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Ingredients 3cupschickpeascooked 2garlic cloves ¼cupwater 2 ½tbsptahini sauce ¼cuplemon juice 2ice cubes ½tspsalt ½tspcumin powder 2tbspolive oil 1lbsirloin steakcooked and cut into small pieces ¼tspsalt ¼tsppepper ¼tspall-spice ¼ cinnamon ¼ cardamom powder pine nut, paprika, and parsleyfor garnish Preparation Blend all the hummus ingredients except for the olive oil together in the food processor for 2 minutes, then mix everything with a spoon and blend for another minute. Add the olive oil and mix with a spoon....

Ingredients Preparation Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage and sauté until browned and cooked through, stirring and crumbling with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked meat to a clean plate and set it aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of grease in the pot. If there is no grease remaining, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the stockpot....

Ingredients 5cupsfrozen berries,(1 bag) or fresh ½cupwater,plus 2 tbsp, divided ½cuppure maple syrup 2tbspcorn starch 1½cupsall purpose flour 1large egg 1cupmilk 1tspvanilla 1tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda 1lemon juice 2lemon zest Preparation To a large pot, add berries, half cup water, and maple syrup. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook until berries are heated through and sauce is bubbly. Stir together 2 tablespoons water and corn starch, and slowly stir into the sauce while cooking to thicken....

Ingredients 1packageprepared dry sugar cookie mix,(plus ingredients called for on the back of the package) 1cupM&Ms peanut butter ½cupchocolate chips ½cupmini peanut butter cups,or ½ chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix together the called-for ingredients on the sugar cookie mix to make the dough....

Ingredients 4ozdry elbow pasta,or small shape 1½cupsonion,chopped 1large carrot,chopped 1celery stalk,chopped 2garlic cloves,minced 1tbspsalted butter 2tbspflour 2½cupsfat-free low sodium chicken broth,or vegetable broth 1cupfat-free milk pinchnutmeg ½tspdry mustard salt and fresh pepper,to taste 2cupsbroccoli florets,chopped into small pieces 1½cups2% sharp cheddar,best to grate yourself 2tbspparmesan cheese Preparation Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside. Chop onion, carrot, celery, garlic by hand or mini food processor....

Ingredients 4 cups vanilla low-fat yogurt 10 oz frozen strawberries, with added sugar, sliced and thawed ⅓ cup frozen blueberries, thawed ½ cup granola Preparation Pour ½ cup of yogurt into the bottom of a parfait cup or tall glass. Add ½ cup of strawberries on top of the yogurt. Add 1 tablespoon of blueberries into the glass. Then, pour ½ cup of yogurt over the fruits. Top off with a sprinkle of granola....

Ingredients 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup butter 1 qt milk 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp salt 24 slice bacon, extra thick 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cup mushrooms, sliced 6 tbsp scallions, finely minced 1 lb spaghetti, uncooked 2 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated Preparation Melt butter in 4-qt. heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Add milk, salt and pepper and stir vigorously with wire whip until mixture barely comes to a boil....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 4pork chops salt fresh ground black pepper 1onion 1fennel bulb 4garlic cloves ½cupdry marsala 1cupchicken broth,low-sodium, canned or homemade stock 1tbsptomato paste 3tbspfresh parsley,chopped Preparation In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Season the pork chops with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Put the chops in the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, turning once until browned and done to medium....

Ingredients 4salmon steaks ½tspgarlic salt,or to taste ground black pepper,to taste 1tbspmayonnaise,or more to taste 2tsphoney 1¾oznori fumi furikake,seaweed and sesame rice seasoning ¼cupoil for frying,or as needed Preparation Season salmon with garlic salt and black pepper. Combine mayonnaise and honey in a small bowl and spread on top side of salmon steaks. Place furikake in a shallow bowl. Dip top side of each salmon steak in furikake; press down lightly for coating to stick....

Ingredients ½cupall purpose flour 4lbschicken thighs,boneless skinless ⅔cupHoney Barbecue Sauce ⅔cuporange marmalade ½cuporange juice ¼cupsoy sauce,reduced sodium 1tbspfresh ginger root,minced ½tspred pepper flakes,crushed 2tbspsesame seeds,toasted hot rice,cooked Preparation In a large gallon sized bag, place the flour inside. Add the chicken and shake to coat. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray and place the flour coated chicken in the bottom. In a large bowl, combing barbecue sauce, marmelade, orange juice, soy sauce, ginger and pepper flakes....

Ingredients 3tbsprice wine 2tbspsoy sauce 1tbspfresh ginger,minced 1½lbsmedium shrimp ½lbsnow peas 1tspred pepper flakes 2tspgarlic,chopped 2mediumred onions 3tbspThai fish sauce 1½tbspsoy sauce 1tbspsugar 2½tbspextra virgin olive oil 1½cupsfresh basil leaves,coarsely shredded Preparation In a medium bowl, combine rice wine, soy sauce, and ginger. Rinse shrimp and pat dry. With a sharp knife, score shrimp along the back to butterfly, then rinse and drain thoroughly. Add shrimp to the bowl and toss gently with marinade to coat....

Ingredients 8ozspaghetti,(1 package) 3tbspbutter,divided ½onion,chopped 1bunchred swiss chard,stems trimmed and finely chopped, leaves coarsely chopped 1garlic clove,minced ½cupheavy cream,or as needed 3tspDijon mustard,or more to taste salt and pepper,to taste 2medium tomatoes,diced 1pinchground nutmeg 2tbspparmesan cheese,grated, or to taste Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally for about 12 minutes until tender yet firm to the bite. Drain....

Watch how to make Caesar salad dressing: BEST CAESAR SALAD- The key to the perfect classic caesar salad is a good dressing, and this one is the BEST! With a few basic ingredients you can have this dressing ready to go on your salad! Pair the dressing with some homemade croutons and romaine, and you’ve got yourself a salad you’ll serve over and over. WHAT IS CAESAR SALAD DRESSING MADE OF?...

Ingredients ¼cupdark brown sugar,plus 2 tbsp ¼cupsoy sauce,plus 2 tbsp 3tbsplime juice,fresh 1½tbspvegetable oil ½tspAsian sesame oil ¾tspgaram masala 3garlic cloves,minced 1½tspginger,fresh grated ½tspcayenne pepper 8chicken thighs,boneless 2scallions,light and dark green parts only, thinly sliced Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together all of the ingredients except for the chicken and scallions. Set ¼ cup of the marinade aside and cover, then place the rest in a zip-lock freezer bag with the chicken thighs....

Ingredients 2 bunches collard greens 1 pkg bacon, cut small 1 onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 tsp. garlic powder Preparation Tear the leaves off each stalk and wash thoroughly. Roll several leaves together and chop into desired size. Repeat with all greens and set aside. in a large skillet, begin cooking bacon. Add onion, pepper, and garlic powder and cook until bacon is crisp. Start adding collard greens and cook until they wilt....

Ingredients 20kalamata olivespitted, sliced into thirds or quarters, about ⅓ cup 3Roma tomatoesseeded and diced 3artichokeschopped, about ½ cup 2garlic clovesminced sea saltto taste ⅔cupfetadivided 1tspolive oil Preparation Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F with a rack in the top position. Mix together the kalamata olives, tomatoes, artichokes, garlic, and ⅓ cup feta cheese. Add sea salt to taste. Spoon the mixture into a 1½ cup oven-safe container or several small oven-safe ramekins....

Ingredients 2butternut squash,about 2 pounds each 2tbspolive oil ¼tspsalt ⅛tsppepper 5cupsmilk,whole milk or 2 percent 6whole sage leaves 6tbspunsalted butter 8tbspall purpose flour ¾cupparmesan,grated ¼tspsalt ⅛tsppepper 16dry lasagna noodles 2cupswhole milk ricotta 1large egg ¾cupparmesan,grated ½cupfontina,grated 3tbspfresh parsley,chopped ½zest of lemon,finely grated ¼tspsalt pinchblack pepper 5ozfresh baby spinach leaves,packed, cups 1cupparmesan,grated 1cupfontina,grated Preparation Prep the squash: Peel the squashes with a vegetable peeler. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds....

Ingredients 24ozsweet potatoes,(4 medium), skin on 1lbchicken breasts,boneless, skinless 1tspkosher salt ¾tspgarlic power 1cupenchilada sauce,See notes below for recipe chopped scallions,for serving ¼cuplight sour cream,or Greek yogurt ½cupcheddar cheese,shredded 1tbspscallions,chopped, and/or cilantro, for garnish Preparation Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Wrap the potatoes individually in foil. Season the chicken with salt and garlic powder and place on one end of the slow cooker, cover with ¼ cup enchilada sauce....

Ingredients 1cupcorn kernels,from 1 steamed corn on the cobb 5ozmedium avocado,diced 1½cupsPersian cucumbers,about 3 small, diced 1cupcherry tomatoes,halved 2tbspred onion,diced 2tspextra virgin olive oil 2tbsplemon juice,fresh ¼tspkosher salt fresh black pepper,to taste Preparation Toss the corn, avocado, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper together in a large salad bowl. Serve, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients ½cupall-purpose flour,sifted ½cupgranulated sugar ½tspcinnamon ¼tspbaking powder pinch of salt ½cupold-fashioned oats ¼cupunsalted butter,melted 2tbsp1% milk 2tbsphoney 1tspvanilla extract 2ozdark chocolate,melted Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with Silpats or parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and oats; set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine melted butter, milk, honey, and vanilla. Mix until smooth....