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Ingredients 1cupall purpose flour 1tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ½cupbutter,plus ½ tbsp melted butter for baking dish vanilla bean seeds,(from 1 bean) 1cuplight brown sugar,packed 2large eggs 2tspvanilla extract ¾cupwhite chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and brush with ½ tablespoon melted butter. Set aside. (Alternatively, just brush the butter right onto the baking dish). Melt ½ cup butter along with vanilla bean seeds in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 1.3lbsground turkey,99% lean 1tspgarlic powder 1tspcumin 1tspsalt 1tspchili powder 1tsppaprika ½tsporegano ½small onion,minced 2tbspbell pepper,minced ¾cupwater 4oztomato sauce 8large lettuce leaves,from Iceberg lettuce ½cupcheddar,optional, shredded reduced fat, omit for Whole 30 Preparation Brown turkey in a large skillet breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks. When no longer pink, add dry seasoning and mix well. Add the onion, pepper, water, and tomato sauce and cover. Simmer on low for about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 4ozpancetta,or bacon, finely diced 1small white onion,peeled and minced 5garlic cloves,peeled and minced 8cupschicken stock,good-quality 4ozcannellini beans,rinsed and drained 1bay leaf 1large fresh rosemary sprig salt and freshly-ground black pepper Parmesan cheese,freshly-grated Italian bread Preparation Heat the pancetta in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook until crispy, stirring occasionally. Transfer the bacon to a separate plate, using a slotted spoon, then reserve about 3 tablespoons of bacon grease in the stockpot....

Ingredients 8 oz portobello mushrooms, (1 package) ½ cup flour 3 eggs 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs 1½ tsp garlic powder 1½ tsp onion powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp italian seasoning ¼ tsp salt, adjust to taste ¼ tsp pepper, adjust to taste olive oil spray, or melted butter Preparation Wipe any excess dirt from one package of portobello mushrooms using a towel. Cut each mushroom into quarters and then cut each piece in half again (each mushroom will equal 8 pieces)....

Ingredients 1½cupschocolate graham cracker,or chocolate cookie, crumbs ⅓cuppowdered confectioner’s sugar ⅓cupunsweetened cocoa powder ¼cupbutter,(half a stick), melted 8ozcream cheese,(3 pkgs.), softened (I used ⅓ less fat) 1¼cupswhite sugar ¼cupunsweetened cocoa powder 3tbspall-purpose flour 3eggs ½cupsour cream ½cupBailey’s,or other Irish cream liqueur ½cupheavy cream,or half and half 4ozdark chocolate Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs, confectioners’ sugar and 1/3 cup cocoa....

Ingredients ¼cupolive oil ¼cupcanola oil 1tsplime zest 3½tbspfresh lime juice 2½tbsphoney 1tspdijon mustard ¼tspsalt 2tsppoppy seeds 2cupsquinoa,cooked 1cupalmonds,sliced, toasted 9ozbaby kale,or baby spinach 1½cupsfresh blueberries 1½cupsfresh raspberries 2mediumavocados,peeled, cored and diced 5ozfeta cheese,crumbled Preparation In a blender or mason jar combine all dressing ingredients except poppy seeds. Blend until well combined (or cover and shake if using a mason jar). Pour into a container and stir in poppy seeds. Store in refrigerator....

Ingredients 8 cups cubed day-old French bread 1 cup chopped pecans 2 1/2 cups half-and-half 1/4 cup bourbon 3/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 5 whole eggs 1 teapoon vanilla 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 vanilla bean 3 egg yolks...

Ingredients 1 ½cupall-purpose flour 1tspbaking powder ¼tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1 ½tspcinnamon ¼tspground ginger ⅛tspnutmeg 1cuplight-brown sugar ½cupgranulated sugar ⅔cupvegetable oil ⅓cupapplesauceor an additional ⅓ vegetable oil 3largeeggs 1tspvanilla extract 1 ½cupcarrotsfinely grated ½cupsalted butter 6ozcream cheese 3cupspowdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for 30 seconds, then set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, use a wooden spoon to blend together brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and applesauce until smooth....

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Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 1 cup Hershey’spremier white baking chips 1 cup Hershey’ssemi-sweet or Special Dark™ chocolate chips Assorted candy sprinkles or hard candies, crushed Preparation Make cookies as directed on pouch; cool completely. In small microwavable bowl, microwave white baking chips uncovered on Medium (50%) 60 to 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until chips can be stirred smooth....

Ingredients 1banana,frozen, chopped, peeled 1cupfresh spinach,tightly-packed 1cupice 1cupmilk,like dairy milk, almond milk, or milk of choice 3tbsppeanut butter 3tbspunsweetened cocoa powder 2tbspchia seeds,optional 2tbsphoney,if needed ½tspvanilla extract mini semisweet chocolate chips,optional topping Preparation Pulse the banana, spinach, ice, milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, chia seeds, honey, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips in a blender until combined. Serve immediately, garnished with mini chocolate chips, and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pumpkin seeds, rinsed and patted dry with paper towels 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. In small bowl, mix all ingredients. Spread on ungreased cookie sheet in single layer. Bake about 20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until seeds begin to brown. Cool. Related Video

Ingredients ½ cup water, warm 1 ½ tsp sugar 1 tsp active dry yeast 1 egg, medium-sized 1 cup milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm ¼ cup sugar 2 tsp salt 2 tsp butter, unsalted 7 cups flour, all-purpose 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup powdered sugar ¼ cup honey 1 tbsp butter, unsalted, softened Preparation In a bowl, mix together water, sugar, and yeast until well combined. Let yeast bloom for about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2tbspbutter 1cuponion,(1 medium), chopped 2celery ribs,chopped 1medium leek,white and light green parts only, sliced 1clovegarlic,(1 tsp), chopped 1½lbsorange flesh sweet potatoes,(about 2 large), a.k.a. yams, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 5 cups) 4cupschicken stock,use vegetable broth for vegetarian option 1cinnamon stick ¼tspground nutmeg ¼cupheavy cream ¾cupmilk salt pepper ¼cupsour cream,or plain yogurt Preparation Melt the butter in a large, thick-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, then add the celery and leeks and sauté for 5 more minutes until softened....

Ingredients canola oil,for frying 1lbclean squid bodies,cut in ¼-inch rings and dried with a paper towel 2cupsflour ½tspkosher salt ½tspgarlic powder ⅛tspblack pepper,coarse ground 1lemon,cut into wedges Preparation In a large pot or dutch oven add three inches of oil and bring to 350 degrees F. Add the flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper to a large bowl and stir to combine. Toss the squid pieces in the flour then into the hot oil....

Ingredients 8chicken drumsticks,skinless ¼cuppure maple syrup 2tbspbalsamic vinegar ¼cupdijon mustard ¾tspgarlic salt fresh cracked pepper Preparation Season the chicken with garlic salt and pepper, then place in the slow cooker. Combine the maple, balsamic, and Dijon in a small bowl, then whisk until smooth. Pour over the legs, making sure the chicken is covered. Set a 6-quart slow cooker to High, then cook for 4 hours, or until cooked through and tender....

Ingredients ½cupunsalted butter,softened ¼cupsugar ¼cupbrown sugar,packed 1egg,large 1½cupflour ½tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt 1cuprolled oats 24soft caramels,unwrapped ¼cupheavy cream ½cupwalnuts,chopped ¾cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with baking spray. To a food processor, add butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, flour, baking powder and salt. Pulse until coarse crumbs form then add in the rolled oats and stir. Press half the filling into a baking pan gently and bake for 10 minutes....

Ingredients 8 oz Rotini pasta, cooked and cooled 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered depending on size 7 oz cucumber, de-seeded and sliced at an angle 4 oz bocconcini cheese balls 4 oz pepperoni, cut into ½-inch strips ½ cup green olives, or black olives, pitted and halved ¼ cup parsley, chopped ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp brown sugar...

Ingredients 8ozsharp cheddar cheese,grated and divided 3small to medium jalapenos,stems removed sliced into ⅛-inch sliced rounds, divided 4cupsall-purpose flour 2cupssemolina flour 3tspinstant yeast 3tspkosher salt 4tbspsugar 4tbspextra virgin olive oil 2cupslukewarm water Preparation Add the dough ingredients to a large mixing bowl or stand mixer bowl and stir with a sturdy wooden spoon until a shaggy but cohesive dough forms. Knead by hand or with the dough hook on a stand mixer for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic....

Ingredients 4large eggs nonstick cooking spray,for greasing 1tspkosher salt ½tspfreshly ground black pepper 2sausage patties 2Cheddar Cheese slices Preparation In a liquid measuring cup, lightly beat the eggs. Grease a 10-inch (23 cm) pan with nonstick spray. Place 2 mason jar lids in the pan and heat over medium heat. Add ¼ of the beaten eggs to each lid and season each with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper....