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Ingredients ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil 8ozcauliflower 3sprigsfresh thyme 8pcsdates 8pcscured black olives 8pcsgreen olives ¼cupsweet dessert white wine 2tsppimenton,(Spanish sweet smoked paprika) Preparation Heat the olive oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and thyme and cook for about 8 minutes until the cauliflower is brown and caramelized. Add the dates and olives and cook for about 1 more minute, until they are heated through. Pour in the wine and deglaze the pan, allowing the alcohol to burn off....

Ingredients 9ozNabisco’s Famous chocolate wafers,(1 box), or favorite chocolate nut cookies ⅔cuppecans 4tbspbutter,melted 2lbssemi sweet chocolate,or bittersweet, well chopped into small pieces, use brick chocolate, not chips ½cupbutter,melted 1cupheavy whipping cream ½cupbutter,melted 2¼cupscane sugar,(1 lb), (white granulated sugar) 1cupheavy whipping cream Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Process the wafers and pecans in a food processor or chop by hand until fine, then add enough melted butter so that it holds together when pressed a little in a fist....

Ingredients 3 cups flour 1½ cups white sugar ¾ tsp salt 1½ tsp baking powder 1½ tsp baking soda 3 tbsp vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 tsp orange extract ¾ cup orange juice 4 tbsp sour cream 7 oz baking chocolate, melted 4 bananas, very ripe Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, combine beaten eggs, oil, orange extract, orange juice, and sour cream....

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries 1 1/3 cups sugar 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice Preparation In nonreactive 4-quart saucepan, mix cranberries, sugar, orange peel, water and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until juices start to flow and sugar is dissolved. Increase heat to medium; simmer 6 to 8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop....

Ingredients 36Original Oreos,(plus 3 more for topping if desired) ,crushed 8ozcream cheese,softened 16ozvanilla candy melts,or chocolate candy melts or melted white chocolate, milk chocolate or dark chocolate Preparation Line an 18×13-inch baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Place 36 Oreos in a food processor (entire cookie, don’t remove cream filling) and pulse to fine crumbs. Add cream cheese and pulse in bursts until well combined. Scoop mixture out about 1 tablespoon at a time and form into 1-inch balls then align on prepared cookie sheet....

Ingredients 2medium russet potatoes,or Yukon gold potatoes, or sweet potatoes 3bacon strips 1large bell pepper,chopped ¼tspsalt ¼tspground black pepper 4large eggs ⅓cupsmoked gouda cheese,shredded parsley,fresh or dried, chopped, optional Preparation Wash and scrub the potatoes clean, then peel or leave the skin on. Shred the potatoes by using the largest holes of a box grater. Place the shredded potato in a large bowl lined with paper towels. Top with more paper towels and press down to remove the moisture....

Ingredients 1½cupswalnuts,chopped 1cupcoconut,shredded, or coconut flakes 1cupdate,pitted 1tspvanilla extract 1splashwater 1pinchsea salt 2¼cupscashew,raw ½cupkey lime juice ¼cupmaple syrup 2tbspvanilla extract lime zest ⅓cupcoconut oil coconut,shredded, or coconut flakes, to garnish Preparation The night before you intend to make the key lime bars, place cashews in a bowl of water, and let soak overnight. Add the walnuts, coconut, dates, vanilla extract, water, and salt to a food processor or blender, and pulse until sticky mounds begin to form....

Ingredients ⅓cupdark brown sugar,packed ¼cupall-purpose flour,spooned into measuring and leveled-off 1½tspcinnamon 3tbspunsalted butter,cold, cut into small pieces ½cupalmonds 1cupdried cherries,coarsely chopped 1cupbuttermilk ½tspalmond extract 2cupsall-purpose flour,spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off 2tspbaking powder 1tspbaking soda ¼tspsalt 1stickunsalted butter,at room temperature ¾cupsugar 2large eggs Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray 2 muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl; mix until well combined....

Ingredients 13tbspbutter,softened 1cupwhite sugar 3eggs 1¾cupsall-purpose flour 1½tspbaking powder Preparation Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 8-inch cake pans. Place the butter and sugar into a mixing bowl, and mash together with a wooden spoon until the mixture is creamy and thoroughly combined. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, and pour into the butter mixture. Stir until combined. Sift the flour and baking powder together in a bowl, and lightly stir into the butter mixture....

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Ingredients 2¼ cups cake flour 2½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1¼ cups sugar ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla ⅔ cup milk 5 oz chocolate pieces, unsweetened 8 tbsp butter 3 cup confectionery sugar 6 tbsp milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl and set aside. In a stand mixer, beat the sugar and ½ cup of butter until it’s creamed....

Ingredients 1 cup yogurt, preferably full-fat 2 tbsp jalapeño pepper 1 shallot, peeled and minced ½ tsp saffron threads 2 tbsp lemon juice, or more to taste 2 lb halibut fillet, in 2 or 4 pieces 2 tbsp unsalted butter salt and ground black pepper, to taste cayenne pepper, a pinch ½ tbsp spring onions, chopped Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt together with salt, pepper, jalapeno pepper, and shallot....

Ingredients 2cupsham,chopped 3cupsrice,cooked 2tbspsesame oil 1small white onion,chopped 1cupfrozen peas and carrots,thawed 3tbspsoy sauce,more or less, to taste 3eggs,lightly beaten 2tbspgreen onions,chopped, optional Preparation Preheat a large skillet or wok to medium heat. Pour sesame oil in the bottom. Add white onion, chopped ham, peas and carrots and fry until tender. Slide the onion, peas and carrots to the side, and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs....

Ingredients 1avocado ¼tspsalt 1smallclove of garlic 1juice of lime Preparation Mash the insides of the avocado with salt, garlic, and lime juice. If desired, add diced onion, chopped tomato or cilantro, or cayenne pepper to taste Wrap and refrigerate leftovers immediately, or they’ll turn brown. Related Video

Ingredients 1 lb ground turkey 2 tsp thyme ¾ tsp freshly ground nutmeg 1½ tsp parsley 6 stalks asparagus ⅓ cup fresh parmesan, shredded 2 eggs ½ cup romaine lettuce, chopped 4 whole wheat buns Salt and pepper Preparation In a bowl, combine the turkey, thyme, nutmeg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with the asparagus. Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper on top....

Ingredients 1½lbcarrots,peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1tbspmaple syrup 1½tspground cumin salt and freshly ground black pepper 1cupdried beluga,or French green lentils, or 2 cans,15 ounces each, lentils, drained and rinsed ½medium red onion,finely chopped 2cupsbaby arugula,mizuna, or baby kale, firmly packed ⅓cupfresh mint leaves,chopped 3tbspextra-virgin olive oil 1clovegarlic,pressed or minced 1tspginger,minced or finely grated 1tspgaram masala,scale back if you don’t completely love garam masala 2tbspapple cider vinegar...

Ingredients 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined ¾ lb asparagus, snap the ends off ½ lb penne pasta, cooked and cooled 8 oz red bell pepper, or yellow bell peppers, sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely minced lemon juice, from 1 lemon lemon zest, from 1 lemon 3 tbsp olive oil salt and ground black pepper, to taste Preparation In a bowl, marinate the shrimps in lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic for 15 minutes....

Ingredients ½lbshrimp,large, peeled and deveined 2cupsfresh broccoli florets 6ozsun-dried tomatoes packed in oil,(1 jar) drained and chopped ½tspgarlic,minced ½cupbutter 8ozangel hair pasta,(1 pkg) Preparation Put the heat on under the pasta pot full of water. In a large saute pan heat the oil from the drained sun-dried tomatoes. Add butter. When butter is melted saute the garlic for about 1 minute, add the sun-dried tomatoes, heat for about 1 minute....

Ingredients 35shrimp ¼cupolive oil 6garlic clove 2tspbasil,chopped salt and pepper 4cupsmilk 2tbspbutter 1cupquick grits salt and pepper 4ozboursin cheese ¼cupolive oil 1onion 3garlic clove 1green pepper 4ozMichelob Bavarian Wheat beer 1zucchini 1yellow squash 2tomatoes 1cuptomato juice basil oregano salt and pepper Preparation Combine shrimp with ¼ cup of olive oil, 6 cloves diced garlic, 2 teaspoons chopped basil, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate 30 minutes. Bring milk and butter to a boil....

Ingredients 12ozbaby bella mushrooms 3cloves garlic,smashed and chopped 2tbspolive oil red pepper flakes,crushed ¼cupwhite wine ½lbRonzoni Smart Taste uncooked spaghetti 2tbspparsley,finely chopped salt and fresh pepper Preparation Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for about 1 minute, or until soft. Add the sliced mushrooms, salt, and pepper, then sauté for about 2 minutes....