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Ingredients 2tbspdark soy sauce 3tbspvegetarian mushroom oyster sauce 1tbsplight brown sugar 1tspthai bird chile powder 16ozextra firm tofu,(cut into 1 inch, 2 cm), cubes 1lbrice noodle,fresh wide 3tbspcanola oil,divided ⅓cupshallot 2clovesgarlic,minced 1tbspwater 12ozbroccoli,chinese broccoli, cut diagonally into 2 in 5 cm pieces 2largeeggs,beaten Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, brown sugar, and chile powder. Add the tofu to a medium bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the sauce....

Ingredients 1lblarge shrimp,peeled and deveined 14ozpork sausage,or chicken sausage, sliced 2medium zucchini,sliced 1red bell pepper,chopped into chunks 1yellow bell pepper,chopped into chunks salt and pepper,to taste 3tbspolive oil 3tbspcajun seasoning Preparation In a large bowl add the shrimp, sausage, zucchini, bell pepper and salt and pepper. Toss with olive oil and cajun seasoning. Thread the shrimp, sausage, zucchini, and pepper onto each skewer. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill each side for 1 to 2 minutes until the shrimp is opaque and veggies are tender....

Ingredients 4lbsfryer chicken,(cut into 10 pieces,2 breasts cut in half, 2 wings, 2 legs, 2 thighs) 1tspkosher salt 1tspground black pepper 2cupsbuttermilk 2cupsall purpose flour 1tbspseasoned salt 1tbspkosher salt 1tspground black pepper 1tbspgarlic powder 1tbsppaprika spray olive oil,for cooking Preparation Season the chicken well with salt and pepper and then add it to a bowl with buttermilk. Chicken pieces should be covered with the buttermilk. Let it sit for at least an hour or up to overnight....

Ingredients 2½cupsflour 2¼tspbaking powder 2tbsppoppy seeds ½tspsalt 1⅓cupssugar 1cupbutter 4eggs 2tbspalmond paste 1tbspalmond extract 1cupbuttermilk 1cuppowdered sugar 2tbspmilk 2tspalmond extract almonds,slivered, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, poppy seeds and salt. Set aside. Using a stand mixer or hand blender blend sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add in eggs and continue mixing until fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1medium red or yellow onion,roughly chopped 1medium carrot,roughly chopped 1stalk celery,roughly chopped ¼red bell pepper,roughly chopped 3clovesgarlic 2lbsground beef,(90/10 blend) 1tbspWorcestershire sauce 2large eggs 1cupbreadcrumbs ¼cupfresh parsley,minced 2tspsalt 1cupbbq sauce,homemade or store bought ¼cupbourbon 1tbspbrown sugar 1tbsphoney Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add chopped onion, carrot, celery, red pepper, and garlic to a food processor and pulse until minced. Transfer the veggies to a large skillet with olive oil....

Ingredients 2 pounds carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (12 to 14 medium) 1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon orange zest 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat 1 inch water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add carrots and, if desired, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 12 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. While carrots are cooking, heat brown sugar, butter, orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt in 10- or 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbly....

Ingredients ½cupgrape tomatoes,or cherry, halved 4ozbaby mozarella balls,bocconcini 2tbspbasil pesto,homemade or store bought 1tspminced garlic ¼cupolive oil salt and pepper,to season 2ripeavocados,peeled, seeded and halved 2tbspbalsamic glaze,reduction to drizzle 2tbspfresh basil leaves,chopped, plus more to serve (whole) Preparation Combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl. Toss well to evenly combine all of the flavours. Arrange prepared avocado halves onto a plate with fresh basil leaves....

Ingredients 1¼cupsall-purpose flour ½cupcocoa powder,unsweetened ¼tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ¾cupgranulated sugar ¾cuplight brown sugar,packed ½cupbutter,unsalted, melted 2eggs,large 1tspvanilla extract 3tbspmilk 5ozcream cheese,softened 3tbspbutter,unsalted, softened ½tspvanilla 2cupspowdered sugar 2tbspcocoa powder Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt, set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together granulated sugar, light-brown sugar, and melted butter until combine. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract and mix until blended....

Ingredients 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper, to taste 8 flour tortillas, 6 inches ½ cup red enchilada sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot, boil water and season with salt. Add the potatoes in the pot and boil for 15 minutes until tender but still firm....

Ingredients 2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 1 large egg 2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 tbsp. add’l cornstarch 1/4 cup all-purpose whole wheat flour frying oil, we prefer peanut 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 1/2 tsp. orange zest 1 cup orange juice, without pulp 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 cup sugar or sugar substitute salt pepper...

Ingredients 4partscranberry juice cocktail ½partsorange juice 1partgrenadine 1splashhoney Preparation Shake with ice and strain. Related Video

Ingredients 3cupsOreos,crushed, whole cookies including the middles 1½cupswalnuts,finely chopped 3tbspheavy cream ⅓cupdark rum chocolate sprinkles coconut cocoa powder sprinkles nuts,chopped Preparation Combine the crushed Oreos, walnuts, cream in a medium bowl, then mix well. Add the rum starting with ¼ cup and adding more if needed to create a consistency that holds its shape when rolled. Using a small scoop or melon baller, scoop the dough and roll them into balls....

Ingredients 1 cup honey 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ¼ cup granulated sugar ½ tsp salt pancakes waffles breads Preparation In a mixing bowl attached to a hand beater, add all your ingredients together, except for the honey. Cream until mixture turns pale and light, and the sugar has completely dissolved roughly 8 to 10 minutes. Slowly drizzle the honey while creaming until evenly incorporated. You can serve this immediately with bread, pancakes, or waffles of your choice....

Ingredients 1lbsGreat Northern Beansdry 1lbham hock 1tbspolive oil 1oniondiced 2carrotschopped 1celerychopped 1bay leaf 1tbspbrown sugar 4cupschicken broth 4cupswater 1tbspfresh parsleyoptional Preparation Rinse beans in a large pot and remove any debris. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Let sit overnight. Drain well. Cook onion in olive oil for 5 minutes or until softened. Combine beans, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaf, ham hock, and seasonings in a pot....

Ingredients 2sweet potatoes cooking spray 1tspkosher salt 2tbspmaple syrup,or cinnamon butter pumpkin brittle marshmallow fluff,warm mini chocolate chip Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Thoroughly clean and dry potatoes. Slice in half lengthwise. Spray potatoes liberally with cooking spray season with salt. Place potatoes cut side down on prepared baking sheet. Roast potatoes for 30 minutes or until the skin is crispy and the center is tender....

Ingredients ¼cupbutter,softened ⅓cupsugar 1egg ½cupapplesauce,(or 1 kid-size applesauce cup) 1cupall purpose flour ¼tspsalt ½tbspbaking powder 2tbspbutter,melted ¼cupsugar ½tspcinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray mini muffin pan with cooking spray. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar until well combined. Fold in egg and applesauce. Combine the rest of the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and mix. Add this to the wet ingredients and mix well. Spoon batter into greased mini muffin pan....

Ingredients 2tspvanilla extract 2tbspbrimming instant espresso powder fine sea salt 1cupheavy whipping cream,cold ⅓brimming cup full fat,sweetened condensed milk 1tbspscant molasses Preparation In a medium bowl, combine 1½ teaspoons of the vanilla, the espresso, a pinch of salt and stir to mix well; it will seem slightly sludgy. Add the cream, condensed milk, and molasses. Taste and add more vanilla, ¼ teaspoon at a time until desired flavor is achieved....

Ingredients 3tbspvegetable oil ½cuppopping corn ½tspsalt 3tbspunsalted butter,melted ½cupfinely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano freshly ground black pepper,to taste Preparation Pour the oil, popping corn and salt into a heavy 3-quart or larger pan (the kernels should be in single layer). Stir so that the salt and oil coat the kernels evenly. Cover with a lid and cook over medium-high heat, occasionally shaking the pan, until the popping almost stops. Do not let it burn; when the popping slows, it’s done....

Ingredients 4cupswater ¼cupkosher salt 2tbspdark brown sugar 1tspblack peppercorns 1dried bay leaf 1sprigfresh rosemary 4pork chops Preparation In a medium-sized pot add water, kosher salt, sugar, peppercorns, bay leaf, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer over high heat. Water does not to be in rapid boil but make sure the salt and sugar have dissolved in the water. Remove the pot from the heat and cool completely. Once the brine is cool add the pork chops to a large ziptop bag and pour in the brine....

Ingredients 1loafFrench bread 8eggs 2cupsmilk 15ozpumpkin puree ½cupheavy cream,or half and half ¼cupsugar ½cupbrown sugar 1tbspvanilla extract 2tspcinnamon ¼tspnutmeg ½cupflour ½cupbrown sugar 1tspcinnamon ½tspcloves,ground ¼tspsalt ½cupunsalted butter,cold and cut into small squares 8ozcream cheese,cut into little chunks Preparation Spray a 9 by 13-inch pan with cooking spray and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, add the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg....