex Mix and put in a bowl, set aside. Melt the almond bark and shortening in a saucepan. Once melted add the crushed peppermint. Pour the melted almond bark over the chex mix. Stir well. Let the mixture cool for a minute in the bowl. In a large zip lock bag, add the powdered sugar....

Ingredients 4oz100% pomegranate juice,(½ cup), unsweetened 1ozfreshly squeezed lime juice,(2 tbsp), from one lime 1½ozTequila,(3 tbsp or 1 shot) ½ozorange liqueur,(1 tbsp), such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau lime wedges coarse salt ice cubes Preparation Place coarse salt on a small plate. Rub rim of glass with lime wedge and dip in coarse salt if desired. Add ice cubes to glass if using. Combine drink ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add some ice and shake vigorously, then strain into prepared glass....

Ingredients 1 lb shrimps, (24 pcs), large, peeled and deveined 1 tsp instant minced garlic ½ tsp dill weed ½ tsp dried tarragon leaves ½ lb prosciutto, sliced paper-thin Nonstick cooking spray Preparation In a medium bowl, place the shrimp, garlic, dill, and tarragon and toss to coat. Cut prosciutto slices in half lengthwise. Wrap each shrimp in a half-slice of prosciutto. Thread wrapped shrimp on skewers, leaving a little space between each piece....

Ingredients 2¼cupsall-purpose flour,spoon and leveled ½tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature ¾cupgranulated sugar 1large egg,at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract ½tspalmond extract,optional ½cuprainbow sprinkles half gallon or a full gallon of ice cream,depending how much you use Preparation Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed for about 1 minute until smooth....

Ingredients vegetable cooking spray 5 cups Raisin Cinnamon Swirl Bread, cut into pieces 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 cup water 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 eggs, beaten Preparation Spray inside of a large crockpot with vegetable spray. Place bread cubes in the crockpot. Mix milk, water, vanilla, and eggs, and pour over bread cubes. Spoon stir the bread with the milk mixture to coat all the bread cubes. Cover and cook on low 2 ½ - 3 hours....

Ingredients 1½cupsall purpose flour ¼cupDutch-process dark chocolate cocoa powder 1½tspbaking powder ⅔cupwhite sugar ½cupwhole milk ½cupvegetable oil 2large eggs,room temperature 1tspvanilla extract ½cupraspberry preserves,seedless 1½cupspowdered sugar ½cupunsalted butter,softened 1tspvanilla extract 1tbspmilk,or more as needed Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Sift flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together in a bowl. Whisk the sugar, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together in another bowl....

Ingredients 15tomatoes,roma, heirloom, assorted 18cherry tomatoes 1red bell pepper 3anaheim chilies 2jalapenos ½red onion 1½cantomato sauce 3green onions ¼cupcilantro,chopped 1juice of lime salt oregano Preparation Halve tomatoes and skewer cherry tomatoes. Quarter and seed bell pepper. Brush tomatoes, pepper, chilies, and red onion with vegetable oil. Wrap onion in foil. Place vegetables on grill with 2 mesquite wood chips that have soaked in water for an hour. Cook until skins easily fall off....

Ingredients 1⅓cupsshort-grain brown rice,cooked (from ½ cup uncooked) 2tbsprice vinegar 8ozshrimp,cooked, peeled and tails removed 1cupcucumber,diced 1tspchives,fresh, chopped ½cupavocado,mashed 4tspFurikake,such as Eden Shake or use sesame seeds 4tspsoy sauce,reduced-sodium or gluten-free 4tspmayonnaise 1tspsriracha sauce Preparation Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt and oil. When rice is done, add rice vinegar and stir. Evenly spread rice on a sheet pan to cool. Cut shrimp into 1-inch cubes. In a small bowl, combine cucumber and chives....

Ingredients 1cucumber plain yogurt ¼cupolive oil 1tbspwine vinegar,red or white 2tbspfresh dill,chopped ½tspsalt ¼tspfresh ground black pepper ¼lbfeta cheese 1½lbsspinach 1½lbspiece cooked turkey 2cupsquartered cherry tomatoes,(about ¾ lbs) Preparation In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cucumber half, the yogurt, oil, vinegar, dill, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and pepper. Blend or process until smooth. Chop the remaining cucumber and add to the blender or food processor along with the feta....

Ingredients 2tspbutter 2stalkscelery,chopped 1smallonion,chopped 1carrot,peeled & chopped 2clovesgarlic,minced 8cupschicken broth,or vegetable broth 3cupswater 1small Parmigiano Reggiano rind,optional 18ozspinach cheese tortellini ½tspground pepper,fresh ½tspground nutmeg 2cupsbaby spinach salt,to taste Parmigiano Reggiano,grated, optional Preparation In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. When melted, add the celery, onion, carrot & garlic. Cover and reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables begin to soften....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour,sifted 1tspsalt 1tbspbaking powder 3potatoes,peeled, boiled and mashed 1onion,chopped 2eggs 1cupmilk ¼cuplight corn syrup 1tspground nutmeg 2tbspshortening Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir in mashed potatoes and onion until thoroughly combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk, and stir lightly into the potato mixture. Stir in corn syrup and nutmeg, mixing well. Heat a large griddle to medium-high heat....

Ingredients 3tbspextra-virgin olive oil,divided 1medium yellow onion,chopped fine 1½tspfine sea salt,divided 6clovesgarlic,pressed or minced 2tspsmoked paprika 15ozdiced tomatoes,(1 can), preferably the fire-roasted variety, drained 2cupsshort-grain brown rice 15ozchickpeas,(1 can), rinsed and drained, or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas 3cupsvegetable broth ⅓cupdry white wine,or vegetable broth ½tspsaffron threads,crumbled, optional 14ozquartered artichokes,(1 can), or 1 jar (12 oz) marinated artichoke, drained 2red bell peppers,stemmed, seeded and sliced into long, ½-inch wide strips ½cupkalamata olives,pitted and halved...

Ingredients ½lblarge shrimp 2cupswater 3tbspolive oil 2carrots 2onions 1fennel bulb 2celery ribs 6garlic cloves ½cupdry white wine 3½cupsclam juice,bottled 2½cupstomatoes in thick puree,(28 oz), crushed, canned ¼tspdried red pepper flakes 5tbspfresh parsley,chopped ½tspdried thyme 1tspsalt,or more 2bay leaves 2lbswhite fish fillets,moderately firm, use a mixture of 2 or 3 kinds 1tspfresh ground black pepper Preparation Put the shrimp shells and the water in a small pot, then bring the water to a boil....

Ingredients 1cupzucchini,(140 grams), shredded & blotted 2cupsold fashioned whole rolled oats,(160 grams) 1cupall purpose flour,(125 grams), spoon & leveled ½tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1tspcinnamon ½cupunsalted butter,(1 stick; 115 grams), softened to room temperature ½cupdark or light brown sugar,(100 grams), packed ½cupgranulated sugar,(100 grams) 1large egg,at room temperure 1tbsppure maple syrup 1½tsppure vanilla extract 1cupsemi sweet chocolate chips,(180 grams) Preparation Lightly blot the shredded zucchini with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel....

Ingredients 4large zucchini slices,¼-inch thick, or 1 medium zucchini cut on diagonal olive oil spray salt and pepper 2tbspmarinara sauce ¼cupmozzarella,part skim, shredded Preparation Spray both sides of the zucchini lightly with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Broil or grill the zucchini for about 2 minute on each side. Top with sauce and cheese, then broil for an additional 1 minute or 2, being careful not to burn cheese....

Ingredients 1½lbsbrussels sprouts,washed and dried 4ozbacon,or pancetta, diced ¼cupolive oil 4garlic cloves,crushed or finely chopped 1tspsalt ½tspblack pepper,cracked 2tbsp*balsamic glaze,(see Recipe Notes for recipe), or more to serve Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a large baking pan with nonstick cooking oil spray or a light coating of oil. Set aside. Trim the ends of sprouts, then cut them in ½ lengthwise. Arrange the brussels sprouts, any loose leaves, bacon and garlic on the pan....

Ingredients 5 lbs beef bones with marrow, such as leg bones, oxtails, etc. 5 oz fresh ginger root 1 onion 1 daikon, peeled, trimmed, and cut in ½ or ⅓ 5 star anise 8 cloves 2 cinnamon sticks, (3-inch) 1 tsp cumin seeds 5 tbsp salt, divided 4 tbsp fish sauce 4 tbsp sugar, divided ½ tbsp monosodium glutamate, optional 2 lbs beef plate 1 lb beef tripe 2 lbs beef top round, or eye round, sliced thinly...

Ingredients 3cupsall purpose flour 1tbspbaking powder 1tspkosher salt 3sticksunsalted buttersoftened 2cupsgranulated sugar 5largeeggsroom temperature 2tspvanilla extract 1 1/2cupsmilkroom temperature red food coloring orange food coloring yellow food coloring green food coloring blue food coloring purple food coloring nonstick cooking sprayfor greasing 1/4cupgranulated sugar 1/4cupwater 1tspvanilla extract 2blockscream cheesesoftened 1stickunsalted buttersoftened 1tbspvanilla extract 32ozpowdered sugar milkas needed 2cupsassorted sprinkles 1cupnonpareil sprinkles Preparation Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C)....