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Ingredients 1large egg 1cupalmond butter,room temperature, or cold, not warm ½cuplight sugar,or dark brown, lightly packed 1tspbaking soda ¼cupunsweetened cocoa powder,or dutch process 1cupdark chocolate,or chocolate chips, chopped ⅓cupchocolate coated sunflower seeds,optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg until beaten. Mix in the almond butter, then the brown sugar, baking soda, and cocoa powder....

Ingredients ½cuporzo pasta,uncooked 1½tsplemon-infused olive oil ¼cupsliced black olives ¼cupmarinated artichoke hearts,drained and chopped ¼cupcanned chickpeas ¼cuproasted red peppers,drained and chopped 2tbsptoasted pine nuts 2tbspricotta salata cheese,crumbled or shaved Preparation Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well. Toss orzo with lemon-infused olive oil. Add olives, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, and Ricotta Salata....

Ingredients 56ozTuttorosso Crushed Tomatoes,(2 cans) 3cloves garlic,smashed 1tbspolive oil ½largeonion,finely chopped 1cupcarrots,finely chopped ½cupchicken stock,fat-free fresh basil Preparation Saute garlic in oil, add onions and carrots and saute on medium-low for about 2 to 3 minutes, until soft. Add tomatoes and chicken broth and simmer for 45 minutes on low. Add fresh basil in the last 10 minutes. Taste for acidity, if sauce is a bit tangy or acidic, then add 1 tablespoon of sugar....

Ingredients ½lbwhole wheat fusilli 4small zucchini 3tbsplemon juice,fresh salt and freshly ground pepper 1lbchicken,skinless 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil,plus an additional 2 tsp 3anchovy fillets 2garlic cloves 1red bell pepper ½cupbasil,chopped Preparation Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the fusilli, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, brush the cut sides of the zucchini with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients ½cupbutter,softened ¾cupsugar 2large eggs 1tbsplemon juice ½lemon,zested ¾cupflour ¼tspbaking powder ¼tspsalt ½cuppowdered sugar 1tbsplemon juice ½lemon,zested Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy removal. In a large mixing bowl or using a stand mixer add the butter, sugar, and lemon zest and beat until it is fluffy. Add in the eggs and lemon juice. Add in the flour and baking powder and beat until it is combined....

Ingredients 1 cup flaked or shredded coconut 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate with shortening or cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir all ingredients until blended. Pour into pie plate. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts, about 1½ pounds salt, to taste peanut oil(or vegetable oil), for frying 1 cup all purpose flour 3 tbsp cornstarch 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tbsp chili powder 2 tsp salt 2 tsp dry mustard powder 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp baking powder ¾ cup buttermilk 1 large egg 2 tbsp vinegar-based hot sauce ¼ cup pickle juice 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp light brown sugar...

Ingredients 2cupsbasil leaves,sweet 1cupItalian parsley 2clovesgarlic ¼cupolive oil 2ozlemon,preserved, chopped ¼tspcumin,ground, toasted 1tspcoriander,ground, toasted 1tsppaprika jalapeño,chopped ½cupcashews,toasted ½tspsalt Preparation Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve and enjoy! Related Video

Ingredients 1ozAbsolut® vodka 1ozLicor 43® 1ozclub soda Preparation Layer all ingredients over cocktail glass with ice. Serve with a straw and enjoy. Related Video

Ingredients 2½cupsall purpose flour,plus 1½ tbsp 1tspsalt 2tspgranulated sugar 8ozunsalted butter,(2 sticks), cold ½cupvegetable shortening,cold, solid ice water 4½lbsGolden Delicious apples 1large lemon,juiced 1cupdark brown sugar,packed ¼tspcinnamon 2tspmilk Preparation In a food processor, pulse 2½ cups of the flour with the salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Add 8 tablespoons of the butter and the shortening, then pulse until the mixture resembles small peas. Add ⅓ cup of ice water and pulse until evenly moistened....

Ingredients 2tspolive oil 2lbslean ground turkey,or beef 4tbsptaco seasoning,divided, 2 standard packets or make your own 2canspetite tomatoes,drained, diced 1cantomato sauce 2cupschicken broth 1large sweet potato,peeled and diced ½cupyellow onion,diced 1large green bell pepper,diced 1cancorn,drained and rinsed, or 1 pkg of frozen corn 1canblack beans,drained and rinsed 1small jalapeño,minced, remove seeds and ribs 1tbspground cumin 1tspchili powder ½tspsalt 1½cupquinoa,uncooked Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground meat....

Ingredients 1boxAngel Food Cake Mix,(and ingredients listed on back) 4ozcream Cheese,softened ¼cupbutter,softened ½cuppowdered sugar 1cool whip,(small container) 1boxwhite chocolate pudding,or vanilla 1½cupmilk ½tspvanilla 2cupsstrawberries,(half chopped up and the other half left whole) Preparation Make Angel Food Cake as directed on box. Let cool and cut in half. Set aside. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and fold in whipped topping. Set aside....

Ingredients 4tbspbutter,divided 1cabbage head,chopped 1yellow onion,diced 1½lbsground beef ½tspkosher salt ¼tspcoarse ground black pepper 1garlic clove,minced 1tbspworcestershire sauce 1cuptomato sauce 1cupbeef broth 1tbspcornstarch 6brioche buns,toasted 8ozmozzarella cheese,sliced Preparation In a large skillet, add the butter to the pan on medium-high heat and cook the cabbage until crisp on both sides, stirring occasionally for about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the cabbage and add the beef and onions, cooking well, breaking it apart but leaving some chunks about the size of raspberry or small grape....

Ingredients 1ube,(purple yam), peeled 1½cupswhole milk,divided 1cupcoconut milk ½cupwhite sugar ¼ozgelatin,(1 package), unflavored Preparation Place a steamer inserted into a saucepan and fill with water until just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring the water to a boil. Add the ube, cover, and steam for about 20 minutes, until tender. Cool until easily handled. Puree the ube in a blender or food processor, or thoroughly mash by hand. Combine 1 cup of the pureed ube, ¾ cup of milk, coconut milk, and sugar in a blender or food processor....

Ingredients 3 lb yuca, fresh, (cassava) salt, to taste 3 cups oil, (light tasting such as vegetable, canola or avocado) avocado sauce, (guasacaca) cilantro mojo Preparation Cut off both ends of the yuca root. Then, cut them into 3 to 4-inch rounds, depending on the length of the yuca. Make a shallow cut lengthwise into the skin of the yuca. Work your thumbs under one side of the cut. Once underneath the peel, work thumbs down the length of the root, peeling the skin off....

Ingredients ½cupquick oats 2cupswater 1cupfat-free milk 1cupice 3tbspsugar 2tspground cinnamon Preparation Cook the oats and water in a small pot for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often until it becomes thick and bubbly. Remove from, then heat and let it cool for a few minutes. In a blender, add the milk, sugar, cinnamon, oats, and ice. Blend on high until very smooth. Pour in a glass over ice, serve, and enjoy!...

Ingredients ⅓cupbalsamic vinegar ¼cupolive oil 1tbsphoney 4clovesgarlic,minced 7ozzucchini,(1 small), stemmed, diced into ½-inch thick half moons 7ozyellow squash,(1 small), stemmed, diced into ½-inch thick half moons 10ozbroccoli crown,cut into small florets 1orange bell pepper,stemmed, seeded and chopped into 1-inch pieces ½medium red onion,diced into chunks 1½lbschicken breasts,boneless, skinless, diced into 1¼-inch pieces 2tspItalian Seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper 1½cupsgrape tomatoes,or cherry tomatoes, halve them if large or if adding at the end...

Ingredients unsalted butter, for greasing the hands 3 cups rice cereal, preferably Rice Krispies 3 ½ cups plain marshmallows 3 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal 2 ¾ cups plain marshmallows 2 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature drops green food coloring 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal 1 cup plain marshmallows 2 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature drops red food coloring Preparation Grease a ring mold, an 8 ½-centimeter cookie cutter, a 4-centimeter cookie cutter, and a spatula with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1lbasparagus spears,woody ends removed 3tbspolive oil 1tbspgarlic,minced ¾tspkosher salt ¼tspblack pepper,freshly cracked 1¼cupsMozzarella cheese,shredded Preparation Preheat oven to 220 degrees C or 425 degrees F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking oil spray. Arrange asparagus on baking sheet. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the oil mixture over the asparagus and toss to evenly coat. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until vibrant and just beginning to get tender....

Ingredients 30 oz dark sweet cherries, (2 cans), drained liquid reserved 1 qt vanilla ice cream 2 tbsp liqueur, orange-flavored 2 tbsp brandy 2 tbsp cornstarch Preparation Place drained cherries in a saucepan over low heat. Mix the cornstarch in the cherry liquid and stir until dissolved. Pour liquid in with cherries and heat until thickened. Pour the orange liqueur in with the cherries and stir. Just before serving, pour brandy over cherries and light with a match....