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Ingredients 1loafFrench bread,sliced in half 8ozblack olives,sliced 8ozpimento stuffed green olives ½cupbutter,softened ½cupmayonnaise 2cupsmonterey jack cheese,shredded 2green onions,sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the sliced bread cut sides up on a large cookie sheet. In a medium sized bowl, add olives, butter, ,mayonnaise, cheese and green onions. Mix until all incorporated. Spread evenly on each sides of the bread. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly....

Ingredients 1boxGreat Value® Deluxe Moist Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix,or any brand preferred 1cupwater ⅓cupvegetable oil 3largeeggs ¾cupcocoa powder 1cupboiling water 2cupsAll-Purpose Flour 1¼cupsgranulated sugar 4largeeggs 1cupvegetable oil ½cupwhole milk 1¼tspbaking soda ½tspsalt 1tspvanilla extract 2tspRainbow Sprinkles 2cupscream cheese frosting caramel sauce,for drizzling maraschino cherry,for topping Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 12-cup cupcake tins with paper liners. If using prepared mix, in a medium bowl, whisk together the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs....

Ingredients 2ozrice vermicelli,or maifun brown rice noodles 1tsptoasted sesame oil ¼tspfine sea salt 1cuptorn butter lettuce,ribs removed 1cupred cabbage,very thinly sliced 2medium carrots,peeled and cut into matchsticks or sliced into strips with a julienne peeler 2persian mini cucumbers,or 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced or sliced into strips with a julienne peeler 2medium jalapeños,ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced ¼cupgreen onions,thinly sliced ¼cupfresh cilantro,roughly chopped ¼cupfresh mint,roughly chopped 8sheets rice paper,or spring roll wrappers...

Ingredients 1½cupsunsalted butter,softened 1cupgranulated sugar 1cuplight brown sugar,packed 1tbsppure vanilla extract 2large eggs 3¾cupsall-purpose flour 2tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 2cupschocolate 2cupsheath toffee bits Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add in vanilla and eggs and mix until fully incorporated. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt....

Ingredients 4cupsall-purpose flour,sifted 2tbspwhite sugar 4tspbaking powder 1tspsalt 1cupmilk 3eggs ½cupbutter,melted 1tspbutter,or as needed Preparation Place flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix well. Beat milk, eggs, and melted butter together in another bowl; stir into the flour mixture with a few strokes. Handle the dough as little as possible. Scrape the dough out onto a generously floured surface. Dip your fingers in flour and pat dough into a circle about ½-inch thick....

Ingredients 1tbspolive oil 2mediumcarrotspeeled and sliced 2stalkscelerysliced 1mediumonionchopped 1mediumparsnippeeled and sliced 6cupsturkey broth 2½ cupschopped cooked turkey 2tbsptomato paste 2tbspchopped inner celery leaves 1tspherbes de Provence 1tspsaltto taste ½ tspfreshly ground pepperto taste 1pinchred pepper flakes 5oztubetti pasta Preparation Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker, add oil, and select the High Saute function. Add carrots, celery, onion, and parsnip and saute until slightly soft for about 5 minutes. Stir in turkey broth....

Ingredients 16ozjumbo shrimp salt and pepper,to taste ¼cupegg substitute,egg beaters 6tbspwhole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 2tbsppanko 2tbspparmesan cheese,grated Cooking spray ½cupmarinara,or your favorite tomato sauce 4ozshredded part skim mozzarella cheese,1 cup 12ozFrench bread,sliced into 4 pieces Preparation Follow cooking directions for the baked shrimp recipe. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F or set your broiler to low. When shrimp is cooked, divide shrimp equally between 4 pieces of bread. Scoop out the inside of the bread....

Ingredients 1lblinguini pasta 3tbspolive oil 1small zucchini,thinly sliced 1yellow squash,thinly sliced 2carrots,sliced thin 1red bell pepper,thinly sliced ½onion,sliced 1tbspsalt-free herb and spice blend 4garlic cloves,crushed ¼cupwhite wine 1tbsplemon juice Preparation In a large pot with boiling salted water cook linguini pasta until al dente. Drain well. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat olive oil and add thinly sliced zucchini, squash, carrots, red bell pepper, onions, salt-free spice blend, and minced garlic....

Ingredients 1lbground sausage,or ham 12large eggs ½red pepper,diced 3tbsponion,minced 1cupcheddar cheese ½cupmozzarella cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brown sausage over medium high until no pink remains. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Divide the red pepper, onion, cooked sausage and cheeses over 12 wells. In a large bowl combine eggs, salt, and pepper to taste. Pour egg mixture over the sausage in each well. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until set....

Ingredients 1 ½ cups raisins 1/2 cup apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 cup water 1/2 cup butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup quick-cooking oats 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine the raisins, apples and water. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Set aside to cool....

Ingredients ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp yellow mustard, ground 1 tbsp milk 1¼ tsp grain mustard 1 tsp celery, diced 1 tsp yellow onion, minced 1 tsp green bell pepper, diced ¼ tsp fresh parsley, minced ¼ tsp red wine vinegar ¼ tsp paprika ⅛ tsp black pepper, ground ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper, ground ⅓ tsp salt 1 tsp salt ½ tsp garlic powder ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp black pepper, ground...

Ingredients 1cupIndian basmati rice 1¾cupswater 1½tbspunsalted butter ½tspsalt Preparation Place the rice in medium bowl and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Using hands, gently swish the grains to release any excess starch. Carefully pour off the water, leaving the rice in the bowl. Repeat four times, or until the water runs almost clear. Using a fine mesh strainer, drain the rice. In a medium pot, bring the water, butter, salt, and rice to a boil....

Ingredients 2pkgcream cheese,softened ⅔cupsugar 3large eggs ⅔cupbuttermilk 2tspvanilla extract pinchsalt 2cupsstrawberries,fresh or frozen, chopped, hulled and roughly chopped 2tbspsugar 1tbsplemon juice pinchsalt 1cupgraham crackers,crumbled Preparation Heat the water: Fill a pot with water and place your immersion circulator inside. Set the temperature to 176°F and let the water come up to temperature. Make sure there is enough water in the pot to completely cover the jars. Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and eggs: In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or with a hand mixer, beat together cream cheese and sugar at medium speed until it’s light and fluffy....

Ingredients ½tbspolive oil ¼tspindian mustard seed ½tspurad dal 5curry leaves ¼cuponion,diced ¼cupcarrot,finely shredded ¼cupfrozen green peas ½cupfine semolina ¾tspsalt ¼cupplain yogurt roasted cashews or cashew nuts,fried, for optional garnish Preparation Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan. Add the mustard seeds and urad dal. Once the seeds start to pop, add the curry leaves. Quickly add the onions and stir to let the onions soften. Add the carrots and peas and stir for a few more minutes....

Ingredients 15.5ozcan black beans,rinsed and drained 9ozcooked corn,fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen 1medium tomato,chopped ⅓cupred onion,chopped 1scallion,chopped 2limes,juiced 1tbspolive oil 2tbspfresh minced cilantro,or more to taste salt and fresh pepper 1medium hass avocado,diced 1jalapeno,diced, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine beans, corn, tomato, onion, scallion, cilantro, salt and pepper. Squeeze fresh lime juice to taste and stir in olive oil. Marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1cupquinoa 2cupsvegetable broth,or water and bouillon 2large sweet potatoes,peeled and cut ¼-in thick 1tbspolive oil ½tspsalt ¾tspchili powder ¾tspground cumin ¾tspgarlic powder 1tbspolive oil 1cupred onion,thinly sliced 4clovesgarlic,minced 2roma tomatoes,diced 1½tspground cumin ¾tspkosher salt ½cupvegetable broth,or chicken broth 8ozspinach 30ozblack beans,drained and rinsed 1avocado,sliced ¼cupcilantro,chopped 1lime Preparation In a medium sauce pan, combine quinoa and broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and lower temperature. Cook for 15 minutes until all broth is dissolved....

Ingredients 1flank steak 1½cuprice,cooked lettuce,chopped corn,sliced off the cob, grilled peppers and onions,sliced, sauteed tortillas,cooked medium cheddar cheese,grated ½avocado lemon juice,(from 1 lemon) 1tspgarlic,minced 2tbspmayonnaise 2tbsphoney ¼tspcumin Preparation Heat a grill to medium-high heat and sprinkle salt and pepper on each side of the meat. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes before slicing thin on the diagonal....

Ingredients 2cupsbrown sugar 2cupsall purpose flour ½cupbutter,softened 1egg,beaten 1tspbaking soda 1cupmilk 1tspvanilla extract 1tspsalt 1cupwalnuts,chopped 6oztoffee baking bits,(2 packages) Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch pan. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and butter; mix on low speed with an electric mixer until crumbly. Remove 1 cup of crumb mixture and set aside to be used for topping. To the remainder, add the egg, baking soda, milk, vanilla, and salt....

Ingredients 1¼lbground turkey,93% lean 4oztomato sauce kosher salt ground pepper,fresh 1tspground cumin 2bay leaves 2tbspalcaparrado,capers or green olives would work too ½onion,large, finely chopped 2clovesgarlic,minced 1tomato,chopped ½bell pepper,finely chopped 2tbspcilantro Preparation Brown the ground turkey on medium heat in large sauté pan and season with salt and pepper. Use a wooden spoon to break the meat up into small pieces. Meanwhile, while turkey is cooking, make the sofrito by chopping onion, garlic, pepper, tomato and cilantro....

Ingredients 9eggs ½cupmilk ½tspsalt 1cupsalsa 15ozgreen chili enchilada sauce,(1 can) ½cupsour cream 12corn tortillas 24pcstater tots,baked 8ozsausage,cooked, drained, and crumbled 6slicesbacon,cooked, drained, and crumbled, (1-2 tbsp reserved for topping) 2½cupscheddar jack cheese,shredded 1tbspchives,sliced for garnish Preparation Whisk together eggs, milk and salt. Cook in a buttered skillet on medium heat, stirring often, until eggs are cooked through (not browned). Stir in 1 cup salsa. Set aside. Stir together green chile enchilada sauce and ½ cup sour cream....