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Ingredients 4bacon strips 2large carrots,(a little over 1 cup), peeled, thinly sliced 3celery stalks,(about 1 cup), thinly sliced ½medium yellow onion,(about ¾ cup), diced 3garlic cloves,minced 14ozcream style corn,(1 can) 28ozcorn,or use about 3 cups frozen, (2 cans), drained 2large sweet potatoes,or regular potatoes, peeled, cubed 3chicken breasts,boneless skinless, cubed 5cupschicken broth,used reduced sodium 1tbspfresh thyme 2tspdried parsley flakes 1tspsalt 1tspfreshly ground black pepper 1½cupswhole milk 2tbspcornstarch fresh parsley,or dried, for garnish, optional...

Ingredients 1 lbshrimppeeled and deveined 1tspsmoked paprika ¾tspcumin ½tspgarlic powder ½tsponion powder saltto taste pepperto taste ¼tspchili powder 2tsplime juice and zest 2tbsptequilaor rum, optional 1tbspjalapenominced ¼cupolive oildivided 2tspgarlicminced 2cupswhite onion¼-inch thick slices 4cupsbell peppers¼-inch thick slices 6ozbrown mushrooms¼-inch thick slices ¼cupcilantro leavesfor garnish 8flour tortillasor corn tortillas lime wedgesto serve Preparation In a large bowl combine shrimp, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chili powder, pepper, lime juice, lime zest, tequila, minced jalapeno and 1 tablespoon olive oil....

Ingredients 2cupsall purpose flour ¾cupsugar ½cupbutter,cold and cut into chunks ½tspbaking soda ½tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ¾cupsour cream 1large egg 1tspvanilla extract 8ozcream cheese,room temperature ¼cupsugar 1large egg 1½cupfresh strawberries,cut into pieces 3tbspsugar 3tspwater 1½tspcornstarch Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch pan with cooking spray. An 8 inch pan will also work, the cake will just be thicker. In a medium saucepan combine strawberry pieces and sugar. Cook on medium low until the strawberries release their juices....

Ingredients 2cupsflour 2tbspsugar 2tspbaking powder 1tspBaking Soda ¼tspsalt 2eggs ½tspvanilla extract 2cupsmilk ¼cupbuttermelted Cooking spray 1lbfresh strawberrieshulled, then halved or quartered ⅓cupsugar 1tspcornstarch Whipped cream mint sprigs for garnishoptional Preparation Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; stir to combine. Add the eggs, vanilla, and milk to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Slowly add the butter, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1lblean ground beef 1onion,finely diced 1green pepper,diced 2tbspsalsa 1packagetaco seasoning 20egg roll wrappers,(5×5-inch) 2cupscheese,like cheddar, Monterey jack, Tex Mex blend, shredded oil,for frying Preparation Brown the ground beef and onions until no pink remains. Add in the green peppers, taco seasoning, salsa, and water as required on the package. Cook until the water evaporates. Lay each egg roll wrapper out with a corner pointing downward. Place 1½ tablespoons of cheese and 1½ tablespoons of taco filling in the center of each wrapper....

Ingredients 1lbchicken breasts,boneless, skinless, cut into 1 inch pieces 1tbspvegetable oil,divided 1½cupsasparagus pieces 1cupred bell peppers,cut into ½ inch pieces salt and pepper,to taste 2tbspsesame seeds 2tbspgreen onions,sliced ¼cupsoy sauce ½cupwater 3tbspbrown sugar 2tspgarlic,minced 2tspginger,minced 1tbsphoney 1tspsesame oil,toasted 1tbspcornstarch Preparation Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and asparagus and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Season to taste with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 8 oz fettuccine pasta, cooked and cooled ½ cup white wine 1 cup heavy cream, at room temperature 3 tbsp unsalted butter ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated or powdered 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced salt and ground white pepper , to taste ¼ tsp parsley, chopped 1 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated or powdered 1 lemon wedge Preparation Melt butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until translucent....

Ingredients 1smallpeach,ripe, skin removed, sliced small handfulmint leaves,fresh 1lime,juiced 1½ozwhite rum,such as Myers’s 1tspcane sugar,or raw (turbinado) sugar club soda Preparation In a mixing glass, thoroughly muddle the peach slices, mint, lime juice and sugar. Stir the rum into the muddled mixture. Fill a Collins glass with ice, and pour the mixture into the glass. Top it off with club soda. Mix by pouring the drink back into the mixing glass, then back into the drinking glass again....

The air fryer has become a new favorite small kitchen appliance. From classic wings to juicy salmon and even fried Oreos, you cannot go wrong using an air fryer. Air fryer hot dogs- Hot dogs are a classic favorite, especially with kids. Cooking hot dogs in an air fryer has become a favorite cooking method of mine. Plus, you don’t have to worry about the extra clean-up whether you’re using the boiling method or grilling....

Ingredients 1head of cauliflower,medium, cut into bite-sized florets 1red bell pepper,cut into -inch squares 1yellow onion,medium, sliced into wedges about ½-inch wide 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil,divided ¼tspfine sea salt,divided 8ozziti,rigatoni or penne pasta 4cupsmarinara sauce,homemade or store-bought, divided ¼cupfresh basil,chopped, plus extra for garnish 8ozpart-skim mozzarella cheese,2 packed cups, grated, divided 2cupscottage cheese,or ricotta cheese, divided Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F with racks in the middle and upper third of the oven....

Ingredients ¾cupwhole-wheat flour 1cupall-purpose flour 1cupwheat bran 2tspbaking powder ½tspbaking soda ½tspcinnamon ¼tspsalt 1cupgolden raisins 2largeeggs,room temperature ⅔cuppacked light brown sugar 1cupsmall bananas,mashed 1cupbuttermilk ⅓cupbutter,melted 1tspvanilla Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a muffin pan with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, wheat bran, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon & salt. Whisk together. Stir in raisins. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, bananas, buttermilk, butter and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 cup flour ¼ cup almond flour ½ cup sugar ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces pinch of salt ½ tsp baking powder 1 egg yolk 1 tsp almond extract 14 oz cherries, pitted and halved 2 tbsp sugar ½ lemon ½ tsp almond extract 1 tbsp cornstarch ¼ cup almonds, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 35o degrees F. Apply nonstick spray to an 8x8 inch baking pan....

Ingredients 4 cups vanilla ice cream 4 cups peppermint ice cream 2 cups whole milk ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or regular 3 candy canes whipped cream maraschino cherry Preparation Add ice cream, milk, and chocolate chips into a blender and blitz on high speed for 1½ to 2 minutes. Break candy canes into smaller pieces and put the pieces into the blender. Blitz for another 10 to 15 seconds....

Ingredients 1tbspbutter 1medium onion,sliced thin 2tbspall purpose flour 5cupschicken broth,low sodium, fat-free 1cupcelery 2large carrots,sliced 1garlic cloves,minced 2bay leaves salt and fresh pepper,to taste 10chicken thighs,skinless, all fat removed 8ozfrozen ricotta cavatelli Preparation In a large pot, melt the butter. Add the onion, then cook on low for about 6 minutes, until onions are soft. Add the flour and stir, cooking for 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to taste....

Ingredients 2 cups ice 1 cup coffee, cold 1 cup milk, cold ⅓ cup vanilla syrup 3 tbsp white sugar 1 oz whipped cream ¼ tsp ground cinnamon Preparation Use a blender to mix the ice, sugar, vanilla syrup, milk, and coffee together until smooth. Pour into large glasses, optionally garnish with cinnamon, and serve with straw. Tips on Making Copycat Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino To Serve: Related Video

Ingredients 12ozfresh cranberries,or frozen cranberries 2ripe pears,peeled and cored, cubed small ½cuphoney or agave 1cupwater Preparation Bring all the ingredients to a boil on high heat in a medium saucepan. When boiling, reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool before refrigerating. Serve chilled or room temperature. Related Video

Ingredients 15ozchickpeas,(1 can) drained and rinsed 1tbspcanola,or vegetable oil 2tspfresh thyme,,minced 1tspza’atar seasoning ½tspsea salt ¼tspcracked black pepper ½tspsea salt ½tspchili powder ½tsppaprika ¼tspcayenne 1tspherbs de provence ½tspsea salt ¼tspfreshly cracked black pepper 1tsplemon zest 1tspfinely grated parmesan,or pecorino romano cheese 1tspitalian seasoning,or equal parts oregano, thyme, basil, and marjoram ½tspsea salt ¼tspfreshly cracked black pepper Preparation Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F for 10 minutes or according to the manufacturer’s instructions....

Ingredients 8tbspunsalted butter,softened 2tbspgranulated sugar ⅓cuplight brown sugar,packed 2tbspwater 1tspvanilla extract 1¼cupsflour ¼tspkosher salt ⅔cupmini semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Add the flour to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 15-second increments for 5 times, stirring in between each increment. In a bowl with a mixer or a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars until they are noticeably lighter in color and very fluffy. This usually takes around 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients 3cupsall-purpose flour 2½tspbaking powder ¼tspBaking Soda ¾tspsalt 1¼tspground cinnamon ½tspground nutmeg ¾cupmilk ¼cupbuttermilk,plus 2 tablespoons 10tbspbutter,softened 1cupgranulated sugar 2large eggs 1tspvanilla extract 1½cupspowdered sugar 3tbspmilk ½tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and buttermilk, set aside. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer on medium speed, blend together butter and sugar until well combine for about 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1½lbsboneless skinless chicken breasts,diced into 1½-inch pieces 2small green bell peppers,diced into 1½-inch pieces 2small red bell peppers,diced into 1½-inch pieces 1large yellow onion,diced into 1½-inch wedges 3cupsfresh pineapple,diced into 1½-inch chunks about ½ -¾-inch thick) ¾cuplow sodium soy sauce ¼cupapple cider vinegar,plus 2 tablespoon ⅓cuppacked light-brown sugar ¼cuphoney 3tbsporange marmalade 1tspmolasses 1tbspfresh ginger,finely grated 2garlic cloves,finely minced ½tspfreshly ground black pepper 1tbspcold water 2½tspcornstarch Preparation In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, light-brown sugar, honey, orange marmalade, molasses, grated ginger, garlic, and pepper....