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Ingredients 1cupvegetable oil 4tbspfresh lavender,finely chopped 3tbspfresh rosemary,chopped 1tbspfresh thyme,chopped 4pork steaks Preparation Preheat an outdoor grill to low heat. Pour the oil into a large, resealable plastic bag. Add the lavender, rosemary, and thyme, then let stand for 10 minutes. Place steaks in bag with marinade, and marinate for 5 minutes. Lightly oil the grate. Remove the steaks from the marinade, and arrange on grill. Cook, turning once or twice, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until done....

Ingredients 1mahimahi fillet 2tbspmiso soy mirin tspkosher salt tspground black pepper 1tbspcitrus soy glaze 1potato bun 1½tspbutter 1tbspmiso soy mayo 1leaf butter lettuce 1slicebeefsteak tomato Preparation Marinate fish in Miso Soy Mirin for 30 minutes and no more than 8 hours. Wipe marinade off of fish, and season with salt and pepper Grill skin side up (skin removed) Once turned over, continue cooking until done. Place on a plate and brush with Citrus Soy Glaze....

Ingredients 1carrot ½cupwalnuts 1cupmushrooms 1canblack beans ½cupfrozen corn kernels ¼cupparmesan cheese,shredded ½cupmayonnaise 1tspsalt ½tspground black pepper 1tsphot pepper sauce cooking oil 8buns ketchup mustard mayo lettuce tomato pickles Preparation Use the food processor with its shredder attachment to grate the carrot. Unplug the machine, remove the shredder attachment, and put in the blade attachment. Add the walnuts and mushrooms, put the lid on, and process until minced. Add the beans, corn, cheese, mayo, salt, pepper, and hot sauce....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter,divided use 1lbassorted mushrooms,sliced 1tspgarlic,minced Kosher salt and ground pepper ½cuponion,finely chopped 1½cupsshort grain rice,like Arborio ¼cupdry white wine 6cupschicken stock,or vegetable stock ½cupparmesan cheese,freshly grated ½cupmascarpone cheese 2tbspparsley,chopped Preparation Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the mushrooms, then cook for 5 to 6 minutes until tender and golden brown. Add the garlic, then cook for 30 seconds. Season the mushroom mixture with salt and pepper to taste, then cover to keep warm....

Ingredients 1cupbutter 1cupsugar 1cupbrown sugar 2eggs 2tspvanilla 1tspsalt 1tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda 2cupsflour,(up to 2½ cups, if needed) 2cupsoatmeal 1cupcoconut 1tspalmond extract,optional Preparation Cream together butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla. Set aside. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Spoon onto a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool and enjoy....

Ingredients 1headcauliflower,large 3tbspolive oil 1ozParmesan cheese,finely grated, about ¾ cup salt and freshly ground black pepper 8ozwhole grain spaghetti,DeLallo Organic Whole Wheat Spaghetti recommended 25ozmarinara sauce,jar, DeLallo Pomodoro Fresco Marinara Sauce recommended grated Parmesan,or pepper, and/or pinch red pepper flakes, optional garnishes Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Turn the cauliflower on its side and slice off the protruding end of the stem....

Ingredients 1cupcurrants 1cupdates,pitted, chopped 1cupsunflower seeds ⅔cuppecans,chopped ½cupgolden raisins 3tbspunsweetened cocoa powder ¼cuphoney 1cupconfectioner sugar,for dusting Preparation In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the dates, sunflower seeds, pecans, raisins, and cocoa powder. Transfer to a bowl, and stir in honey. Press into 1-inch balls, and them roll in the confectioners’ sugar. Serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup (from 15-oz can) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 eggs 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 to 4 tablespoons milk 1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine or spread; it will burn)...

Ingredients ½cupKing Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour ¾cupKing Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour ¾cupraw sugar 1tspbaking soda 2tsppumpkin pie spice ¼tspnutmeg ¼tspcinnamon ¼tspsalt 1½cupspumpkin,canned, not pumpkin pie filling 2tbspvegetable oil 2egg whites,large 1½tspvanilla extract baking spray ½cuppecans,chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray liners with oil for easy removal. In a medium bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking soda, pumpkin spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt with a wire whisk....

Ingredients 8tbspunsalted butter,divided ¾cupshallots,finely chopped 1¼cupred wine 3cupsbeef broth 6fresh thyme sprigs ¼tspkosher salt ⅛tspground black pepper 1tspsugar 2tbspall-purpose flour 2lbbeef tenderloin roast,center-cut 2tspkosher salt 2tspfreshly ground black pepper 2tbspvegetable oil ¼cupbeef broth Preparation Melt 5 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the shallots and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the wine, beef broth, thyme sprigs, salt, pepper and sugar, and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 24largeraw shrimp 8tbspextra-virgin olive oil 3plumpgarlic cloves ½cupshallots,finely chopped 1tspcoarse sea salt or kosher salt 1cupwhite wine 1tbsptomato paste 1cupwater freshly ground black pepper 1tbspbread crumbs 2tbspfresh Italian parsley,chopped Preparation Without removing any of the shell, remove the vein (digestive tract) that runs inside the curving back of each shrimp: Slice open the back with a sturdy sharp paring knife, cutting through the shell, and scrape out the vein....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 bags (20 oz each) refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz) 2 cups sour cream 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes or until translucent and soft....

Ingredients 3tbspbutter,divided 2eggs,whisked 2medium carrots,peeled and diced 1small white onion,diced ½cupfrozen peas 3garlic cloves,minced salt and pepper 4cupsrice,cooked and chilled 3green onions,thinly sliced 4tbspsoy sauce,or more to taste 2tspoyster sauce,optional 2cupschicken,shredded, cooked 2tbspsriracha,or more/less to taste ½tsptoasted sesame oil,or more to taste Preparation Heat ½ tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high, and heat until melted. Add the egg, and cook until scrambled, stirring occasionally. Remove the egg, then transfer to a separate plate....

Ingredients 1tbspextra virgin olive oil 6red bell peppers,seeded, chopped 2carrots,chopped 2yellow onions,chopped 2celery ribs,chopped 4garlic cloves,chopped 8cupschicken broth ½cuplong grain rice 2tbspfresh thyme,chopped ¼tspcayenne pepper ¼tspred pepper flakes,crushed 1tspsalt ½tspground black pepper Preparation Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the bell peppers, carrots, onions, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir the vegetables for about 10 minutes, until soft. Stir in the chicken broth, rice, thyme, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and bring the mixture to a boil....

Ingredients 1lbpotato gnocchi,homemade or store-bought (uncooked) 8ozbaby bella,sliced (or white button mushrooms) 8ozshiitake mushrooms,sliced 3tbspbutter 3clovesgarlic,minced ⅔cupdry white wine ½cupbasil leaves,loosely packed, julienned (or roughly-chopped) ½cupParmesan cheese,freshly grated, plus extra for serving Preparation Cook gnocchi according to package directions in a large stockpot of generously-salted boiling water. Drain, and set aside. Meanwhile, as the gnocchi is cooking, melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are soft and slightly browned....

Ingredients 2½tbspraspberry vinegar 6tbspVegetable Oil ¼cuphoney ½tspdijon mustard 2tbspshallots,finely minced ¼tspsalt ⅛tspfreshly ground black pepper 1bagbaby spinach 2cupsstrawberries,stemmed and sliced 1cupblueberries ½cuppecans,toasted 4ozgoat cheese Preparation Combine raspberry vinegar, vegetable oil, honey, Dijon mustard, shallots, salt and pepper in a small sealable container and shake vigorously to blend (be sure honey doesn’t stick to bottom). Alternatively, combine vinegar, honey, mustard, shallots, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in oil until emulsified....

Ingredients 2¼cupsall-purpose flour,(280g), spoon & leveled 1tspbaking soda 1½tspcornstarch ½tspsalt ¾cupunsalted butter,(170g), melted and slightly cooled 1cupbrown sugar,(200g), 1 packed light ¼cupgranulated sugar,50g 1large egg,plus egg yolk, at room temperature 2tsppure vanilla extract 1cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips,180g sea salt,sprinkle, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment, leaving an overhang on all sides to easily lift the bars out of the pan when cool....

Ingredients 8lbspiral cut ham,bone in ½cupbutter 1cupbrown sugar ½cuporange juice,fresh squeezed 1tsporange zest ½tspcinnamon pinchnutmeg cooking spray herbs and fruit,fresh for garnish, optional Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a large baking pan with cooking spray. Add the butter, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg to a pan. Place the pan over medium heat. Bring the pan to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes or until glaze is syrupy....

Ingredients 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1cuporegano leaves 1yellow onion,finely chopped 3garlic cloves,crushed 1tbsptarragon,chopped 1lbground chicken 1cupdry white wine 14ozchopped tomatoes,(2 cans) sea salt and cracked black pepper,to taste 1lbpappardelle pecorino,finely grated, for serving Preparation Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the oregano and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the onion, garlic and tarragon to the pan and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened....

Ingredients 4ozdark semi-sweet chocolate 12strawberries Preparation Rinse and completely dry the strawberries. In a medium microwave safe bowl, microwave chocolate on High for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until all the chocolate is melted. Dip strawberries and place on waxed paper to cool. Eat right away or refrigerate to give it a hard chocolate coating. Related Video